International Arbitration Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2025

November 17, 2025

Cleary Gottlieb partners Christopher P. Moore and Naomi Tarawali, and associates Paul Kleist and Frances Carpenter have co-authored the “United Kingdom: International Arbitration” chapter in the International Arbitration Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2025.

The chapter provides an in-depth overview of the key laws, procedural frameworks, and recent developments shaping the arbitration landscape in the UK. The team highlights significant amendments to the Arbitration Act, evolving trends in institutional arbitration, and emerging issues influencing cross-border disputes—from emergency arbitrator mechanisms to the impact of sanctions and ESG-related litigation. The chapter is designed to offer practical insight for companies, investors, and practitioners navigating both domestic and international arbitration.

Read the chapter.