The Lagos Court of Arbitration (LCA) is an independent, private-sector driven, International Centre for the resolution of Commercial disputes via Arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Ideally located within the International Centre for Arbitration and ADR (ICAA), Lagos, Nigeria, the LCA’s use of internationally recognised neutrals, modern facilities and the adoption of innovative technology, make the LCA an efficient and best-in-class arbitration institution.
The LCA was established under the Lagos Court of Arbitration Law, No. 17, 2009 to provide institutionalised arbitration and ADR services. To achieve its mandate, the LCA was empowered to appoint an arbitral tribunal in respect of any disputes referred to it and maintain a panel of neutrals which consist of arbitrators, mediators and other experts with the requisite skills and experience to meet set functions. The expertise of the LCA spans multiple industries, including Oil and Gas, Finance, Maritime, Construction, Engineering, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Tourism, Insurance and so on.
The LCA was officially launched on the 9th of November 2012, at the Kuramo Conference—a biennial International Summit which brings together multi-disciplinary experts from the public sector, academia and private enterprise. Since inception, the LCA has rapidly evolved into an ADR institution of status. Its ADR advocacy engagements and workshops have spread progressively across various economic segments namely, the Nigerian judiciary, the legal and business community.
The LCA Arbitration Rules and Mediation Guidelines, incorporate International best practices and standards with industry-specific requirements and needs. Industry specialists at the LCA ensure the specifics of each sector are taken into account when making decisions.
The LCA provides parties with flexible and neutral seat for the resolution of disputes, offering parties confidentially and the freedom to choose how and where to resolve their disputes.
Whilst disputes are resolved by independent arbitrators, the LCA administers the process to ensure integrity and enforceability.
We serve the entire arbitration community in our role as industry regulators, setting standards and best practices.
The LCA is committed to promoting awareness and engagement of arbitration and ADR through advocacy training workshops and conferences.
To be the preferred natural and neutral arbitral /ADR institution in Africa.
To deliver internationally acceptable disputes resolution services.
Integrity – Committed to holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
Independent – Determined to maintain our special status as an independent centre for arbitration and ADR – we are wholly operated by the private sector.
World Class – Driven by international standards in our processes and offerings – we pride ourselves in the experience and expertise of our resources.
Value for Money – Conscious of the conventional dispute resolution cost – we provide users with timely decisions while creating true cost efficiency.
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