MoU formalises Ciarb and SIAC agreement to work together to promote international arbitration.

Ciarb has signed a memorandum of understanding with SIAC (the Singapore International Arbitration Centre). Together, the organisations will collaborate to promote international arbitration as a preferred method to resolve international disputes.

The MoU opens the way for Ciarb and SIAC to explore jointly organised events and to support each other’s international arbitration events in Singapore and the United Kingdom.

Ciarb and SIAC already have a strong relationship, with Ciarb Fellowship recognised as part of the standards of admission for SIAC’s Panel of Arbitrators. This MoU deepens the relationship between the two organisations.

Ciarb and SIAC signed the MoU at the SIAC-Ciarb Debate 2024 held on 6 November 2024.

Catherine Dixon MCIArb, CEO of Ciarb, said “International arbitration continues to grow at an exponential rate in Singapore. This is reflected in the continuing success of the Ciarb Singapore Branch. It was the natural choice to develop what is already a strong collaboration with SIAC, to further our shared aim of promoting international arbitration in Singapore and beyond. We look forward to working with SIAC to promote and grow the success of ADR.”

Gloria Lim, CEO of SIAC, said, “SIAC and Ciarb share a common goal and interest in promoting understanding and use of international arbitration as a preferred method of dispute resolution for resolving international disputes. It is a pleasure to work collaboratively with Ciarb, a leading global membership body for ADR. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration.”

About the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) 

Since commencing operations in 1991 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation, SIAC has established a track record for providing best in class arbitration services to the global business community. SIAC arbitration awards have been enforced in many jurisdictions including Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Thailand, UK, USA and Vietnam, amongst other New York Convention signatories. SIAC is a global arbitral institution providing cost-competitive and efficient case management services to parties from all over the world.

Visit: siac.org.sg/about-us