About LIACourt
Learn about our history, mission, values and the institutional structure that enables us to administer the resolution of international disputes with rigour and independence.
Our Institution
What Is LIACourt
The London International Arbitration Court (LIACourt) is an independent institution of international arbitration and mediation, created to administer the resolution of cross-border commercial disputes to the highest standards of procedural rigour, impartiality and institutional integrity.
Founded with the mission of offering international commercial parties a dispute resolution forum that is simultaneously efficient, confidential and technically rigorous, LIACourt distinguishes itself through the quality of its panel of arbitrators and mediators, the robustness of its procedural rules and its commitment to innovation in the delivery of its services.
LIACourt operates under its own Arbitration Rules and Mediation Rules, which combine the best principles of the leading international arbitral institutions with the flexibility needed to address the specific demands of each case. Arbitral awards rendered under LIACourt rules are enforceable in more than 170 countries under the 1958 New York Convention.
In addition to administering proceedings, LIACourt carries out training, research and publication activities in the field of alternative dispute resolution, contributing to the development of arbitration law and promoting arbitration as the preferred means of resolving international commercial disputes.
Key Data
500+
Proceedings Administered
Arbitrations and mediations completed since the institution's founding.
60+
Nationalities
Parties, arbitrators and counsel from more than 60 countries represented.
170+
Countries of Recognition
Awards enforceable under the 1958 New York Convention.
15+
Years in Operation
A decade and a half of institutional excellence and procedural rigour.
Purpose and Direction
Mission and Vision
Our Mission
To administer dispute resolution proceedings with independence, rigour and integrity.
LIACourt’s mission is to offer international commercial parties a dispute resolution forum that combines institutional robustness with procedural flexibility, guaranteeing in all cases the impartiality of the tribunal, the confidentiality of the proceedings and the legal certainty of the arbitral award. We administer each proceeding with the same level of rigour, regardless of the size or complexity of the dispute.
Our Vision
To be a global reference in international alternative dispute resolution.
We aspire to be recognised as one of the leading international arbitral institutions, distinguishing ourselves through the excellence of our proceedings, the quality of our panel of arbitrators and mediators, and the trust we inspire in companies, institutions and individuals from all jurisdictions. Our horizon is that of an accessible, efficient and globally recognised private justice.
Our Principles
Fundamental Values
Four principles guide all of our institutional activity and
every proceeding we administer.
Independence
LIACourt operates free from any governmental, commercial or political influence. The constitution of each tribunal is based exclusively on the merits of the case and the qualifications of the arbitrators, ensuring total decisional autonomy.
Impartiality
Every arbitrator and mediator at LIACourt is subject to rigorous disclosure and impartiality duties. Our conflicts of interest regulations ensure that all parties are treated on equal terms throughout the entire proceeding.
Confidentiality
All proceedings, documents, testimony and decisions are strictly confidential. Our digital case management portal applies granular access controls, ensuring that each user only accesses information they are authorised to view.
Efficiency
Our procedural rules have been designed to eliminate delays without compromising quality. Expedited procedures allow final awards to be reached in 90 days, and our secretariat acts proactively to keep proceedings within defined timeframes.
Internal Organisation
Institutional Structure
LIACourt rests on a carefully designed institutional structure to ensure the separation between supervisory, decision-making and administrative functions, safeguarding the independence of each body in the exercise of its competencies.
01
General Council
The institution's supreme supervisory body, responsible for approving regulations, strategic policy and the appointment of members of the Court of Arbitration. Composed of distinguished personalities in the field of international law and arbitration.
02
Court of Arbitration
Collegiate body responsible for the administration of arbitral proceedings, including the confirmation and replacement of arbitrators, fixing of fees and the resolution of procedural incidents. The Court ensures the correct application of the Arbitration Rules in all proceedings.
03
Secretariat
The executive body responsible for the operational management of proceedings, communication between the parties and the tribunal, and the maintenance of the digital case management portal. The Secretariat has a multilingual team with experience in international law and arbitration.
04
Mediation Office
Specialised unit for the administration of mediation proceedings, the selection and appointment of mediators, and the oversight of sessions, ensuring the quality and confidentiality of the mediation process.
General Council
Supreme supervisory body
Court of Arbitration
Administration of proceedings
Mediation Office
Mediation proceedings
Secretariat
Operational management and digital portal
Case Managers
Digital Portal
Communications
Who Represents Us
Our Panel
LIACourt has a panel of arbitrators, mediators and specialists
recruited from among the most recognised professionals in
international law and arbitration.
Panel of Arbitrators
Our panel brings together arbitrators with advanced legal training and extensive experience in international commercial disputes, covering the areas of commercial law, construction, energy, finance, intellectual property and technology. Each arbitrator is selected based on rigorous criteria of competence, impartiality and availability.
Panel of Mediators
Our mediators are professionals with specialised training in mediation techniques and negotiated dispute resolution, equipped to conduct sessions in multiple languages and to handle the cultural and legal specificities of international disputes. All mediators are accredited by the leading international organisations in the field.
Sectoral Experts
In addition to arbitrators and mediators, LIACourt maintains a list of sectoral experts who may be appointed as tribunal experts or recommended to parties for the purposes of technical evidence, covering sectors such as energy, construction, finance, technology and intellectual property.
Our History
Institutional Milestones
Over more than fifteen years, LIACourt has consolidated its
position as a reference international arbitral institution
Foundation
Constitution of LIACourt
LIACourt is formally constituted as an independent international arbitration institution, approving its first Arbitration Rules and establishing the Secretariat in London.
Expansion
Launch of the Mediation Service
LIACourt expands its offering with the launch of the international mediation service and the approval of the Mediation Rules, integrating the first accredited mediators into its panel.
Innovation
Digital Case Management Portal
Launch of the secure digital portal for case management, allowing parties, arbitrators, mediators and counsel to access all procedural documentation securely from anywhere in the world.
Recognition
500th Proceeding Administered
LIACourt reaches the milestone of 500 proceedings administered, with representation of parties from more than 60 countries and awards enforced in jurisdictions across all continents.
2026
2026 Arbitration Rules
The 2026 Arbitration Rules enter into force, introducing new provisions for emergency arbitration, expedited procedures and hybrid hearings, positioning LIACourt at the forefront of international procedural innovation.