A escolha entre arbitragem institucional ou ad-hoc depende da ponderação de vários fatores e das características do tipo de disputa em causa. Neste blog pretendemos, de uma forma sucinta, expor quais as vantagens e desvantagens de uma e outra escolha e que tipos de processos são melhor indicados para cada uma das opções. Arbitragem institucional […]
SIAC Arbitration Costs
When initiating a SIAC arbitration, some of the basic questions most claimants ask are how much a SIAC arbitration costs, when payments are due and whether the costs can be recovered from the opposing party. What Are the Heads of Costs in a SIAC Arbitration? The costs of an arbitration are usually divided into four main groups: (i) fees and costs of […]
The SIAC Arbitration Clause
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre or SIAC is one of the fastest growing arbitral institutions in the world with 452 new cases received in 2017. The parties to a contract may agree to refer their disputes to arbitration in accordance with the SIAC Arbitration Rules. By doing so, the parties agree that their disputes will be resolved by arbitration and […]
International Arbitration in Singapore
Arbitration in Singapore has been developing in line with Singapore becoming a financial and legal hub and one of the major centres for international arbitration in Asia and in the world. Arbitration is governed by two separate legal regimes. Domestic arbitration is governed by Arbitration Act (Cap. 10) 2002 (“Arbitration Act”), while international arbitration is […]
Response to the Notice of Arbitration under the SIAC Arbitration Rules 2016
The Response to the Notice of Arbitration under the SIAC Arbitration Rules 2016 is the first written submission that the Respondent to an arbitration must file. This memorial will typically set the main lines of its defence, which will be subsequently developed. The Notice of Arbitration as well as the Response are the first documents that […]