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Arbitration barristers, instructed directly.
For disputes resolved by arbitration rather than the courts, a barrister can act as your advocate or as arbitrator.
At a glance
Advocacy
Representation as counsel in the arbitration.
Arbitrator
Experienced barristers who sit as arbitrators.
Awards
Challenging and enforcing arbitral awards.
Arbitration is a private process in which an independent tribunal decides a dispute, often chosen in commercial contracts for its confidentiality and finality. A barrister can advise on arbitration clauses, act as your advocate in the arbitration, and challenge or enforce awards in court, and many barristers also sit as arbitrators.
A barrister will assess the dispute and the rules of the chosen institution, the merits and the value, and represent you throughout. Through Direct Access you can instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first.
Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Through Direct Access you can instruct a arbitration barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Barristers are regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
When to bring in a barrister
Your contract requires disputes to go to arbitration
You need an advocate for an arbitration hearing
You want to enforce or challenge an award
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David Fearon
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Dr Alexander Khan
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Huw Davies
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Joseph Giret KC
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Patrick Boch
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Philip Newman
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Frequently asked questions
Can I instruct an arbitration barrister directly?
Yes. Through Direct Access a barrister can advise you, act as your advocate or sit as arbitrator, without going through a solicitor first.
How is arbitration different from court?
It is private, the parties help choose the tribunal, and the award is final with limited rights of appeal. A barrister can advise on whether it suits your dispute.
What does it cost?
Barristers often agree a fixed fee for advice or a hearing. There is no charge to enquire.
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Speak to a arbitration barrister
Tell us about your matter. There is no charge to enquire.