One of the great strengths of arbitration is that you can have a binding order in English law anywhere in the world, without ever having to travel to the UK. 

If the parties are both in different countries or parts of the same country, the arbitrator can conduct the arbitration using all available forms of technology.

If an oral hearing in the presence of both parties is necessary, the arbitrator can travel to a convenient location for the parties, rather than the parties coming to court.

Wherever in the world the arbitration physically happens, the “seat” of the arbitration (i.e. applicable law) will be in London, UK.

One advantage of an arbitral award over a court order is that it can be registered and enforced in many countries across the world as if it were an order made in that jurisdiction.  This can be a significant advantage over an order made by the English courts.  Thus, arbitration will often be preferable where parties have properties in several jurisdictions.

For more information on arbitration or to arrange an appointment, please contact our dispute resolution clerk, Scott Haley, on 0207 842 7070.