LCIA India Unveils its Arbitration and Mediation Rules

The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) launched its Arbitration and Mediation Rules for its India subsidiary at a conference held on April 17, 2010 at the Taj Mahal Palace and Towers in Mumbai. LCIA India was just established in April of last year.

The LCIA India Arbitration Rules came into effect on April 17, 2010 and are available here. The rules include several new provisions aimed at expediting proceedings, including an express requirement that all prospective arbitrators confirm their ability to devote sufficient time to ensure the expeditious conduct of the arbitration. The Mediation Rules are available here. Questions about the Rules can be submitted to LCIA India via email at at@lcia-india.org.

LCIA India has also issued its Notes for Arbitrators which provide guidance to arbitrators on issues relating to independence, impartiality, confidentiality, and the management of time and costs.

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