Formalities Of Arbitration In England & Wales

UK arbitration in England and Wales, takes place according to the Arbitration Act 1996 ("Arbitration Act").The Arbitration Act provides a broad basis of arbitration, reflecting the influence of the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.

Arbitration Act and UNCITRAL Model Law

The Arbitration Act is largely based on the UNCITRAL Model Law, which aims to standardise the rules governing international arbitration.However, the Arbitration Act comes with selected inclusions and modifications to adapt to the legal culture and practices of England and Wales. Thus, for example, the Arbitration Act maintains a more flexible approach to the procedural powers of courts and tribunals, leaving the parties with greater freedom but with available judicial backup when required.