events

Join ArbitralWomen, Rajah & Tann Asia, and HKA during Singapore Convention Week for a panel on the first 100 days of an arbitration. Experts including counsel, arbitrators, and institutional leaders will share best practices, key milestones, and early strategic decisions that shape the arbitration process.

Join Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, SICC President Justice Philip Jeyaretnam, and BICC President Professor Jan Paulsson for an engaging fireside chat. They will discuss the collaboration between the SICC and BICC in enhancing access to efficient and trusted dispute resolution across regions, while advancing the shared vision for international commercial justice.

The Singapore Convention Week (SC Week) is a premier event in Singapore dedicated to dispute resolution, encompassing arbitration, mediation, and litigation. It serves as a vital platform for thought leaders, practitioners, policymakers, and experts to explore emerging trends, tackle common challenges, discuss innovative approaches, and foster change.

Scheduled for August 25to August 29 2025, this year’s SC Week is organised by the Singapore Ministry of Law (MinLaw) in partnership with various organisations. The week promises an engaging agenda filled with keynote addresses, panel discussions, debates, workshops, lectures, networking opportunities, and site visits.

Join us for a Pinsent Masons online webinar on “Latest Evolutions in Arbitration for Energy and Infrastructure: A Strategic Reflection”. Experts from SIAC and Pinsent Masons will discuss the SIAC Rules 2025 and their implications for infrastructure and energy disputes. Speakers include Jay Shin (SIAC) and Nicholas Turner, Chan Yong Neng, and Soomin Jun (Pinsent Masons).

At this short symposium Dr KV Krishnaprasad and Timothy Pilkington will consider fundamental ideas in the law of unjust enrichment. Both speakers are barristers, practising at One Essex Court in London and Thornton Chambers in Wellington respectively. Dr Pilkington is also an adjunct lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington, where he lectures on property law. In both cases the research to be presented was conducted in the course of doctoral research at the University of Oxford

Join us in Shanghai for the 2025 Arbitration Shanghai–Hong Kong Connect (仲裁沪港通) at Shanghai Qiantan, jointly hosted by HKIAC and the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC). This forum gathers general counsel from leading Chinese companies, financial institutions, and law firms to discuss how international arbitration can support Chinese enterprises expanding globally and address virtual asset dispute resolution.

From late-night rehearsals in Paris to packed theatres in Amsterdam – Sarah Grimmer shares her alternate life as an improv performer, and how it stayed out from the spotlight… until now, in the latest episode of Maxwell in the Multiverse.

In this #10QuestionsWithMaxwell interview, we feature Emi Rowse (Igusa), Partner and Head of Japan Practice at Kudun & Partners.

Emi is a partner of Kudun & Partner’s Disputes Resolution Practice, with over 20 years of experience specialising in international arbitration. She also heads the firm’s Japan Practice. She advises and represents clients throughout Asia in complex commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. Her expertise spans a wide range of industries, including financial institutions, energy corporations, and global manufacturers. Emi has successfully represented clients in arbitrations governed by the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and TAI rules. 

Her practice encompasses various dispute matters, including commercial contracts, shareholder and joint venture disputes, employment issues, investigations related to corruption and fraud, corporate governance, and competition law. Emi’s deep understanding of these areas makes her a trusted advisor in navigating complex legal challenges. 

In this interview, Emi shares her journey into international arbitration.

Join us for an inspiring conference bringing together experts and practitioners in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from around the globe.

Join us for an evening of lively discussions and networking at the flagship event of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators Young Practitioners Network (SIArb YPN) – the Annual Debate.

The “Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: Theory & Practice” global series seeks to provide an overview of the arbitration law in different jurisdictions, with a focus on the theory and practice of the enforcement of arbitral awards in those jurisdictions. The definition of an “arbitral award”, the grounds for non-enforcement of awards, the grounds for annulment of awards, as well as the national court’s attitude and approach in applying these grounds, will be examined. Some of the practical aspects on identification of assets of an award debtor within these jurisdictions will also be discussed.

In the tenth instalment of this series, we focus on the theory and practice of enforcement of awards in the United Kingdom.

The Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) is pleased to announce that a second intake of its International Entry Course is now open for registration. Candidates who pass the International Entry Course (“IEC” or “Course”) may, subject to satisfying other relevant criteria, qualify for admission as a Member of SIArb.

Maxwell Unplugged, a podcast series part of Maxwell En-Route, is a female-led podcast series to showcase, empower and support talent in the legal industry by featuring their takeaways and insights.

We are starting off the second half of 2025 with a new episode of Maxwell Unplugged, featuring Erica Williams, Independent arbitrator, joined by Monica Chong, a disputes lawyer at Wong Partnership LLP in Singapore.

Join the conversation as Erica shares her journey of navigating a variety of roles before unexpectedly discovering her passion for arbitration – a reminder that opportunities can arise in the most unexpected places. She shares insights from her experience in arbitration practice, as well as the value of both formal and informal connections while networking, and maybe even shares a few secrets on how to build them!

In disputes, parties often label communications “without prejudice” to encourage settlement talks without risking their legal position. However, the scope and effect of this protection differ across jurisdictions. A clear understanding of these differences is crucial for lawyers, in-house counsel, and dispute resolution professionals.

Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring the legal principles surrounding without prejudice communications in key jurisdictions, including Singapore, England & Wales, New York, and Japan.

Join us in Lagos for the second edition of the ICC Nigeria Arbitration and ADR Day. The theme of this major arbitration and ADR event in Nigeria and the region will focus on Dispute Resolution Reimagined: the Future of Arbitration and ADR.