On 26 May 2020, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (the “LCCI”) expanded its arbitration and mediation services and launched the London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (the “LCAM”). In the past, arbitration clauses containing a reference to the “London Chamber of Commerce” were referred to the London Court of International Arbitration (the “LCIA”) […]
Initiating Arbitrations Under Multiple Arbitration Agreements
The filing of arbitrations based on multiple arbitration agreements, contained in two (or more) separate contracts, in a single arbitration proceeding may be possible, but must be done with caution. The development of major projects in the fields of engineering, construction, oil and gas, and mining often give rise to situations where related disputes regarding […]
Ambitious New 2020 LCIA Arbitration Rules, with an Increase in Costs
On 11 August 2020, the LCIA released a surprisingly ambitious update to its Arbitration Rules (the “2020 (LCIA Arbitration) Rules”) and a new Schedule of Arbitration Costs (the “2020 LCIA Schedule of Costs”), increasing the costs of LCIA Arbitration, among other notable changes. The 2020 LCIA Arbitration Rules and the 2020 LCIA Schedule of Costs […]
Confidentiality in International Arbitration: Obligations Under English, French and U.S. Laws
Confidentiality is often regarded as one of the core advantages of international arbitration. For instance, confidentiality reduces disclosure of sensitive information and the influence of public opinion.[1] Confidentiality is to be distinguished from privacy, which concerns the fact that only parties to the arbitration agreement may attend hearings and participate in arbitral proceedings.[2] Privacy prevents interference from […]
The London Court of International Arbitration – LCIA
Established in London, the London Court of International Arbitration (“LCIA”) is one of most prominent arbitral institutions, which provides services for arbitration, mediation and other ADR proceedings, with a current average of 303 cases per year. Structure of the London Court of International Arbitration The LCIA is composed of three separate structures: the Secretariat, the Court […]