The Singapore International Arbitration Act: A Commentary

Nelson Goh, Jonathan Lim, Paul Tan (Authors)

ISBN: 9780198828693

Published: November 2023

Format: Hardback

Language: English

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Description

Over the past couple of decades, Singapore has established itself as one of the major centres for international dispute resolution. The Singapore International Arbitration Act (SIAA), originally enacted in 1994 to give effect to the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, has been revised and amended four times, further strengthening Singapore's position as a hub for international arbitration. Following the 2020 amendments, this book presents the first in-depth, section-by-section commentary of the SIAA, written by Singapore-qualified arbitration practitioners.

Key Features

• First in-depth, section-by-section commentary specially dedicated to the Singapore International Arbitration Act
• Expert analysis of the jurisprudence by Singapore-qualified arbitration practitioners with international practices
• Comparative analysis of relevant case law in other Model Law jurisdictions and in England and Wales
• Practical application: (1) advising parties on drafting arbitration agreements under Singapore law; (2) navigating stay applications and jurisdictional challenges before the Singapore courts; (3) enforcing and setting aside SIAA awards in cross-border disputes

Coverage

Arbitration in Singapore · Regulation of Procedural Aspects of Arbitration · Interface with Other Dispute Resolution Forums · Arbitration Agreements · The Effect, Interpretation, and Applicability of the Model Law · Stay of Court Proceedings in Favour of Arbitration · Number and Appointment of Arbitrators · Appeals from Jurisdictional Rulings · Arbitrability · Powers of the Arbitral Tribunal · Court Powers in Aid of Arbitration · Awards and Interest on Awards · Setting Aside an Award.

About the Authors

Nelson Goh, Jonathan Lim and Paul Tan are Singapore-qualified arbitration practitioners. Paul Tan is a partner at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where he heads the firm's arbitration practice for Asia, and is globally recognised by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and Who's Who Legal as a leading advocate in international arbitration. He is a co-author of the forthcoming edition of Mustill & Boyd's treatise on international arbitration.

Table of Contents

Full section-by-section commentary of the Singapore International Arbitration Act, covering arbitration agreements, the Model Law's effect and applicability, stay of court proceedings, appointment and powers of arbitrators, jurisdictional appeals, court powers in aid of arbitration, awards, and setting aside — with a comparative and international lens on critical issues where the law remains in progressive development.

Why buy this book?

Singapore has become one of the world's leading seats for international arbitration, yet until this commentary there was no dedicated section-by-section treatment of its governing statute. This is an indispensable resource for practitioners, students and academics working in Singapore or any other Model Law jurisdiction.

Keywords

Arbitration, international arbitration, Singapore law, UNCITRAL Model Law, dispute resolution, arbitral awards, arbitration agreements

Target Audience

International arbitration practitioners, policy practitioners, legal academics, in-house counsel handling cross-border disputes, law libraries

Genre

Law, Arbitration, International Law

Q&A

What does this commentary cover?
A full section-by-section analysis of the Singapore International Arbitration Act following its 2020 amendments, with comparative reference to other Model Law jurisdictions.

Who are the authors?
Nelson Goh, Jonathan Lim and Paul Tan, all Singapore-qualified arbitration practitioners with international practices.

Is this useful outside Singapore?
Yes. Because the SIAA implements the UNCITRAL Model Law, the commentary is a valuable reference for practitioners in any Model Law jurisdiction, and for comparative arbitration scholarship generally.

Does it address enforcement and setting aside of awards?
Yes, the commentary covers awards, interest on awards, and the grounds and procedure for setting aside an award under the SIAA.

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