UK Trends and Developments Contributed by: Tom Sprange KC, Shouvik Bhattacharya and Sadyant Sasiprabhu, King & Spalding International LLP
of the 2025 Act and the entire process illustrates the value of the Law Commission’s consultative process and its responsiveness to stakeholder feedback. From summary disposal and emergency arbitrators to enhanced disclosure obligations and third-party relief, the reforms reflect a jurisdiction attuned to the practical needs of arbitration users. Crucially, the Act achieves these goals without unset - tling the foundational principles that have long under - pinned the success of the 1996 Act. As other arbitral centres continue to modernise, the UK’s commitment to maintaining a robust, efficient and internationally competitive arbitration regime ensures that London remains a seat of choice for commercial parties world - wide.
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