BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8a248b23f3df21e4dadec1da1976e6e9 CATEGORIES:Other Events CREATED:20251126T091914 SUMMARY:Hybrid Format - Collaboration and Clarity: The new SCL(S) Protocol for Expert Joint Statements in Arbitration (28 January 2026, 3.30pm - 4.45pm (GMT+8)) LOCATION:The Boardroom\, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP\, 9 Straits View\, #06-07 We st Tower\, Marina One\, Singapore 018937 DESCRIPTION: \nAbout this Seminar\nOn 28 January 2026, Asia Pacific Institute of Expert s (“APIEx”) and the Society of Construction Law (Singapore) (“SCL(S)”) will jointly unveil a landmark initiative: the SCL(S) Protocol for the Use of E xperts’ Joint Statements in Arbitration. \nThis event, chaired by Leslie Ch ew 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 impor tance of this initiative was underscored at the recent SCL(S) Annual Confer ence in September 2025, where Justice Philip Jeyaretnam, President of the S ICC, highlighted the critical role of expert witnesses in assisting the dec ision-maker in complex disputes. He cautioned against “ships passing in the night”—experts speaking past one another without a common dataset—and emph asised the need to avoid adding costs without clarity. His observations res onate strongly with the aims of the Protocol: to avoid wasted time, unneces sary 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 internati onal arbitrations for the effective management of joint expert evidence. \n At its core, the Protocol is designed to facilitate collaboration between e xperts so as to provide practical guidance to assist all stakeholders in ar bitration —tribunals, counsel, and experts alike. This launch event promise s to offer participants a first gaze into the crystal ball for how the Prot ocol may establish best practice for expert collaboration in arbitration, w ith a view to further strengthening Singapore’s reputation as a hub for eff icient, fair and principled dispute resolution. We are therefore most pleas ed to have this esteemed panel of senior practitioners provide their insigh ts, with a focus on real-world application of the Protocol.\nParticipants m ay choose to attend this event in person or virtually via Zoom webinar.\nAP IEx will hold its AGM 2026 following this seminar and APIEx members are off ered complimentary in-person attendance at the pre-AGM seminar, provided th ey stay on to attend the in-person AGM. Kindly click HERE (events/events-ca lendar/eventdetail/70/-/apiex-annual-general-meeting-2026-28-january-2026-5 -00pm-gmt-8) to RSVP for the AGM by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.\nP rogramme\n3.15 – 3.30pmRegistrations & Refreshments3.30 – 3.35pm\nOpeni ng Remarks by ChairpersonProf. Leslie Chew SC - President, APIEx; Dean, Sch ool of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC3.35 – 4.35pmCollaboration and Clarity: The new SCL(S) Protocol for Expert Joint Statements in Arbitration\n - Ar. Darren Benger – Committ ee Member, APIEx; Managing Director, VivATA Singapore\n - Mr. Iain Potter - Committee Member, APIEx; Executive Vice President, J.S. Held LLC\n - Mr. K elvin Teo – Director, Drew & Napier LLC; Council Member, SCL(S)4.35 – 4 .45pmDiscussions / Q & A5.00pmAPIEx Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026Ab out the Speakers\nAr. Darren Benger - Committee Member, APIEx; Managing Dir ector, VivATA Singapore\nDarren received his Bachelor of Architecture degre e with First Class Honours from the University of Adelaide, Australia in 19 95, and registered with the Board of Architects, Singapore in 2001. In resp ect of architectural practice, Darren is also a Registered Inspector for fi re safety, a Design-for Safety Professional/trainer and a Universal Design Assessor. Since 1996 Darren has resided in Singapore, and he is currently M anaging Director of the architectural practice VivATA Pte Ltd and served as an elected member of the Board Of Architects, Singapore, for the 2023/24 t erm. Darren is also involved in the Singapore Institute of Architects, incl uding election to Council from 2007 to 2021. He has actively participated i n various SIA committees, including the Building Contracts Committee as wel l 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 d ispute resolution, Darren served on the Council of the Society of Construct ion Law (Singapore), including as chairman for the 2014-15 term. Darren is also a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, and attained the G raduate Certificate in International Arbitration from NUS in 2011. Darren h as 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.\n \nMr. Iain Potter - Committee Member, AP IEx; Executive Vice President, J.S. Held LLC\nIain Potter is a Chartered Ac countant, qualified in both the UK (ICAEW) and Singapore (ISCA), specialisi ng in complex loss of profit and valuation engagements and he has been base d 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 r eports and giving testimony", adding that "He is a fantastic expert witness for quantum, valuation and forensic accounting." Outside of his expert app ointments, Iain is a member of the adjunct faculty at the National Universi ty of Singapore’s Business School, where he lectures on damages quantum and business valuation disputes. He is also pursuing a number of lines of rese arch, currently including a PhD focusing on the extent to which awards of d amages reflect risk and uncertainty.\n\n \nMr. Kelvin Teo - Director, Drew & Napier LLC; Council Member, SCL(S)\nKelvin specialises in resolving c omplicated infrastructure, energy and resource disputes. Kelvin’s practice focuses on renewable energy projects and sustainability. His sector experti se covers a variety of renewable projects such as solar, offshore wind, hyd ropower and geothermal projects. Kelvin’s experience also covers nuclear po wer plants, refineries, mines, railways and expressways; civil works such a s buildings, factories, soil remediation and foundation works, and even gia nt 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, Philippi nes, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, US, Italy, and India, amongst others. Kelvin is a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and si ts as an arbitrator, and has recently been recognised as a leading arbitrat ion practitioner in The Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist: Southeast Asia. He enjoys carrying out advocacy across the entire spectrum of dispute resolut ion - arbitration, adjudication, mediation, expert determination and evalua tion, and litigation, both within and out of Singapore. Kelvin has been rec ognised by a number of legal directories for his expertise in construction and arbitration. He is also a thought-leader on construction law and arbitr ation practice issues and sits on a number of professional bodies and panel s.\nAbout the Chairperson \n\nProf. Leslie Chew SC - President, APIEx; Dean , School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC\nProfessor Leslie Chew, SC is a Consultant at Peter Low C hambers. 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 Sup reme Court – Singapore’s equivalent of the Queen’s Counsel in England – in 2000. Professor Chew’s main practice area is at the Commercial Bar. Profess or 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 a rbitration counsel since 1993. He has written on Medical Law, Arbitration a nd Technology.\n\nRegistration Fees\nMEMBERSHIP (Closing date: 27 Jan 2026) In-person registration feesVirtual registration feesAPIEx member attending the AGMFreeN/AAPIEx member not attending the AGMS$50.00S$40.00Member of Soc iety of Construction Law (Singapore) (SCL(S))S$50.00S$40.00Member of:Instit ute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS)\nSingapore Chambers of Mari time Arbitrations (SCMA)\nSingapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb)S$80.00 S$70.00Expert on IPOS’ List of ExpertsS$80.00 S$70.00 Participant from Corp orate Member or Sponsor of\nInternational Valuation Standards Council (IVSC ) AsiaS$80.00S$70.00OtherS$100.00S$90.00\nDownload Brochure HERE (images/Ev ents/2026/APIEx_Pre-AGM_Seminar_In_collaboration_with_SCLS_28_Jan_2026_broc hure.pdf). \nContinuing Professional Development\n\n\nPractice Area: Altern ative Dispute ResolutionTraining Level: UpdatePublic CPD Points: 1.5SILE At tendance Policy\nParticipants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded th at they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity, this incl udes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activit y in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from the ac tivity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar, t his includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser, and not being away from the 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 https://www.sileCPDcentre.sg ( https://www.sileCPDcentre.sg) for more information.\n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

