The Regional Arbitral Institutes Forum or RAIF began in Singapore in 2007 by way of a conference, which has become an annual platform for arbitral institutes from Asia Pacific to meet and explore ways of collaboration. Having made its round in the region, the Institute is honoured to play host again to this year’s RAIF Conference. Aside from hearing the respective country’s report on significant developments in international arbitration, the Conference also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding among all RAIF members to cooperate on joint programmes and courses. The Institute was honoured to have the Honourable Justice Quentin Loh open the Conference and the delegates locked horns on emerging issues regarding ethics, time and costs and the future of commercial arbitration in the region. The Institute had the good fortune of the Honourable Attorney-General VK Rajah gracing the Gala Dinner. There was certainly no lack of merriment as the delegates paired the scrumptious dinner with boisterous ambience that spoke so much of the talent, friendship and of course the camaraderie among the RAIF members. The Institute would like to express its gratitude to all sponsors of the event, including Fountain Court Chambers, KhattarWong LLP, Rajah & Tann LLP and Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow.
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