The International Centre For Arbitration & ADR (ICAA) is the permanent headquarter of the LCA. The ICAA is a hub for arbitration and other forms of ADR mechanisms.
Our services include but are not limited to the following; maintaining a file of written communications, facilitating communications between the dispute resolution tribunal and the parties, provision of meeting rooms and ensuring all practical arrangements are made for meetings and hearings, obtaining certified copies of an award, and any other services required.
As a fund holder, the LCA receives, preserves and disburses funds which can be held as security for the cost of the dispute resolution proceeding or as security for the fees and expenses of the adjudicators. The funds shall be in trust by the LCA and only disbursed according to the instructions given by the dispute resolution tribunal or parties. All terms and conditions of our fundholding services are expressly stated in the agreement appointing the LCA as a fund holder.
As a fund holder, the LCA receives, preserves and disburses funds which can be held as security for the cost of the dispute resolution proceeding or as security for the fees and expenses of the adjudicators. The funds shall be in trust by the LCA and only disbursed according to the instructions given by the dispute resolution tribunal or parties. All terms and conditions of our fundholding services are expressly stated in the agreement appointing the LCA as a fund holder.
As Africa’s premier dispute resolution institution, the LCA is big enough to deliver world-class and cost effective dispute resolution services, yet small enough to know and cater for specific needs of its users. Its panel of neutrals are highly qualified prominent international practitioners with relevant qualifications and experience.
LCA’s streamlined schemes and procedures allow it to resolve disputes by avoiding technicalities that lead to unnecessary delay in the dispute resolution process, thus saving parties significant time and cost for resolving their disputes.
LCA’s ability to design special and industry-specific procedures that respond to the needs of users coupled with its strategic location in Lagos, the commercial capital of the largest economy in Africa make it the go-to dispute resolution institution in Africa.
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The LCA is a private sector owned and operated institution, independent of regulation, direction or control by any branch of government; it was established under the LCA Law No. 17 of 2009 which was made pursuant to the Lagos State Arbitration Law, No. 18 of 2009 as an independent dispute resolution institution. In its desire to promote Lagos as the hub for the settlement of disputes, the Lagos State Government donated the physical structure of the headquarters of the LCA, the ICAA and other infrastructure necessary to support the goal to make Lagos a hub for arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in West Africa.
The work of the LCA is not limited to Lagos and/or Nigeria. The use of “Lagos” in our name simply denotes where the headquarters of the LCA is domiciled. The LCA is an international centre for arbitration and ADR serving clients in Nigeria and Africa.
The LCA differs from the tradition Courts which consist of the Customary Courts, Magistrate Courts, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. It is not a state owned entity nor does it operate like a traditional court. The reason why the LCA is referred to as a “Court” is because it is made up of internationally recognised arbitrators. Under the LCA Law, 2009 which established the LCA, the LCA was given the power to be the final arbiter for the application of the LCA Rules. It has no affiliation or connection to any Nigerian Court.
The LCA is an international institution for the resolution of domestic and transnational commercial disputes. We provide a forum for dispute resolution proceedings for all parties irrespective of their location or system of law.
Lagos Court of Arbitration
1A, Remi Olowude Street
2nd Roundabout, Lekki-Epe Expressway
Okunde Bluewater Scheme
Lekki Peninsula Phase 1 Lagos
Telephone: +234 (0) 9090000783
, +234 (0) 8053931053
info@lca.org.ng
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
