Key highlights of the London Court of International Arbitration Rules, 2020

As Covid-19 struck the world, it was the need of the hour to ensure virtual hearings. While 2014
LCIA rules implicitly allowed these hearings, the explicit text would be of high benefit to the parties.
Article 19.2 provides the mechanism to hold it through a conference call, video conference or using
communication technology that is convenient to the parties. The same is enshrined under Article
14.3 wherein an explicit mention of virtual contact is provided.