New SIAC Arbitration Rules

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Authored by: Joseph Chung

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has announced the release of the 7^th edition of its SIAC Rules (SIAC Rules 2025), which came into effect on 1 January 2025. As noted on the SIAC website, some of the key features of the SIAC Rules 2025 include:

• Introduction of new procedures, including the Streamlined Procedure, Preliminary Determination and Coordinated Proceedings.
• Expansion of cases eligible for the Expedited Procedure.
• Enhancements to the Emergency Arbitrator procedure, including the possibility of protective preliminary order applications.
• Updated appointment provisions and codification of the power of tribunals to appoint tribunal secretaries in SIAC arbitrations.
• Incorporation of SIAC Gateway, SIAC’s online case management system.
• Specific provisions encouraging parties to consider mediation.
• Mechanisms to enhance and promote the overall integrity and efficiency of arbitration proceedings.

A summary of the key features of the SIAC Rules 2025, can be found on the SIAC’s website:
https://siac.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Highlights-of-the-SIAC-Rules-2025.pdf

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