Organisation Profile
The Lagos Court of Arbitration (LCA) is an independent and private sector-driven international centre for the resolution of commercial disputes by arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution services. The LCA is located in Lagos, Nigeria and provides services to local and international parties and the entire region. The use of internationally recognised arbitrators, modern facilities and the adoption of cutting-edge technology make the LCA an efficient and best-in class arbitration institution. The goal of the LCA is to become the foremost centre for the resolution of international and domestic commercial disputes in Sub-Saharan Africa. Functions: • Provide parties with a flexible natural and neutral seat for the resolution of disputes; • Offer parties confidentiality and the freedom to choose how and where to resolve disputes; • Administer the resolution of disputes by independent arbitrators whilst ensuring integrity and enforceability; • Serve the entire arbitration community in our role as industry regulators via setting excellent standards and engaging in the best arbitral practices; and • Promote awareness, commercial and otherwise, as well as create the engagement of arbitration and ADR through advocacy training workshops and conferences.