Kempinski Hotels SA v PT Prima International Development: Setting Aside Arbitration Award
In a judgment delivered on 19 July 2011, the Singapore High Court, presided over by Judith Prakash J, allowed the application by Kempinski Hotels SA to set aside the costs award made in arbitration proceedings between Kempinski Hotels SA and PT Prima International Development. The court's decision was based on the reasons set out in the judgment in Originating Summons No 903 of 2008.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Application allowed with costs
1.3 Case Type
Arbitration
1.4 Judgment Type
Judgment
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
The Singapore High Court set aside an arbitration costs award in favor of PT Prima International Development, siding with Kempinski Hotels SA.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempinski Hotels SA | Applicant, Claimant | Corporation | Application Allowed | Won | Adrian Wong, Jensen Chow, Andrea Baker |
| PT Prima International Development | Respondent, Defendant | Corporation | Costs Award Set Aside | Lost | Nicholas Narayanan, Jeffrey Ong |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Judith Prakash | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wong | Rajah & Tann LLP |
| Jensen Chow | Rajah & Tann LLP |
| Andrea Baker | Rajah & Tann LLP |
| Nicholas Narayanan | Nicholas & Tan Partnership LLP |
| Jeffrey Ong | Nicholas & Tan Partnership LLP |
4. Facts
- Kempinski Hotels SA applied to set aside three arbitration awards.
- The application concerned the fifth award dated 15 April 2009.
- The applicant was the claimant in the arbitration proceedings.
- The respondent was the defendant in the arbitration proceedings.
- The court relied on the judgment in OS 903 ([2011] SGHC 171) to set aside the Costs Award.
5. Formal Citations
- Kempinski Hotels SA v PT Prima International Development, Originating Summons No 766 of 2009, [2011] SGHC 173
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Proceedings filed by the applicant | |
| Costs Award dated | |
| Judgment reserved | |
| Third interim award dated | |
| Fourth interim award dated |
7. Legal Issues
- Setting Aside Arbitration Award
- Outcome: The court allowed the application to set aside the costs award.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Setting Aside of Arbitration Award
9. Cause of Actions
- Setting Aside of Arbitration Award
10. Practice Areas
- Arbitration
- Commercial Litigation
11. Industries
- Hospitality
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Originating Summons No 903 of 2008 | High Court | Yes | [2011] SGHC 171 | Singapore | The Costs Award was set aside for the reasons set out in the judgment in Originating Summons No 903 of 2008. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| No applicable statutes | |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Arbitration
- Costs Award
- Setting Aside
- Arbitrator
15.2 Keywords
- Arbitration
- Setting Aside
- Kempinski Hotels
- PT Prima International Development
- Singapore High Court
16. Subjects
- Arbitration
17. Areas of Law
- Arbitration Law
- Civil Procedure