When initiating a SIAC arbitration, some of the basic questions most claimants ask are how much a SIAC arbitration costs, when payments are due and whether the costs can be recovered from the opposing party. What Are the Heads of Costs in a SIAC Arbitration? The costs of an arbitration are usually divided into four main groups: (i) fees and costs of […]
SIAC Arbitration Rules
The SIAC Rules of Arbitration (“SIAC Arbitration Rules”) are applied in the arbitral proceedings when Parties have agreed to SIAC arbitration to resolve their dispute. Used for settlement of international arbitration disputes, they represent an important recourse under the auspices of the Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC). With its presence in Singapore, China, India and […]
The SIAC Arbitration Clause
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre or SIAC is one of the fastest growing arbitral institutions in the world with 452 new cases received in 2017. The parties to a contract may agree to refer their disputes to arbitration in accordance with the SIAC Arbitration Rules. By doing so, the parties agree that their disputes will be resolved by arbitration and […]
International Arbitration in Singapore
Arbitration in Singapore has been developing in line with Singapore becoming a financial and legal hub and one of the major centres for international arbitration in Asia and in the world. Arbitration is governed by two separate legal regimes. Domestic arbitration is governed by Arbitration Act (Cap. 10) 2002 (“Arbitration Act”), while international arbitration is […]
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”)
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre, or SIAC, is a leading arbitration institution that provides a neutral and independent dispute resolution platform to businesses around the world and especially those involved in business in Asia. The SIAC’s main mission is to provide arbitration case management services to parties involved in arbitration proceedings from all over the […]