V & Anor v K (Re Arbitration Act 1996) [2025] EWHC 1523 (Comm) (19.06.2025)

Claimants challenged a LMAA arbitration award, alleging apparent bias after arbitrator Mr H failed to disclose prior appointments by the Defendant’s solicitors, Reed Smith LLP, in unrelated matters on behalf of other clients. They argued this gave rise to justifiable doubts as to impartiality. The court rejected the challenge, finding no real possibility of bias and confirming that the non-disclosure was consistent with standard LMAA practice.

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