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Oral Arbitration Agreement Template for Singapore

An Oral Arbitration Agreement under Singapore law is a specialized agreement that documents parties' verbal consent to resolve disputes through arbitration. While Singapore law generally requires arbitration agreements to be in writing, this document provides a framework for recording and formalizing oral agreements to arbitrate, ensuring compliance with the International Arbitration Act and UNCITRAL Model Law requirements.

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What is a Oral Arbitration Agreement?

The Oral Arbitration Agreement is utilized when parties have verbally agreed to resolve disputes through arbitration but need to formalize this arrangement under Singapore law. This document becomes essential in situations where written agreements are not immediately practical or where verbal agreements need subsequent documentation. The agreement must comply with Singapore's International Arbitration Act and includes provisions for confirming the oral agreement, specifying the scope of arbitration, and establishing the arbitration process. While Singapore law generally prefers written arbitration agreements, this document provides a structured approach to documenting and enforcing oral arbitration commitments.

What sections should be included in a Oral Arbitration Agreement?

1. Parties: Identification of parties entering into the oral arbitration agreement

2. Background: Context and circumstances leading to the oral arbitration agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the agreement

4. Scope of Arbitration: Description of disputes covered by the agreement

5. Confirmation Process: Process for documenting the oral agreement

What sections are optional to include in a Oral Arbitration Agreement?

1. Seat of Arbitration: Specifies location if different from Singapore, use when international parties involved

2. Language of Arbitration: Include when parties prefer language other than English

3. Number of Arbitrators: Include when parties want to specify tribunal composition

What schedules should be included in a Oral Arbitration Agreement?

1. Written Confirmation Template: Template for subsequent written confirmation of oral agreement

2. Witness Statements: Statements from witnesses to the oral agreement

3. Recording Transcript: If oral agreement was recorded, include transcript as evidence

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Ƶ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents

Jurisdiction

Singapore

Publisher

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Cost

Free to use

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