In an increasingly multi-polar world, arbitration has become a preferred choice for resolving commercial disputes.
Our team of commercial dispute lawyers have an in depth understanding of the entire arbitral process, as well as the commercial awareness and versatility needed to resolve even the most intractable conflicts.
Eldwick has acted in commercial arbitrations on behalf of corporations, quasi-state entities and private individuals under all of the leading institutional rules, including the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), International Court of Arbitration (ICC), London Maritime Arbitrators’ Association (LMAA), and the United National Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). We have also advised state entities on investment arbitration, subject to the rules of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
We can advise you from the outset of an arbitration, including during the pre-arbitration phase, all the way through the final hearing. In addition, we are often instructed to bring litigation in support of arbitration, including in relation to the recognition, enforcement and setting aside of arbitral awards, as well as obtaining urgent interim relief.
Representative matters
- Recognition of an arbitral award from the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) pursuant to s.101 of the Arbitration Act 1996
- Obtaining a freezing injunction in support of a foreign arbitral award pursuant to s.44 of the Arbitration Act 1996
- Acting for a Kazakh state company in an UNCITRAL arbitration against a multi-national development bank regarding the enforcement of bank guarantees (London seated)
- Acting for a multi-national construction company in an ICC arbitration against Shell Iraq Petroleum
- Advising a Kazakh state entity on an UNCITRAL arbitration against a state entity on the delivery of light crude oil
- Defending the recognition and enforcement of a Shanghai International Arbitration Centre (SHIAC) award
- Acting on behalf of a Kazakh state entity in an LMAA arbitration in a shipping dispute with a Russian counterparty
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Orders against third parties in arbitration
A commentary on s.44 of the Arbitration Act 2025 Confusing, unsatisfactory, inconsistent. These are some of the words that could be used to describe Section 44 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (“s.44”) just last year. With the Arbitration Act 2025 coming into force in August 2025, reforms have been introduced which aim to enhance efficiency […]
ICC, LCIA and HKIAC – Governing Law, Seat Selection, Efficiency
Choice of Governing law The data from the ICC over the past three years confirms the preference for English and Welsh governing law in international arbitration. A steady and consistent use of English law has been reported, with 125 cases governed by it in 2024, maintaining its primary position. In contrast, the use of U.S. […]
Barclays Bank v VEB.RF: Key Insights on Russian Sanctions and Arbitration Disputes
Barclays Bank plc v VEB.RF [2024] EWHC 2981 (Comm) Russian sanctions continue to cause commercial and trade disputes. In November 2024, the Commercial Court was asked to make a declaration on an application made under section 32 of the Arbitration Act 1996. These applications are rare, which makes it worth setting out the details of […]
How To Bring An Anti-Suit Injunction
If you have an Arbitration Agreement in place that allows for arbitration to be brought in England and Wales in the event of a dispute, you can apply for an Anti-Suit Injunction (ASI) from an English Court. This will stop the other party to the Arbitration Agreement from bringing a claim in another jurisdiction. In […]
Arbitration Solicitors and Agreements
Arbitration is a powerful alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method that is often used to settle international commercial disputes. Given the complexities of arbitration proceedings and enforcement, having an experienced Arbitration Solicitor advise you is imperative. Arbitration agreements are final and binding. Parties can choose the jurisdiction in which they wish the arbitration to take place, […]
LCIA Arbitration Rules
What are the key rules of LCIA Arbitration? If you plan to commence arbitration in the LCIA, you must be aware of the following: The appointment of Arbitrators is by the LCIA Court; however, parties can agree to make a nomination. There is a presumption in favour of a sole Arbitrator. A Tribunal can be […]