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Singapore arbitration procedure

BTN v BTP

[2021] SGCA 29
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2021
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Singapore Court of Appeal examined whether an implied obligation of confidentiality arises in arbitration proceedings and the scope of that duty.

Key Principle

confidentiality in arbitration; whether implied obligation of confidentiality applies

Area of Law

arbitration

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