Singapore International Commercial Court

Singapore-Bahrain commercial court partnership opens Middle East gateway for local law firms

Construction, energy and banking disputes could flow to local firms – though it may take up to a decade to realise the partnership’s potential

Seated, from left: Samuel Chacko of LawSoc and Ahmed Husain, CEO of BCDR. Standing behind them, from left, are Salah Ahmed Almedfa, president of the Bahrain Bar Society, and Ali Abdullah Al Aradi, chairperson of BCDR’s board of trustees.

Singapore’s LawSoc inks MOUs with Bahrain legal bodies to boost cross-border collaboration

The agreements will facilitate training in common law practices for Bahraini lawyers working within the new BICC’s hybrid system

Singapore Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon says: “The international commercial courts are engines for legal convergence and this is a mission they discharge… through judgments that are rooted in reason and principle.”

International commercial court networks can help spot cross-border legal trends, says Singapore chief justice

Such issues could include contractual interpretations, the legal status of cryptocurrency assets and emerging issues around generative AI

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (third from left) says the appeals mechanism between the Bahrain International Commercial Court and the Singapore International Commercial Court is a “game-changer” and a global first in transnational judicial cooperation.

Bahrain launches international commercial court with appeal route to Singapore

The partnership is part of a broader vision to create a network of hub courts specialising in commercial law

LAC and its associated company ONI Global are part of V3 Group – the luxury lifestyle and wellness holding company belonging to Ron Sim, founder of wellness brand Osim. There are currently 63 LAC outlets in Singapore.

Singapore court grants GNC rights to Ron Sim’s LAC store leases, awards US$18.9 million damages in franchise dispute

Court finds LAC wrongfully terminated its agreements after preparing to rebrand the US health supplement retailer’s 54 stores here; LAC is appealing decision

Justice Philip Jeyaretnam became SICC president in 2023, succeeding founding president Quentin Loh.

Singapore’s international commercial court eyes bigger role in global disputes: Philip Jeyaretnam 

SICC president Philip Jeyaretnam says geopolitical shifts and supply chain disruptions are driving new types of disputes to the court

The Supreme Court of Singapore. Since the SICC's inception, the astonishing growth in international trade and commerce has created a corresponding need for commercial dispute resolution.

The currency of trust: How the Singapore International Commercial Court fortifies global commerce

The promise of trade can only be fully realised if there exists an international justice system that commands international confidence

Panellists at the Singapore International Commercial Court Conference 2025 discussed the unique challenges that emerging technologies bring to cross-border dispute resolution.
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Cross-border disputes are growing in complexity. Who can help businesses resolve them?

As transnational disputes become more frequent and complex, the Singapore International Commercial Court is adapting its procedures and processes to meet the changing needs of businesses

The Singapore International Commercial Court is part of the Singapore High Court, which is a part of the Supreme Court.

Singapore’s new chapter in the story of transnational commercial justice

In a shifting world, international commercial courts facilitate cross-border trade and investment

Wong (left) will continue as Singapore’s Attorney-General for a further term of 3 years. Jeyaretnam (right) has been appointed SICC president with effect from Jan 2, 2023.

Lucien Wong reappointed Attorney-General; Philip Jeyaretnam is SICC president

SINGAPORE’S Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Monday (Sep 26) announced the reappointment of Lucien Wong as Attorney-General for another 3-year term. Ang Cheng Hock has also been appointed Deputy Attor...