LCIA Facts and Figures - 2016: A Robust Caseload 3 April 2017 You’ll be interested to see the LCIA’s Facts and Figures for 2016 compiled here reflect a robust and stable caseload, as well as a diverse and truly international forum for commercial dispute resolution. With referrals under LCIA Rules virtually unchanged from 2015, there appears to be no decline in London’s strong popularity as an arbitral seat, or in the choice of English law to govern commercial contracts. This popularity transcends borders, with UK parties accounting for considerably less than one-fifth of LCIA users in 2016. The trending industries in 2016 are banking and finance, energy and resources, shipping and commodities, and construction and infrastructure. One interesting reversal from 2015 is a preference for three-member tribunals over sole arbitrators, possibly reflecting the breadth and complexity of the issues in dispute. Compared to 2015, the LCIA made more appointments of more individuals, with a notable upward trend in the appointment of female arbitrators (20.6%), largely as a result of direct appointments by the LCIA, and of candidates not previously appointed by the LCIA (or 16.5%). While British arbitrators predominated – and English Law - the scope of arbitrator nationalities remains broad, with few parts of the globe unrepresented. The insights gathered here into the LCIA’s caseload will be followed by LCIA Facts and Figures – Costs and Duration, an up-to-date comprehensive analysis of cases to provide users with information on the average costs and duration of an LCIA arbitration. If you would like to receive any further information regarding the LCIA’s services and Users’ Council Membership please email [email protected]