Singapore International Arbitration Centre

22 June 2009
Notice to Arbitrators, Counsel and Parties on the SIAC 2007 Rules Review

The SIAC Rules Committee is undertaking a full review of the current rules. We accordingly invite you to share your views and experience on the use and application of the SIAC 2007 Rules.

Please respond by e-mail addressed to marishamiranty@siac.org.sg by August 13th and we will collate your views for consideration by the Rules Committee.

22 June 2009
SIAC WINS BID TO HOST THE CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION (“ICCA”) IN 2012

On 30th May 2009, the SIAC delegation led by SIAC Deputy Chairman Sundaresh Menon SC attended the ICCA Council in Vienna and successfully presented a bid to host the ICCA Conference in Singapore in 2012. It will be the first time since 2004 that the ICCA Conference will be held in Asia.

The ICCA Council comprises 42 members and 17 advisory members from 32 different countries who are recognised experts in the field of dispute resolution.

The award of ICCA’s 2012 Conference to Singapore is recognition by the international arbitration community of the quality of Singapore’s standing as a preferred arbitration venue and the SIAC’s reputation as a dynamic and credible arbitral institution. It is also testimony to the trust placed in Singapore and SIAC to deliver a well-organised conference that will raise awareness and knowledge of international arbitration in Asia and beyond.

The Conference will be hosted at the stunning Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort and is expected to attract more than 500 participants from around the world.

We at the SIAC are grateful for the opportunity to host the ICCA 2012 Conference and are looking forward to welcoming the dispute resolution community to our vibrant and cosmopolitan city.

6 April 2009
Revised Practice Note for UNCITRAL Cases

SIAC introduces Revised Practice Note for UNCITRAL Cases effective 6 April 2009. This Practice Note applies to all cases submitted to the SIAC for administration under the UNCITRAL Rules on or after 6 April 2009.

1 April 2009
New Practice Note for SIAC Administered Cases

SIAC introduces revised Practice Note for SIAC Administered Cases effective 1 April 2009. This replaces previous Practice Notes on Appointment of Arbitrators for Administered Cases (PN-01/07) and Ad Hoc Cases (PN-02/07).

21-22 January 2010, Singapore
Singapore International Arbitration Forum (SIAF)

Maxwell Chambers is pleased to present the inaugural Singapore International Arbitration Forum (SIAF) 2010 to be held from 21 to 22 January 2010 at the Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore. The event is co-organised by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and supported by the International Chamber of Commerce, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution Singapore, the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.

The SIAF 2010 will bring together some of the world’s most respected and influential figures in international arbitration for an open dialogue and exchange of information, best practices, views and insights on critical issues facing the industry around the central theme – “The Future for International Arbitration”.

Look out for more information on the SIAF 2010 and registration details.

26 – 27 October 2009, Singapore
Dispute Resolution in the Oil & Gas Sector

The SIAC, in cooperation with the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) and the International Centre of Dispute Resolution (ICDR), is organising a two-day international dispute resolution conference in October at the Capella Singapore. This prestigious conference will bring together experts and leading arbitration practitioners from the international energy sector to discuss recent developments, issues and cases.

Please click here for the programme and registration form. For more information, please email Ms Sylvia Beetsma or call +(65) 6334 1277.

27 June 2009, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Conference - Transnational Perspectives on Arbitration

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) will be joining hands with the Association of Corporate Lawyers (ACL), Sri Lanka to organise a one-day conference titled “Transnational Perspectives on Arbitration”. The conference will be held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka on Saturday, 27 June 2009.

The event will see participation from arbitration practitioners and lawyers from the Indian subcontinent, South-East Asia and beyond. It seeks to provide an excellent opportunity for international lawyers and arbitrators to network with members of the Sri Lankan legal and business communities. The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) will be supporting organisations to the conference.

Please click here for the programme and registration form. For more information, please email Ajay Thomas or call +(65) 6334 1277.

