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On 1 March 2025, the updated Arbitration Rules of the Arbitration Centre of the Lima Chamber of Commerce (the CCL Arbitration Rules 2025) took effect. This version adds provisions aligned with international best practice and the frameworks of leading arbitral institutions. Nonetheless, the regulation seems unfinished: gaps remain that should be closed to secure predictable and efficient CCL-administered arbitrations. This article examines the key changes on scrutiny of awards, residual appointment of arbitrators, procedural calendars, and time limits. Scrutiny of the award In step with institutions such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the CCL Arbitration Rules 2025 create a scrutiny process for arbitral awards. This acts as a quality control tool, aimed at lowering annulment risk by ensuring the award’s formal and substantive robustness. Scrutiny is not mandatory; it depends on the parties’ agreement and the CCL’s approval. The Rules do not specify criteria for accepting or refusing scrutiny, leaving the choice to the CCL’s discretion...

In this issue: International Arbitration Investment treaty arbitration Institutional and ad hoc arbitration Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Useful information International Arbitration Hong Kong—court orders stay of court proceedings in dispute involving non-signatory to arbitration agreement The Hong Kong Court of First Instance, in Techteryx Ltd v Legacy Trust Company Ltd, ordered a stay of Hong Kong proceedings in favour of arbitration at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). Her Ladyship, Madam Justice Mimmie Chan, found that the criteria for a stay under section 20 of the Arbitration Ordinance (Cap. 609) were fulfilled. On a prima facie assessment, there was a sufficient basis for the non-signatory defendant to invoke the arbitration agreements, relying on the doctrines of agency and equitable estoppel under Delaware law, which governed those agreements. For detailed commentary, refer to News Analysis: Hong Kong—court orders stay of court proceedings in dispute involving non-signatory to arbitration agreement (Techteryx Ltd v Legacy...

In this issue: Institutional and ad hoc arbitration International arbitration Other arbitration and ADR-related news and developments New and updated content Useful information Daily and weekly news alerts Institutional and ad hoc arbitration ACICA—consults on revision of ACICA Arbitration Rules The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) has opened a public consultation on updates to the ACICA Arbitration Rules. ACICA is seeking views on topics such as practice notes, artificial intelligence, settlement windows, sustainability, diversity, confidentiality, shifts in party representation, emergency arbitrator provisions, expedited proceedings, joinder, publishing anonymised decisions and awards, and an opt‑in appeals pathway. The revisions aim to reinforce ACICA’s longstanding commitment to a fair, efficient, prompt and cost‑effective arbitral process. Submissions are due by 18 May 2026. See: LNB News 02/04/2026 15. AIAC—Protocol for the Administration of Arbitrations by AIAC pursuant to the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules published The Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) has issued its Protocol for the Administration of...

This Practice Note has been prepared in collaboration with Ms Koh Swee Yen, Senior Counsel and Partner, Mr Joel Quek, Partner, Ms Magdalene Ong, Partner, Ms Divya Harchandani, Foreign Lawyer, and Ms Thea Elyssa Vega, Foreign Lawyer, all from WongPartnership LLP, Singapore. The seventh edition of the SIAC Rules took effect on 1 January 2025 and can be accessed here. This note addresses how to initiate arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (7th edition) 2025 (the 2025 SIAC Rules). Please note that Singapore judgments mentioned in this Practice Note are not reported by LexisNexis® UK. Prior to commencing an arbitration Before beginning an arbitration, there must be a ‘dispute’ that is capable of referral to arbitration. At the outset, assess whether an arbitration agreement exists and whether there is a ‘dispute’ that may properly be referred to arbitration. Consider as well any additional jurisdictional objections a respondent might advance. The following matters should be reviewed prior to starting any arbitration (among others):...

Prepared in collaboration with Ms Koh Swee Yen, Senior Counsel and Partner, Mr Joel Quek, Partner, Ms Magdalene Ong, Partner, and foreign lawyers Ms Divya Harchandani and Ms Thea Elyssa Vega, all from WongPartnership LLP, Singapore. The SIAC Rules, Seventh Edition, took effect on 1 January 2025 and can be accessed here. This Practice Note outlines what a respondent should do upon receiving a notice of arbitration from the claimant, pursuant to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Arbitration Rules, 2025, Seventh Edition (the 2025 SIAC Rules). It addresses respondent steps upon receipt of a Notice under the 2025 SIAC Rules. These Rules took effect on 1 January 2025. Unless the parties have agreed differently, the 2025 SIAC Rules govern arbitrations initiated on or after 1 January 2025. Note: Singapore judgments mentioned in this Practice Note are not reported by LexisNexis® UK. Response to the Notice Following service of the Notice, the respondent’s initial filing is the Response to the Notice of Arbitration (the Response). The Response must...

This Practice Note is prepared in collaboration with Ms Koh Swee Yen, Senior Counsel and Partner, Mr Joel Quek, Partner, Ms Magdalene Ong, Partner, Ms Divya Harchandani, Foreign Lawyer, and Ms Thea Elyssa Vega, Foreign Lawyer, all from WongPartnership LLP, Singapore. The 7th Edition of the SIAC Rules took effect on 1 January 2025 and is available here. This Practice Note reviews the principal provisions of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (7th edition) 2025 (2025 SIAC Rules) on the presentation of evidence. The 2025 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 January 2025, unless the parties have agreed otherwise. Evidence and conduct of proceedings Under the 2025 SIAC Rules, the tribunal may conduct the arbitration as it deems appropriate, whilst at all times acting fairly and impartially, and with diligence and professionalism, in accordance with the principles in rules 3.5(a)-(c) (2025 SIAC Rules, r 32.1 and 32.2). The tribunal has broad discretion to determine the procedures to be followed and...

To: Singapore International Arbitration Centre28 Maxwell Road, 03–01 Maxwell Chambers SuitesBY [ SPECIFY MODE OF DELIVERY ]Singapore 069115 Attn: The Registrar With copy, including all attachments, to: [ Insert name and address of all Respondents ]BY [ SPECIFY MODE OF DELIVERY ] Dear [ Registrar of SIAC ], We enclose a Notice of Arbitration, now lodged with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) in accordance with rule 3 of the SIAC Rules of Arbitration, 6th Edition, 2016 (SIAC Rules). A copy is being served on the Respondent(s) by the service method(s) indicated above. The service date is [ insert anticipated date of delivery ]. [ Pursuant to rule 3.1(k) of the SIAC Rules, we attach a local cheque for [ insert amount ], payable to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, covering the required filing fee. OR Pursuant to rule 3.1(k) of the SIAC Rules, the sum of [ insert amount ], being the requisite filing fees, was remitted on [ insert date ]...

ARCHIVED : This Precedent is archived and no longer actively maintained. It is intended for use in relation to arbitrations conducted under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre 2013 (5th edition) (2013 SIAC Rules). These 2013 SIAC Rules govern any arbitration begun on or after 1 April 2013, unless the parties have agreed a different position...

This document serves as a precedent notice of arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (6th edition) 2016 (2016 SIAC Rules). The 2016 SIAC Rules govern arbitrations commenced on or after 1 August 2016, unless the parties have agreed otherwise... In the matter of an arbitration administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre Parties [ insert name of Claimant ] — Claimant(s) [ insert name(s) of Respondent ] — Respondent(s) This Notice of Arbitration (the Notice) is lodged and filed in accordance with rule 3 of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (6th Edition, 1 August 2016) (SIAC Rules)... Demand By this Notice, the Claimant requests that the dispute(s) with the Respondent(s) as outlined below be submitted to arbitration...