LCAM arbitration

LCAM arbitration

London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (LCAM)—background, context, adoption and the LCAM Board

This Practice Note provides a comprehensive overview of the background, context and adoption of LCAM. It also examines the structure and organisation of LCAM, including the function and powers of the LCAM Board.

See Practice Note: London Chamber of Arbitration and Mediation (LCAM): background, context, adoption and the LCAM Board.

LCAM—pre-commencement considerations and starting an arbitration under the LCAM Rules

This Practice Note discusses pre-arbitration considerations and provides information on how to commence an LCAM arbitration, including the requirements for a compliant Request for Arbitration (Request) and Answer under the

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