LexisNexis: Behind the scenes at SIAC: the Registrar's insights into the SIAC Arbitration Rules 2025

Part 1 of 3   Singapore has emerged as a global hub for international arbitration, thanks to its strategic location, robust legal framework and a thriving legal ecosystem, complemented by world-class institutions like the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). With arbitration laws closely aligned with the UNCITRAL Model Law[1], the country continues to take significant steps to enhance its international arbitration regime. In March 2025, the Ministry of Law launched a public consultation[2] to gather input on how to better support users of the International Arbitration Act 1994[3]. At the forefront of this evolution is SIAC, renowned for its efficiency and innovative approach to dispute resolution. The year 2025 is set to be a landmark year for SIAC, with the appointment of its new Registrar, Vivekananda Neelakantan, the introduction of an updated suite of Arbitration Rules[4], and impressive statistics from the 2024 annual report[5]. Notably, SIAC recorded its…