Updates To LCIA’s Arbitration Rules

The London Court of International Arbitration (“LCIA”) amended the LCIA Arbitration Rules which took effect on 1 October 2020.

Below are some of the notable amendments:

Additional tools allowing arbitrators to expedite proceedings;
Refinement and expansion of the provisions accommodating the use of virtual hearings;
Confirming the primacy of electronic communication with the LCIA and in the arbitration, as well as confirming the facilitation of electronically signed awards;
Inclusion of explicit provisions addressing the role of Tribunal secretaries;
Broadening of LCIA Court and Tribunal power to order consolidation and concurrent conduct of arbitrations;
Explicit consideration of data protection and regulatory issues.

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