21 - 23 June 2009, Seoul, Korea
APRAG Conference 2009

Asia Pacific Regional Arbitration Group Conference 2009 will be co-hosted by KCAB and KOCIA. While featuring commonality and divergence of national and regional arbitration practices in Asia, this conference will attempt to define ‘Best Practices of International Arbitration for Asia’ and discuss desirability and feasibility of adopting them. The APRAG Conference Seoul 2009 will be an excellent occasion for lawyers and corporate executives in charge of legal disputes to share and explore knowledge of international commercial and investment arbitration in the Asia-Pacific region.

For more information, please click here.

19 June 2009, Wuhan, China
Conference on International Arbitration Theory and Practice

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre and the Wuhan Arbitration Commission are organizing the “Conference on International Arbitration Theory and Practice” on19 June 2009 in Wuhan, China. The “Wuhan Economic Circles” have the potential to be a major economic engine in the Region of Central China and have attracted significant foreign investment into various local industries including iron and steel, automobile manufacturing, mechanical manufacturing, and the petrochemical sectors. The Conference will provide an excellent forum for lawyers, in-house counsels, and arbitrators to network and share their knowledge of and expertise with arbitration in Singapore and China.

Please click here for the programme. For enquiries, email to chinadesk@siac.org.sg.

22 - 23 April 2009, Hong Kong
Conference - Commercial Contracts and ADR

Lexis Nexis supported by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre will be organising a conference titled “Commercial Contracts and Alternative Dispute Resolution”. The conference will be held in Hong Kong at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel from 22-23 April 2009.

Please click here for the programme and registration form. For enquiries, email Ms Eunice Mak or call +852 2965 1421.

27 March 2009, Singapore
Conference – Developing China Market in the Current Financial Crisis – New Opportunities for Singapore Companies

Singapore Business Federation and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre are organizing a conference on “Developing China market in the Current Financial Crisis – New Opportunities for Singapore Companies” which will be held in Singapore on 27 March 2009. This conference will focus on the benefits and challenges for Singapore companies doing or going to do business in China.

Please click here for the programme and registration form.

21 March 2009, Chennai (Madras), India
Conference - Strengthening Arbitration in India: Sharing Knowledge and Building Connections

The SIAC will be joining hands with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Southern Region and the Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre to organise a conference titled “Strengthening Arbitration in India: Sharing Knowledge and Building Connections”. The conference seeks to bring together arbitration practitioners and lawyers from Singapore and India to discuss a wide range of arbitration related issues. The event would also provide an excellent opportunity for international lawyers and arbitrators to network with Indian in-house legal counsel and litigators.

The conference will be held at The Taj Connemara, Chennai on Saturday, 21 March 2009. For the conference programme and registration form, please click here or contact Ajay Thomas or call +(65) 6334 1277.

20 March 2009, Chongqing, China
Forum – Preventing Legal Risk during the Current Financial Crisis

The People’s Republic of China has adopted a set of policies as it responds to the on-going financial crisis. Companies operating in China need to have up-to-date information on these complex regulations. The CIETAC and the SIAC are pleased to present a forum of distinguished experts to discuss the implications of these policies. The forum’s speakers will include and members of China regulatory, legal and financial sectors as well as members of Singapore’s legal community. Our speakers will also be available for a Question-and-Answer session following their presentations.

For more information, please click here.

1 March 2009
Appointment of SIAC’s New Board of Directors

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) appoints nine leading arbitrators and arbitration counsel to its new Board of Directors for a term of 2 years, with effect from 1 March 2009. The new Board members include Professor Michael Pryles (Chairman), Mr Sundaresh Menon (Deputy Chairman), Mr Cavinder Bull, Mr Pierre Yves-Gunter, Mr David W. Rivkin, Mr John Savage, Ms Judith Gill, Ms Pallavi S. Shroff and Mr Byung-Chol Yoon.

22 - 23 January 2009, Mumbai
Conference - Commercial Contracts and ADR

Lexis Nexis, supported by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre will be organising a conference titled “Commercial Contracts and Alternative Dispute Resolution”. The conference will be held at the Taj President, Mumbai from 22-23 January 2009.

Please click here for the programme and registration form. For enquiries, email Ms Neha Narang or call +91 11 4355 9986.