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About this Seminar
On 28 January 2026, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts (“APIEx”) and the Society of Construction Law (Singapore) (“SCL(S)”) will jointly unveil a landmark initiative: the SCL(S) Protocol for the Use of Experts’ Joint Statements in Arbitration.
This event, chaired by Leslie Chew SC, brings together distinguished panellists Darren Benger, Iain Potter, and Kelvin Teo, to explore how this new Protocol will shape the way expert evidence is presented and understood in arbitration proceedings. The importance of this initiative was underscored at the recent SCL(S) Annual Conference in September 2025, where Justice Philip Jeyaretnam, President of the SICC, highlighted the critical role of expert witnesses in assisting the decision-maker in complex disputes. He cautioned against “ships passing in the night”—experts speaking past one another without a common dataset—and emphasised the need to avoid adding costs without clarity. His observations resonate strongly with the aims of the Protocol: to avoid wasted time, unnecessary costs, and fragmented evidence, whilst promoting a level playing field and enhancing efficiency. The Protocol therefore responds to an observable need in both Singapore domestic arbitration and Singapore-seated international arbitrations for the effective management of joint expert evidence.
At its core, the Protocol is designed to facilitate collaboration between experts so as to provide practical guidance to assist all stakeholders in arbitration —tribunals, counsel, and experts alike. This launch event promises to offer participants a first gaze into the crystal ball for how the Protocol may establish best practice for expert collaboration in arbitration, with a view to further strengthening Singapore’s reputation as a hub for efficient, fair and principled dispute resolution. We are therefore most pleased to have this esteemed panel of senior practitioners provide their insights, with a focus on real-world application of the Protocol.
Participants may choose to attend this event in person or virtually via Zoom webinar.
This event will be followed by the APIEx AGM 2026 and is complimentary for APIEx members who stay on to attend the AGM.
Programme
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3.15 – 3.30pm |
Registrations & Refreshments
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| 3.30 – 3.35pm |
Opening Remarks by Chairperson
Prof. Leslie Chew SC - President, APIEx; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC
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| 3.35 – 4.35pm |
Collaboration and Clarity: The new SCL(S) Protocol for Expert Joint Statements in Arbitration
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| 4.35 – 4.45pm |
Discussions / Q & A |
| 5pm |
APIEx Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 |
About the Speakers
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Ar. Darren Benger - Committee Member, APIEx; Managing Director, VivATA Singapore Darren received his Bachelor of Architecture degree with First Class Honours from the University of Adelaide, Australia in 1995, and registered with the Board of Architects, Singapore in 2001. In respect of architectural practice, Darren is also a Registered Inspector for fire safety, a Design-for Safety Professional/trainer and a Universal Design Assessor. Since 1996 Darren has resided in Singapore, and he is currently Managing Director of the architectural practice VivATA Pte Ltd and served as an elected member of the Board Of Architects, Singapore, for the 2023/24 term. Darren is also involved in the Singapore Institute of Architects, including election to Council from 2007 to 2021. He has actively participated in various SIA committees, including the Building Contracts Committee as well as the Architectural Practice Committee and ADR Committee (which he also chaired at various stages). Darren is listed on SIA's panels of Arbitrators and Expert Determinators. In respect of construction law and alternative dispute resolution, Darren served on the Council of the Society of Construction Law (Singapore), including as chairman for the 2014-15 term. Darren is also a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, and attained the Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration from NUS in 2011. Darren has acted as an Expert Witness in various arbitration, litigation and strata-title-board matters. He is pleased and honoured to be elected to the APIEx Committee for the 2025/26 term. |
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Mr. Iain Potter - Committee Member, APIEx; Executive Vice President, J.S. Held LLC Iain Potter is a Chartered Accountant, qualified in both the UK (ICAEW) and Singapore (ISCA), specialising in complex loss of profit and valuation engagements and he has been based in Singapore since 2014. Iain is recognised as a leading expert by Who’s Who Legal, with clients praising his "matter-of-fact approach to drafting reports and giving testimony", adding that "He is a fantastic expert witness for quantum, valuation and forensic accounting." Outside of his expert appointments, Iain is a member of the adjunct faculty at the National University of Singapore’s Business School, where he lectures on damages quantum and business valuation disputes. He is also pursuing a number of lines of research, currently including a PhD focusing on the extent to which awards of damages reflect risk and uncertainty. |
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Mr. Kelvin Teo - Director, Drew & Napier LLC; Council Member, SCL(S) Kelvin specialises in resolving complicated infrastructure, energy and resource disputes. Kelvin’s practice focuses on renewable energy projects and sustainability. His sector expertise covers a variety of renewable projects such as solar, offshore wind, hydropower and geothermal projects. Kelvin’s experience also covers nuclear power plants, refineries, mines, railways and expressways; civil works such as buildings, factories, soil remediation and foundation works, and even giant Ferris wheels. His practice includes advising on documentation for such projects. He has advised parties and projects in Singapore, France, Korea, Greater China, Taiwan, Middle East, Mongolia, Taiwan, Italy, Laos, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, US, Italy, and India, amongst others. Kelvin is a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and sits as an arbitrator, and has recently been recognised as a leading arbitration practitioner in The Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist: Southeast Asia. He enjoys carrying out advocacy across the entire spectrum of dispute resolution - arbitration, adjudication, mediation, expert determination and evaluation, and litigation, both within and out of Singapore. Kelvin has been recognised by a number of legal directories for his expertise in construction and arbitration. He is also a thought-leader on construction law and arbitration practice issues and sits on a number of professional bodies and panels. |
About the Chairperson
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Prof. Leslie Chew SC - President, APIEx; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC Professor Leslie Chew, SC is a Consultant at Peter Low Chambers. With a prolific career spanning some 45 years of legal experience, Professor Chew has spent seven years in the judiciary as a Senior District Judge and has the distinction of being appointed Senior Counsel by the Supreme Court – Singapore’s equivalent of the Queen’s Counsel in England – in 2000. Professor Chew’s main practice area is at the Commercial Bar. Professor Chew is an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1981. He is also a Solicitor of England & Wales. Professor Chew is an accomplished commercial arbitrator and has practiced as an arbitrator and arbitration counsel since 1993. He has written on Medical Law, Arbitration and Technology. |
Registration Fees
| MEMBERSHIP (Closing date: 23 Jan 2026) | In-person registration fees | Virtual registration fees |
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APIEx member attending the AGM |
Free | N/A |
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APIEx member not attending the AGM |
S$50.00 | S$40.00 |
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Member of Society of Construction Law (Singapore) (SCL(S)) |
S$50.00 | S$40.00 |
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Member of:
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S$80.00 |
S$70.00 |
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Expert on IPOS’ List of Experts |
S$80.00 | S$70.00 |
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Participant from Corporate Member or Sponsor of |
S$80.00 | S$70.00 |
| Other | S$100.00 | S$90.00 |
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Continuing Professional Development
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Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Training Level: Update
Public CPD Points: 1.5 (TBC)
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SILE Attendance Policy
Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the entire activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.silecpdcentre.sg/ for more information.
For more information and to register, please click HERE or email the APIEx Secretariat
This event is organised by a third party organiser. Please contact them directly for more information as SCL(S) will be not be able to assist you. Thank you.
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