Doing business in Asia? SIAC arbitration is often the forum your counterparty proposes — and for good reason. Transnational Matters PLLC represents parties before the Singapore International Arbitration Centre as part of our international arbitration practice. Moreover, we advise U.S. and Latin American companies on whether a Singapore seat serves their interests.
What Is SIAC Arbitration?
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is Asia’s leading arbitral institution. Its rules — most recently the SIAC Rules 2025 — offer emergency arbitrators, expedited procedure, and early dismissal of hopeless claims. Consequently, SIAC has become a global default for Asia-related contracts.
Our SIAC Arbitration Services
We draft SIAC clauses, represent clients in expedited and full proceedings, and enforce SIAC awards worldwide under the New York Convention. In addition, we handle multi-contract and consolidation scenarios common in supply-chain disputes. For contrasting forums, see our ICC vs. AAA comparison.
SIAC Rules, Costs, and Speed
SIAC costs follow an ad valorem schedule, and Singapore’s courts are famously arbitration-friendly. Furthermore, the expedited procedure delivers awards within months for qualifying claims. As a result, SIAC often wins the cost-benefit analysis for Asia-facing deals.
Why Choose Transnational Matters
First, we bridge time zones — running SIAC arbitration cases from Miami with disciplined project management. Second, we work in multiple languages. Finally, founding attorney Davy Aaron Karkason, Esq. ACIArb plans enforcement before the first filing, so your award has teeth.
SIAC Arbitration FAQ
Where are the hearings held?
The legal seat is usually Singapore. However, hearings can happen anywhere — including virtually — without changing the seat.
How fast is SIAC arbitration when expedited?
Qualifying cases receive an award within six months of tribunal constitution. Therefore, deadlines arrive quickly and preparation must start early.
Can a U.S. company enforce a SIAC award at home?
Yes. Indeed, SIAC awards are enforceable in more than 170 New York Convention countries, including the United States.
Plan Your SIAC Strategy With Us
You can depend on Transnational Matters for Asia-related disputes. Contact us or call (305) 417-9866 for a confidential consultation.
Working with SIAC in practice: the SIAC Rules, 7th edition, came into force on 1 January 2025, adding a streamlined procedure for lower-value cases alongside the expedited procedure and emergency arbitrator. For Latin American parties contracting with Asian counterparties, a SIAC clause with a Singapore seat pairs a neutral, pro-enforcement venue with awards enforceable under the New York Convention; we handle these engagements with Singapore-qualified counsel where local-law steps require it.
Planning a filing? Estimate fees and walk through the procedure step by step with our arbitration cost calculator and procedure navigator, updated annually against the current rules and fee schedules.
