For more information on the Arbitration Practice Group, please contact Latiff Ibrahim at latiffibrahim@harryelias.com.sg.

We have an extensive practice in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, both domestically and internationally, in the following areas:

• Aviation
• Shipping
• Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Projects
• Insurance
• Intellectual Property
• International Sales

Domestically, this practice has grown significantly in line with Singapore’s growing reputation as a centre for alternative dispute resolution, in particular for mediations and arbitrations. Internationally, we have been involved in arbitrations arising from many jurisdictions such as Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, PRC, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

These arbitrations were either ad-hoc or conducted under the rules of various institutions such as the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the Kuala Lumpur International Arbitration Centre, the International Chamber of Commerce and UNCITRAL.

1. Advised an oil major and international bank relating to the financing of international sales.
   
   
2. Advised project insurers in respect of collapse of Nicoll Highway in Singapore.
   
   
3. Advised an Indonesian airline in respect of a lease of aircraft.
   
   
4. Advised an engineering company in respect of damage to aircraft whilst under service.
   
   
5. Advised an international carrier in respect of alleged misdelivery of cargo delivered in Morocco.
   
   
6. Advised an international carrier in respect of demurrage claims arising from detention of vessel in East Africa.
   
   
7. Advised German contractors in respect of the installation of cargo handling facilities at Changi International Airport by their subcontractors.
   
   
8. Advised Australian contractors in respect of a dispute relating to the erection of a gas processing plant in Pakistan.
   
   
9. Advised Japanese contractors in relation to defects in commercial building in Singapore.
   
   
10. Advised on various claims relating to the damage/ loss of cargo during marine or air carriage.
    
    
11. Advised on various claims for injury to passengers during air carriage, or on sea cruises.
    
    
12. Advised on various claims on behalf of airline in respect of foreign object damage to engines.
    
    
13. Advised on various claims relating to commodity disputes.
    
    
14. Acted on behalf of developer in respect of defects in commercial building in Singapore.
    

Apart from acting as counsel, our lawyers also act as arbitrators, adjudicators or mediators and are on the panel of many institutions, such as the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the Singapore Mediation Centre and the International Chamber of Commerce.

We have also advised on and represented parties in court applications relating to arbitrations, e.g setting aside of awards and removal of arbitrator(s).