UK Client Alert: Key Reforms Under The English Arbitration Act 2025

What You Need to Know

Key takeaway#1

Default Law Clarified: The law governing arbitration agreements is now, by default, the law of the seat of arbitration unless parties expressly agree otherwise, reducing uncertainty for London-seated arbitrations.

Key takeaway#2

Streamlined Jurisdictional Challenges: The Act limits grounds and evidence for challenging tribunal jurisdiction in court, aiming to avoid unnecessary re-hearings and promote procedural efficiency.

Key takeaway#3

Express Summary Disposal Powers: Tribunals are now expressly empowered to summarily dispose of claims or issues with no real prospect of success, encouraging earlier resolution and cost savings.