Commencing SIAC arbitration (2016 Rules): Response to Arbitration with drafting notes Notice

This legal template is developed to assist parties who wish to commence an arbitration under the auspices of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) utilizing the 2016 Rules. Specifically, this template provides guidance on drafting a response to an arbitration notice under the laws of the United States of America (USA), along with accompanying drafting notes.

The commencement of arbitration typically involves one party initiating the process by serving an arbitration notice upon the opposing party. In this case, the template focuses on the respondent's response to such a notice, which is a crucial step in the arbitration timeline. The response outlines the respondent's position and sets the stage for the arbitration proceedings.

Adhering to the SIAC's 2016 Rules, this template helps structure and articulate the response to the arbitration notice while adhering to the specific legal requirements under USA law. It may provide a framework for addressing relevant legal arguments and claims, counterclaims, factual disagreements, jurisdictional challenges, and any additional defenses that the respondent wishes to raise. The drafting notes accompanying the template offer explanations, suggestions, and legal considerations when responding to the arbitration notice.

By utilizing this legal template, parties involved in a SIAC arbitration process can ensure their response complies with both the SIAC's arbitration procedure and the specific legal obligations imposed by the laws of the USA. This can help streamline the arbitration process, promote efficient communication, and ultimately aid the parties in resolving their dispute in a fair and impartial manner.