Introduction to the Law & Practice of Arbitration in Singapore (2010)

By Leslie Chew

"...There is a great interest in arbitration in Singapore. The flow of foreign expertise into Singapore is matched by rising interest among local practitioners wanting to participate in this promising new area of practice ...This book gives an overview of the arbitral process in Singapore from commencement to the enforcement of award ..." - Chan Leng Sun, Partner, Ang & Partners

This book has been written as a basic text on the law and practice of arbitration in Singapore. It has been written primarily for those who are new to the law and practice of arbitration and will therefore be useful to both students and lawyers alike. Law students, participants in the professional workshops and courses run by the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators as well as those attending the Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration will find this particularly useful as this is the only basic local text on the subject of arbitration.

Almost all leading or key decisions of the Singapore courts are discussed in the book. In addition, a number of chapters address practical issues which confront arbitration practitioners. Generally, it is a good introductory text for arbitration practitioners. It will also be a useful resource for foreign lawyers who may need to advise their non- Singaporean clients on the arbitration law of Singapore and its arbitral processes.

Contents:

• 1 Introduction
• 2 The Legislative Framework in Singapore
• 3 The UNCITRAL Model Law
• 4 Fundamental Concepts of Modern Arbitration Law
• 5 The Arbitration Agreement
• 6 Appointment of Arbitrators
• 7 The Assistance of the National Court
• 8 The Arbitral Award
• 9 The Recognition & Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
• 10 Public Policy & International Arbitration
• 11 Interim Measures in Aid of Foreign Arbitrations & Recent Developments in the Model Law
• 12 Arbitration Rules
• 13 Procedure & Evidence
• 14 Practical Matters

Index