A key purpose of arbitration is to provide a speedy and cost-effective means of dispute resolution with a final decision that does not lead to appeal. For that reason arbitration awards are almost never overturned unless the aggrieved party can prove the arbitrator’s conduct was seriously irregular or their decision (award) on a point of law was obviously wrong, or if of general importance, open to serious doubt.

In Patel v. Patel [2019] EWHC 298 (Ch), the English High Court found both of these features to be present and overturned the award of the arbitrator in a partnership dispute.

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