Noble Denton Middle East Ltd and Anr v Noble Denton International Ltd - QBD (Comm Ct)(Burton J) - 7 May 2010

Arbitration - Application for appointment of sole arbitrator - Defendant disputing existence of arbitration agreement and applying for stay on basis of lis alibi pendens - Relevant test for appointment of arbitrator under Arbitration Act 1996 section 18 - Whether Court should grant stay

Disputes arose between the claimants and the defendant relating to work done in Dubai. The defendant and others brought proceedings in the United States against the claimants and others.