Discover unique tastes, sights and traditions of Singapore, when you join us for a Ang Ku Kueh traditional delicacy workshop, Fort Canning spice tour, or Kampong Gelam theatrical walk.

*Activities applicable for UNCITRAL Academy attendees only.

Venue: Shangri-La Singapore

The SIAC Symposium is SIAC’s flagship conference, which will bring together various stakeholders of the international arbitration community, to provide a platform for dialogue, the co-creation and cross-pollination of ideas and networking opportunities.

*This event is an in-person event.

The Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy (SIDRA) will be launching the preliminary findings of the 2023 SIDRA International Dispute Resolution Survey.

The SIDRA Survey is commissioned by the Singapore Ministry of Law and is into its third iteration. The 2023 SIDRA Survey now also features sections on intellectual property disputes and technology disputes.

The 2023 Survey examines how users of dispute resolution mechanisms, including businesses and their legal representatives, make decisions about resolving cross-border commercial, investment, intellectual property and technology disputes. At the launch, SIDRA will present a brief overview of the findings which will touch on international commercial arbitration, mediation, litigation, mixed mode (hybrid) processes, investor-state dispute settlement and intellectual property and technology disputes. This will be followed by a live panel discussion.

*This event is by-invitation only.

Venue: Shangri-La Singapore

The UNCITRAL Academy comprises the UNCITRAL Academy Conference and Industry Capacity-Building Workshop on 29 August 2023 and two other Capacity-Building Workshops held on 30 and 31 August 2023.

*This event is a hybrid event.

Network over drinks (and more!) at the iconic Asian Civilisations Museum overlooking the Singapore River. This evening will see many members of the legal fraternity, both local and foreign, coming together again and promises to be an evening to remember.

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: Maxwell Chambers

You are invited to join the LCIA Director General, Professor Dr Jacomijn van Haersolte van Hof and leading practitioners in the field to discuss the latest developments in international arbitration and in particular the disputes involving commodities. 
 
Global developments and the volatility and increase of energy prices have affected the economy profoundly. The LCIA traditionally sees a large number of commodity cases and in 2022 the number of these cases rose to an unprecedented height. Through conversation among the panel and with the audience, this session will address this development, and what the future has in store for this sector.
 
This event is open to in-house counsel, practitioners, arbitrators, academics and members of the local and international business community. The number of registrants will be limited to ensure that attendees can fully interact with their colleagues and the speakers at the conference.
 

*This event is an in-person event.

Start your day with an intimate chat with those who are spearheading the three leading arbitral institutions, Dr. Mariel Dimsey (HKIAC), Ms Neeti Sachdeva (MCIA), and Mr Kevin Nash (SIAC). On Wednesday, 30 August 2023, during the Singapore Convention Week, the Allen & Overy team will interview the three leaders through “rapid fire style” questions on their roles, the trends they have observed and their preferences and predictions relating to arbitration. There will also be an opportunity to network over breakfast before and after the interview.

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: White & Case Pte Ltd

Welcome to the very first ICDR Y&I Networking Session in Singapore. Grab some breakfast to kickstart the mid-week with your fellow colleagues and arbitration practitioners before playing a few rounds of "Would you rather?" to learn more about their choices in a relaxed and informal environment.

Would you rather have virtual or in-person hearings? Would you rather specialise in a specific sector for disputes or take a wider range of cases? Senior practitioners will start the game by sharing some of their perspectives and tips, while also encouraging an open exchange among attendees. This promises to be an engaging way to continue building your global network as you progress along your career path. It's time to play 'Arbitration Edition: Would You Rather?' and see where your arbitrator's heart truly lies!

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: Maxwell Chambers

Four sessions during the day will tackle from different angles the current grey areas in arbitration and how to overcome them to reach certainty and clarity to ensure the best results for clients.

Venue: Shangri-La Singapore

A good corporate governance framework should include redress to deal with disputes in a timely, cost-effective manner. Mediation lends itself well to this purpose as a management tool and demonstrates a strategic commitment to ESG that extends beyond one’s products and services. In this by-invitation luncheon, leading multinational corporations will gather to collectively sign a declaration of intent to support the use of mediation. This will be followed by a panel discussion with corporate executives who will shed light on their companies’ mediation journeys and how they overcame challenges along the way to forge a new approach for their companies.

*This event is by-invitation only.

Venue: Maxwell Chambers

At the heart of the Singapore Convention is the ease of enforcement in a Party state. Enforcement can be denied under Article 5 on various grounds.

What would a contested application for enforcement look like? What are “standards applicable to the mediator”? How would one challenge a mediator’s impartiality or independence?

The Law Society of Singapore, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, and Society of Mediation Professionals (Singapore) invite you to a moot showcasing a contested application to enforce an international settlement agreement in the Singapore Court. The conduct of a mediator will, in essence, be put on trial.

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP (co-organiser)

A panel of leading arbitration practitioners will discuss the latest trends and developments relating to emergency arbitration and share their insights on how to deal with practical issues that arise in this context. This event will be useful for all arbitration practitioners, but will especially provide an invaluable opportunity for young practitioners in the region to learn from experienced practitioners and network through the Young ICCA community.
 
