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International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2026

March 26, 2026

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Overview

In this chapter, featured in Global Legal Insights, Milo Molfa, Jack Thorne, and James McGlaughlin examine how the traditional notion of international arbitration as a neutral and depoliticised process is increasingly challenged by modern geopolitical tensions, including sanctions and state-driven economic and other protective measures.

Using a case study linked to EU sanctions against Russia, they explore how such pressures can disrupt arbitral proceedings and require more strategic management, including reliance on interim measures and court support.

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Authors

Milo Molfa

Partner

London – 22 Bishopsgate

Jack Thorne

Partner

London – 22 Bishopsgate

James McGlaughlin

Senior Associate

London – 22 Bishopsgate

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