The new LCIA Rules—one year on

Table of contents

• What were the main changes brought in by the 2014 rules?
• What did the arbitration community make of the new rules? Any particular areas of focus?
• How have the rules ‘bedded down’ across the year?
• Do you think the 2014 rules will be ‘tweaked’ and if so in what areas?
• Do you have any predictions for the future?

Article summary

Arbitration analysis: James Freeman, counsel in the international arbitration group at Allen & Overy, considers the changes brought in by the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) Rules 2014 (LCIA Rules) and their reception in the arbitration community.