The role of the English courts in arbitration | Practical Law

The role of the English courts in arbitration | Practical Law

The English Arbitration Act 1996 aims to limit court intervention in arbitrations and defines the role of the court as supportive rather than supervisory. This practice note discusses the practical implications of this approach. It identifies the situations in which the court is entitled to intervene and considers the extent to which the court's powers can be excluded by agreement.

The role of the English courts in arbitration

Practical Law UK Practice Note 3-204-0031 (Approx. 17 pages)

The role of the English courts in arbitration

by Practical Law Arbitration
Maintained • England, Wales
The English Arbitration Act 1996 aims to limit court intervention in arbitrations and defines the role of the court as supportive rather than supervisory. This practice note discusses the practical implications of this approach. It identifies the situations in which the court is entitled to intervene and considers the extent to which the court's powers can be excluded by agreement.