Foreword Arbitration has become a widely preferred method for resolving commercial disputes thanks to its flexibility, neutrality, and enforceability. The effectiveness of arbitration depends largely on the clarity and enforceability of the arbitration agreement. In practice, many disputes arise from clauses that are poorly drafted or incomplete – commonly known as pathological arbitration clauses –… Continue reading ARBITRATION: RESCUING DEFECTIVE ARBITRATION CLAUSES: LEGAL APPROACHES TO INOPERABILITY
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COURT SETS ASIDE ARBITRAL AWARD FOR “VIOLATION OF ARBITRATOR IMPARTIALITY AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSUMER PROTECTION”
G Joint Stock Company -v- PST Pte. Ltd. [2022] HCMC Court Decision No. 101/2014/TLST-KDTM INTRODUCTION This was a challenge to an arbitral award issued by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (“VIAC”), brought by G Joint Stock Company (“G JSC“), which had been the Respondent in the arbitration. The Court of Ho Chi Minh City set… Continue reading COURT SETS ASIDE ARBITRAL AWARD FOR “VIOLATION OF ARBITRATOR IMPARTIALITY AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSUMER PROTECTION”
COURT SETS ASIDE AN ARBITRAL AWARD DUE TO THE “ABSENCE OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENT” AND “DISPUTE IS NOT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL”
D Entertainment Investment Services Company Limited (Company D) v. V Joint Stock Company (Company V) [2023] Ba Ria–Vung Tau People’s Court, Decision No 02/2023/QĐ-PQTT The parties had agreed to a business cooperation to run an electronic gaming club for foreign patrons inside a hotel in Vung Tau. Controversies appeared, and they exchanged letters/emails to terminate… Continue reading COURT SETS ASIDE AN ARBITRAL AWARD DUE TO THE “ABSENCE OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENT” AND “DISPUTE IS NOT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE ARBITRAL TRIBUNAL”
ARBITRATION UNDER LMAA RULES
Foreword In this age of international commerce, arbitration stands to be the ubiquitous way to resolve disputes, not just among commercial parties, but also between commercial parties and governments. In following the change towards globalization of world trade and investment, arbitration practices between different institutions in different countries have developed to become more harmonized. Thus,… Continue reading ARBITRATION UNDER LMAA RULES
[A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 12| SIAC NEW RULES FOR 2025| Change Of Representatives
Introduction The landscape of international arbitration continues to evolve as institutions strive to balance procedural flexibility with certainty and fairness. One particularly nuanced area gaining increasing attention is the regulation of changes in party representation during arbitral proceedings. The Singapore International Arbitration Center‘s (SIAC) latest rules revision introduces significant modifications to how changes in representation… Continue reading [A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 12| SIAC NEW RULES FOR 2025| Change Of Representatives
[A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 11 | Active Promotion of Mediation Under the SIAC Rules 2025 – Rules 32.4 and 50.2
Abstract: The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has unveiled its 2025 Rules, introducing significant advancements aimed at enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of arbitration. Notably, Rules 32.4 and 50.2 actively promote the use of mediation as a complementary dispute resolution mechanism. These provisions reflect a growing international trend toward integrating mediation within arbitration frameworks, offering… Continue reading [A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 11 | Active Promotion of Mediation Under the SIAC Rules 2025 – Rules 32.4 and 50.2
[A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 10 | SIAC RULES: EMERGENCY ARBITRATOR AND EMERGENCY ARBITRATION PROCEDURE UNDER SIAC RULES 2025
Foreword In international arbitration, parties often require urgent relief before the full arbitral tribunal is constituted. To address this need, many arbitral institutions, including the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”), have introduced the Emergency Arbitrator (“EA”) mechanism under Rule 12.1 of the SIAC Rules 2025, as its dedication to a more efficient and modern framework… Continue reading [A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 10 | SIAC RULES: EMERGENCY ARBITRATOR AND EMERGENCY ARBITRATION PROCEDURE UNDER SIAC RULES 2025
[A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 9 | SIAC Rules 2025[1]: Can the Notice of Arbitration and Response to the Notice of Arbitration be amended?
Foreword The Notice of Arbitration is one of the most crucial documents in commencing arbitral proceedings under the SIAC Rules[2]. It presents key information, including both substantive claims and procedural applications. As a result, there is always a possibility that amendments, modifications, or supplements may be necessary. Correspondingly, the Response to the Notice of Arbitration… Continue reading [A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 9 | SIAC Rules 2025[1]: Can the Notice of Arbitration and Response to the Notice of Arbitration be amended?
[A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 8 | SIAC NEW RULES FOR 2025 | SIAC GATEWAY
Foreword The SIAC Gateway is a secure, web-based platform designed to enhance arbitration case management with SIAC. Offering cloud-based electronic filing, online payments, in-system document uploads, and centralized storage, it streamlines arbitration proceedings for greater efficiency and accessibility. By integrating these digital solutions, SIAC simplifies case administration and improves user experience. The SIAC Rules 7th… Continue reading [A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 8 | SIAC NEW RULES FOR 2025 | SIAC GATEWAY
[A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 7 | SIAC NEW RULES FOR 2025 | Security For Cost And Security For Claim
Foreword The 2025 SIAC Rules introduce significant refinements in arbitration procedures, particularly concerning Security for Costs and Security for Claims. Our analysis delves into these changes, explaining how they alter the tribunal’s powers and the procedural dynamics. By understanding these developments, parties can better navigate arbitration, ensuring that both their financial and procedural interests are… Continue reading [A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 7 | SIAC NEW RULES FOR 2025 | Security For Cost And Security For Claim