Understand the law governing arbitration in England and WalesThe Arbitration Act 1996, in force across England and Wales since 31 January 1997 and amended by the Arbitration Act 2025, consolidated prior legislation and transformed the practice of arbitration in those countries. Many challenging questions arising from the Act continue to occupy the courts, particularly the Commercial and Technology & Construction Courts, and guidance from legal experts continues to ...

"There should not be a practitioner who does not have a copy ... highly recommended."—ArbitrationWhen first published, The Arbitration Act 1996: A Commentary was described by Lord Bingham as "intensely practical and admirably user-friendly". It remains the most readable, useful, practical and user-friendly guide to the Arbitration Act 1996.The courts – particularly the Commercial and the Technology & Construction Courts – continue t...