Speakers:

1. Sapna Jhangiani KC (International Legal Counsel, Attorney-General’s Chambers of Singapore)
2. Anne Secomb (Independent arbitrator, Secomb Arbitration)
3. Vivekananda Neelakantan (Deputy Registrar, SIAC)
4. Mahesh Rai (Director, Drew & Napier)
    

Moderator: Saemee Kim (Lee & Ko; Young ICCA Events Co-director)
 
Welcome remarks: Rohit Bhat (Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer; Young ICCA Co-chair)
 
Closing remarks: David Isidore Tan (Rajah & Tann; Young ICCA Regional Representative)

Event flyer is available at the "Find out more" link below 

Registration is available for those intending to attend in-person (here)  and virtually (here).

*This event is a hybrid event.

Venue: Maxwell Chambers

Complexification in resolving multi-party/multi-contract disputes have increased due to technical complexity (the increasingly technical nature of the evidence and the issues that arise in disputes) and evidential complexity (the sheer quantity of evidence that is being presented).

Venue: JW Marriott Hotel

On the special occasion of the Centenary of the ICC International Court of Arbitration (“ICC Court”), the ICC Centenary Declaration on Dispute Prevention and Resolution was published. The Declaration highlights the strategic priorities and commitment of the ICC Court in leading the future of dispute resolution in the next century. An integral part of ICC Court’s mission and vision is also rooted in Singapore, marked with the opening of ICC’s case management office in Singapore that also celebrates its 5th year anniversary in 2023. Do join us as we celebrate a century of ICC shaping dispute resolution space!

The event is now oversubscribed. Should you wish to be included in the waiting list, please write to the partner organisation directly.

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: Drew & Napier LLC

AI this, Blockchain that, Crypto bros and their meltdowns. These developments are not only all over the news but they have upended the way we think about business. There’s no avoiding this even in the legal sphere, so the burning question is – are these just passing fads (like topics debated at conferences and quickly forgotten)? What is unique about AI, Blockchain and Crypto in the disputes space? And are they here to stay?

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: Shangri-La Singapore

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on developments, trends, and opportunities in corporate restructuring and insolvency in Singapore and across the Asia Pacific region. The region has gone through significant insolvency and restructuring law reform and development. How are these reforms being met and how are they affecting restructurings in the region? Is Singapore emerging as a cross-border restructuring center? The panel will also explore the scope, importance, and effectiveness of mediation or arbitration in restructuring and insolvency, the law and practice across jurisdictions to compel parties to mediate or arbitrate in a distress situation, and the propriety of stays in favour of arbitration in a winding up or formal restructuring proceeding.

*This event is a hybrid event.

Venue: M Hotel Singapore

Global Arbitration Review is pleased to announce GAR Live: Singapore will be taking place as part of Singapore Convention Week 2023.

Join leading arbitrators, private practitioners, funders, expert witnesses, general counsel and more in interactive, timely panel sessions on 31 August 2023. Expect to learn and discuss the topics affecting international arbitration in the region, including key local developments, trends, and challenges.

The event is the perfect opportunity to build your professional network and share your ideas with international arbitration trailblazers from around the world.

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: Maxwell Chambers

“To evaluate or not to evaluate: that is the question.
Whether ‘tis wiser to let all hope of settlement sink,
Or to neutrally evaluate and change what the parties think …”
- Marjorie Corman Aaron in A Mediator’s Soliloquy, (1996) 14 Alternatives to the High Cost of Litig 63

Venue: Conrad Centennial Singapore

Trumpeted as crucial skills needed for the next generation of leaders, emotional and social intelligence play a vital role in any form of negotiation.

Venue: Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance

Arbitration has dominated Alternative Dispute Resolution internationally; arbitral awards can be enforced globally through the New York Convention.

Venue: Supreme Court

Tomorrow's World Today: Leading the Future of Dispute Resolution is a visionary theme that sets the stage for a groundbreaking summit focused on the evolving landscape of resolving conflicts and legal disputes. This forward-looking theme encapsulates the essence of innovation, adaptation, and leadership within the field of dispute resolution.

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: Maxwell Chambers

Unlock the path to the future of conflict resolution ICDR’s event, "From Algorithms to Awards: The Role of AI in Arbitration and Mediation."

Venue: Maxwell Chambers

The Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) is set to host an engaging event titled "150 Years of Swiss Arbitration: Quo Vadis in Asia?" on August 31st, at the Gallery by Maxwell Chambers in Singapore. This occasion represents a noteworthy milestone in the history of Swiss arbitration.
 
Guided by the expertise of Ara Cho, ASA Ambassador for South Korea and a representative of Peter & Kim in Seoul, the event not only commemorates Switzerland's arbitration heritage but also examines its influence on Asia. Distinguished speakers and esteemed ASA representatives, Christopher Boog, Dorothee Schramm, and ASA President Felix Dasser, are also poised to share their valuable insights.
 
We cordially invite you to participate in ASA Asia Chapter's Singapore Convention Week activities by registering below. This presents an excellent opportunity to connect with peers over refreshments and wine while discussing Swiss arbitration's unique attributes in Asian arbitration, explore the restructured ASA Asia Chapter and its regional initiatives.

