Arbitration

Arbitration

As a leading dispute resolution firm, our arbitration lawyers have extensive experience in handling domestic and international arbitrations arising from a variety of commercial disputes.

Our team of international and domestic arbitration lawyers have vast experience on both ad hoc and institutional arbitration proceedings pursuant to a variety of arbitral rules and governing laws, and our experience extends to representing clients seeking injunctive relief, in arbitration-related litigation, and enforcement proceedings.

CKE Attorneys's arbitration lawyers are also well-placed to assist clients with cross-border and international disputes, and in advising overseas entities on their offshore disputes.

We work closely with clients to offer strategic, cost-effective, and practical guidance for the effective resolution of disputes and are specialists in the following areas:

  • Domestic and international arbitrations
  • Ad hoc and institutional proceedings
  • Arbitration-related litigation
  • Obtaining mareva/freezing injunctions in aid of foreign and domestic arbitral proceedings
  • Enforcement action

Frequently asked questions

Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that seeks to resolve disputes outside the courts as agreed by the parties. An unbiased third person or third parties, the arbitrators, decide the dispute and render the arbitration award. The award is final, legally binding and enforceable.

CKE Attorneys team of arbitration lawyers fully understand the arbitral process, and are experienced at using it to effectively maximise the benefit of our clients.

Our arbitration lawyers observe that arbitration is often used for the resolution of commercial disputes. It is particularly effective in international transactions.

In principle, arbitrations should be faster (hence, more costs-efficient) and more flexible in terms of rules and procedures. Unlike litigation, arbitration can be entirely disposed on the papers.

With a long track record of helping clients resolve their disputes, our team of arbitration lawyers have the resources and expertise to represent parties in all aspects of arbitration.

There is no appeal against an arbitral award, but you may seek legal advice as to the enforceability of an arbitral award and the prospect of setting aside an arbitral award based on local laws.

Our arbitration lawyers have substantial experience in enforcing and setting aside arbitral awards.

Parties may choose London as an arbitration seat for their dispute so they can rely on a world class legal framework, an independent and neutral forum, and an arbitration-friendly judiciary.

As one of the world's leading international financial and legal centres, London handles some of the most sophisticated commercial disputes in the world, and hence nurtures and attracts the best arbitration lawyers.

English arbitration law, under the Arbitration Act 1996, is well established and supportive of the arbitral process, including the enforcement of awards.