The Seventh Edition of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore
International Arbitration Centre (the SIAC Rules
2025) came into force on January 1, 2025.
The new SIAC Rules 2025 bring about a number of important
changes, including:
- a streamlined procedure for arbitrations valued under SGD 1
million (approx. USD 740,500);
- express preliminary determination powers;
- a broader expedited procedure, now applicable to disputes up to
the value of SGD 10 million (approx. USD 7.4 million);
- mandatory disclosure obligations relating to third-party
funding arrangements; and, most notably
- a revised emergency interim relief procedure permitting ex
parte
The wide-ranging powers of an Emergency Arbitrator now include
the making of a protective preliminary order
(PPO), on an ex parte basis,
"directing a party not to frustrate the purpose of the
emergency interim or conservatory measure
requested."1 The expanded emergency interim
relief procedure that allows for ex
