Response to Request for Arbitration (LCIA Rules) by OLL
This template provides a structured format for a respondent to file a formal response to a Request for Arbitration under the LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration) Rules. It includes sections for addressing jurisdiction, the factual nature of the dispute, arbitrator nominations, and any potential counterclaims or cross-claims.
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ARBITRATION NO. [insert case number as provided by the registrar of the lcia court]
IN THE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION UNDER ARBITRATION RULES OF LONDON COURT OF
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
BETWEEN:
[name of claimant]
(CLAIMANT)
-AND-
[name of respondent]
(RESPONDENT)
RESPONSE TO THE REQUEST FOR ARBITRATION
[respondent’s legal representative’s law firm]
[respondent’s legal representatives’ postal address]
[respondent’s legal representatives’ telephone number]
[respondent’s legal representatives’ facsimile number]
[respondent’s legal representatives’ e-mail]
Legal Representative for Respondent [date of the response]
I. INTRODUCTION
This Response to Claimant’s Request for Arbitration (hereinafter the “Response”), OPTIONAL: together with its Exhibits numbered R-1 to R-[•], is submitted on behalf of [name of respondent] (hereinafter “Respondent”) pursuant to Article 2 of Arbitration Rules of London Court of International Arbitration in force as from 1 October 2014 (the “LCIA Rules”).
In this Response, unless otherwise stated, Respondent adopts the abbreviations used in Claimant’s Request for Arbitration.
Unless otherwise stated, capitalised terms shall have the meanings given to them in the Request.
Unless expressly admitted, each paragraph of the Request and all of the claims advanced by the Claimant in the Request are denied by Respondent.
Pursuant to Article 2 of LCIA Rules, this Response contains information concerning the following:
i. The name, description and contact information of each of the Parties (II);
ii. Respondent’s comments as to the Arbitral Tribunal’s jurisdiction (III);
iii. Respondent’s position as regards the nature and circumstances of the dispute (IV);
iv. Respondent’s comments concerning the composition of the Arbitral Tribunal (V);
v. Respondent’s comments as to the place of arbitration, the applicable rules of law and the language(s) of the arbitration (VI);
vi. Respondent’s counterclaims and/or cross claims (VII);
vii. Relief sought (VIII); and
viii. Confirmation of the delivery of the Response to all other parties (IX)
II. THE PARTIES
A. Respondent
Respondent is [Name of respondent], a company registered under the laws of [Name of country or jurisdiction], with its registered office located at [Complete postal address].
Insert brief description of Respondent’s business activity, industry sector, size of business, number of employees, market position, revenue, etc., as relevant.
Respondent’s postal address is:
[Respondent’s name]
[Respondent’s postal address in full]
[Attention: name of Respondent’s director]
[Respondent’s telephone number]
[Respondent’s facsimile number]
[Respondent’s e-mail]
Respondent’s legal representatives, to whom all correspondence should be sent in this arbitration, are:
NOTE: Article 2.1(i) LCIA Rules
[respondent’s legal representatives’ law firm]
[Name of the partner in charge of representing Respondent]
[Names of other lawyers]
[Respondent’s legal representatives’ postal address]
[Respondent’s legal representatives’ telephone number]
[Respondent’s legal representatives’ facsimile number]
[Respondent’s legal representatives’ e-mail]
B. Claimant
Claimant is [Name of Claimant], a company registered under the laws of [Name of country or jurisdiction], with its registered office located at [Complete postal address].
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a formal legal filing used by a respondent to participate in a London Court of International Arbitration proceeding. It is not a contract, but a procedural document that identifies the parties, their legal representatives, and their initial stance on the dispute. It specifically contains sections for challenging jurisdiction and nominating arbitrators under Article 2 of the LCIA Rules.
When should you use it?
Use this template when you have been served with a Request for Arbitration and need to file a formal response within the timeframe required by the LCIA Rules. Use an LCIA Request for Arbitration instead if you are the party initiating the claim.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Section III | Comments on Jurisdiction | Allows the Respondent to argue that the Arbitral Tribunal lacks jurisdiction to hear the dispute or specific complaints. |
| Section V | Composition of the Arbitral Tribunal | Provides for the Respondent to nominate a Co-Arbitrator or Sole Arbitrator and contest nominations made by the Claimant. |
| Section VI | Procedural Comments | Records the Respondent's position on the arbitral seat, governing law, and the language of the arbitration proceedings. |
| Section VII | Defence and Counterclaims | Enables the Respondent to set out its factual background, legal defences, and preliminary estimates of losses for counterclaims. |
| Section VIII | Relief Sought | Specifies the formal requests for the Tribunal to dismiss claims, award damages, or order payment of arbitration costs. |
| Section IX | Confirmation of Delivery | Confirms delivery of the Response to all other parties pursuant to Article 2.1(vi) of the LCIA Rules. |
Who it's for
- a company responding to an LCIA arbitration request while contesting the tribunal's jurisdiction
- legal representatives drafting a formal response and counterclaim under the 2014 LCIA Rules
- a party seeking to nominate an arbitrator in response to an existing arbitration filing
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England & Wales note
This version is drafted for England & Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland differ on some points — for example notice periods and tribunal procedure. Tell GitLaw where you hire and it adjusts the draft.
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