Oliver Armas appointed to serve as Member of top-ranked Singapore International Arbitration Centre Court of Arbitration

Upon learning of his appointment, Armas said: "I'm honored to serve on the SIAC Court, which manages the arbitration of some of the most complex and high-stakes international disputes in the world. Over the years, I have dedicated myself to advancing our International Arbitration practice in the Asia-Pacific market. I'm grateful to the SIAC for recognizing my work in Singapore and across this region, and for the opportunity to build on that work by serving on its highly respected Court."

As one of eleven new Court Members appointed for the 2025 to 2027, Armas will be responsible for appointing arbitrators and overseeing case administration in international disputes before the SIAC. This prestigious appointment reflects his reputation as a leader in international arbitration, and underscores the firm's global leadership and influence in this field – particularly in the competitive Asia-Pacific market. The SIAC is ranked second among the top five arbitral institutions in the world and is the leading choice in the Asia-Pacific region.

Armas, Global Head of the International Arbitration practice since 2020, is highly sought after for resolving complex domestic and international disputes, across various sectors. Under his leadership, the firm's International Arbitration practice has continued to expand in the Asia-Pacific market, solidifying its reputation for handling cross-border disputes involving multiple jurisdictions. The practice is consistently ranked in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious GAR30 list, which recognizes the most active arbitration practices in the world.

The SIAC is an independent organization that provides neutral arbitration services to the global business community. SIAC arbitration awards have been enforced by the courts of Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Thailand, UK, USA, and Vietnam, amongst other New York Convention signatories. More information about the SIAC and the full list of its new Court Members can be found here.