Supportive powers of the English courts: an overview | Practical Law

Supportive powers of the English courts: an overview | Practical Law

The English Arbitration Act 1996 makes provision for the English courts to intervene to support the arbitral process in certain limited circumstances. This note examines the scope and limitations of those powers, and provides guidance as to when, how and by whom applications to the court can be made for supportive measures.

Supportive powers of the English courts: an overview

Practical Law UK Practice Note Overview 0-204-4016 (Approx. 18 pages)

Supportive powers of the English courts: an overview

by Practical Law Arbitration
Maintained • England, Northern Ireland, Wales
The English Arbitration Act 1996 makes provision for the English courts to intervene to support the arbitral process in certain limited circumstances. This note examines the scope and limitations of those powers, and provides guidance as to when, how and by whom applications to the court can be made for supportive measures.