Appraising the New English Arbitration Act 2025 and Some Lessons for Nigeria

As English law is frequently chosen in contracts involving Nigerian parties, these changes provide valuable guidance.

The Act clarifies the law governing arbitration agreements, codifies stricter disclosure duties, expands arbitrator immunity, empowers tribunals to dismiss weak claims early, and streamlines court support and award challenges to cut costs and delays.

In this publication, TEMPLARS Managing Counsel, Orji Uka, and Senior Associate, Konyin Osipitan, spotlight how Nigeria can adapt these reforms, from clarifying governing law and disclosure obligations to strengthening tribunal powers and tightening award-challenge timelines.

Adoption of these reforms will reinforce Nigeria’s reputation as an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction and a credible hub for cross-border dispute resolution.