Stay of proceedings: existence of agreement to arbitrate

In Alrubie v Chelsea Football Club Ltd and Another [2025] EWHC 541 (Comm); [2025] Lloyd's Rep Plus 37 David Quest KC considered an application for a stay of proceedings under section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996. The outcome was a standard grant of a stay in circumstances where the dispute between the parties fell within an arbitration clause.

Alrubie: the facts