What is the process to challenge an arbitral award I disagree with?

You can challenge an arbitral award by filing an application before the relevant court, but the grounds available are deliberately narrow — courts generally don't re-examine the merits of the arbitrator's decision or substitute their own view of the facts, since that would defeat much of the purpose of choosing arbitration in the first place.

Recognised grounds typically include the arbitration agreement itself being invalid, a party not being given proper notice or a fair opportunity to present their case, the award dealing with matters outside the scope of what was actually submitted to arbitration, or the award conflicting with fundamental public policy.

Simply believing the arbitrator reached the wrong conclusion on the facts or law, without one of these specific, recognised grounds, generally isn't enough to succeed in a challenge. There's also a strict, limited time period within which such a challenge must be filed after the award is issued, so it's important to consult a lawyer promptly to assess whether you have valid grounds and to avoid missing the filing deadline.