BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6b551df5159feb7b05d77e03303fc88c CATEGORIES:Training Course CREATED:20250123T170209 SUMMARY:Hybrid Format: APIEx International Accreditation Course for Expert Witnesses (24 April 2025. 9.00am - 7.30pm (GMT +8)) LOCATION:Singapore University of Social Sciences\, Boardroom C\, Block C\, Level 6\, 463 Clementi Road\, Singapore 599494 DESCRIPTION:Course Synopsis\n The morning foundational module of the Course is intended to introduce experts and lawyers to the legal framework for Expert Evidenc e both in Singapore and internationally.  Amongst other things, the Course will cover:\n \n - The disputes framework – the court system in Singapore and the international arbitration framework based on the UNCITRAL Model Law regime \n - The role of the expert under the law \n - Civil Law v Common L aw approaches to evidence including Expert Evidence \n - The expert’s dutie s and obligations within the disputes framework \n - Singapore courts \n - Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) \n - International arbitra tions \n - The treatment of expert evidence in disputes both in Singapore and internationally \n - SICC Rules \n - International Bar Association (I BA) Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration \n - Rules for Expertise of the International Chamber of Commerce \n - The Meeting of Experts - procedures and problems \n - APIEx Code of Conduct for Experts The Course will include both lectures on materials to be provided as well as discussions led by the instructors based on actual legal cases as well as their personal experiences in dealing with expert evidence both in Singa pore and internationally.\n Although meant as an introduction to the legal aspects of the appointment of experts for disputes work and the expert’s du ties and obligations, practicing experts and lawyers may also find the Cour se useful as a refresher on the intricacies of expert evidence.  \n In the afternoon, we will feature an optional Specialist Track specifically design ed for architects and led by Architect Darren Benger who will share his exp eriences acting as an expert witness in various architecturally-related dis putes, in litigation, arbitration and strata title board matters.\n Darren will address various expert-witness topics from the perspective of an Archi tect within a construction-industry context, seeking to address questions t hat Architects intending to act as expert witnesses would be asking.  This section will be conducted using adult learning strategies including technol ogy for live interaction and breakout group discussions.\n Who Should Atte nd\n All those who practise as experts, lawyers, those who instruct lawyers and experts as well as those aspiring to practise as experts.\n Flexible A ttendance Options\n For this intake of the Course, participants will have t he option to:\n \n - Attend the full-day Course (Foundational Module and A rchitect Specialist Track) in-person; OR \n - Attend the full-day Course in hybrid format, i.e. Foundational Module virtually and Architect Specialist Track in person; OR \n - Attend the Architect Specialist Track in-person; OR \n - Attend the Foundational Module, Revision Session and Examination; O R \n - Attend the Foundational Module only (no Certificate of Completion is sued). Completion of the Course\n To complete the Course successfully and be awarded with a Certificate of Completion, a candidate must:\n (a)  Achie ve 100% attendance at Foundational Module and Revision Session; and\n(b)  P ass the 90-minute written assessment (passing mark 80%).\n Successful compl etion of the Course would entitle applicants for membership in APIEx to the following exemptions:\n \n - Individual Member applications: Waiver of th e requirement for a specimen report. \n - Fellow applications: Waiver of on e specimen report (out of the three required).  APIEx is pleased to announ ce that the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) now recognises that:\n \n - experts with a minimum 10 years of experience in IA/IP valua tion (with no prior experience acting as an expert witness or assessor); an d who successfully complete APIEx’s International Membership Accreditation Course 2025, will meet the criteria for being listed on IPOS’ List of IA/I P Valuation Experts (https://www.ipos.gov.sg/manage-ip/resolve-ip-disputes/ ip-dispute-resolution-hub/resources/expert-witnesses#list)). APIEx’s Inter national Membership Accreditation Course is also one of the recognised requ irements for acceptance to the IPOS List of Technical Experts. The full cri teria can be found HERE (https://isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg/61/0ea9ad61- fa5c-436e-a41b-6047a132c517/ia-ip-valuation-experts_list-of-recognised-cour ses.pdf).\n Programme 08:45 - 09:00 Registrations 09.00 - 09.05\n Introduction by Course Director Prof. Leslie Chew SC - President, Asia Paci fic Institute of Experts; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Soci al Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC 09.05 - 10.30 Foundatio nal Module (Part 1): The disputes framework – the court system in Singapor e and the international arbitration framework based on the UNCITRAL Model L aw regime The role of the expert under the law Civil Law v Common Law appro aches to evidence including Expert Evidence Prof. Leslie Chew SC - Preside nt, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Dean, School of Law, Singapore Unive rsity of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC\nDr. You Chuan man - Senior Lecturer, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Scienc es \n 10.30 - 10.45 Break 10.45 - 12.15 Foundational Module (Part 2 ): \n - The expert’s duties and obligations within the disputes framework: \n - Singapore courts \n - Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC ) \n - International arbitrations \n - The treatment of expert evidence i n disputes both in Singapore and internationally \n - SICC Rules \n - Inte rnational Bar Association (IBA) Rules on the Taking of Evidence in Internat ional Arbitration \n - Rules for Expertise of the International Chamber of Commerce \n - The Meeting of Experts - procedures and problems \n - APIEx C ode of Conduct for Experts Prof. Leslie Chew SC - President, Asia Pacifi c Institute of Experts; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC\n  