International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Singapore

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (ICC) SINGAPORE

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) was founded in 1919 and headquartered in Paris, France. It is the institutional representative of 45 million companies in more than 100 countries. ICC engages in a wide range of activities and initiatives to promote global trade, investment, and economic cooperation, such as policy advocacy, developing Incoterms® rules, dispute resolution services, capacity building and training programmes, trade finance, digital economy and innovation, sustainable development and many more. The members include many of the world’s largest companies, SMEs, business associations and local chambers of commerce.

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is the National Committee (NC) in Singapore of the ICC, also referred to as ICC Singapore. SBF is also a member of the World Chambers Federation (WCF), a forum established by the ICC whose membership consists of a worldwide network of more than 12,000 local, regional, national, bilateral, and transnational chambers of commerce, as well as public-law and private-law chambers. WCF is a non-political, non-governmental body providing a platform for chamber leaders to connect, inspire and strengthen links among chambers.

Please visit https://iccwbo.org/ for more information.

ICC DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES (ICC DRS)

In an increasingly tumultuous trade environment where access to justice and the rule of law are key to ensuring business continuity, ICC Dispute Resolution Services facilitate the resolution of commercial disputes with unmatched levels of service.

ICC DRS offers a range of services to promote the continuity of global trade by helping commercial parties avoid, manage and resolve their disputes efficiently.

Dispute Resolution Services, including ICC Arbitration and dispute avoidance tools, ensure that when disputes arise, they are resolved quickly and efficiently. This allows parties to focus on their core business priorities with complete peace of mind, thanks to cost and process transparency, security and confidentiality.

To resolve disputes effectively and efficiently, businesses need a fair process and equal access to justice. Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms give parties fast, predictable, cost effective and efficient access to justice which is why businesses include arbitration and ADR clauses in their commercial contracts.

ICC DRS offers a wide choice of customisable services for every stage of a dispute, from the services offered by the ICC International Centre for ADR (mediation, experts, dispute boards and docdex) to ICC Arbitration, delivered by the most trusted institution worldwide: the ICC International Court of Arbitration. ICC’s range of administered procedures can be used separately, successively or even concurrently as an alternative to litigation for resolving domestic and international disputes.

ICC Arbitration is a process guided by the ICC Rules of Arbitration. ICC’s globally accessible and completely neutral services are available to anyone, from individuals and private sector enterprises to states and state entities. Anyone can benefit from ICC Arbitration’s flexibility and effectiveness. The only requirement for a party to be able to benefit from ICC Arbitration is to consent to its use in a contract, treaty or separate arbitration agreement. This is usually provided for before a dispute arises, but may also occur after the dispute has taken place.

The International Court of Arbitration is the world’s leading arbitral institution. Since 1923, ICC has been helping to resolve disputes in international commercial and investment disputes.

Unrivalled in experience and expertise, the ICC Court and its Secretariat are always ready to assist parties and arbitral tribunals with any questions relating to the conduct of the arbitration and strive to ensure ICC awards are enforceable. The Court’s Secretariat, with over 100 lawyers and support personnel, operating through offices in Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Singapore, Sao Paolo, and Abu Dhabi administers cases in any chosen language. It continuously seeks to improve efficiency, control time and costs, and aid enforcement by introducing innovative new arbitration tools and procedures. This ongoing focus makes certain that ICC is always in touch with the concerns and interests of trading partners throughout the world.

ICC SINGAPORE ARBITRATION GROUP (ICC SAG)

SBF established the ICC Singapore Arbitration Group in 2019 to promote ICC arbitration and other dispute resolution services in the region. It comprises a body of volunteers and represents the Singapore community to promote ICC Dispute Resolution Services and develop the breadth and depth of expertise of the community involved in dispute resolution.

HOW TO JOIN
To become a member of the ICC Singapore Arbitration Committee, you must be a member of ICC Singapore. Membership to ICC SAG is complimentary and is open to all persons based in Singapore. Members will get access to information about activities and initiatives organised by the ICC SAG. If you are a member and would like to contribute ideas for initiative and events, we invite you to reach out to us to indicate your interest.

To join the ICC SAG as a member or to update your contact details, complete the Invite Form here and submit to iccdrs-southasia@iccwbo.org.

To find out if your corporation, firm or organisation is already a member or for information about becoming a member, please contact iccsingapore@sbf.org.sg.

The 3 sub-committees under the ICC SAG Core Committee, namely (1) Engagement, (2) Enrichment, (3) Empowerment, work closely with the ICC Arbitration and ADR team in charge of South Asia to roll out events and initiatives in Singapore. These events and initiatives facilitate networking, and provide a platform to promote the sharing of knowledge, insights, and expertise in relation to ICC Dispute Resolution Services.

Co-Chairs: Mr Simon Dunbar (Dunbar & Lim Chambers), Ms Foo Yuet Min (Drew & Napier), Mr Kevin Tan (Rajah & Tann)

Co-Chairs: Mr Ng Jern-Fei KC (Duxton Hill Chambers), Mr Zhuo Jia Xiang (Providence Law), Ms Toh Jia Yi (Allen & Gledhill)

Co-Chairs: Ms Christine Artero (TAC), Mr Jonathan Ellis (HKA Global), Ms Leow Jia Min (Wong Partnership)