SIAC Arb SIAC Arbitration Rules (2025)
SIAC Arb
SIAC Arbitration Rules (2025)
3.1 Rule headings are for reference only and are not to be used for the purpose of interpretation.
3.2 Any singular noun shall be understood to refer to the plural in appropriate circumstances and vice versa.
3.3 Save as may relate to powers exercisable by the Tribunal, the Registrar shall have the power to interpret any provision under these Rules.
3.4 Prior to the constitution of the Tribunal or the appointment of an Emergency Arbitrator, the Registrar shall determine the acceptance and ordering of any procedural applications.
3.5 In all matters not expressly provided for in these Rules, the SIAC Court, the President, the Vice President, the Registrar, the SIAC Secretariat, and any Emergency Arbitrator and Tribunal shall act in the spirit of these Rules and shall endeavour to ensure:
(a) the fairness of the proceedings;
(b) the expeditious and cost-effective conduct of the arbitration proportionate to the complexity of the claim and the amount in dispute; and
(c) the enforceability of any award.
3.6 The parties shall attempt to agree on any procedural matters not expressly provided for in these Rules, taking into account the principles set out at Rule 3.5(a) - Rule 3.5(c), before seeking a decision from the SIAC Secretariat or the Tribunal on such matters.
3.7 In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between the English version of these Rules and any other languages in which these Rules are published, the English version shall prevail.
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