On January 1, 2025, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre’s (“SIAC”) new Arbitration Rules (“SIAC Rules 2025”) will come into force. They will apply to any arbitration that is commenced on or after that date unless...more
The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) recently introduced a new model clause allowing parties to expressly designate the SICC as having jurisdiction over court proceedings relating to Singapore-seated...more
Hong Kong and Singapore, the Asia Pacific’s leading seats of international arbitration, have both implemented reforms enabling parties to enter into outcome related fee structures (ORFSs) with their lawyers for arbitrations...more
The Singapore Court of Appeal’s recent decision in CEF and CEG v CEH [2022] SGCA 54 provides interesting guidance for arbitrators and parties alike on the dividing line between mere procedural complaints, which will not be...more
Hong Kong and Singapore, the Asia Pacific’s leading seats of international arbitration, are both implementing reforms to enable parties to enter into outcome related fee structures (“ORFSs”) with their lawyers for...more