The fourth time is the charm

Transportation & Trade | 26/01/2022

The implications for maritime and international trade arbitrations in Singapore under the Fourth Edition of the SCMA Rules

The Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration released the Fourth Edition of the SCMA Rules (the "Fourth Edition") in December 2021, which is applicable to all SCMA arbitrations commencing on or after 1 January 2022 (unless agreed otherwise).

This article considers the changes brought about by the Fourth Edition in comparison to the Third Edition of the SCMA Rules, and addresses changes to, amongst others, pre-hearing and post hearing procedures, as well as the newly introduced Expedited Procedure.

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