Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners at Singapore Convention Week 2025

On 25 August, a panel discussion titled “Arbitration’s Role in a Fragmented Global Order” took place in Singapore, co-organized by Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners (DGP) in collaboration with the Singapore Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), and the law firm Drew & Napier.

The speakers explored how international arbitration can maintain its universality and relevance amid escalating geopolitical tensions, sanctions pressure, and the transformation of global economic alliances.

The event brought together leading international arbitration experts, including Quentin Loh Sze On, SC (Duxton Hill Chambers), Mahesh Rai (Drew & Napier LLC), Samuel Leong (Singapore International Arbitration Centre), and Yan Kalish.

📣 The panel was moderated by Dmitry Dyakin.

💡 Key takeaways from the discussion:

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• ion remains a key tool for resolving cross-border disputes, offering neutrality and predictability of outcomes;
• The increasing fragmentation of the global order demands greater flexibility and responsiveness from arbitral institutions;
• In times of global instability, arbitration is gaining even more significance — not only as a mechanism for dispute resolution, but also as a stabilizing force in international economic relations;
• Singapore continues to strengthen its position as a reliable international arbitration hub, offering independence, efficiency, and effective enforceability of arbitral awards.

🏆 Our practical experience confirms Singapore’s growing popularity: DGP’s portfolio includes over 15 arbitrations under the SIAC Rules, including the first public victory of a Russian sanctioned company in a major international dispute arising from an EPC contract, with claims exceeding $4.5 billion.

The Singapore Convention Week has in recent years become one of the most prominent global events in the field of dispute resolution and international arbitration.