14 October 2025
Article
The challenge threshold for English-seated arbitral awards remains challenging
The English High Court recently handed down a judgment in K1 and Others v B EWHC 2539 (Comm),
dismissing an application to bring a challenge to an arbitral award under section 68(2)(g) of the
Arbitration Act.
Section 68 allows a party to challenge an award for a serious irregularity affecting the tribunal,
the proceedings, or the award. Such irregularity must have caused, or will cause, substantial
injustice. Section 68(2)(g) specifically refers to a serious irregularity where the award has been
obtained by fraud, or where the award or the way in which it was procured is contrary to public
policy.
Dispute Resolution3 min read
