Swee Yen Koh#13005

Swee Yen Koh, SC

Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Wong Partnership
Koh Swee Yen, Senior Counsel, is the Head of International Arbitration of Wong Partnership, a law firm headquartered in Singapore. Her practice has a particular focus on complex, high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes involving asset recovery, commodities, energy, fraud, infrastructure, international trade, joint ventures, transport and technology. She has extensive experience acting for and against States and State-owned entities, multinational corporations and high net-worth individuals both before the Singapore Courts (including the Singapore International Commercial Court) as well as in international commercial and investment arbitrations. She is admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of England & Wales and also has rights of audience before the DIFC Courts.
 
Swee Yen is the Co-Chair of the IPBA Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee, and a former Vice-Chair of the IBA Arbitration Committee. She is also a member of the ICC Court. She has sat as an arbitrator in HKIAC, ICC, LCIA and SIAC administered arbitrations, and is on the Panel of Arbitrators of the AEIC, BICAM, BAC/BIAC, HKIAC, KCAB and SIAC. She is designated by Singapore to the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators.
 
She was listed in GAR’s exclusive 45 under 45 list, and is recognised as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Who’s Who Legal Arbitration 2024. Swee Yen was also awarded Litigation Lawyer of the Year at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2023, and is described as "an absolute standout", "razor-sharp" in her advocacy and "brilliant, decisive and fearless".
Contributed to

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SIAC (2025)—early dismissal of claims and defences, preliminary determination
SIAC (2025)—early dismissal of claims and defences, preliminary determination
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers early dismissal or claims and defences under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (7th edition) 2025 (2025 SIAC Rules). The 2025 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 January 2025, unless the parties have agreed otherwise.

SIAC (2025)—evidence and conduct of proceeding
SIAC (2025)—evidence and conduct of proceeding
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers the core provisions of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (7th edition) 2025 (2025 SIAC Rules) concerning the presentation of evidence. The Practice Note considers documentary, witness and expert evidence. The 2025 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 January 2025, unless the parties have agreed otherwise.

SIAC (2025)—multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation
SIAC (2025)—multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers the position of multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (7th edition) 2025 (2025 SIAC Rules). The 2025 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 January 2025, unless the parties have agreed otherwise. This topic may be referred to as multi-party and multi-contract SIAC arbitration proceedings.

SIAC (2025)—responding to a Notice of Arbitration
SIAC (2025)—responding to a Notice of Arbitration
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers how a party (the respondent) responds to a Notice of Arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (7th edition) 2025 (2025 SIAC Rules), including the relevant time limits that must be adhered to. The Practice Note considers the contents of the Response to the Notice of Arbitration, how to file a counterclaim and the relevant fees payable. This topic may be referred to as defending SIAC arbitration proceedings.

SIAC (2025)—starting an arbitration
SIAC (2025)—starting an arbitration
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers how to commence (or start) an arbitration under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (7th edition) 2025 (2025 SIAC Rules). The 2025 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 January 2025, unless the parties have agreed otherwise. This topic may be referred to as instituting, starting or beginning SIAC arbitration proceedings or process.

SIAC (2025)—the award and costs
SIAC (2025)—the award and costs
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers the provisions dealing with awards pursuant to the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (7th edition) 2025 (2025 SIAC Rules). It considers when the award is made, what is must contain and its effect. The Practice Note also sets out how to apply for an incorrect award to be amended and how an award can be made in the event of settlement. It also considers the costs of a SIAC arbitration. The 2025 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 January 2025, unless the parties have agreed otherwise.

SIAC (2025)—the tribunal
SIAC (2025)—the tribunal
Practice Notes

This Practice Note considers matters relating to the appointment of the arbitral tribunal (arbitrator(s)) under the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (7th edition) 2025 (2025 SIAC Rules). The 2025 SIAC Rules apply to arbitrations commenced on or after 1 January 2025, unless the parties have agreed otherwise.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Qualified Year

  • 2006

Year Taken Silk

  • 2022 (SC)

Experience

  • WongPartnership LLP (2006 - Present)

Membership

  • Co-Chair, IPBA Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee
  • Officer, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum
  • Member, ICC Court
  • ICSID Panel of Arbitrators
  • Former Vice-Chair, IBA Arbitration Committee
  • Member, ICCA-ASIL Task Force on Damages
  • Board Member, Swiss Arbitration Association
  • Member, LCIA Asia Pacific Users’ Council
  • President, Singapore branch of the International Law Association
  • Governing Board, Centre of International Law, National University of Singapore
  • Member, Civil Justice Commission, Singapore
  • Member, Public Entertainment Appeal Board, Criminal Law Advisory Committee (Hearing), Citizenship Committee of Inquiry, Singapore
  • Board Member, Singapore Land Authority

Qualifications

  • DIFC Court (2023)
  • Roll of Solicitors of England & Wales (2008)
  • Admitted to the Singapore Bar (2006)

Education

  • National University of Singapore (2004)

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