Comparison between VIAC and SIAC arbitration proceeding
The below diagram summarises the key steps in an arbitration proceeding at Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC) and Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC). A pdf version can be downloaded here. This post is written by Ha Kieu Anh.
Communication with a prospective arbitrator by a party in a VIAC arbitration proceeding
Rule 16.4 of VIAC arbitration rules does not allow an arbitrator to privately meet or contact any party relating to the dispute “during arbitration proceeding”. VIAC rules do not regulate the communication between a party with a prospective arbitrator before such party appoints its own candidate. As such, a party in a VIAC arbitration proceedings could arguably have private meeting and discussion with a prospective arbitrator to discuss the dispute. In particular,