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In this special episode of the Inside Arbitration podcast, Vanessa Naish, Liz Kantor and Andrew Cannon unpack the Arbitration Act 2025, now in force across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Join Liz Kantor, Vanessa Naish and guest Andrew Cannon as they
consider the new Arbitration Act 2025's most important changes
for clients and practitioners
In this special episode of the Inside Arbitration podcast,
Vanessa Naish, Liz Kantor and Andrew Cannon unpack the Arbitration
Act 2025, now in force across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Whether you're drafting clauses, navigating arbitration
proceedings, or preparing for arbitrations claims in the English
court, this episode breaks down the Act's most impactful
changes—from retrospective application and summary disposal
powers to arbitrator disclosures and jurisdictional challenges.
Tune in for practical insights and strategic takeaways that every
arbitration practitioner should know.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
