The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has announced the release of the 7th edition of its SIAC Rules (SIAC Rules 2025), which came into effect on 1 January 2025. As noted on the SIAC website, some of the key features of the SIAC Rules 2025 include:
- Introduction of new procedures, including the Streamlined Procedure, Preliminary Determination and Coordinated Proceedings.
- Expansion of cases eligible for the Expedited Procedure.
- Enhancements to the Emergency Arbitrator procedure, including the possibility of protective preliminary order applications.
- Updated appointment provisions and codification of the power of tribunals to appoint tribunal secretaries in SIAC arbitrations.
- Incorporation of SIAC Gateway, SIAC’s online case management system.
- Specific provisions encouraging parties to consider mediation.
- Mechanisms to enhance and promote the overall integrity and efficiency of arbitration proceedings.
A summary of the key features of the SIAC Rules 2025, can be found on the SIAC’s website:
https://siac.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Highlights-of-the-SIAC-Rules-2025.pdf
For further information, please contact:
Joseph Chung, Partner, Deacons
joseph.chung@deacons.com
