ARTICLES
RECENT EVENTS
CASE LAW DEVELOPMENTS: Man Diesel Turbo SE V I.M. Skaugen Marine Services Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 132
By Lee Mei Yong Debbie, Wong Qiao Ling Sharon – ECYT Law LLC
1. In this decision, the High Court refused to adjourn enforcement proceedings, despite a pending setting aside application at the seat of arbitration in Denmark. The Plaintiff in this case was granted leave to enforce the arbitral award in Singapore.
CASE LAW DEVELOPMENTS: Swissbourgh Diamond Mines (Pty) Ltd And Ors V Kingdom Of Lesotho [2018] SGCA 81
By Lee Mei Yong Debbie, Wong Qiao Ling Sharon – ECYT Law LLC
1. In an earlier decision in the first instance, the High Court allowed the Kingdom of Lesotho to set aside an investor-state arbitral award. Investors Swissbourgh Diamond Mines (Pty) Ltd (the “Appellants”) appealed.
Arbitration Course for Qatar Centre for Legal & Judicial Studies (25 – 27 November 2018)
By Chia Chor Leong- Chairman, Education and Scheme Arbitration Committees
IN HOT SEAT
In each issue of our newsletter, we interview an SIArb member to get their views on the alternative dispute resolution scene in Singapore, and to obtain some insight into what makes them tick. In this issue, we interview Mr Chan Kok Way.
Debate: This House Believes That Artificial Intelligence Will Have Replaced Arbitrators Within 25 Years (6 December 2018)
Technology has frequently hit the headlines recently – for good and bad reasons – and it is clear that automation, computerisation and artificial intelligence are marching forwards with huge implications for how we live and work in the future. No job will be immune to technological development, and some will be changed beyond recognition or even die out. When SIArb decided to organise an event aimed at younger practitioners, a consideration of how these trends will affect dispute resolution seemed the ideal topic: since younger practitioners will be most affected by these changes. And so, on 6 December 2018, 110 delegates (young and old) gathered to hear leading younger members of the arbitration community debate…
SIArb Commercial Arbitration Symposium 2018 (15 November 2018)
The 10th anniversary of the SIArb symposium did not fail to live up to expectations. With a diverse number of thought-provoking questions submitted by the audience beforehand, each session navigated several areas of controversy, and also gave rise to some very helpful contributions from audience members based on their own experience (submitted within the confines of the “Chatham House” rules!). Last but not least, the all-female cohort of moderators for the sessions served as a radical and refreshing departure from the usual line-up of conference chairs.
37th Anniversary Annual Dinner (14 November 2018)
On 14 November 2018, SIArb hosted its 37th anniversary dinner at Aura, Sky Lounge, National Gallery Singapore. The venue was chosen after it had received rave reviews from the attendees of the past 2 annual dinners for its excellent view overlooking the Padang and the glorious city skyline with the iconic Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands.
Members and guests celebrated the fellowship of the arbitration community in Singapore over cocktails…
Fellowship Assessment Course 2018 (18, 19, 26, 27 and 29 October 2018)
Course Director: Prof Leslie Chew SC
The Institute’s annual Fellowship Assessment Course (FAC) is a programme which consists of 6 modules and an Award Writing Examination. Module 1 covers topics relating to the Laws of Contract, Tort and Evidence with an open-book written assessment on these subjects, but lawyers are exempted from this Module. The remaining 5 modules cover topics such as the arbitration agreement, institutional…
upcoming events
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ARTICLES
CASE LAW DEVELOPMENTS: Man Diesel Turbo SE V I.M. Skaugen Marine Services Pte Ltd [2018] SGHC 132
By Lee Mei Yong Debbie, Wong Qiao Ling Sharon – ECYT Law LLC
1. In this decision, the High Court refused to adjourn enforcement proceedings, despite a pending setting aside application at the seat of arbitration in Denmark. The Plaintiff in this case was granted leave to enforce the arbitral award in Singapore.
CASE LAW DEVELOPMENTS: Swissbourgh Diamond Mines (Pty) Ltd And Ors V Kingdom Of Lesotho [2018] SGCA 81
By Lee Mei Yong Debbie, Wong Qiao Ling Sharon – ECYT Law LLC
1. In an earlier decision in the first instance, the High Court allowed the Kingdom of Lesotho to set aside an investor-state arbitral award. Investors Swissbourgh Diamond Mines (Pty) Ltd (the “Appellants”) appealed.
