3 Starting the Arbitration (Articles 1, 2, and 4)
From: A Guide to the LCIA Arbitration Rules
Peter Turner, Reza Mohtashami
- Subject(s):
- Arbitral tribunals — Appointment of arbitrator — Arbitral agreements — Conduct of proceedings
3.01 This chapter addresses the commencement of arbitration proceedings under the Rules and the initial steps taken thereafter, which are covered by Articles 1 and 2 of the Rules, dealing with the Request for Arbitration and the Response, respectively. We also cover Article 4 in this chapter, relating to notices and periods of time. 3.02 An arbitration under the Rules is started by filing a Request for Arbitration with the Registrar. While the Request is not intended to contain full particulars of the claimant’s case, as a statement of case and supporting...