Specialised Case Management System for Complex Disputes: SICC Announces the Establishment of the Technology, Infrastructure and Construction List

On 8 November 2021, the Singapore International Commercial Court announced the establishment of a specialised Technology, Infrastructure and Construction List (“TIC List“), effective from 31 August 2021. The TIC List features specialist judges and provides for additional case management tools and techniques. The TIC List aims to deal with technically complex disputes, such as building and construction disputes, engineering disputes and technology-related disputes. In this Update, we highlight the key features of the TIC List and the relevant criteria for a case to be placed in the TIC List.