Malaysia
AIAC Arbitration Rules 2023: A Summary of Key Changes
The Asian International Arbitration Centre (“AIAC”) regularly revises its arbitration rules to keep up-to-date with modern arbitration practice.
January 2024
Trends and developments
Indonesia
A New Dawn for Arbitration in Indonesia under Supreme Court Regulation No 3 of 2023
Despite ongoing demands for the revision of Law No. 30 of 1999 on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, no amendments have been made so far.
December 2023
Regional
Confidentiality in Arbitration-related Court Proceedings – Positions in Singapore, Malaysia and China
Most jurisdictions worldwide uphold the concept of open justice, with court proceedings generally being conducted in public by default. Conversely, arbitral proceedings and associated documents are generally subject to the principle of confidentiality …
December 2023
Singapore
New Mechanisms, Shortened Timelines: SIAC Consults on Draft Seventh Edition of SIAC Rules
Since its establishment in 1991, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”) has emerged as a leading global arbitration institution.
September 2023
Regional
“The Rise of Arbitration in the Asia-Pacific Region” – Rajah & Tann Contributes to The Asia-Pacific Arbitration Review 2024
Our firm has contributed a chapter titled “The rise of arbitration in the Asia-Pacific region” to The Asia-Pacific Arbitration Review 2024, published by the Global Arbitration Review (GAR), a leading resource on international arbitration news.
August 2023
Regional
Breach of Preconditions to an Arbitration Agreement: A Matter of Jurisdiction or Admissibility?
Multi-tier dispute resolution clauses have increased in prominence, providing for a practical approach to dispute resolution. These clauses typically call for parties to first engage in various forms of negotiation and/or mediation as a precondition to proceeding with arbitration or litigation.
July 2023
Indonesia
Resolving Construction Disputes through Dispute Adjudication Boards under Indonesian Law
Dispute adjudication boards (“DAB”) are increasingly used to resolve disputes over international construction projects. Typically, DAB procedure is not prescribed by laws and/or regulations. However, laws and regulations on DAB procedure are often enacted where government procurement is concerned.
May 2023
Cambodia
National Commercial Arbitration Centre Adopts Mediation Rules
The National Commercial Arbitration Centre (“NCAC”) is a non-profit commercial dispute resolution institution based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. On 18 March 2023, the General Assembly of the NCAC adopted three main documents to allow the NCAC to provide mediation services.
April 2023
Regional
New Med-Arb Protocol: SIMC Mediation Settlement Agreements to be Enforceable as SCIA Arbitral Awards
There has been a growing trend globally in recent years towards alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation. In 2021, the Singapore International Mediation Centre administered disputes totalling over US$3 billion…
December 2022