Services
Arbitration
Independent, decisive and commercially grounded arbitration.
Arbitration is a private, binding process in which an independent tribunal determines a dispute and issues an award that is enforceable in the courts and, through the New York Convention, in more than 170 countries worldwide.
It succeeds when it is managed with discipline, fairness and a clear understanding of the commercial and technical realities behind the dispute. KHAN ADRS accepts appointments as sole arbitrator and as a member of arbitral tribunals in domestic and international matters, with particular depth in construction, infrastructure, transport, energy and utilities.
How KHAN ADRS can help
Arbitrator appointments
Sole arbitrator and tribunal appointments under institutional rules (ICC, LCIA, CIArb) and ad hoc references, including disputes arising under NEC, FIDIC, JCT and bespoke contract forms.
Procedural rigour
Firm, proportionate case management that identifies the issues which actually decide the dispute, with directions, document production and hearings kept in proportion to what is at stake.
Technical fluency
An engineering and commercial background means evidence on programme, delay, disruption, quantum and procurement is understood at its root, not merely on paper.
Reasoned, enforceable awards
Clear, well-structured awards that set out the reasoning in plain language and withstand challenge under the Arbitration Act 2025.
How the process works
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Appointment & conflict check
Confirmation of jurisdiction, terms and an independence/conflict check before anything substantive is discussed.
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Preliminary meeting & directions
A procedural timetable is fixed, statements of case, document production, evidence and the form of hearing.
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Evidence & submissions
Written pleadings, factual and expert evidence, and where appropriate a focused hearing on the decisive issues.
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Award
A reasoned, binding award dealing with the substantive issues, interest and costs, enforceable through the courts.
Standards & frameworks
Frequently asked questions
How does arbitration differ from litigation?+
Arbitration is private and confidential, the parties choose a tribunal with relevant expertise, and the award is final and internationally enforceable with very limited rights of appeal. It is often faster and more flexible than court proceedings.
What did the Arbitration Act 2025 change?+
In force from 1 August 2025, it confirms the law of the seat as the default governing law of the arbitration agreement, gives tribunals an express summary-disposal power, strengthens arbitrators’ ongoing duty of disclosure and improves court and emergency-arbitrator support.
Can you act on international disputes?+
Yes. KHAN ADRS accepts appointments in both domestic and international references, including matters with a foreign seat or governing law where appropriate.
For arbitrator appointments or conflict checks, use the arbitration enquiry form or download the Arbitrator CV.
The information on this page is general and for guidance only. It is not legal advice and does not create any arbitrator, mediator, expert or advisory engagement. For advice on a specific matter, please get in touch.