Arbitration at the DIFC-LCIA (2016 Rules) [Archived]

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Overview

  • The DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre was dissolved in September 2021 as per Dubai Decree No. 34/2021. Its operations and assets have been emerged into a Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) (see Arbitration Pursuant to the DIAC). Ownership of real estate, assets, funds, staff, financial allocations and membership base will also be transferred to the new Centre.

  • This Practice Note deals with the 2016 rules and procedures of the former DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre.

  • The DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre was originally established in 2008 as a sort of joint venture between the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). Following the creation of DIFC Arbitration Institute by Dubai Statute, the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre was relaunched in November 2015.

Definitions

  • DIFCA : Dubai International Financial Centre Authority.

  • LCIA : The London Court of International Arbitration.

  • DAI : DIFC Arbitration Institute.

  • Rules : The DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Rules 2016.

Practical Guidance

The DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Rules (2008) (the 2008 rules) were first adopted to take effect on and from 1 January 2008. With effect from 1 October 2016, these rules were revised and the 2016 rules came into effect for all arbitrations commencing on or after that date.