The Arbitrators: The premier independent guide to the World’s leading Arbitration and ADR practitioners
Since 2003, The Arbitrators has been assisting private parties, sovereign governments, and state-owned enterprises by identifying leading arbitrators around the world, helping to make the selection of a reputable ADR professional more straightforward. Our guide features arbitrators specializing in a wide variety of areas from commercial arbitration, international arbitration, investment arbitration and everything in-between.
Each December, based on peer nominations, just one leading attorney is selected in each country to appear in the directory. Our in-depth nomination, research and selection process is completely independent.
Every year, more than 80,000 nomination forms are distributed to ADR professionals, business directors, in-house counsel, industry experts and lawyers in private practice worldwide. A shortlist for each country is formed based on the results of the peer nominations and our own independent research. The team then assess the shortlisted lawyers based on 8 key performance indicators, before a final selection is made for each jurisdiction.
To assist potential clients, we provide a detailed profile of each lawyer in the guide, highlighting their expertise and experience, recent cases, credentials and full contact information.
Featured Lawyer
Piotr Nowaczyk - Poland
Piotr Nowaczyk, Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb.), FIDIC Accredited Adjudicator, listed on more than 100 rosters of recommended arbitrators worldwide, has acted as chair, sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator, expert or counsel in around 600 arbitrations, handled in English, Frenc [...]
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Key Developments In International Arbitration For 2026
Here is a list of what to expect and watch out for in international arbitration during 2026:
Legislative developments
The English Arbitration Act 2025 entered into force on 1 August 2025. The provisions apply to arbitrations and arbitration-related court proceedings starting on or after that date. The law made small but important changes to the Arbitration Act 1996, including enhancing arbitrator immunity and clarifying that where the arbitration agreement is silent as to governing law, it will be […]
