header-logo header-logo

Bespoke Jackson

08 August 2014 / David Bridge
Issue: 7618 / Categories: Features , Procedure & practice , Arbitration
printer mail-detail
pp_arbitration_bridge

Arbitration & the Jackson reforms—who learns from whom? David Bridge investigates

The major reform of civil procedure in England and Wales heralded by the “Jackson Reforms” introduced in April 2013 has introduced new procedures for case management into English litigation. Foremost among these is how the court can manage the cost of litigation, with the aim of making litigation quicker and cheaper. Might some of the ideas from these reforms ultimately be adopted in international arbitration? Or is it simply a case of the courts catching up? A case of litigation following arbitration?

A parallel world?

Arbitral institutions know that efficient management of cases will bring repeat business and the theme of the Jackson report is not without parallel in the world of arbitration. Perhaps most notably, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) addressed similar issues to the Jackson report in its 2007 Report on Techniques for Controlling Time and Costs in Arbitration, updated following the publication of the 2012 ICC rules (the ICC Report).

The ICC report contains a series of recommendations that are echoed in the recent changes to the CPR.

If you are not a subscriber, subscribe now to read this content
If you are already a subscriber sign in
...or Register for two weeks' free access to subscriber content

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

New Square Chambers—Alexander Farara

New Square Chambers—Alexander Farara

Chambers welcomes new member

NEWS

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

back-to-top-scroll