The question of whether an arbitrator can accept appointments in related or overlapping references can arise with surprising frequency, especially in the context of excess layer insurance programmes. In Halliburton, the Court of Appeal held that (1)…
In Tonicstar v Allianz the Court of Appeal overturned the decision of Teare J at first instance and, in turn, the decision of Morison J in X Company v Y Company (17 July 2000) as to the…
In Tonicstar v Allianz the High Court (Teare J) considered the meaning of an arbitration clause concerning the qualifications of arbitrators which provided:- “Unless the parties otherwise agree the arbitration…
