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Morrison & Foerster LLP

SIAC’s 2023 Statistics Demonstrate Continued Expansion of its Global Reach and Steadfast Confidence in its Capabilities

On April 29, 2024, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) released its 2023 Annual Report. In this client alert, we outline SIAC’s key statistics for 2023, highlighting SIAC’s growth and the confidence that...more

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Singapore upholds the confidential nature of a Tribunal’s deliberations

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It is well accepted that an arbitral tribunal's deliberations are confidential. But is this principle absolute? More specifically, will a tribunal be ordered to disclose its deliberations if an arbitrator claims that his or...more

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UK Signs Singapore Convention on International Mediation Settlement Agreements

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In a move that reflects the ongoing intention of the United Kingdom's Government to strengthen the country's status as a hub for commercial dispute resolution, the UK signed the United Nations Convention on International...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Singapore's New Approach to Determining Arbitrability

While it might seem to a commercial negotiator to be a point of pedantic detail in drafting an arbitration clause, the recent decision of Anupam Mittal v. Westbridge Ventures emphasises the importance for commercial parties...more

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United Kingdom to Sign Singapore Convention on Mediation

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Following a consultation, the UK government announced it will sign the Singapore Convention, thereby renewing its commitment to international commercial mediation and the United Kingdom’s position as a world-leading center...more

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Determining arbitrability of disputes in Singapore: the “composite” approach

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Traditionally, there has been a lack of clarity across jurisdictions over what law applies to determine whether a dispute is arbitrable. The Singapore Court of Appeal has now set out a novel "composite" approach, considering...more

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You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide From the NY Convention

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On June 24, 2022, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in Reddy v. Buttar concerning enforcement of a Singapore arbitration award under the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign...more

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International Arbitration and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre

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International arbitration is widely accepted as a preferred method of resolving cross-border commercial disputes, whether on a stand-alone basis or in conjunction with other alternative dispute resolution methods, including...more

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Recent developments in Singapore’s quest to become Asia’s international debt restructuring hub

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Singapore is getting serious about becoming the region’s international insolvency hub.  In this inaugural podcast from the International Insolvency Institute, Hon. Kevin Carey (Ret.) of Hogan Lovells discusses Hon....more

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25 years of the Arbitration Act: Time for reform?

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2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the Arbitration Act 1996. Since it came into force, the Arbitration Act has been hailed for making London an attractive destination for international arbitration. However, as competing...more

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C v D – Hong Kong court rules on compliance with pre-arbitration procedural requirements

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In a recent anonymized judgment, the Hong Kong Court of First Instance held that compliance with an "escalation clause," a procedural requirement for the commencement of arbitration, was an issue to be decided by the arbitral...more

Dechert LLP

COVID-19: Suspension of Contractual Rights and Obligations in Singapore (and Possibly Soon Elsewhere)

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Contractual rights agreed in the past may look very different today and may not be enforceable tomorrow, but (strangely) could be in the future. Such are the historic times we are living through. ...more

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More Trade and Investment Disputes Anticipated as Asia Economy Grows

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Dispute resolution in Asia has witnessed marked developments this year. Hong Kong, although still an important center for arbitration hearings, is facing increased competition from other jurisdictions, especially Singapore. ...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFo APAC Arbitration Update: August 2019

Hong Kong Court Addresses Interplay Between Arbitration and Insolvency - On August 2, 2019, the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal addressed the interplay between arbitration and the court’s insolvency jurisdiction in its...more

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New Convention Aims to Make Mediated Settlements an Attractive Means of Resolution of International Disputes . . . But Will It?

The United States joined 45 other countries on August 7, 2019 as the initial signatories of the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (the “Singapore Convention”). Other notable...more

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Update On the Signing of the Singapore Mediation Convention

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The Situation: On August 7, 2019, the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements resulting from Mediation ("Mediation Convention") was signed by 46 states. Notably, the European Union and the United...more

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Which jurisdiction? Choosing where to litigate: A jurisdictional overview of the world’s court systems

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With ongoing advances in technology and communications, the number of contracting parties looking beyond their local jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum continues to grow It is easier than ever for...more

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‘Tis the season to be merry – and also to mediate?

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With decorated trees, snow on the ground (and painted on the walls), coffee cups coloured red and green, and spiritual imagery regularly seen; it is a time for goodwill, festive cheer and reflection. But does this general...more

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New Amendment Seeks to Solidify Singapore’s Foothold as Hub for International Dispute Resolution

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The latest amendment to the Supreme Court of Judicature act clarifies the Singapore International Commercial Court’s jurisdiction to hear matters relating to international commercial arbitration....more

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Singapore International Arbitration Centre Issues Proposal to Consolidate Certain Proceedings

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The proposal focuses on cross-institution cooperation where an application is filed to consolidate multiple international arbitration proceedings. On December 19, 2017, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)...more

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SIAC Publishes Average Cost and Duration of Arbitrations

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The study shows that SIAC arbitrations may provide faster dispute resolution than LCIA arbitrations. On 10 October, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) published its study on the average cost and...more

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Singapore’s Maxwell Chambers Among World’s Leading Venues for International Arbitration

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According to a 2013 survey conducted by Global Arbitration Review, Singapore’s Maxwell Chambers alternative dispute resolution center is considered one of the top three ADR venues in the world by international arbitration...more

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