International Arbitration 2019: What To Look Out For!?

As 2019 begins we can't resist the temptation to consider what the year might bring for our international arbitration practice. Here are some of the events, trends and developments we see shaping international arbitration over the next 12 months:

1. Brexit

Let's start with the obvious. Despite various attempts to halt its progress it now appears that Brexit will be upon us in the next couple of months. As we have discussed in various articles on our website, we see Brexit as having a neutral or even net positive impact on international arbitration in London. In particular, as parties face concerns of bureaucracy and delay in navigating judicial enforcement process they may turn instead to the efficiency and predictability of enforcement under the New York Convention.