A Guide to the SIAC Arbitration Rules

Lucy Reed heads Freshfields' global international arbitration group, which is ranked at the top of the GAR 100, Chambers, Legal 500 and the AmLaw Scorecard. Lucy advises private and public clients on high-value commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, and sits selectively as arbitrator. Among her many publications, Lucy is co-author of the 1st and 2nd editions of the Guide to ICSID Arbitration, as well as the 2nd and 3rd editions of the Freshfields Guide to Arbitration Clauses in International Contracts (both published by Wolters Kluwer). Currently directing the Freshfields' international arbitration practice in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, she has substantial experience in Asia, including as general counsel of the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization, and in Asian-related arbitrations. Lucy is on the SIAC panel of arbitrators and serves on the LCIA Court and the new ICC Governing Body. She is Honorary Vice President of the American Society of Internatio

This is the first text to provide a comprehensive rule-by-rule examination of the inception, interpretation and application of the SIAC Rules, written by practitioners with extensive experience in South East Asia arbitrations, and with the benefit of insights from the SIAC Secretariat. It is practical and strategic in approach, considering how each rule features in the context of the realities that practitioners face, while a complementary thematic analysis bringsout connections between the rules and those of other institutions.

The work benefits from the access to the travaux préparatoires of the 2010 Arbitration Rules Drafting Committee, giving them insight into the purposive thinking behind the amendments, as well as access to SIAC published awards and the views of the SIAC Secretariat.

The book begins with an introduction to Singapore arbitration, both practical and legal, and is followed by an overview of SIAC arbitration, including a flowchart of the different stages of a typical case. The corporate structure of SIAC is explained. Every rule is then examined in detail on a thematic basis, starting with the commencement of an arbitration and working up to and including the rendering of an award and the determination of costs. The book concludes with chapters dedicated to
SIAC domestic arbitrations and ad hoc cases which are administered by SIAC. Relevant supporting documents are appended, including SIAC Practice Notes and the SIAC Code of Ethics for Arbitrators. No aspect of SIAC arbitration is left uncovered.

The book stands alone as a comprehensive exposition of SIAC arbitration.

A rule-by-rule examination of the inception, interpretation, and application of these influential rules, this is the principal text for all who arbitrate in Singapore. Written by experienced practitioners, with the benefit of assistance from the SIAC Secretariat, it is an authoritative companion for hearings in this fast-growing seat.

1 Arbitration in Singapore; 2 Legal Framework for Arbitration in Singapore; 3 Introduction to SIAC Arbitration; 4 SIAC Corporate Structure; 5 Starting the Arbitration (Rules 1 to 4); 6 Expedited Proceedings (Rule 5); 7 Formation and Challenge of the Arbitral Tribunal (Rules 6 to 15); 8 The Conduct of Proceedings (Rules 16 to 23); 9 Jurisdiction of the Tribunal (Rule 25); 10 The Powers of the Arbitral Tribunal (Rules 24 and 27); 11 Interim Relief (Rule 26 and Schedule 1); 12 Awards (Rules 28 to 29); 13 Costs (Rules 30 to 33); 14 Miscellaneous Provisions (Rules 34 to 37); 15 Ad Hoc Arbitrations; 16 Domestic Arbitratons (Schedule 2)