Expert witnesses for
SIAC disputes across
Trade and Supply Chain
SIAC handled 663 new cases in 2023, representing USD 11.9 billion in dispute value. It remains one of the world’s top five arbitral institutions, with parties from over 66 jurisdictions.
Masin supports SIAC matters with sector-specific experts who understand how disputes play out across Asia-Pacific. From commodities to complex energy disputes, we bring the right expertise into the room when it matters.
SIAC case types covered by Masin
Across all major SIAC sectors — from trade and maritime to construction and energy — matched with the right expert for your case and deadline.
GAR rankings: Global Arbitration Review Expert Witness Firm Rankings, based on independently verified hearing data submitted to GAR.
The largest SIAC sector by far — commodities, goods contracts, sale of goods and supply chain disputes. These cases often arise from cross-border transactions across Asia-Pacific and turn on expert evidence about market standards, commodity pricing and contractual performance.
Commercial contract disputes, joint ventures, shareholder agreements and licensing claims. SIAC is the preferred forum for cross-border commercial disputes across Asia — India, China, Singapore and the Middle East are the most active user bases.
SIAC is one of the leading institutions for maritime arbitration outside London. Charterparty disputes, cargo damage, collision, salvage and shipbuilding claims all regularly come before SIAC — Singapore's position as a global maritime hub drives this caseload.
Infrastructure, EPC and engineering disputes across Southeast Asia — often involving FIDIC contracts, NEC forms and Singapore's SOP Act. Delay, quantum and defects disputes are the most common claim types, often involving significant project complexity.
Oil, gas, LNG, coal and renewables disputes across Asia-Pacific — frequently involving complex long-term supply contracts, joint operating agreements and project finance structures. Singapore's role as an energy trading hub makes SIAC a natural forum.
Shareholder disputes, M&A warranty claims, investment treaty and corporate governance cases at SIAC. India, China and Southeast Asia are the most active sources of corporate SIAC arbitration — often requiring expert evidence on valuation, loss of profits and financial market practice.
From instruction
to tribunal-ready
What makes SIAC different from other forums
Singapore is joint-first with London as the world's most preferred arbitral seat (White & Case / Queen Mary Survey). SIAC's Expedited Procedure offers a fast-track route — a sole arbitrator and a 6-month target timeframe — making expert evidence preparation timelines tighter than in standard proceedings.
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