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This standalone document is for use where the counterclaim is filed as its own document rather than merged into the Statement of Defence. A counterclaim is a claim, so this template reuses the full Statement of Claim element set.
The SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition) have no free-standing "Statement of Counterclaim" article. The citation basis for this document is Rule 33.3, the Statement of Defence provision, which requires the Respondent to deliver "a Statement of Defence (and Statement of Counterclaim, if any)" setting out, among other things, a statement of facts supporting the defence and the Statement of Counterclaim (Rule 33.3(a)), and the legal grounds or arguments supporting the defence, counterclaim, cross-claim, or set-off (Rule 33.3(b)).
STATEMENT OF COUNTERCLAIM
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," "Counterclaim-Respondent")
— and —
[Respondent's name] of [Respondent's address] ("Respondent," "Counterclaim-Claimant")
Submitted on behalf of the Respondent/Counterclaim-Claimant by: [Representative's title] [Representative's name]
Date: [Date]
Introduction
This Statement of Counterclaim is submitted pursuant to Rule 33.3 of the SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition).
Set-off is pleaded, if at all, only as a defence within the Statement of Defence, and is not addressed in this standalone counterclaim document, even where the counterclaim is filed separately.
Third-Party Funding Disclosure
Pursuant to Rule 38.1 of the SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition), the Counterclaim-Claimant discloses that no third-party funding agreement exists.
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 Counterclaim-Claimant discloses the existence of a third-party funding agreement. The identity and contact details of the funder are [funder details].
The Parties
[Cross-reference the Statement of Defence rather than repeat, if filed jointly with or shortly after it.]
Jurisdiction
The Tribunal's jurisdiction over the Counterclaim arises from the same arbitration agreement pleaded in the Statement of Defence. Any counterclaim-specific jurisdictional point, if distinct, is pleaded here.
Factual Background
[Insert factual narrative supporting the counterclaim.]
Legal Grounds
[State the legal basis for the counterclaim, with authorities.]
Loss, Damage and Quantum
The Counterclaim-Claimant has suffered loss and damage in the amount of [amount], particularised as follows: [quantum breakdown].
Interest is claimed at [interest rate] from [date].
Relief Sought
The Respondent/Counterclaim-Claimant requests that the Tribunal: (a) AWARD [amount] on the Counterclaim; (b) AWARD interest as pleaded above; (c) ORDER the Claimant/Counterclaim-Respondent to pay the costs associated with the Counterclaim; and (d) 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 submission 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 ¶ |
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What is this template?
This document is a formal memorial for a counterclaim specifically formatted for the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). It contains mandatory disclosures regarding third-party funding and a structured relief section. It is not a combined Statement of Defence and Counterclaim, but a standalone pleading for the counterclaim elements only.
When should you use it?
Use this template when you need to file a separate counterclaim memorial under Rule 33.3 of the SIAC Rules (2025). If the counterclaim is being integrated directly into the defense filing, use a combined Statement of Defence and Counterclaim instead.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Invokes Rule 33.3 of the SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition) as the procedural basis for filing the counterclaim. |
| 2 | Third-Party Funding Disclosure | Discloses the existence or absence of a third-party funding agreement as required by Rule 38.1 of the SIAC Rules. |
| 4 | Jurisdiction | States that the Tribunal's jurisdiction arises from the same arbitration agreement pleaded in the primary Statement of Defence. |
| 7 | Loss, Damage and Quantum | Specifies the particularized breakdown of losses and the interest rate claimed from a specific date. |
| 8 | Relief Sought | Lists the specific awards and cost orders requested from the Tribunal by the Counterclaim-Claimant. |
| 9 | Annexure Schedule | Requires submission of supporting documents and witness statements pursuant to Rule 33.7 of the SIAC Rules. |
Who it's for
- a Respondent in a SIAC arbitration filing a standalone claim against the Claimant
- legal representatives drafting a memorial-style counterclaim under the 2025 SIAC Rules
- parties required to disclose third-party funding arrangements to a SIAC tribunal
How long it runs and how it's signed
How long
Used once
Signed by
Representative for the Respondent/Counterclaim-Claimant
Witness
Not required
Notarisation
Not required
Also needed
Insert SIAC Case Number; Attach Annexure Schedule with exhibit numbers
Law it's drafted under
Governed by
SIAC Rules (2025, 7th Edition)
Refers to
Rule 33.3
Refers to
Rule 38.1
Refers to
Rule 33.7
Jurisdiction
General
Singapore
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