ROPA v KHARIS SOLUTIONS LTD

[2026] Lloyd's Rep. Plus 26

KING’S BENCH DIVISION (BIRMINGHAM CIRCUIT COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before His Honour Judge Charman , sitting as a Judge of the High Court

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 to Arbitrate – Arbitration Act 1996, section 14 – CPR Parts 3, 8 and 62.