This issue focuses on updates and reforms across the legal landscape, looking first at the new Civil Transactions Law for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, second at recent publications from the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR and third at proposed reforms to the Arbitration Act 1996 in England and Wales. We also review a recent UK Supreme Court Case in which the court allowed an appeal against a decision staying court proceedings under section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996.

The links to these articles are below

New Civil Code for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR publishes report and guide to the promotion of dispute prevention and resolution

So, how does the UK plan to remain a world leader in international arbitration? By doing very little.

Staying court proceedings: what’s the matter?

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