Practical Law: Litigation in the Singapore International Commercial Court (2026)

20 July 2026

Allen & Gledhill Partner Dinesh Dhillon authored the practice note on Litigation in the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC): Overview for Practical Law. The practice note provides an overview of the key legal and procedural considerations for litigation in the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”). The practice note examines the SICC’s role as a specialised division of the Singapore High Court, designed as a neutral forum for resolving complex international commercial disputes. It explores the SICC’s unique features, which draw from both common law and civil law traditions, such as its ability to take judicial notice of foreign law. The guidance addresses the SICC’s jurisdiction, its interaction with arbitration and mediation, and the specific rules governing rights of audience for foreign counsel. Furthermore, the practice note covers crucial practical aspects including the court’s case management powers, costs, and innovative funding options like third-party funding and conditional fee arrangements. It concludes by outlining the process for appeals and the mechanisms for the global recognition and enforcement of SICC judgments.

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