 

About th is Seminar

On 28 January 2026 , Asia Pacific Institute of Experts (“APIEx”) and the Society of Constructi on Law (Singapore) (“SCL(S)”) will jointly unveil a landmark initiative: th e 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 undersco red 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 c autioned against “ships passing in the night”—experts speaking past one ano ther without a common dataset—and emphasised the need to avoid adding costs without clarity. His observations resonate strongly with the aims of the P rotocol: to avoid wasted time, unnecessary costs, and fragmented evidence, whilst promoting a level playing field and enhancing efficiency. The Protoc ol therefore responds to an observable need in both Singapore domestic arbi tration and Singapore-seated international arbitrations for the effective m anagement of joint expert evidence.
At its core, the Protocol is desi gned to facilitate collaboration between experts so as to provide practical guidance to assist all stakeholders in arbitration —tribunals, counsel, an d experts alike. This launch event promises to offer participants a first g aze into the crystal ball for how the Protocol may establish best practice for expert collaboration in arbitration, with a view to further strengtheni ng Singapore’s reputation as a hub for efficient, fair and principled dispu te resolution. We are therefore most pleased to have this esteemed panel of senior practitioners provide their insights, with a focus on real-world ap plication of the Protocol.
Participants may choose to attend this even t in person or virtually via Zoom webinar.
APIEx will hold its AGM 202 6 following this seminar and APIEx members are offered complimentary in-per son attendance at the pre-AGM seminar, provided they stay on to attend the in-person AGM. Kindly click HERE< /span> to RSVP for the AGM by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.

