Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb)

On 25 February 2025, over 100 participants online and on-site attended the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators’ (SIArb) Annual Seminar on the Developments in Singapore Arbitration 2025. This seminar was particularly memorable as Prof Lawrence Boo gave a farewell speech as this seminar was his final appearance in this annual seminar series examining the Singapore cases on arbitration. We are grateful for contributions over the years in shaping discussions and sharing his insight on the developments of the case law in arbitration in Singapore. Highlights of the seminar included: - the examination of cases relating to stay of proceedings under s 6 of the Arbitration Act. There have been no cases relating to stay under the International Arbitration Act, suggesting perhaps that these cases were fairly settled; - Singapore courts examining negative jurisdiction findings by tribunals; - Discussion on making of conditional awards; and - Best practices for tribunals to consider based on the learning points from cases on the setting aside of arbitral awards. A big thank you to all our speakers, Professor Lawrence Boo and Delphine Ho and our Chairperson Cathryn Neo, FCIArb FSIArb, and all attendees for making this seminar a success! #SIArb #internationalarbitration #arbitration 

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐫𝐛 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟝! 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭: 6 If you haven't signed up yet, don't miss this opportunity to join the SIArb International Entry Course (IEC) 2025, taking place from 4 March to 7 April 2025. This course covers key topics such as tribunal jurisdiction, evidentiary hearings, and award enforcement. It is designed for those seeking to deepen their expertise in international arbitration and dispute resolution. Successful completion may also qualify participants for SIArb Membership (subject to other qualifying criteria). A key highlight of this year’s intake is that the course is 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 eligible, allowing you to use your SkillsFuture Credits to offset your course fees. For more information, please reach out SIArb Secretariat at activities@siarb.org.sg Don't wait until it's too late—secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/g_AsYqyJ #Arbitration #InternationalLaw #DisputeResolution #InternationalArbitration #Singapore #Arbitrators #ArbitrationCourses #SingaporeArbitration #SIArb2025 #SkillsFuture #SIArbEvents #SIArbCourses #CPD #LegalTraining #IEC

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝? 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭! 𝑺𝑰𝑨𝒓𝒃 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓 2025 – 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝑨𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 25 February 2025 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: NTUC Centre, Singapore | Hybrid Event 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭: 1.5 Join us for an insightful discussion with Professor Lawrence Boo and Delphine Ho of The Arbitration Chambers as they review key arbitration-related decisions from the Singapore Courts in 2024. This year, the speakers will examine: ✅ The "common sense" approach adopted by the Singapore Court of Appeal in ascertaining the scope of an arbitration agreement and granting anti-suit relief (COSCO Shipping Specialised Carriers Co Ltd v PTI OKI Pulp & Paper Mills [2024] SGCA 50). ✅ The latest case in the long-running dispute between Asiana Airlines and Gate Gourmet Korea Co Ltd ([2024] SGCA(I) 8), in which the Court of Appeal considered whether anti-suit injunctions should be granted against non-parties to an arbitration agreement. ✅ Best practices for arbitrators that may be gleaned from cases such as DJO v DJP [2024] SGHC(I) 24, Voltas Ltd v York International Pte Ltd [2024] SGCA 12 and Swire Shipping Pte Ltd v Ace Exim Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 211. Chairperson: Cathryn Neo, FCIArb FSIArb Don’t miss this opportunity to stay updated on key legal developments and emerging trends in Singapore arbitration! 📌 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gdxn5bGr #SIArbEvents #InternationalArbitration #SingaporeArbitration

🚨 𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐫𝐛 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 2025 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧! 🚨 The Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the International Entry Course (IEC), running from 4th March to 7th April 2025. This comprehensive programme provides in-depth coverage of the full arbitration process, from core principles to advanced procedural aspects, including tribunal jurisdiction, evidentiary hearings, and award enforcement. It is designed for those seeking to deepen their expertise in international arbitration and dispute resolution. We are also proud to share that the IEC is now SkillsFuture Credit eligible. This means you can use your SkillsFuture Credit towards the course fees. Successful completion of the IEC will also qualify you for admission as a Member of SIArb, subject to fulfilling additional criteria. You may register via the course brochure or reach out to SIArb Secretariat at activities@siarb.org.sg #arbitration #internationallaw #disputeresolution #internationalarbitration #singapore #arbitrators #arbitrationcourses #singaporearbitration #SIArb2025 #SkillsFuture #SIArbevents #SIArbcourses

[𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰] SIArb Annual Seminar 2025 - Developments in Singapore Arbitration Date: 25th February 2025 Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Venue: NTUC Centre, Singapore | Hybrid Event Join leading arbitrators, Professor Lawrence Boo and Delphine Ho of The Arbitration Chambers in a review of significant arbitration-related decisions in the Singapore Courts. The speakers will examine the 2024 decisions relating to the setting aside and enforcement of awards, as well as identify trends that may be discerned from these cases. Speaker: @Professor Lawrence Boo Delphine Ho Chairperson: Cathryn Neo, FCIArb FSIArb #SIArbEvents #internationalarbitration #singaporearbitration

