SIAC Statement of Claim (Memorial)
Filed under Rule 33.1–33.2 of the SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition) to open the pleadings exchange. Sets out the Claimant's full case in one submission — chronology, contractual matrix, and narrative, causes of action argued with authorities, and a particularised quantum claim. Choose this form for complex, high-value, or document-heavy disputes where the Tribunal benefits from having facts, law, and evidence together at the outset.
SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition) — Statement of Claim
This document is prepared under the SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition), effective 1 January 2025. The Memorial archetype sets out full legal argument and evidence inline; contrast the Pleading archetype, which pleads material facts only.
This template numbers every paragraph, including optional ones, as though included. Delete any paragraph or clause that does not apply to this filing and renumber sequentially before submission.
Preliminary Matters
Include the following paragraph only if the Claimant elects, pursuant to Rule 6.4 of the SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition), to submit its Statement of Claim together with its Notice of Arbitration:
The Claimant elects to submit this Statement of Claim together with the Notice of Arbitration.
This arbitration may proceed under the Streamlined Procedure or the Expedited Procedure. If either applies, confirm the applicable timetable with the Registrar or Tribunal before filing this Statement of Claim, as this template assumes the standard procedural timetable.
STATEMENT OF CLAIM
SIAC Case No.: [Insert case number, if assigned]
IN THE MATTER OF AN ARBITRATION UNDER THE SIAC RULES (2025, 7th EDITION)
BETWEEN
[Claimant's name] of [Claimant's address] ("Claimant")
— and —
[Respondent's name] of [Respondent's address] ("Respondent")
Submitted on behalf of the Claimant by: [Representative's title] [Representative's name]
Date: [Date]
Introduction
This Statement of Claim is submitted pursuant to Rule 33.1–33.2 of the SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition).
Section index: (I) Third-Party Funding Disclosure; (II) the Parties; (III) Jurisdiction; (IV) Factual Background; (V) Legal Grounds; (VI) Loss and Quantum; (VII) Relief Sought; (VIII) Annexure Schedule.
Third-Party Funding Disclosure
Pursuant to Rule 38.1 of the SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition), the Claimant discloses that no third-party funding agreement exists in relation to this claim as at the date of this Statement of Claim.
Where a third-party funding agreement exists, substitute the following for paragraph 3: Pursuant to Rule 38.1 of the SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition), the Claimant discloses the existence of a third-party funding agreement. The identity and contact details of the funder are [funder details].
Rule 38.1's disclosure obligation is formally triggered at the Notice of Arbitration/Response stage (Rules 6.3(h)/7.1(g)); repeating the disclosure here reflects standard drafting practice.
The Parties
The Claimant is [Claimant's name], [description].
The Respondent is [Respondent's name], [description].
Jurisdiction
The Tribunal has jurisdiction pursuant to the arbitration agreement at [clause reference], seated at [seat of arbitration].
This section is affirmative. If contested, the Respondent's jurisdictional plea is subject to the deadline in Rule 31.2(a) of the SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition), under which an objection that the Tribunal lacks jurisdiction must be raised no later than in a Statement of Defence, or, with respect to a counterclaim, in a Statement of Defence to a Counterclaim. An early indication of a jurisdictional objection may also appear in the Response, per Rule 7.1(d), but Rule 31.2(a) is the operative time-bar.
Factual Background
Chronology. [Insert.]
Dramatis Personae. [Insert.]
Contractual Matrix. [Insert.]
Narrative. [Insert, cross-referenced to exhibits.]
Legal Grounds
Cause of Action 1. [State the legal basis, with authorities.]
Cause of Action 2. [If applicable.]
Loss, Damage and Quantum
The Claimant has suffered loss and damage in the amount of [amount], particularised as follows: [quantum breakdown].
Interest is claimed at [interest rate] from [date] to the date of payment.
Relief Sought
The Claimant respectfully requests that the Tribunal: (a) DECLARE that [declaratory relief sought]; (b) ORDER the Respondent to pay [amount], or such other sum as the Tribunal considers appropriate; (c) AWARD interest as pleaded above; (d) ORDER the Respondent to pay the costs of this arbitration; and (e) GRANT such further or other relief as the Tribunal considers just.
Annexure Schedule
Pursuant to Rule 33.7 of the SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition), this Statement of Claim shall be accompanied by copies of all supporting documents that have not previously been submitted by any party. The Tribunal may, after considering the views of the parties, further direct that this submission be accompanied by supporting witness statements and expert reports.
Exhibit No. | Description | Referenced at ¶ |
Respectfully submitted,
[Representative's title] [Representative's name] On behalf of the Claimant Date: [Date]
Seat Overlay
SIAC being the administering institution does not mean the seat of arbitration is Singapore — confirm the seat under the arbitration agreement and insert the applicable seat-law overlay accordingly.
Include the following if the arbitration is seated in India:
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