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Vinson & Elkins LLP

Guide to Arbitral Institutions and the Seat of Arbitration in London

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When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the first of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Arbitration Institution Digest (Part 2): LCIA Releases 2023 Annual Casework Report

On 31 May 2024, the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) released its Annual Casework Report for the year 2023 (Report). The Report provides an interesting insight into LCIA’s caseload over the past year, showing...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Sanctions Are Not a ‘Get Out Of Arbitration Free’ Card!

The English High Court has confirmed that UK courts do not consider sanctions a bar to enforcing arbitration clauses referring disputes to the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). The court’s 10 May ruling...more

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Drafting an Arbitration Agreement? – Remember Four S’s

Last month saw the end of the second round of the UK Law Commission’s consultation on reform of the Arbitration Act 1996, the legislation which provides the framework for arbitration in England and Wales. We have reported on...more

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25 years of the Arbitration Act: Time for reform?

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2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the Arbitration Act 1996. Since it came into force, the Arbitration Act has been hailed for making London an attractive destination for international arbitration. However, as competing...more

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Time to reconsider? Post-Brexit, now is a good opportunity for the finance sector to take a second look at the key benefits...

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As we discussed in our It’s Good To Talk article as part of our Emerging Themes in Financial Regulation 2021 publication, many banks and financial institutions operating in the UK have historically tended to favour exclusive...more

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New LCIA Arbitration Rules 2020 may affect your mining and commodities contracts

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December 2020 Arbitration is prevalent as a means of resolving disputes in the mining and commodities sectors, and contracts often provide for arbitration to be conducted under the rules of leading arbitral institutions such...more

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London Court of International Arbitration Implements Rules to Improve, Expedite Commercial Arbitration Proceedings

On 1 October 2020, the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) implemented its newly promulgated and updated rules, seeking to improve and expedite its international commercial arbitration proceedings....more

McGuireWoods LLP

2020 LCIA Arbitration Rules: Updates Focus on Modernisation and Efficiency

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The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) released an update to its arbitration rules (the “Rules”), with the changes set to take effect from 1 October 2020 and the stated intention of making the arbitral process...more

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Revised LCIA Arbitration Rules 2020 to take effect 1 October 2020

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The LCIA Arbitration Rules 2020 (the 2020 Rules) will take effect on 1 October 2020, replacing the existing LCIA Arbitration Rules 2014 (the 2014 Rules). ...more

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Long-Awaited Amendments to LCIA Arbitration Rules to Result in Streamlined, Tech-Friendly Arbitrations

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On August 11, 2020, following input from external users, the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) issued a significant update to its 2020 LCIA Arbitration Rules. Among other things, the 2020 LCIA Rules include...more

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LCIA Releases Update To Its Arbitration Rules

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The London Court of Arbitration (LCIA) released 2020 update to its arbitration and mediation rules (the “Rules updates”), which comes into effect on October 1, 2020. The purpose of the update is to “aim to make the arbitral...more

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LCIA Introduces New Arbitration Rules for New Era

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On 11 August 2020, the LCIA Court formally adopted its new arbitration rules (the "2020 Rules"). The 2020 Rules will come into force on 1 October 2020 and shall apply to any LCIA arbitration commenced from that date...more

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OnRisk: Arbitration Provisions in Insurance Policies

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In this episode of OnRisk, Carolyn Branthoover and Sarah Turpin talk about the increasing frequency of arbitration clauses in insurance policies, the enforceability of arbitration agreements in both the U.S. and in the UK,...more

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Emergency Relief in Support of Arbitration: The English Courts Take a Back Seat

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The Advent of Emergency Arbitration Provisions - In recent years, and in response to user demand, almost all of the world’s leading international arbitration institutions have changed their rules to allow parties to...more

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Supreme Court Upholds Finality of Arbitral Awards

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A recent Supreme Court decision raises issues over the extent of court intervention in the arbitration process and reminds us of the importance of carefully selecting institutional rules so as to avoid (if necessary) the...more

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High Court Flexes its Muscles in Support of LCIA Arbitration

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The English High Court has again demonstrated its willingness to exercise supervisory jurisdiction in support of arbitration proceedings by granting an anti-suit injunction and a freezing order against a party which started...more

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