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The flexibility of international arbitration gives parties a wide range of choice when drafting arbitration agreements and commencing a case. Many of these choices are matters of strategy and can have lasting consequences on a dispute. This webinar will provide practical guidance on drafting an arbitration clause and commencing an arbitration. Experienced practitioners will discuss the strategic considerations behind selecting an arbitral seat, engaging in settlement negotiations, seeking interim relief, filing jurisdictional objections, and nominating arbitrators. Join SIAC and JAA for the above event on 12 October at 8am CEST/ 2pm SGT. Register here.

Asia has become one of the world’s most important arbitration regions, with Singapore ranked as one of the two most-preferred arbitral seats in the world together with London, and SIAC Ranked as the second most-preferred arbitral institution in the world. A panel comprising practitioners from Indonesia, Japan, Singapore and Thailand will discuss the rise in popularity of Asia jurisdictions as arbitral seats, and the latest significant developments in the respective jurisdictions. Join YSIAC for the above event on 24 September at 9am CEST/ 3pm SGT. Register here.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore, the issue of whether there is a right to a physical hearing in international arbitration at a time when virtual hearings have had to be seriously considered by tribunals and parties, in order for the arbitral proceedings to progress. Join us for this webinar as our panellists share their perspectives as well as the position in various jurisdictions. Join SIAC and THAC for the above event on 30 September at 10am CEST/ 4pm SGT. Register here.

International arbitration is the global business community’s preferred method of cross-border dispute resolution. With the number of Japanese SMEs conducting business with international companies, Japanese business teams, in-house counsel and practitioners require practical knowledge and expertise in international arbitration to effectively achieve the most favourable outcomes for their companies and clients. The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the Japan Association of Arbitrators (JAA), Kansai Chapter, jointly present this two-part webinar series on international arbitration. In Part I, speakers experienced in cross-border dispute resolution and arbitration at SIAC will provide guidance and first-hand perspectives on international arbitration and its advantages for Japanese SMEs. Join JAA Kansai Chapter Osaka and SIAC for the above event on 25 August at 8am CEST/ … Read More

SIAC is now one of the few leading international arbitral institutions that are registered as a permanent arbitral institution (PAI) under Russia’s Federal Law on Arbitration. As a PAI, SIAC is authorised to administer international commercial arbitrations for Russia-seated arbitrations, further enhancing benefits to parties who choose to resolve their Russia-related international disputes at SIAC. This webinar provides a useful introduction to SIAC’s rules and case administration, and the advantages for users in Russia-related cases, as compared with other major international arbitral institutions. Join us for an insightful session with a panel of leading practitioners and arbitrators, who will share their perspectives on the advantages of arbitrating Russia-related commercial disputes at SIAC, including the significance of SIAC’s PAI status. Join … Read More

For in-house counsel, managing an international arbitration can quickly become overwhelming and confusing. Procedures and applicable laws differ from case-to-case, and in-house counsel frequently lack the familiarity with arbitration of external disputes lawyers. This webinar aims to equip in-house counsel with the knowledge to critically assess and meaningfully participate in discussions of strategy with their external counsel.  Join SIAC, the Korea In-House Counsel Association (KICA), and KCAB INTERNATIONAL for a lively discussion with seasoned in-house counsel and practitioners as they answer the most common questions about international arbitration. The webinar will also begin with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between SIAC and KICA.  Join SIAC, KICA and KCAB INTERNATIONAL for the above event on 21 July at 9am … Read More

Emergency arbitration has gained traction across the global arbitration community as an effective means of obtaining urgent interim relief. In July 2010, SIAC was the first Asian institution to introduce the Emergency Arbitrator mechanism. Since then, SIAC has received over 100 applications for the appointment of an Emergency Arbitrator. Join us for this webinar as leading international arbitration practitioners and arbitrators from Singapore and the Middle East discuss strategic considerations, tips and techniques when applying for emergency arbitration, the enforceability of such measures, and the interplay between emergency arbitration and other legal mechanisms. Join SIAC for the above event on 14 July at 11am CEST/ 5 pm SGT. Register here.

Singapore, Switzerland and the UK are among the world’s preferred jurisdictions for arbitration. Join us for a comparative discussion on tools that make arbitration in these jurisdictions attractive. From early dismissal procedure to the tribunal acting as settlement facilitator, Kaplan opening and other (eponymous) tools, practitioners from the three jurisdictions will discuss the pros and cons of the different approaches. The webinar will be followed by a networking session.  Join SIAC for the above event on 25 June at 12pm CEST/ 6pm SGT. Register here.