The Singapore Institute of Arbitrators
is an independent professional body established in 1981. Presently, we
have more than 600 members, with three major categories of membership
– Associate, Member and Fellow. Many of our members are practising professionals
from a wide spectrum of diversified backgrounds like, Architects, Certified
Public Accountants, CEOs, Dispute Resolution Consultants, Doctors, Engineers,
Lawyers, Lecturers, present & former High Court Judges, Marine Surveyors,
Naval Architects, Project Managers, Property Managers, Shipbrokers, Queen
Counsels, Senior Counsels, Senior Government Officials, Quantity Surveyors
etc. Many of them are also directly and indirectly involved in the dispute
resolution procedures as Arbitrators, Mediators, Expert Witnesses and
Consultants. Our members are also geographically represented throughout
the world.
We are a truly neutral professional body with no link
or affiliation to any particular industry but bonded together with a common
interest in arbitration & other alternative dispute resolution procedures.
Our main focus is in the aspect of professional training & development.
We organise talks, seminars and training courses for members and the public
on a regular basis. Besides being a centre for promoting knowledge of
arbitration & other ADRs, we also act as an appointing authority for
the appointment of arbitrators upon requests. We also work closely with the Singapore
International Arbitration Centre.
OBJECTIVES & VISION
Johnny Tan
President,
SIArb 2007/2008
Our Vision
"Train
arbitrators and promote the use of arbitration for dispute resolutions"
Our Objectives
The promotion and facilitation of the settlement of disputes by arbitration and other methods of alternative dispute resolutions.
The improvement of the standards of skill and expertise of arbitrators and those involved in alternative means of dispute resolution.
The promotion of the study and practice of arbitration law generally and alternative dispute resolution
The provision of training and continuing education of its members
The maintenance
and improvement of the standards of ethics and professional conduct
in the arbitration profession and those involved in alternative
means of dispute resolution.
The provision
of opportunities for the application of arbitration skills, discussion,
interaction and sharing of experiences between members of the
SIARB and other institutions in the region.