SIAC Registrar Kevin Nash appointed Director General of LCIA

The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) has appointed Kevin Nash as its new Director General, effective January 1, 2025..Kevin Nash will succeed Prof Dr Jacomijn van Haersolte-van Hof, who led the LCIA over the past decade. .Nash will oversee all aspects of the LCIA’s work, notably casework, business development, and the institution's management. He will focus on promoting the LCIA’s services and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders in the legal and business communities, strengthened by the support and experience of Deputy Director General Jamie Harrison..Prior to his LCIA appointment, Nash was the Registrar at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), where he played a major role in the Centre's success.As Registrar of SIAC, he led the SIAC Secretariat in the provision of case management services. Over the past decade, Nash has overseen the administration of thousands of international cases under all versions of the SIAC Rules and the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. Under the Singapore International Arbitration Act 1994, he is the statutory taxation authority and he is empowered to authenticate and certify awards and arbitration agreements..On his appointment as LCIA Director General, Nash said in a press release,“I am honoured to take on the role of LCIA Director General which is a unique and rare opportunity in all of arbitration. I look forward to working with the talented team at LCIA to build on its 130 years of excellence, expand its global footprint, drive innovation and thought leadership, and deliver world-class case management services. It is a privilege to step into this legacy and lead the next phase for LCIA.”.LCIA Chairman Christopher Style commented on this development,“Jackie’s decade at the helm has been transformational. We want her successor to take the LCIA to the next level. So I am delighted that we’ve persuaded Kevin to rise to the challenge!”.LCIA Deputy Chair James Castello, who presided over the search committee, confirmed that “the committee was impressed not only with Kevin’s knowledge of arbitration but with his ability to promote arbitration’s virtues to new users, while responding to the needs of existing users across a wide range of markets.”.Paula Hodges, President of the LCIA Court commented:“I have no doubt that Kevin’s deep experience as Registrar of SIAC will enable him to maintain Jackie’s unstinting commitment to deliver a gold standard service to our users.”.Outgoing Director General Jacomijn van Haersolte-van Hof said,“Kevin’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the LCIA, as the institution continues to grow its influence and adapts to the ever-changing landscape of international arbitration. Having known Kevin for many years, I am confident the organisation is in safe hands, and I wish him all the best!”