ATLANSKA PLOVIDBA AND ANOTHER v. CONSIGNACIONES ASTURIANAS S.A. (THE “LAPAD”)

[2004] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 109

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (COMMERCIAL COURT)

Before Mr. Justice Moore-Bick

Arbitration - Commencement - Dispute under contract contained in booking note - Letter of Dec. 24, 2003 giving notice of referral of all disputes “arising under the bill of lading” - Whether effective notice of arbitration - Application for appointment of arbitrator under s. 18 Arbitration Act, 1996 - Whether existence of Spanish proceedings relevant to exercise of discretion to appoint arbitrator.