Arbitration Course for Qatar Centre for Legal & Judicial Studies (25 – 27 November 2018)
By Chia Chor Leong- Chairman, Education and Scheme Arbitration Committees
IN HOT SEAT
In each issue of our newsletter, we interview an SIArb member to get their views on the alternative dispute resolution scene in Singapore, and to obtain some insight into what makes them tick. In this issue, we interview Mr Chan Kok Way.
RECENT EVENTS
Debate: This House Believes That Artificial Intelligence Will Have Replaced Arbitrators Within 25 Years (6 December 2018)
Technology has frequently hit the headlines recently – for good and bad reasons – and it is clear that automation, computerisation and artificial intelligence are marching forwards with huge implications for how we live and work in the future. No job will be immune to technological development, and some will be changed beyond recognition or even die out. When SIArb decided to organise an event aimed at younger practitioners, a consideration of how these trends will affect dispute resolution seemed the ideal topic: since younger practitioners will be most affected by these changes. And so, on 6 December 2018, 110 delegates (young and old) gathered to hear leading younger members of the arbitration community debate…
SIArb Commercial Arbitration Symposium 2018 (15 November 2018)
The 10th anniversary of the SIArb symposium did not fail to live up to expectations. With a diverse number of thought-provoking questions submitted by the audience beforehand, each session navigated several areas of controversy, and also gave rise to some very helpful contributions from audience members based on their own experience (submitted within the confines of the “Chatham House” rules!). Last but not least, the all-female cohort of moderators for the sessions served as a radical and refreshing departure from the usual line-up of conference chairs.
37th Anniversary Annual Dinner (14 November 2018)
On 14 November 2018, SIArb hosted its 37th anniversary dinner at Aura, Sky Lounge, National Gallery Singapore. The venue was chosen after it had received rave reviews from the attendees of the past 2 annual dinners for its excellent view overlooking the Padang and the glorious city skyline with the iconic Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands.
Members and guests celebrated the fellowship of the arbitration community in Singapore over cocktails…
Fellowship Assessment Course 2018 (18, 19, 26, 27 and 29 October 2018)
Course Director: Prof Leslie Chew SC
The Institute’s annual Fellowship Assessment Course (FAC) is a programme which consists of 6 modules and an Award Writing Examination. Module 1 covers topics relating to the Laws of Contract, Tort and Evidence with an open-book written assessment on these subjects, but lawyers are exempted from this Module. The remaining 5 modules cover topics such as the arbitration agreement, institutional…
upcoming events
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Institute extends a warm welcome to the following members:
Associates
Tan Chee Meng
Derric Yeoh
Gerry Lem
Members
Poh Zi Yang
Yu Kai Elaine
Khairul Nizham
Dennis Wilson
Fellows
Donovan Cheah
Leung Kwong Tat
Adrian Ooi
Pradeep Kejriwal
Srikanth Navale
Maszenan Bin Abdul Majid
Mahesh Rai
Ka Fai Karfield
Liu Zhuo
Associates
Tan Chee Meng
Derric Yeoh
Gerry Lem
Members
Poh Zi Yang
Yu Kai Elaine
Khairul Nizham
Dennis Wilson
Fellows
Donovan Cheah
Leung Kwong Tat
Adrian Ooi
Pradeep Kejriwal
Srikanth Navale
Maszenan Bin Abdul Majid
Mahesh Rai
Ka Fai Karfield
Liu Zhuo
The Institute congratulates the following on their admission to the panel of arbitrators:
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Secondary
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Secondary
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Council (2018 - 2019)
President
Dinesh Dhillon
Vice President
Tay Yu-Jin
Honorary Secretary
Francis Goh
Honorary Treasurer
Mohan R Pillay
Immediate Past President
Chan Leng Sun S.C.
Council Members
(co-opted wef 5 Oct 2017)
Chia Ho Choon
Andrew Pullen
Ramesh Selvaraj
Rebecca Tai Andersen
Yeo Boon Tat
Publications Committee
Chair
Yeo Boon Tat
Committee Members
Chew Yee Teck, Eric
Dr. Chung Kah Keat, David
Justin Gan
Gan Kam Yuin
Fayth Kuah
Lim Hseng Iu
Dr. Adolf Peter
Ananya Pratap Singh
Christopher Tan Teow Hin
Tan Beng Hui, Carolyn
Tham Wei Chern
Dr. Gunawan Widjaja
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