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Arbitration definition

What does Arbitration mean? Arbitration is a private process where parties resolve disputes by one or more arbitrators who issue a final, binding award instead of a court judgment. It is consensual, usually agreed by an arbitration clause, and the law of the seat governs the procedure (lex arbitri). In England and Wales and Northern Ireland, the Arbitration Act 1996 applies. Courts stay court proceedings in favour of arbitration, provide support, and enforce awards; challenges are limited to lack of jurisdiction (s.67), serious irregularity (s.68) and, unless excluded, appeal on a point of law (s.69). In Scotland, the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010 provides a similar...

Domestic arbitration clauses in England and Wales: CIArb model wording, Fiona Trust scope, sole arbitrator appointments, and drafting points under the Arbitration Act 1996

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Practice notes

Arbitration clauses and Agreements

set out that disputes are resolved by a designated arbitral tribunal, and may feature in both domestic and cross-border situations alike.

For further details on Arbitration agreements, consult the following Practice Notes:

Arbitration agreements—definition, aims and interpretation
Arbitration agreements—the in writing requirement
Arbitration agreements—content
Arbitration agreements—requirements of the New York Convention
Will my arbitration agreement be upheld?...

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Heidi Yildiz

The 36 Group

Heidi Yildiz practises international arbitration and commercial litigation as a barrister at 36 Stone, the 36 Group. She is also admitted to practise as an attorney in Finland and is a non-practising English solicitor, having previously practised for more than 12 years as a solicitor. In addition to her counsel practice, Heidi is developing a practice as an arbitrator. She is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and has been admitted to the SIAC Reserve Panel of Arbitrators. Heidi is recognised in the Legal500 Private Practice Arbitration Powerlist UK 2022 and 2023 as a leading International Arbitration Counsel in the UK and has since 2018 been recognised by Who’s Who Legal Arbitration as one as one of the World's future arbitration leaders. Heidi has nearly 15 years of experience as a counsel in complex and high-value...

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