Singapore: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Singapore's position as a global supply chain hub stems from its world-class logistics infrastructure, strategic maritime location, and robust legal framework. However, the city-state faces mounting challenges from geopolitical tensions, resource dependencies, and sustainability pressures that could reshape its competitive advantages in international trade.

Singapore Arbitration 2/26 examines when vessel delays under a previous fixture may constitute anticipatory repudiatory breach of a subsequent charterparty. The award clarifies charterers' rights to terminate before the cancelling date and reaffirms the Monroe Obligation's application even without express ETA provisions.

The Singapore Court of Appeal has reaffirmed how courts handle disputed debts involving arbitration clauses, while the Singapore International Arbitration Centre has introduced its Restructuring and Insolvency Arbitration Protocol. These developments significantly impact creditors and debtors when arbitration and insolvency proceedings intersect, establishing clearer boundaries for winding-up applications and strengthening protections against abuse of process.

Singapore’s reputation as a dispute resolution hub has long been associated with arbitration. But as discussed during WLG’s recent Dispute Resolution Group meeting, the jurisdiction now offers a broader range of options for international parties considering where and how to resolve cross-border disputes.

Having celebrated the centenary of the ICC Court of Arbitration in 2023 and registered its 30,000th case under the ICC Arbitration Rules at the end of 2025...

SIAC Annual Report 2025: Key Statistics, Trends, and Takeaways for International Arbitration Practitioners

In the complex landscape of international arbitration, the interplay between seat courts and enforcement courts continues to shape the strategic decisions...

Conyers is pleased to announce that following a highly contested and vigorously opposed two-day hearing on 25 and 26 June 2025, the BVI High Court granted a significant victory to Mr Ma...

The Singapore High Court has reaffirmed its firm stance on finality in litigation, delivering a strong message to parties seeking to disrupt arbitration through repeated legal challenges.