Annual BCLP Arbitration Survey Report 2022 covered by ‘GAR’

BCLP’s International Arbitration Survey 2022 was featured Nov. 28 in Global Arbitration Review (GAR), following its launch on Nov. 17. The annual survey this year focused on views of the Arbitration Act 1996, potential areas of reform and shared the results with the Law Commission as part of its ongoing consultation process. BCLP Partners George Burn, Claire Morel de Westgaver and Knowledge Development Lawyer Victoria Clark led on the report. George and Claire provided their thoughts to GAR, with Claire saying that the survey findings in general show “a good level of satisfaction” with the 1996 Act but also “a resounding appetite for some reform.” She told GAR that the theme of this report has been a “necessary – almost organic – ‘evolution’ intended to adapt to change while preserving existing strengths, rather than a ‘revolution’ which could dilute the essence of English arbitration law and jeopardize the jurisdiction’s attractiveness.” George also told GAR the Act was a “huge success” which allowed London to take its place alongside Paris and Switzerland as the world’s leading arbitral seats, but that this is a “time for reflection, to see what can be done better.”

The International Arbitration Survey Report can be downloaded here.