Prog ramme

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3.15 – 3. 30pm
Registr ations & Refreshments
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 Cha mbers LLC
3. 35 – 4.35pm
Collaboration and Clarity: The new SCL(S) Protocol for Expert Joint Statements in Arbitration
  • Ar. Darren Benger – Committee Member, APIEx; Managing Director, VivA TA Singapore
  • Mr. Iain Potter - Committee Member, APIEx; Executive Vice President, J.S. Held LLC
  • Mr. Kelvin Teo – Director, Drew &a mp; Napier LLC; Council Member, SCL(S)
4.35 – 4.45pm
Discussions / Q &a mp; A
5.00pm
APIEx Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026

About the Speakers

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 architectura l practice, Darren is also a Registered Inspector for fire safety, a Design -for Safety Professional/trainer and a Universal Design Assessor. Since 199 6 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 C ouncil from 2007 to 2021. He has actively participated in various SIA commi ttees, including the Building Contracts Committee as well as the Architectu ral Practice Committee and ADR Committee (which he also chaired at various stages). Darren is listed on SIA's panels of Arbitrators and Expert Determi nators. 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 th e Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, and attained the Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration from NUS in 2011. Darren has acted as an Expe rt Witness in various arbitration, litigation and strata-title-board matter s. He is pleased and honoured to be elected to the APIEx Committee for the 2025/26 term.

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Mr. Iain Pott er - Committee Member, APIEx; Executive Vice President, J.S. Held LLC

Iain Potter is a Chartered Account ant, 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 L egal, with clients praising his "matter-of-fact approach to drafting report s and giving testimony", adding that "He is a fantastic expert witness for quantum, valuation and forensic accounting." Outside of his expert appointm ents, Iain is a member of the adjunct faculty at the National University of Singapore’s Business School, where he lectures on damages quantum and busi ness valuation disputes. He is also pursuing a number of lines of research, currently including a PhD focusing on the extent to which awards of damage s reflect risk and uncertainty.

 

Mr. Kelvin Teo - Director, Drew & Napier LLC; Council Member, SCL(S)

Kelvin specialises in r esolving complicated infrastructure, energy and resource disputes. Kelvin’s practice focuses on renewable energy projects and sustainability. His sect or 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 wo rks such as buildings, factories, soil remediation and foundation works, an d even giant Ferris wheels. His practice includes advising on documentation for such projects. He has advised parties and projects in Singapore, Franc e, 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 Arbitrat ors and sits as an arbitrator, and has recently been recognised as a leadin g arbitration practitioner in The Legal 500 Arbitration Powerlist: Southeas t Asia. He enjoys carrying out advocacy across the entire spectrum of dispu te resolution - arbitration, adjudication, mediation, expert determination and evaluation, and litigation, both within and out of Singapore. Kelvin ha s been recognised by a number of legal directories for his expertise in con struction 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, Singapor e University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC< /strong>

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 jud iciary as a Senior District Judge and has the distinction of being appointe d 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 Su preme Court of Singapore in 1981. He is also a Solicitor of England & W ales. Professor Chew is an accomplished commercial arbitrator and has pract iced as an arbitrator and arbitration counsel since 1993. He has written on Medical Law, Arbitration and Technology.


Registration Fees

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MEMBERSHIP (Closin g date: 27 Jan 2026)In-person regist ration feesVirtual registrati on fees
APIEx member attending the AGM
FreeN/A
APIEx member not attending the AGM
S$50.00S$40.00
Member of Society of Constr uction Law (Singapore) (SCL(S))
S$50.00
Member of:
Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Si ngapore (IVAS)
Singapore Chambers of Maritime Arbitrations (SCMA)
Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb)
S$80.00
S$70.00
Expert on IPOS’ List of Experts
S$80.00 S$70.00 
Participant from Corporate Member or Sponsor of
Internat ional Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) Asia
 S$80.00S$70.00< /span>
OtherS$100.00S$90.00


Downloa d Brochure HERE. 

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Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resoluti on
Training Level: Update
Public CPD Points: 1.5

SILE Attendance Polic y

Participa nts who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strict ly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participan ts attending the face-to-face activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required b y the organiser, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 mi nutes. For those participating via the webinar, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser, and not being away from the activi ty for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attend ance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activit y. Please refer to https://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for mor e information.

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