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.

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Andrew Cannon

Partner, Head of International Arbitration, London, Paris, India Group, Nordic Group, Africa Group, Kazakhstan Group, Ukraine Group and Central Asia Group

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Vanessa Naish

Knowledge Counsel, London

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Elizabeth Kantor

Knowledge Counsel, London

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