DKB v DKC

[2025] SGHC(I) 11 Singapore International Commercial Court 16 April 2025 • SIC/OA 10/2024 ( HC/SUM 1177/2024 ) • 36 min read

10 cases cited (6 SG, 4 foreign) Cited by 2 cases

Catchwords

Arbitration — Enforcement — Foreign award Arbitration — Stay of court proceedings — Mandatory stay under International Arbitration Act — Settlement deed containing arbitration agreement

Practice Areas

Arbitration

Judges (1)

Thomas Bathurst Delivered

Counsel (8)

A.Ang, Seah & Hoe Firm Allen & Gledhill LLP Firm Chong Yee Leong Counsel Defendant James Ch'ng Chin Leong Counsel Applicant KarLuis Quek Counsel Defendant Lee Wei Cong Terence Counsel Applicant Liew Pei Jun Annette Counsel Defendant Ng Ying Ning Theodora Counsel Defendant

Parties (2)

DKB Applicant DKC Defendant

Case Significance

[2025] SGHC(I) 11 is a Singapore International Commercial Court decision dated 16 April 2025 concerning Arbitration, specifically addressing enforcement and stay of court proceedings. The judgment was delivered by Thomas Bathurst. The case was brought by DKB (applicant) against DKC (respondent). Legal representation was provided by A.Ang, Seah & Hoe and Allen & Gledhill LLP. The judgment cites 10 cases (6 Singapore, 4 foreign) and references 2 statutory provisions, including the Arbitration Act and the International Arbitration Act. This decision has been cited by 2 subsequent judgments in the dataset.

Summary

DKB sought to enforce a US$315.9 million arbitral award against DKC in Singapore. DKC applied to stay enforcement under s 6 of the International Arbitration Act based on an arbitration clause in a Settlement Deed. The SICC granted the stay subject to conditions requiring DKC to commence a Stockholm arbitration within 10 days and diligently prosecute it, but declined to impose security.

What was decided in [2025] SGHC(I) 11?

[2025] SGHC(I) 11 (DKB v DKC) is a Singapore International Commercial Court decision from 16 April 2025 addressing Arbitration, specifically enforcement and stay of court proceedings. The judgment was delivered by Thomas Bathurst.

Who were the parties in DKB v DKC?

The applicant in [2025] SGHC(I) 11 was DKB, and the respondent was DKC. Legal representation included Allen & Gledhill LLP and A.Ang, Seah & Hoe. The case was decided on 16 April 2025 in the Singapore International Commercial Court.

Which judge decided [2025] SGHC(I) 11?

[2025] SGHC(I) 11 was delivered by Thomas Bathurst in the Singapore International Commercial Court on 16 April 2025. The case concerned Arbitration.

What cases and statutes does [2025] SGHC(I) 11 cite?

[2025] SGHC(I) 11 cites 10 prior decisions, including 4 from foreign jurisdictions. It references Arbitration Act, International Arbitration Act. The decision has itself been cited by 2 subsequent judgments.