Amendment of Part 62

27.  In rule 62.5—

(a) in paragraph (1), for “The” substitute “Subject to paragraph (2A), the”;

(b) after paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A) An arbitration claim form falling within (1)(a) to (c) above may be served out of the jurisdiction without permission if—

(a) the seat of the arbitration is or will be in England and Wales; and

(b) the respondent is party to the arbitration agreement in question.”; and

(c) in paragraph (3)—

(i) after “Rules” insert “6.34, 6.35 and”; and

(ii) after “paragraph (1)” insert “or (2A)”.