…to change, converse, and agree. The three-day conference featured panels organized by leading Canadian and international arbitration organizations, including the ADR Institute of Canada, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Vancouver International…
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) returned to Manila in full force in 2023. While the last SIAC Manila Conference 2019 was an intimate gathering of only 80 participants, this…
…Commerce, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution, the American Arbitration Association, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, all rule out the possibility of proceeding…
…pre-requisite for an orderly administration of justice” (Christoph H. Schreuer, The ICSID Convention: A Commentary, p. 996). It is questionable whether a judge or arbitrator that relies on “AI quantum…
…determine whether the Tribunal lacked jurisdiction. Consequently, the Court examined afresh India’s jurisdictional objections. Singapore Judgment In respect of the effect of the first Swiss judgment, the Singapore Court…
…is no such duty under the Convention. In national legal systems, opinions are equally divided; the duty to renegotiate is generally not accepted in civil law systems and is underdeveloped…
…specific business areas (agribusiness and sports), (vi) the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (“CISG”) in Brazil, and (vii) the International Institute for the Unification…
…that state under an arbitral award. In support, Devas relied on the New York Convention (“NYC”), as well as jurisprudence from the U.S. and U.K. validating this approach. Devas argued…
On 22 August 2023, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) published the Draft 7th Edition of the SIAC Rules (the “Draft Rules”) for public consultation. The Draft Rules introduce several…
…with the previous government’s expressed hostility towards ISDS, the Court declared that all Ecuador’s Bilateral Investment Treaties were unconstitutional. Ecuador also denounced the ICSID Convention in 2009. Ending Ecuador’s isolation…
…Shipping and Trading PTE Singapore and Anor [2016] EWHC 1118 Comm. Potential Impact on Party Strategy The Law Commission’s recommendations have narrowed the scope of sections 32 and 67…
…noted that both Hong Kong and Singapore are strong seats due to their rivalry with each other, which sparks innovation. In Hong Kong, it is generally easy to obtain enforcement,…
…far in the Hong Kong arbitration landscape. Panelists included John Choong (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Hong Kong), Kathryn Sanger (Herbert Smith Freehills, Hong Kong) and Tom Glasgow (Omni Bridgeway, Singapore). The…
…use of “shall” and “must” rather than “may”. Also, in the case of ICSID, the ICSID Convention establishes certain limits in terms of nationality and other requirements, that parties cannot…
…of the World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center (WIPO Center) Singapore office. The panel discussed the rapid growth of the life sciences sector and the corresponding increase in…
…region. The Singapore International Arbitration Centre receives a number of cases involving Indian counter-parties because of the chronic delays in the courts of India. The Singapore International Commercial Court is…
…or to determinations by foreign courts, as a matter of substance rather than as a matter of procedure. Similar legislation has been introduced in Singapore. States that have not done…
…do in national courts and other tribunals. In some jurisdictions, such as England & Wales, Singapore and Hong Kong, there is express legislation to this effect. When parties choose a…
…the Dubai International Arbitration Center Rules 2022 and Article 13.1 of the Singapore International Arbitration Center Rules 2016 both require that arbitrators act with independence and impartiality. Turning to the…
…to Article V(1)(a) of the New York Convention as incorporated in section 103(2)(b), the Supreme Court expressly rejected Dallah’s concept of “deference” to the tribunal’s decision. (b) Standard of Review…
…Lees (Partner, King & Wood Mallesons (Singapore)) and Boxun Yin (Barrister, Banco Chambers). Domenico Cucinotta (Senior Associate, King & Wood Mallesons (Sydney)) moderated the session. The event was well-attended by…
…and Asia Pacific, with a special focus on prevailing challenges. Ms Samantha Tan (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer) discussed court intervention, highlighting the recent decision, BZW v BZV, where the Singapore court…
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) held the SIAC Symposium, its flagship conference, during the Singapore Convention Week on 28 August 2023. The SIAC Symposium featured a conversation with Minister…
…to have an option to initiate proceedings before the courts of his/her domicile or place of business. This solution was confirmed by the High Court of Singapore (Janesh s/o Rajkumar…
