Mark your calendar for the upcoming SIArb Annual Debate 2024.
Venue: K&L Gates Straits Law – 09 Raffles Place, #32-00 Republic Plaza, Singapore 048619
ABOUT THIS DEBATE:
Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses have become increasingly prevalent in commercial contracts. These often require parties to engage in a series of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods—such as negotiation, mediation, expert determination, adjudication, and/or dispute boards—before advancing to arbitration. These mechanisms are often designed with the intent to offer quicker, more flexible pathways to settlement, potentially avoiding lengthy litigation or arbitration. However, the layering of such processes introduces complexity in drafting and interpretation, frequently resulting in disputes over the enforceability of the clauses themselves. Do these clauses offer a meaningful opportunity for resolution, or do they merely delay the finality of disputes and add procedural hurdles?
Our panel of speakers comprising of arbitration counsel, experts and in-house counsel will explore whether multi-dispute resolution clauses expedite or hinder the finality of disputes.
This event has been sponsored by K&L Gates Straits Law.
Join us for an evening of lively conversation, networking, and debate.
DEBATERS/JUDGES/MODERATOR:
• For the motion: Helen Wang (Carey Olsen); Oliver Watts (Osborne Partners)
• Against the motion: Jennifer Lim (Duxton Hill Chambers); Andrew Raymond (Watson Farley Williams)
• Moderator: Julian Lim (Ashurst LLP)
• Judges: Raja Bose (K&L Gates Straits Law); Tian-Yi Tan (Standard Chartered Bank); Ramesh Selvaraj (Allen & Gledhill)
OBJECTIVE OF THIS DEBATE:
SIArb’s mission includes the education of arbitration practitioners, the development of the arbitration profession and the promotion of arbitration more generally. Its mission also includes providing social and networking opportunities for all those involved in the Singapore arbitration industry, including younger practitioners.
Following the success of last year’s debate, we have again assembled a group of leading younger speakers to discuss an important area of practice. Whilst the debate is particularly aimed at younger practitioners, all are welcome to attend.
