Home > Expertise A to Z > Dispute resolution > Arbitration challenges SHARE: Arbitration challenges Complementary to our International Arbitration service, we also have outstanding experience in arbitration challenges. There is very limited scope to challenge arbitral awards. This principle of finality is often a key attraction to parties choosing to arbitrate. However, on occasion there may be grounds to challenge an award in the appropriate national courts. For example, in the courts of England and Wales, challenges may be brought under ss.67-69 of the Arbitration Act 1996 in the following circumstances: S.67: tribunal's lack of "substantive jurisdiction". S.68: serious irregularity with the arbitration that has caused or will cause a party substantial injustice. S.69: appeals on a point of law (so long as the parties have not contracted out of this right of appeal). Arbitration challenges are becoming increasingly prevalent – in recent years they have accounted for approximately 20% of all the cases issued in the Commercial Court in London. Our experienced teams in London, Singapore and Hong Kong are able to advise clients on whether they may have grounds to challenge an arbitral award and, if they do, to skillfully guide them through the process. Main contacts Andy McGregor Head of Civil Fraud Dispute resolution Banking and financial markets disputes Competition litigation Civil fraud and asset recovery Commercial disputes Russia FSU disputes International arbitration Africa disputes Company and shareholder disputes Support for litigation in other jurisdictions Cyber-fraud +44 20 3060 6188 @ Email Andy McGregor London Tom Hibbert Global Head of Commercial Disputes Dispute resolution Banking and financial markets disputes Russia FSU disputes Africa disputes Banking and financial services Civil fraud and asset recovery Commercial disputes Company and shareholder disputes +44 20 3060 6445 @ Email Tom Hibbert London Simon Hart Partner Dispute resolution Banking and financial markets disputes Corporate investigations Civil fraud and asset recovery International trade and commodities Commercial disputes +44 20 3060 6671 @ Email Simon Hart London Rupert Boswall Partner Dispute resolution Commercial disputes Art and specie Trusts and wealth International arbitration Corporate investigations Banking and financial markets disputes Civil fraud and asset recovery Russia FSU disputes Private wealth and family offices Africa disputes +44 20 3060 6487 @ Email Rupert Boswall London Jonathan Cary Partner Dispute resolution Banking and financial markets disputes Commercial disputes International arbitration Corporate investigations Africa disputes Regulatory Civil fraud and asset recovery Competition litigation Dawn raids Insurance and financial services regulation Corporate and business crime +44 20 3060 6418 @ Email Jonathan Cary London Quick Links Alumni Events Find a lawyer Find a job RPC Tectonic Related services Centre for Legal Leadership Giltspur RPC Financial TerraLex Global Access Lawyers Offices London T: +44 20 3060 6000 Hong Kong T: +852 2216 7000 Bristol T: +44 20 3060 6000 Singapore T: +65 6422 3000 Stay connected Sign up for perspectives and email updates tailored to your needs Follow us Website terms Privacy policies Cookie policy Legal and regulatory notices Corporate social responsibility Inclusion & Diversity Modern Slavery Statement Client login COVID-19: business continuity and preparedness response NHS test and trace contact notice RPC Claims Management System - Terms of use Security alerts Copyright © 2021 Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP