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Updated LCIA Arbitration Rules promote use of technology, early determination of claims and consolidation of proceedings

14 August 2020

The latest Rules of Arbitration of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) will take effect on 1 October 2020 (the 2020 Rules).

While much of the 2020 Rules will be familiar to users of LCIA arbitration, new provisions are aimed at making proceedings more streamlined and clear for parties and arbitrators alike. The most significant developments are the introduction of an early determination procedure, an enhanced consolidation mechanism, and explicit provisions on the role of tribunal secretaries and the use of technology in the arbitral process, including in hearings.

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