Arbitration is usually used in Cyprus for construction disputes, shareholder disputes, banking disputes between debtors and co-op institutions, and commercial disputes.

What should an arbitrator do when they suspect one or both parties to the arbitration has committed, is committing or intends to commit a criminal offence?

Arbitration is often used in England and Wales as an alternative to litigation. A 2021 survey by Queen Mary University of London found that London remains the most favoured arbitral seat in the world.

There is a notable presumption that confidentiality is a self-evident feature of international commercial arbitration.

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of UK, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries