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[2026] EWHC 259 (Comm), King’s Bench Division, Commercial Court, His Honour Judge Charman, 9 February 2026

Arbitration – Appointment of arbitrator – Tiered arbitration clause – Validity of Arbitration Claim Form – Whether mediation binding – Whether mediation a condition precedent to arbitration – Validity of Notice of Arbitration – Arbitration Act 1996, section 14 – CPR Parts 3, 8 and 62

A dispute arose between the parties under a joint venture as to the sums payable to the claimant.