Expert Witness & Risk Mitigation Services in Singapore
Singapore is one of Asia’s leading centres for international arbitration, construction disputes, and infrastructure delivery. Masin provides independent expert witness and risk mitigation advisory services for disputes and projects in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
The experts help clients in SIAC arbitration, SICC proceedings, ICC disputes, SOP Act adjudications, and complex commercial matters at Maxwell Chambers. We work with project owners, contractors, developers, financiers, and legal teams to identify and manage project risk before disputes arise.
How is the Landscape in Singapore?
Singapore has a large infrastructure and development pipeline that creates a strong demand for project-stage risk mitigation services.
International Arbitration Act 1994 governs international arbitration whereas domestic arbitration is governed by the Arbitration Act 2001. It is a signatory to the New York Convention that supports global enforcement of arbitral awards.
Masin supports clients at both stages -before disputes arise and providing independent expert services when they proceed to arbitration, litigation, or adjudication.
Let’s delve a little deeper into the landscape in Singapore:
SIAC (Singapore International Arbitration Centre)
The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is Singapore’s leading arbitration institution. It handled 625 new cases in 2024, with parties from 72 jurisdictions and disputes valued at more than USD 11.86 billion.
The SIAC Rules 2025 introduced:
- Streamlined procedures for disputes up to SGD 1 million
- Expanded expedited procedures for disputes up to SGD 10 million
- Coordinated proceedings for related arbitrations
- Mandatory disclosure of third-party funding
Masin prepares expert reports that are compliant with SIAC Rules 2025. It also provides oral testimony in SIAC proceedings at Maxwell Chambers.
SICC
The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) is part of the Singapore High Court. It hears complex international commercial disputes and has a TIC or Technology, Infrastructure and Construction List that focuses on major construction, infrastructure, and technology disputes.
ICC Arbitration in Singapore
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration is seated in Singapore. They deal in energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, and cross-border commercial disputes.
SOP Act Adjudication
The Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004 (SOP Act) is Singapore’s statutory fast-track adjudication system for construction payment disputes. Our experts are experienced to support in SOP Act instructions and adjudication timetables.
UNCITRAL and Ad Hoc Arbitration
Singapore is also a leading seat for ad hoc arbitrations under UNCITRAL Rules, in infrastructure, energy, and government related projects.
Risk Mitigation During Project Delivery
Risk mitigation is identifying, assessing, and managing contractual, commercial, technical, and programme risks before they turn into disputes.
The specialists assist in delay risk exposure, contract administration, extension of time entitlement, claims avoidance, commercial risk management, and critical path monitoring. We work in PSSCOC, SIA, REDAS, FIDIC, NEC, and contract forms that are prevalent in Singapore.
Our Expert Witness in Singapore
Why Choose Masin in Singapore?
Masin has been operating and delivering expert witness and risk mitigation services in Singapore and Southeast Asia for more than 13 years.
Singapore is one of our core Asia-Pacific markets.
Dual-stage expertise
Most firms focus solely either on disputes or on project advisory. But, Masin operates in both stages, Risk mitigation during project delivery and expert witness services after disputes arise maintaining a continuous workflow.
SIAC Rules 2025 readiness
Our experts prepare reports that are fully aligned with the SIAC Rules 2025 framework, including expedited and streamlined procedures.
SICC TIC List experience
Masin’s experts deliver technically rigorous expert evidence and strong procedural discipline while managing SICC TIC List.
SOP Act adjudication responsiveness
Our Singapore team is structured to mobilise and deliver focused expert evidence quickly according to SOP Act timelines which are among the fastest in the world.
Maxwell Chambers presence
Masin’s experts attend hearings and provide oral testimony at Maxwell Chambers which is Singapore’s dedicated dispute resolution complex and the region’s central arbitration ecosystem.
Sector depth across Singapore
We support clients spanning in various sectors including MRT and transport infrastructure, real estate and mixed-use developments, ports and marine infrastructure, oil and gas, renewables and energy transition, financial services, data centres and technology infrastructure.
Integrated expert teams
We have an integrated team of delay experts, quantum specialists, engineers, forensic accountants, and financial analysts working together on complex matters to provide coordinated findings and consistent advice.
Independence
Masin is not aligned with any contractors, developers, law firms, arbitral institutions, or government agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between expert witness services and risk mitigation?
Expert witness services are services for dispute resolution provided after a dispute arises. Risk mitigation, on the other hand is an advisory focused on identifying and managing risks before they turn into disputes.
What is the SOP Act and when does expert evidence apply?
Can Masin provide expert witnesses for SIAC arbitration in Singapore?
What is Maxwell Chambers and why does it matter?
What construction disputes are most common in Singapore?
Does Masin provide risk mitigation services for Singapore infrastructure projects?
Office Address
Masin Singapore
Six Battery Rd, Level 42, Singapore 049909