2025 was a landmark year for international arbitration, marked by transformative legislative reforms, significant court decisions, and institutional innovations worldwide.
Jus Mundi is pleased to present the 2025 Arbitration Year in Review, a comprehensive analysis across 40+ jurisdictions that offers an unparalleled view of the developments shaping arbitration across the globe. This edition marks a major expansion, more than doubling our coverage and bringing together insights from leading law firms, experienced arbitrators, and emerging voices from the next generation of practitioners.
The year delivered major legislative reforms—from the UK Arbitration Act 2025, codifying disclosure duties and empowering summary awards, to France’s comprehensive Code de l’arbitrage project and China’s most ambitious arbitration reform in three decades. Courts in Brazil, Nigeria, and Mauritius advanced enforcement frameworks, while Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE introduced institutional innovations that are already reshaping arbitration practice.
What you’ll find inside:
- 40+ jurisdictions, each offering practical insights from practitioners with on-the-ground expertise
- Legislative updates that will impact seat selection, arbitration agreements, and enforcement strategies
- Key court decisions addressing jurisdiction, disclosure standards, and the recognition and enforcement of awards
- Institutional developments from established arbitration centers and emerging hubs worldwide
- Cross-cutting themes: AI integration, cryptoassets, sustainability, and evolving disclosure and independence standards
Whether you are advising clients on seat selection, drafting arbitration clauses, or navigating cross-border enforcement, this report provides the comprehensive analysis and practical insights necessary to stay ahead of the evolving arbitration landscape.
