On 2 June 2026, the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”) handed down its judgment in DTH and another v DTF and others [2026] SGHC(I) 5 (“DTH”), dealing with the recoverability of third-…
Vivekananda Neelakantan is the Registrar of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”). He brings a wealth of experience in international arbitration, having practised in India and…
In Singapore, the courts have long adhered to the principles from earlier English cases such as Emirates Trading Agency LLC v Prime Mineral Exports Pte Ltd [2015] 1 WLR 1145, asserting that failure…
The recent decision of the Singapore Court of Appeal (“SGCA”) in Wuhu Ruyi Xinbo Investment Partnership (Ltd Partnership) v European Topsoho Sàrl [2025] SGCA 32 (“Xinbo”) deals with the crossroads…
Defining the parameters of what constitutes an arbitral award is an important exercise towards strengthening the integrity of the international arbitration system. As Gary Born explains in…
Held at the elegant Shangri-La Singapore on 26 August 2025, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) Symposium reaffirmed its status as a cornerstone of Singapore Convention Week,…
The afternoon session of the SIAC Symposium 2025 began with a fireside chat examining ASEAN’s evolving role in the global arbitration landscape. This was followed by a panel…
The English Commercial Court’s decision in Batavia Eximp & Contracting (S) Pte Ltd v Pedregal Maritime SA (The “Taikoo Brilliance”) [2025] has quickly become one of the most significant recent…
On January 1, 2025, the 7th Edition of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”; “2025 SIAC Rules”) came into effect, replacing the 6th Edition of the SIAC…
Ex parte interim relief, which is temporary relief granted to a party without hearing the other(s), remains contentious in international arbitration. While recognized in most jurisdictions in…
