Seeking Early Anti-Suit Relief for Breach of Arbitration Agreements

25 Oct 2024

In STS Seatoshore Group Pte Ltd v Wansa Commodities Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 266, the High Court dismissed an application for a permanent anti-suit injunction despite the Respondent breaching the arbitration agreement by commencing foreign Court proceedings. The High Court held that the Applicant unduly delayed commencing proceedings. Multiple sets of Court proceedings in Guinea had been heard with multiple judgments and Court orders issued. Considerations of comity therefore weighed against the grant of anti-suit relief.
 
Director Terence Tan considers the High Court’s decision in this update and highlights the importance of taking quick and decisive action for breach of arbitration agreements. Failing to take action and allowing foreign proceedings to develop can lead to negative outcomes.

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