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Dispute Resolution & ADR Newsletter - March 2025

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The March 2025 edition of Fox & Mandal's Dispute Resolution & ADR newsletter analyses the salient aspects of the 7th edition of Arbitration Rules issued by SIAC in 2025; adjudication of inextricably linked disputes along with the main ‘commercial dispute' under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015; the effect of merely labelling a power of attorney as 'irrevocable' without creating an interest in the agency; and other recent judgments.

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Kunal Vajani
Ashutosh Gupta
Ashutosh Gupta
Kunal Mimani
Kunal Mimani
Kartikey Bhatt
Kartikey Bhatt
Parag Chaturvedi
Parag Chaturvedi
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Shubhang Tandon
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Abhinav Jain
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Abhinav Rana
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2025 Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)

Salient aspects of the 7th edition of Arbitration Rules issued by SIAC in 2025:

Streamlined Procedure and Expedited Procedure

  • Introduction of a Streamlined Procedure for disputes below Singapore Dollar (SGD) 1 million where parties would not be allowed to produce documents or witnesses, and the award would be rendered within 90 days (Rule 13).
  • The threshold for Expedited Procedure (award rendered within 6 months) has been enhanced to SGD 10 million (Rule 14).
  • Impact: Faster resolution of disputes, lower costs, and more predictable timelines, which will benefit businesses with smaller claims or those with a need for rapid resolution.

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