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London Maritime Arbitrators Association definition

What does London Maritime Arbitrators Association mean? A professional association of maritime arbitrators based in London. In legal practice, LMAA refers to the ad hoc maritime arbitration framework commonly used for shipping disputes (charterparties, bills of lading, shipbuilding and related contracts), with proceedings usually seated in London and conducted under the LMAA Terms 2021. The expression is not defined in legislation; it is a descriptive reference to the association and the procedural terms and model arbitration clauses it publishes, including the LMAA Intermediate Claims Procedure and Small Claims Procedure. LMAA arbitrations are ad hoc rather than institutional: the LMAA does not administer cases. Tribunals are appointed by the...

LMAA awards under the 2021 Terms: timing, reasons, electronic signatures, fees, correction/clarification, anonymised publication and appeals under the Arbitration Act 1996

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Practice notes

The London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) Terms 2021 (the Terms) govern arbitrations begun on or after 1 May 2021 where the parties have agreed to their use. They superseded the 2017 edition (LMAA Terms 2017), which governs arbitrations started between 1 May 2017 and 30 April 2021. Securing an enforceable award is the core objective of any arbitration; accordingly, care must be taken to ensure any award issued conforms with the Rules under which it is made. That focus makes it vital the procedure and award align with the governing rules. For general guidance on awards, see: AA 1996—the arbitral award—England and Wales—overview.

Timing of awards

Under the Terms, tribunals are expected, in ordinary circumstances, to make awards available no later than six weeks after the close of proceedings, and in many matters—especially urgent ones—the period should be markedly shorter (paragraph 23). In reality this is aspirational guidance rather than a hard deadline. These targets are indicative, not prescriptive, and shaped by complexity. Actual Delivery depends heavily on the tribunal’s availability and the complexity of the dispute. That said, most awards are released within three months of the close of proceedings, and a significant number are delivered within six weeks...

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Shawn Kirby

Wikborg Rein

Shawn is a Partner in Wikborg Rein’s London office with particular focus on complex contractual disputes in the energy and maritime fields.He receives instructions from a wide range of jurisdictions and clients, including energy contractors and companies, shipowners, shipyards, charterers, insurers and P&I Clubs. Shawn’s practice encompasses LMAA, LCIA, ICC, SIAC, and ad hoc arbitrations as well as English court proceedings.He is dual-qualified as an English solicitor and as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand....

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