A new Lloyd’s Open Form (LOF) arbitration panel was announced today by Lloyd’s.
Timothy Brenton QC, Michael Howard QC, Simon Kverndal QC, Lionel Persey QC and Jeremy Russell QC have been appointed as first instance arbitrators.
The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, has made Mr Justice Teare available to sit as the LOF appeal arbitrator until December 2010 when the position will be reviewed.
Mr Justice Teare was the LOF appeal arbitrator until his elevation to the Queen’s Bench Division of the High Court in October 2006. Sitting in the Commercial Court Sir Nigel brings extensive experience of LOF matters.
Lord Levene, Lloyd’s Chairman said: “I am delighted to announce these new panel appointments which will underpin the ongoing success of LOF. I am grateful for the support of the Lord Chief Justice and of the Commercial Court which underlines the importance of Lloyd’s Open Form and English commercial law to the maritime community.”
