Dispute Resolution Legislation in Singapore

Singapore’s dispute resolution legislation is regularly reviewed to keep abreast of international best practices and commercial developments.

Arbitration-related legislation

• Arbitration Act
• Arbitration (Appointed Persons under Section 59A) Order 2009
• Arbitration (Appointed Persons under Section 59A) Order 2010
• Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act
• Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Rules
• International Arbitration Act
• International Arbitration (Appointed Persons under Section 19C) Order 2009
• International Arbitration (Appointed Persons under Section 19C) Order 2010
• International Arbitration (New York Convention Countries) Order

Mediation-related legislation

• Mediation Act 2017
• Mediation Rules 2017
• Singapore Convention on Mediation Act 2020

Commercial litigation-related legislation

• Supreme Court of Judicature Act
• Rules of Court Cap. 322, R5
• Choice of Court Agreements Act Cap. 39A