CAN A STATE INVOKE SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY TO RESIST ENFORCEMENT OF AN ICSID AWARD IN SINGAPORE?

In Kingdom of Spain v NextEra Energy Global Holdings BV and another [2026] SGCA 43, the Court of Appeal held that a state’s accession to the ICSID Convention is submission to the jurisdiction of the enforcement court

Ruiyuan MaOctober 26, 2026

FORBEARANCE AS CONSIDERATION AFTER DENNING V ARCEM RESOURCES [2026] EWHC 2426 (CH)

In Mark Denning v Arcem Resources Limited & Anor [2026] EWHC 2426 (Ch) (“Denning”), the English High Court considered whether a lender’s decision not to sue amounted to consideration for a promise to provide security.

Shehzadul HaqOctober 19, 2026

CAN A PARTY BE BOUND TO ARBITRATE BY A FORGED CONTRACT, OR BY SITTING OUT THE ARBITRATION?

In DZD v DZE [2026] SGHC 199 ("DZD"), the General Division of the High Court set aside an ad hoc demurrage arbitral award because the subject contract was a forgery and there was no valid arbitration agreement between the shipowner and the trader.

Ruiyuan MaOctober 12, 2026

CAN YOU SET ASIDE AN ARBITRAL AWARD WHERE YOU SIT OUT AN ARBITRATION?

In DWJ v DWK [2026] SGHC(I) 18 (“DWJ”), the Singapore International Commercial Court dismissed an application to set aside an arbitral award brought by a party which had chosen not to participate in the arbitration.

Shehzadul HaqOctober 5, 2026

CAN GOOD FAITH BE IMPLIED INTO DETAILED FRAMEWORK AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS?

In Svella Connect Ltd v Virgin Media Ltd [2026] EWHC 2223 (TCC), the English Technology and Construction Court considered whether duties of good faith could be implied into detailed framework and settlement agreements.

Guest UserSeptember 28, 2026

When walking away from an unfavourable bargain can cost you more: contractual risk, repudiation and damages in JKN v JKO [2026] SGSCT 23

In the context of a house renovation work for an HDB flat, the Small Claims Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) in JKN v JKO [2026] SGSCT 23 (“JKN”) held that a party cannot simply pass losses arising from the risks it has assumed when the bargain becomes unprofitable (JKN at [35]).

Shehzadul HaqSeptember 21, 2026

WHEN AN ARBITRATION CLAUSE MAY NOT LET YOU ARBITRATE

In Far Ocean Sea Products Pte Ltd v United Overseas Insurance Limited [2026] SGHC 182, the Singapore High Court held that an arbitration clause applying to disputes over the amount payable became operative only after the insurer had admitted all aspects of liability.

Guest UserSeptember 14, 2026

TAKING THE BULL BY THE HORNS: SINGAPORE HIGH COURT CLARIFIES THE SCOPE OF ABSOLUTE CONTRACTUAL DISCRETION

Recently, the Singapore High Court considered the scope of actual contractual discretion in the case of Shipworks Engineering Pte Ltd and another v Sembcorp Marine Integrated Yard Pte Ltd and another and another appeal [2026] SGHC(A) 22 (“Shipworks”).

Shehzadul HaqSeptember 7, 2026

WHEN THREATENING CONDUCT BECOMES A BREACH OF CONTRACT

The Supreme Court of Victoria’s decision in MacDonald & Co v Kharty [2026] VSC 336 shows where threatening conduct in a commercial relationship demonstrates an unwillingness to perform a fundamental contractual obligation, it may justify immediate termination.

Guest UserAugust 31, 2026

Testing of Evidence does not Spell Bias: A Look at Hong Kong Court of First Instance's Decision in COB v FCD [2026] HKCFI 4162

When does robust questioning of an expert by an arbitral tribunal cross the line into bias?

Shehzadul HaqAugust 23, 2026

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In DWJ v DWK [2026] SGHC(I) 18 (“DWJ”), the Singapore International Commercial Court dismissed an application to set aside an arbitral award brought by a party which had chosen not to participate in the arbitration.