“This House Believes That Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses Hinder the Finality of Disputes” Do multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses offer a meaningful opportunity for resolution, or do they merely delay the finality of disputes and add procedural hurdles? This was the motion debated on the rainy evening of 26 November, before a packed audience. The Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) Annual Debate 2024, presented by the SIArb Young Practitioners Network (YPN), kicked off with an introduction by the YPN Co-Chairpersons, Ms Toh Jia Yi (Allen & Gledhill) and Ms Arias Lim (K&L Gates Straits Law) and the debate moderator, Mr Julian Lim (Ashurst). Ms Helen Wang (Carey Olsen) and Mr Oliver Watts (Osborne Partners) argued for the motion, while Mr Andrew Raymond (Watson Farley Williams) and Ms Jennifer Lim (Duxton Hill Chambers) opposed the motion. With references to bicycles, client experience and Dr Seuss quotes – the audience was treated to an entertaining evening. That is not to say it was all fun and games! The debaters also went all out in citing case law, defining what it means to achieve “finality” in dispute resolution, and throwing in statistics to support their positions. Our panel of judges, Mr Ramesh Selvaraj (Allen & Gledhill), Mr Raja Bose (K&L Gates Straits Law) and Ms Tian-Yi Tan (Standard Chartered Bank) also challenged the debaters, inviting the teams’ perspectives in relation to costs, balancing of risks and use of model clauses before delivering their verdict. The verdict? The opposition prevailed - but we’re certain both teams settled their differences with rounds of canapes and drinks sponsored by K&L Gates Straits Law as the annual flagship event for the SIArb drew to a close. Co-Chairs: Jia Yi Toh (杜佳怡) and Arias Lim Jie Moderator: Julian Lim Debaters: Helen Wang, Oliver Watts, Andrew Raymond, Jennifer Lim Judges: Ramesh Selvaraj, Raja Bose, Tian-Yi Tan Event Partner: K&L Gates Supporting Organisation: YSIAC

🌟 What an incredible evening at the SIArb Annual Dinner 2024! 🌟 A huge thank you to all our attendees, speakers, and distinguished guests for making this year's event a resounding success. It was an absolute privilege to have Dr. Michael Hwang S.C. as our Guest-of-Honour, and we are deeply grateful for his insightful presence and contribution to the evening. Held at the iconic Empress at the Asian Civilizations Museum, the dinner provided a fantastic opportunity for professionals across the arbitration community to connect, exchange insights, and create lasting relationships. We would also like to extend our warm congratulations to Edwin Tan Hua Chong, the winner of the FAC 2024 Best Candidate Award! His outstanding award writing truly impressed and sets a remarkable example for others in the arbitration field. Well done, Edwin! 👏 We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did and left feeling inspired and energized by the conversations and collaborations. 🙌 Until next year, let's continue to engage, learn, and grow together. See you at SIArb Annual Dinner 2025! ✨ Guest of Honour: [Michael Hwang S.C.] FAC2024 Best Candidate Award Winner: [Edwin Tan, FCIArb] #SIArbAnnualDinner #SIArb2024 #Networking #Arbitration #SIArb #Gratitude #FAC2024 #BestCandidateAward #SeeYouNextYear

Join us at the SIArb Annual Debate 2024 on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, where we’ll tackle the motion: "This House Believes That Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses Hinder the Finality of Disputes." Multi-tiered clauses are commonly found in commercial contracts today, offering various alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms like mediation and expert determination before arbitration. But do these clauses streamline dispute resolution or merely create delays? Join our panel of arbitration counsel, experts and in-house counsel for an evening of lively conversation, networking, and debate hosted at K&L Gates Straits Law LLC. Registration closes on 19 November 2024, so be sure to secure your spot! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gvAGNTFt Opening remarks: [Jia Yi Toh (杜佳怡)] [Arias Lim Jie] Moderator: [Julian Lim] Debaters: [Helen Wang] [Oliver Watts] [Jennifer Lim] [Andrew Raymond] Judges: [Raja Bose] [Tian-Yi Tan] [Ramesh Selvaraj] #internationalarbitration #disputeresolution #SIArb

Join us at SIArb Annual Dinner 2024 on Thursday, 21 November 2024, held at Empress located at the Iconic Asian Civilisations Museum by the Singapore River. This year we are very honoured to have Mr. Micheal Hwang S.C as out Guest-of-Honour! Do not miss this opportunity to spend the day exchanging insights and networking within the arbitration community! Registration closes on 04 November 2024, so be sure to secure your spot! Guest-of-Honour: [Michael Hwang S.C.] #Networking #SIArbAnnualDinner #SIArbAnnualDinner2024 #SIArb

The SIArb Young Practitioners Network (YPN) was pleased to collaborate with the NUS Centre for Future Ready Graduates on 2 October 2024 in its event “Arbitration Unveiled: A Young Practitioner’s Journey”.   The YPN gathered a panel of arbitration practitioners in various careers to share with over 40 NUS law school students on the various paths one can take in arbitration. Speakers reflected on how they took their first steps into the arbitration world, how they navigated challenges, the contrast between court work and arbitration as well as the differences between an in-house and a practitioner role.   The YPN is grateful to our panel of speakers as well as NUS for this collaboration.   Moderator: [Wee Jian ANG] Speakers: [Alessa Pang] [Cathryn Neo, FCIArb FSIArb] [Damien Yeo] [Jun Hong Tan] [Sherly Gunawan, FCIArb]   #SIArb #SIArbYPN #internationalarbitration #careersinarbitration