Arbitration of Commercial Disputes: English and International Law and Practice, 2nd ed

Andrew Tweeddale & Masood Ahmed

ISBN: 9780192882721

Published: December 2025

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Description

Building on its reputation as a leading reference work on the English law and practice of commercial arbitration, this fully revised second edition reflects a decade of change in the field. A new, more user-friendly structure guides the reader through each stage of the arbitration process — from the arbitration agreement to the award and its enforcement — while retaining the comparative perspective of common law and civil law jurisdictions that distinguished the first edition. The law is stated as of 1 August 2025, giving complete coverage of the reforms introduced by the English Arbitration Act 2025, alongside the current institutional rules and the emerging impact of artificial intelligence on arbitral practice.

Key Features

Complete coverage of the Arbitration Act 1996 as reformed by the Arbitration Act 2025; a step-by-step structure following the lifecycle of an arbitration; comparative analysis across common law and civil law systems; detailed treatment of the law applicable to the arbitration agreement, the arbitrator’s duty of disclosure, and anti-suit and anti-arbitration injunctions; and discussion of the influence of Brexit, technology and AI. Comprehensive indices of topics, cases and legislation. 660 pages.

Coverage

The arbitration agreement and its governing law; jurisdiction and the powers of the tribunal; the conduct of proceedings; interim and emergency measures; summary disposal; the award; challenges and appeals under sections 67, 68 and 69; and recognition and enforcement under the New York Convention, with comparative reference to other leading jurisdictions.

About the Authors

Andrew Tweeddale has over thirty years of experience in construction and engineering law. A Chartered Arbitrator, he served as a director at Corbett & Co International Construction Lawyers and has appeared in numerous international arbitrations as both advocate and arbitrator. Masood Ahmed (MA Cantab) is Associate Professor of Law at the University of Leicester, where he researches international commercial arbitration, civil procedure and civil justice reform, and has written extensively on the law and practice of commercial arbitration.

Table of Contents

The work follows the arbitration process from start to finish: foundations and principles of arbitration; the arbitration agreement and applicable law; commencement and constitution of the tribunal; jurisdiction; the conduct of the reference; powers of the court in support of arbitration; the award; costs and interest; challenging the award; and recognition and enforcement — supported by comparative commentary and full tables of cases and legislation.

Why buy this book?

It is the first major English arbitration treatise to give complete, practice-focused coverage of the Arbitration Act 2025, in force since 1 August 2025. For counsel, arbitrators, the judiciary, and academic and law-firm libraries, it is an authoritative single-volume reference that combines English law with an international comparative perspective. Price includes worldwide shipping.

This title features in our Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Catalogue 2026 (PDF).

Keywords

arbitration, commercial arbitration, English arbitration law, Arbitration Act 2025, Arbitration Act 1996, international arbitration, dispute resolution, arbitration agreement, enforcement of awards, New York Convention

Target Audience

Arbitrators, Lawyers, In-house Counsel, Legal Professionals, Judges, Corporate Lawyers, Legal Academics, Law Libraries, Law Students

Genre

Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Law, International Law, Contract Law, Legal Reference, Law

Questions & Answers

What does the Arbitration Act 2025 change for English-seated arbitration?
In force since 1 August 2025, it amends the Arbitration Act 1996 to introduce a default rule that the arbitration agreement is governed by the law of the seat, a statutory power of summary disposal, a codified duty of arbitrator disclosure, stronger court support including for emergency arbitrators, and reform of section 67 jurisdiction challenges. This second edition covers these reforms in full.

How does the book treat the governing law of the arbitration agreement?
It analyses the new statutory default in section 6A — the law of the seat applies absent express agreement — and contrasts it with the previous common law position under Enka v Chubb, with comparative reference to other jurisdictions.

Is it suitable for international as well as English practice?
Yes. It pairs a detailed account of English law and practice with comparative perspectives across common law and civil law systems, making it useful for advising on cross-border arbitration.

Does it address artificial intelligence in arbitration?
Yes. It discusses the current and potential future impact of technology and AI on arbitral practice, alongside developments such as Brexit.

Where can I buy Arbitration of Commercial Disputes: English and International Law and Practice, 2nd ed?
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