In The “Yangtze Harmony” [2026], the Singapore High Court considered whether an arbitral award extinguishes an admiralty in rem claim.
In considering New York Convention grounds for setting aside an arbitral award – particularly the public policy ground – Vietnamese courts may sometimes test the boundary between legality review and impermissible merits review in certain cases.
In DMZ v DNZ [2025] SGCA 52, the Singapore Court of Appeal considered whether the courts could intervene in a procedural decision made by SIAC in an ongoing arbitration.
This article outlines the current legal framework and the practical advantages of commercial mediation in Vietnam.
In ING Bank N.V. & Anor v Tumpuan Megah Development Sdn Bhd [2025] CLJU 1955, an issue arose vis-a-vis the appropriate mode of enforcement of a foreign arbitral award handed down in London …
Parties are increasingly finding arbitration an effective tool to save time and costs for larger and more complex restructuring proceedings, giving rise to conflicts between the insolvency and arbitration regimes.
At the Singapore Convention Week 2025 held from 25 to 29 August 2025, Rajah & Tann Singapore supported several thought leadership events.
Where a party disagrees with an arbitral tribunal’s finding as to the seat of arbitration, how may it contest the decision? Can it simply file an annulment application before the courts of its perceived seat?
On 27 June 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly officially passed the resolution on the development of an International Financial Centre, with over 93.5% of deputies voting in favour of its establishment.
From an academic perspective, the fundamental principles of Vietnamese law can be clearly presented and analysed based on the Constitution and foundational statutes. However, in judicial practice and law enforcement, the issue is far more complex…
Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers has recently submitted its recommendations and comments on the draft amendments to the Rules of Arbitration of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (“VIAC Rules”).
The enforcement of an arbitral award is the last and most crucial step of the arbitral process, as it enables the successful party to obtain the practical benefits of the award.
