LCIA (2020)—starting an arbitration

Summary

This practice note sets out how to commence an arbitration under the London Court of International Arbitration Rules 2014 (the LCIA Rules) effective 1 October 2014, including what a Request for Arbitration (the Request) under the LCIA Rules must contain, how to submit it to the LCIA Registrar (including using the LCIA's online filing tool) and the registration fee. The note also gives guidance on legal is-sues to consider before submitting the Request.