Reading Time: 13 minutesEver wondered what does it takes to be an international arbitration practitioner in one of the oldest law firms in Singapore? Asia Law Network had the privilege of interviewing Mr Arvin Lee, Partner and Arbitrator at Wee Swee Teow LLP, to get a firsthand understanding of the intricacies within international arbitration. Arvin takes a problem-solving approach […]
Feature with Lim Seok Hui, CEO of Singapore International Arbitration Centre
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn line with Singapore’s vision of becoming an international arbitration hub, the work done by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is nothing short of phenomenal and pioneering. When it comes to embracing thought leadership and SIAC’s direction in the future, Seok Hui, CEO of SIAC, is optimistic and passionate. “We have a responsibility to not […]
Women in Arbitration: Anneliese Day QC of Fountain Court Chambers
Reading Time: 4 minutesAsia Law Network is running this feature to highlight prominent female arbitrators who have carved successful careers for themselves in a male-dominated legal industry. In this interview, we feature Anneliese Day QC, leading silk at Fountain Court Chambers. Anneliese has instructed in several high profile arbitration, adjudication and litigation proceedings in the Energy, Construction and Engineering […]
5 Tips when Considering Dispute Resolution Clauses
Reading Time: 4 minutesLike newlyweds, disputes are typically far from the minds of commercial parties at the time of brokering a deal. Excitement about the commercial possibilities typically overshadow any concerns that disputes might arise in the future. Inexperienced commercial parties often leave dispute resolution clauses to the last minute when negotiating a contract and accept without thought […]
Legal Update: STAY OF ARBITRAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTION 10(9)(A) OF THE INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION ACT – AYY V. AYZ AND ANOR [2015] SGHCR 22
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis Legal Update comes courtesy of Joseph Tan Jude Benny LLP. A full-service law firm, JTJB provides a wide spectrum of legal services ranging from Commercial Dispute Resolution, Corporate Law, Insurance and Personal Injury, Real Estate and Conveyancing and is particularly known for its Maritime & Shipping expertise. JTJB LEGAL UPDATE – January 2016 Pursuant […]