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.
YSIAC-ASAb40 Webinar: Tools to Make International Arbitration More Efficient: Perspectives from Singapore, Switzerland, and the UK
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.
Demystifying quantum and expert evidence – workshop series
To help arbitrators — present and aspiring — to deal with these challenges effectively, EY, together with the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge Young Practitioners Subcommittee and ArbitralWomen, with support from the Rising Arbitrators Initiative, is hosting a virtual workshop series. The series will give you an understanding of the key aspects of quantum and expert evidence, the drivers of differences between experts, and the options available to narrow down and/or resolve the differences. When experts disagree — Business valuations This session will focus on the reasons why experts, working on opposite sides of a dispute, may form different opinions. The discussion will centre on a business valuation case study where participants will have the opportunity to apply business valuation … Read More
YSIAC Webinar: In a Fishbowl with Kiran and Johan
Join us for a fishbowl discussion with our two guest panellists, Kiran N. Gore and Johan Wong, for a wide-ranging chat on the hottest arbitration topics and career tips, with a spotlight on Singapore and the Americas. Members of the audience can volunteer to be the third panellist (video function must be turned on if selected). Interested participants should submit their details in the registration form for the moderators’ consideration. Audience members are also encouraged to send in questions for the panellists in advance. Join SIAC for the above event on 23 July at 2pm CEST/ 8pm SGT. Register here.
SIAC Africa Webinar: Effectively Managing International Arbitration Disputes – The SIAC Advantage
Africa is a diverse continent offering huge potential for growth, attracting global investors with its human and natural resources. With the world’s largest free trade area, the Continent is poised to chart a new development path, and to become a bigger player in the global economy. The international nature of investments and projects will result in disputes that present unique challenges and concerns. Companies, businesses and investors alike will therefore benefit from a viable and efficient dispute resolution mechanism to support these investments and projects. International arbitration has become the preferred mode of dispute resolution for cross-border disputes. The SIAC Arbitration Rules provide parties with a state-of-the art procedural framework for the efficient, expert and enforceable resolution of international disputes … Read More
SIAC Philippines Webinar: Strategies for an Efficient Virtual Hearing: Considerations for Counsel and Arbitrators
In view of the ongoing pandemic situation, an increasing number of arbitral hearings involving Filipino parties has been held virtually to ensure the expeditious resolution of disputes. With the transition from in-person hearings to virtual hearings, counsel should consider the legal framework for virtual hearings, and also the strategic and technical issues involved in the preparation and conduct of evidentiary hearings. Arbitrators should also consider issues of due process and allow all parties a fair and reasonable opportunity to present their cases so that the integrity of the arbitral proceedings and the eventual award are protected. Join us for this webinar as leading Filipino and Singaporean international arbitration practitioners and arbitrators share practical tips and guidance on the conduct of … Read More
SIAC North East Asia Webinar: Arbitrating Gas Price Review Disputes in Asia
The Asia-Pacific region leads the world in exports and imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). For the last three decades, long-term LNG pricing contracts in Asia have consistently included price review clauses, and pricing disputes arising out of these clauses are becoming more frequent. While firmly established in Europe, the use of international arbitration to resolve LNG price review disputes is gaining momentum in Asia now. Price review arbitrations are high stakes and highly specialised. Small price adjustments can have a significant financial impact in the long term and cases frequently involve jurisdictional hurdles, complex contract interpretation, and technical expert evidence. In this webinar – one of the first dedicated to gas pricing disputes in Asia – experts will discuss … Read More
SIAC-SIMC Japan Webinar: International Arbitration and Mediation: Complementary Systems to Preserve Business Relationships and Effectively Resolve Disputes
Arbitration and mediation are important dispute resolution mechanisms for cross-border transactions. With the recent entry into force of the Singapore Convention on Mediation, international mediation will take on even greater significance as mediated settlements gain broad international enforceability. This webinar will discuss how arbitration and mediation can help parties preserve their business relationships while ensuring effective and efficient dispute resolution. With a particular focus on cross-border disputes involving Japanese parties, experienced panellists will discuss the key benefits of arbitration and mediation, the SIAC-SIMC Arb-Med-Arb Protocol, tactical considerations when using multi-tiered dispute resolution, and the use of experts in both proceedings. Join SIAC for the above event on 8 June at 10am CEST/ 4pm SGT. Register here.
SIAC India Webinar: Choice of a Foreign Seat by Indian parties: Rationale, Advantages and Learnings
Party autonomy is considered the cornerstone of arbitration. However, the application of party autonomy in the context of the choice of a foreign seat of arbitration by two Indian parties was previously mired in uncertainty. This issue now appears to have been settled by the Supreme Court of India in its recent decision of PASL Wind Solutions Private Limited v. GE Power Conversion India Private Limited where it decided this issue in favour of party autonomy. This decision opens the door for Indian parties to choose a foreign seat for their arbitrations. In this webinar, leading arbitration practitioners will discuss the above Indian Supreme Court decision, as well as the considerations, advantages and disadvantages involved in the selection by Indian … Read More
2021 International Arbitration Survey Asia-Pacific Launch
HKIAC is pleased to partner with White & Case to launch the results of the 5th Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and White & Case International Arbitration Survey on 18 May 2021 at 3:00pm (Hong Kong Time). Join us to explore how international arbitration has adapted, and may continue to adapt further. Join HKIAC and White & Case for the above event on 18 May at 9am CEST/ 3pm HKT. Register here.