Singapore International Arbitration Centre
Swati Jhaveri serves as the Director & Head of Planning, Development & Research at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre since September 2022. Prior roles include Consultant positions at Peerpoint and Axiom, where engagement with in-house counsel focused on sectors such as ESG and payment technology. Previously, Swati was an Assistant Professor at the NUS Faculty of Law from August 2012 to August 2020, earning multiple teaching awards and recognition for excellence. Additionally, Swati held visiting academic positions at Columbia Law School and the University of Melbourne. Swati began a legal career at Allen & Overy in Hong Kong and London, specializing in Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Education credentials include a Bachelor of Civil Law from the University of Oxford and qualifications in International Arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Singapore International Arbitration Centre
Since commencing operations in 1991 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation, SIAC has established a track record for providing best in class arbitration services to the global business community. SIAC arbitration awards have been enforced in many jurisdictions including Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Thailand, UK, USA and Vietnam, amongst other New York Convention signatories. SIAC is a global arbitral institution providing cost-competitive and efficient case management services to parties from all over the world. SIAC’s Board of Directors and its Court of Arbitration consists of eminent lawyers and professionals from all over the world. The Board is responsible for overseeing SIAC's operations, business strategy and development, as well as corporate governance matters. The Court’s main functions include the appointment of arbitrators, as well as overall supervision of case administration at SIAC. SIAC has an experienced international panel of over 400 expert arbitrators from over 40 jurisdictions. Appointments are made on the basis of our specialist knowledge of an arbitrator's expertise, experience, and track record. SIAC’s panel has over 100 experienced arbitrators in the areas of Energy, Engineering, Procurement and Construction from more than 25 jurisdictions. The SIAC Rules provide a state-of-the-art procedural framework for efficient, expert and enforceable resolution of international disputes of all sizes and complexities involving parties from diverse legal systems and cultures. SIAC’s full-time staff manage all the financial aspects of the arbitration, including: • Regular rendering of accounts • Collecting deposits towards the costs of arbitration • Processing the Tribunal's fees and expenses SIAC supervises and monitors the progress of the case. SIAC’s scrutiny process enhances the enforceability of awards. SIAC’s administration fees are highly competitive.