This Practice Note considers the nature and scope of Arbitration agreements with a particular focus on arbitration agreements pursuant to the law of England and Wales, although it also discusses the concept from an international perspective and includes some comparative examples from other jurisdictions. For an introduction to Arbitration as a method of Dispute resolution, see the following Practice Notes:

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   Arbitration—an introduction to the key features of arbitration

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   International arbitration—an introduction to the key features of international arbitration

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   Ad hoc arbitration—an introduction to the key features of ad hoc arbitration

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   Institutional arbitration—an introduction to the key features of institutional arbitration

To compare the answers to key questions relating to arbitration agreements in jurisdictions around the world, please see our International Comparator Tool.

Note: In this Practice Note, the discussion concerns agreements to submit future disputes to arbitration unless otherwise indicated.