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International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Singapore

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (ICC) SINGAPORE

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) was founded in 1919 and headquartered in Paris, France. It is the institutional representative of 45 million companies in more than 100 countries. ICC engages in a wide range of activities and initiatives to promote global trade, investment, and economic cooperation, such as policy advocacy, developing Incoterms® rules, dispute resolution services, capacity building and training programmes, trade finance, digital economy and innovation, sustainable development and many more. The members include many of the world’s largest companies, SMEs, business associations and local chambers of commerce.

The Singapore Business Federation (SBF) is the National Committee (NC) in Singapore of the ICC, also referred to as ICC Singapore. SBF is also a member of the World Chambers Federation (WCF), a forum established by the ICC whose membership consists of a worldwide network of more than 12,000 local, regional, national, bilateral, and transnational chambers of commerce, as well as public-law and private-law chambers. WCF is a non-political, non-governmental body providing a platform for chamber leaders to connect, inspire and strengthen links among chambers.

Please visit https://iccwbo.org/ for more information.

ICC SINGAPORE ARBITRATION GROUP (ICC SAG)

SBF established the ICC Singapore Arbitration Group in 2019 to promote ICC arbitration and other dispute resolution services in the region. It comprises a body of volunteers and represents the Singapore community to promote ICC Dispute Resolution Services and develop the breadth and depth of expertise of the community involved in dispute resolution.

• Introduction to ICC Singapore Arbitration Group 
• More information on ICC arbitration related events (events, trainings & online learning, and careers & internships): www.iccarbitration.org
• Access the ICC Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) Application at www.iccwbo.org/drsapp
• Be updated on all ICC arbitration activities by following ‘ICC Arbitration’ on LinkedIn.

ICC SAG LEADERSHIP 2023/24

The ICC SAG is led by a Core Committee of volunteers. The Core Committee comprises a Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary, as well as the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of 3 sub-committees.

Ms Charis Tan

Chair of ICC SAG Core Committee

Peter & Kim

Mr Darius Chan

Vice-Chair of ICC SAG Core Committee

Breakpoint

Mr Devathas Satianathan

Secretary of ICC SAG Core Committee

Rajah & Tann

ICC SAG SUB-COMMITTEES

The 3 sub-committees under the ICC SAG Core Committee, namely (1) Engagement, (2) Enrichment, (3) Empowerment, work closely with the ICC Arbitration and ADR team in charge of South Asia to roll out events and initiatives in Singapore. These events and initiatives facilitate networking, and provide a platform to promote the sharing of knowledge, insights, and expertise in relation to ICC Dispute Resolution Services.

1. Engagement 

• Business community outreach
• Regional projects

Co-Chairs: Mr Simon Dunbar (Dunbar & Lim Chambers LLC), Ms Foo Yuet Min (Drew & Napier), Mr Kevin Tan (Rajah & Tann)

2. Enrichment

• Next generation
• Thought leadership

Co-Chairs: Mr Ng Jern-Fei KC (Duxton Hill Chambers), Mr Zhuo Jia Xiang (Providence Law), Ms Toh Jia Yi (Allen & Gledhill)

3. Empowerment

• APAC network
• Networking events
• ICC Townhall

Co-Chairs: Ms Christine Artero (TAC), Mr Jonathan Ellis (HKA Global), Ms Leow Jia Min (Wong Partnership) 

MEMBERSHIP TO ICC SAG

Membership to ICC SAG is complimentary and is open to all persons based in Singapore. Members will get access to information about activities and initiatives organised by the ICC SAG. If you are a member and would like to contribute ideas for initiative and events, we invite you to reach out to us to indicate your interest.

To join the ICC SAG as a member or to update your contact details, complete the Invite Form here and submit to [email protected].