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Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co Ltd and Another v Sevan Holding I Pte Ltd [2009] SGHC 288

The court will broadly interpret the term 'dispute' in an arbitration clause and will stay court proceedings in favour of arbitration unless the defendant has unequivocally admitted that the claim is due and payable.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co Ltd formerly known as Hantong Ship Machinery Equipment (Tongzhou) Co Ltd and Another v Sevan Pte Ltd [2009] SGHC 285

In Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co Ltd formerly known as Hantong Ship Machinery Equipment (Tongzhou) Co Ltd and Another v Sevan Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Sobati General Trading LLC v PT Multistrada Arahsarana [2009] SGHC 245

An arbitral award will not be set aside for breach of natural justice where the parties had ample opportunity to address the issues and the tribunal's conclusion was based on evidence presented by the parties.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Car & Cars Pte Ltd v Volkswagen AG and Another [2009] SGHC 233

In Car & Cars Pte Ltd v Volkswagen AG and Another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Tay Eng Chuan v United Overseas Insurance Ltd [2009] SGHC 193

In Tay Eng Chuan v United Overseas Insurance Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Award, Civil Procedure — Extension of time.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Hong Kiat Construction Pte Ltd v Ngiam Benjamin [2009] SGHC 158

An arbitrator cannot unilaterally terminate their own appointment, and such termination is distinct from the parties agreeing to terminate the arbitration.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

AAY and others v AAZ [2009] SGHC 142

In AAY and others v AAZ, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc v Prem Ramchand Harjani and Another [2009] SGHC 133

In Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc v Prem Ramchand Harjani and Another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Stay of court proceedings.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

P. T. Tri-M.G. Intra Asia Airlines v Norse Air Charter Limited [2009] SGHC 13

In P. T. Tri-M.G. Intra Asia Airlines v Norse Air Charter Limited, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Acclaim Insurance Brokers Pte Ltd v Navigator Investment Services Ltd [2009] SGHC 12

The court held that a pre-arbitration discovery process is anomalous with the concept of arbitration, and that the court retains discretion to refuse a stay of proceedings where the arbitration was initiated on dubious grounds.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

SWISSBOURGH DIAMOND MINES (PTY) LIMITED & 8 Ors v KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

The court held that it had jurisdiction to set aside an arbitral award under Art 34(2)(a)(iii) of the Model Law where the tribunal lacked jurisdiction, and that the PCA Tribunal lacked jurisdiction over the dispute as the alleged investment lacked the requisite territorial nexus

Sushant Shukla· ·15 min read
Singapore

Sembawang Engineers and Constructors Pte Ltd v Covec (Singapore) Pte Ltd [2008] SGHC 229

In Sembawang Engineers and Constructors Pte Ltd v Covec (Singapore) Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration, Contract.

Sushant Shukla· ·10 min read
Singapore

CRW Joint Operation v PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) TBK

An arbitral tribunal exceeds its jurisdiction if it enforces a binding but non-final DAB decision as a final award without reviewing the merits of the underlying dispute as required by the FIDIC contract.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Tjong Very Sumito and Others v Antig Investments Pte Ltd [2008] SGHC 202

In Tjong Very Sumito and Others v Antig Investments Pte Ltd, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Stay of court proceedings.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Ting Kang Chung John v Teo Hee Lai Building Construction Pte Ltd and Others [2008] SGHC 200

The court maintained a Mareva injunction against the defendants to preserve the status quo pending the hearing of an Originating Summons for arbitrator's fees, finding that the plaintiff had a good arguable case and a risk of asset dissipation.

Sushant Shukla· ·14 min read
Singapore

NCC International AB v Land Transport Authority of Singapore [2008] SGHC 186

In NCC International AB v Land Transport Authority [2008] SGHC 186, the High Court affirmed party autonomy, ruling that express contractual agreements on the number of arbitrators prevail over SIAC Rules. The court held that institutional discretion cannot override specific party intent.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

International Coal Pte Ltd v Kristle Trading Ltd and Another and Another Suit [2008] SGHC 182

In International Coal Pte Ltd v Kristle Trading Ltd and Another and Another Suit, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Confidentiality, Equity — Estoppel.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

The "Duden" [2008] SGHC 149

Analysis of [2008] SGHC 149, a decision of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on 2008-09-09.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Insigma Technology Co Ltd v Alstom Technology Ltd [2008] SGHC 134

An arbitration agreement providing for one institution to administer an ad hoc arbitration in accordance with the procedural rules of another is valid and enforceable, provided the administering institution is capable of performing the functions required by the procedural rules.

Sushant Shukla· ·13 min read
Singapore

Insigma Technology Co Ltd v Alstom Technology Ltd

An arbitration agreement providing for one arbitral institution to administer an arbitration under the procedural rules of another arbitral institution is valid and enforceable, provided the administering institution can perform the functions required by the rules.

Sushant Shukla· ·15 min read
Singapore

Denmark Skibstekniske Konsulenter A/S I Likvidation (formerly known as Knud E Hansen A/S) v Ultrapolis 3000 Investments Ltd (formerly known as Ultrapolis 3000 Theme Park Investments Ltd) [2010] SGHC 108

In Denmark Skibstekniske Konsulenter A/S I Likvidation (formerly known as Knud E Hansen A/S) v Ultrapolis 3000 Investments Ltd (formerly known as Ultrapolis 3000 Theme Park Investments Ltd), the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration, Enforcement — Foreign award.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Gulf Hibiscus Ltd v Rex International Holding Ltd and another [2019] SGHC 15

In Gulf Hibiscus Ltd v Rex International Holding Ltd and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Stay of court proceedings.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

BNA v BNB and another [2019] SGHC 142

In BNA v BNB and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Arbitration — Agreement, Arbitration — Arbitral tribunal.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Wilson Taylor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd v Dyna-Jet Pte Ltd

An arbitration agreement conferring an asymmetric right to elect whether to arbitrate a future dispute is a valid arbitration agreement, but the dispute must fall within the scope of the agreement as defined by the election.

Sushant Shukla· ·15 min read