Finality is often cited as one of arbitration’s greatest strengths, and courts are frequently praised for enforcing awards with minimal interference. But should every award be enforced? When does judicial restraint support arbitration, and when might it undermine confidence in the process?
In this interactive session, leading practitioners will share their experiences of enforcement and set-aside proceedings, examining the tension between finality and judicial oversight. Following this, the audience will be invited to contribute their views and questions in an extended Q&A, creating a candid exchange on one of arbitration’s most debated questions: what does it really mean to be pro-arbitration?