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee

SG VYAP is pleased to present a mock arbitration hearing comprising a jurisdictional hearing about pre-conditions to an arbitration.  

The event will feature distinguished Tribunal members Ms Marion Smith KC (Arbitrator & Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers), Dr Anna Kirk (Arbitrator & Barrister, Bankside Chambers) and Ms Erika Williams (Independent Arbitrator) along with talented advocates Ms Sunita P. Advani (Arbitral Assistant to Mr Michael Lee of Twenty Essex) (Founder and Chair of SG VYAP) and Mr Mark Lee (Associate, Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee).

Who should attend: Junior International Arbitration practitioners and professionals up to 5 PQE or equivalent (including tribunal secretaries, counsel at arbitral institutions, trainees, etc.).

Registration:

Please click here to register for the in-person event, and click here to register for the virtual event.

*This event is a hybrid event.

This will be an exclusive round table dinner discussion with ICDR President, Bridget Mary McCormack, as we chart the course for the future of dispute resolution in Asia and in specific, Singapore. This will be a networking dinner, limited to a select group of invitees.

*This event is by-invitation only.

Venue: Drew & Napier LLC

For all young mediators and mediation counsel, this fireside chat is a chance to hear directly from mediation industry leaders on how to build your practice and navigate the mediation industry.

Our panel of renowned mediation leaders including academics, mediation counsel, and local and international mediators will share their experiences and insights on establishing a presence in the mediation industry. This fireside chat will also be a chance for young mediators and mediation counsel to gather as a community to support and learn from each other.

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: Maxwell Chambers

A symposium co-presented by the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum and the IBA Mediation Committee, supported by the IBA Arbitration Committee and the IBA Litigation Committee

Topics include: 

• Developments in litigation
• Developments in arbitration
• Developments in mediation

This programme has been approved by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE) for 3.5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: Allen & Gledhill LLP

What is the aim of the programme?
The course is for Fellows of the CIArb who have not yet had practical experience of being an arbitrator and who wish to develop their skills and knowledge in a realistic simulation of an arbitration proceeding, under the guidance of highly experienced and respected arbitration practitioners.

What are the learning outcomes?
Candidates will practise the role of arbitrator using realistic documentation and interacting with counsel and witnesses. Through active engagement with the course, participants will develop their knowledge, skills and confidence to:

• Plan and manage arbitration proceedings effectively.
• Interpret and give effect to procedural orders, applicable arbitral rules and guidelines.
• Identify and address common procedural and ad hoc problems.
• Engage effectively with participants in an arbitration to enable effective and compliant contributions to the process.

Venue: Maxwell Chambers

Maxwell Chambers Open House is part of Singapore Convention Week 2023, held from 28 August to 1 September.

Venue: Wong Partnership

The ROAP Asia Finals bring to a close our advanced remote oral advocacy and cross-examination courses, by featuring the most persuasive and skilled participants on each course. This year’s edition of ROAP Asia was dedicated to the late Alvin Yeo SC. The outcome of the finals will be determined by a panel of world-class arbitrators consisting of Kevin Kim (who will be sitting as President of the Tribunal in place of Alvin Yeo SC), Yoshimi Ohara, and Chelva Retnam Rajah SC.

*This event is a hybrid event.

This seminar builds upon the success of CIL’s 2022 SC Week partner event addressing “Conciliation and Mediation Provisions in Investor-State Dispute Settlement Provisions”.

Venue: Harry Elias Partnership LLP

Southeast Asia has hurdles as it emerges from the pandemic within the lush economic and global trade environments. Join us as we explore the constantly changing field of international dispute resolution, intercultural understanding, and ever-increasing complexity in the conduct of international arbitration. BAIAC brings together legal experts and industry leaders to discuss the most recent advancements and prospects for arbitration and alternative dispute resolution in China-ASEAN and beyond.

*This event is an in-person event.

Venue: Maxwell Chambers

Join us for a panel session to explore how the legal industry is expected to adapt to the shifts that generative AI present to our industry and society, and seize the new possibilities that such technology promises. Our panellists will offer multidisciplinary perspectives on a wide spectrum of issues, including the latest developments and trends, implications for the administration of justice, and the opportunities and pitfalls associated with this watershed moment.

* This event is an in-person event.

Mediation facilitates the resolution of disputes fairly and efficiently.

Venue: Allen & Gledhill LLP

What is the aim of the programme?
The course is for Fellows of the CIArb who have not yet had practical experience of being an arbitrator and who wish to develop their skills and knowledge in a realistic simulation of an arbitration proceeding, under the guidance of highly experienced and respected arbitration practitioners.

What are the learning outcomes?
Candidates will practise the role of arbitrator using realistic documentation and interacting with counsel and witnesses. Through active engagement with the course, participants will develop their knowledge, skills and confidence to:

• Plan and manage arbitration proceedings effectively.
• Interpret and give effect to procedural orders, applicable arbitral rules and guidelines.
• Identify and address common procedural and ad hoc problems.
• Engage effectively with participants in an arbitration to enable effective and compliant contributions to the process.