12.15 - 12.45 Revision Session, Self-study and Preparation for examination\nDiscussion of problem s/hypotheticals, clarification questions on Foundational Course materials 12.45 - 13.30 Lunch Break 13:30 - 15.00 Examination 15.00 - 15.15 Post examination administration & comfort break 15.15 - 16.30 Spe cialist Track for Architect Experts (Part 1) \n - Introduction \n - Writi ng the Expert Report Ar. Darren Benger – Committee Member, Asia Pacific I nstitute of Experts; Managing Director, VivATA Singapore  16.30 - 16.45 Break  16.45 - 18.30 Specialist Track for Architect Experts (Part 2) \n - Cross Examination in the Hearing \n - Considerations in Being Engaged as an Expert Witness Ar. Darren Benger - Committee Member, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Managing Director, VivATA Singapore 18.30 - 19.30 Networking Drinks About the Course Faculty\n  \n Prof. Leslie Ch ew SC - President, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC \n Prof. Leslie Chew SC is the founding and current Dean of the School of L aw at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.  He has practiced law in one form or another for over 4 decades.  He was appointed Senior Counsel i n 2000.  In 2007 he was appointed a judge in the State Courts where he rema ined until his retirement in 2014.  At the State Courts he was the Senior D istrict Judge leading the Civil Justice Division.  He retired from the judi ciary in 2014. Upon his retirement from the Singapore Legal Service, he ret urned to law practice. Currently, he is a Consultant at Peter Low Chambers LLC.  He has an active practice as an arbitrator in International Commercia l Arbitrations\n   Dr. You Chuanman - Senior Lecturer, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences\n Dr Chuanman You is currently a Se nior Lecturer at the School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences , where he specialises in the areas of corporate and financial regulation, law and artificial intelligence, data and platform governance, geopolitics and global sanctions. He was appointed as a Council Member of the Law Socie ty of Shenzhen, China (2024-2029). \nPrior to joining SUSS Law, Dr You has worked at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), National Universi ty of Singapore, Singapore Management University, and Tel Aviv University. Dr You obtained his PhD from England focusing on comparative takeover regul ation and path dependency theory. He additionally holds a Master Degree in Law and Economics (EMLE) from Germany, an MPhil in Law and History and an L LB in Civil and Commercial Law from China. Dr You has published extensively in leading academic outlets, including the Journal of Business Law, Comput er Law & Security Review, and the Capital Markets Law Journal. Frequent ly featured in international media such as Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journ al, and the South China Morning Post, Dr You is recognised for his expertis e in China’s evolving regulatory environment. He regularly presents at glob al conferences on issues ranging from financial technology and platform gov ernance to cross-border mergers and acquisitions.\n   Ar. Darren Benge r - Committee Member, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Managing Director, VivATA Singapore\n Darren received his Bachelor of Architecture degree wit h First Class Honours from the University of Adelaide, Australia in 1995, a nd registered with the Board of Architects, Singapore in 2001. In respect o f architectural practice, Darren is also a Registered Inspector for fire sa fety, a Design-for Safety Professional/trainer and a Universal Design Asses sor. \nSince 1996 Darren has resided in Singapore, and he is currently Mana ging 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, includi ng election to Council from 2007 to 2021. He has actively participated in v arious SIA committees, including the Building Contracts Committee as well a s the Architectural Practice Committee and ADR Committee (which he also cha ired at various stages). Darren is listed on SIA's panels of Arbitrators an d Expert Determinators. In respect of construction law and alternative disp ute resolution, Darren served on the Council of the Society of Construction Law (Singapore), including as chairman for the 2014-15 term. Darren is als o a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, and attained the Grad uate Certificate in International Arbitration from NUS in 2011. \nDarren ha s 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\n Registration Fees\n\n Membership Full-day Course In-Person (with  Revision, Specialist Track and Exam) *F ull-day Course Hybrid Mode (with Revision, Specialist Track  & Exam) In-Person Foundational Module (with Revision & Exam) Online Foundatio nal Module (with Revision & Exam)  In Person Foundational Module Only (with tea-break, no Revision, Exam or  Certificate issued)  Online Found ational Module Only (no Revision, Exam or  Certificate issued)  In-Person Specialist Track Only (with Networking Drinks)  APIEx Member\n S$450  S$350 S$250  S$200  S$150 S$100   S$200  Member of:\n \n - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Singapore Chapter \n - Institute of Va luers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) \n - Singapore Chamber of Maritime A rbitration (SCMA) \n - Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) \n - Soci ety of Construction Law (Singapore) (SCL(S)) \n - Singapore Institute of Ar chitects (SIA)\n S$550 S$450  S$350  S$300   S$250 S$200    S$250  Expe rt on IPOS’ List of Experts S$550 S$450 S$350  S$300     S$250  S$200     S $250  Participant from Corporate Member or Sponsor of International Valua tion Standards Council (IVSC) Asia  S$550  S$450 S$350    S$300    S$250  S $200     S$250  Others S$650  S$550 S$450   S$400    S$350  S$300     S$3 00 *Hybrid Mode – Online Foundational Module (with Revision & Exam) and In-Person Specialist Track\n Download Brochure HERE (images/Events/2025 /APIEx_International_Membership_Accreditation_Course_24_Apr_2025_brochure.p df).\n Registration Closing Date: 17 April 2025\n Continuing Professional D evelopment\n Membership Accreditation Course 2025-(Foundational Modul e only)\nPublic CPD Points: 3\nPractice Area: Civil Procedure\nTraining Lev el: General  BOA - SIA: 3 CPD Points  \n Silver Term Sponsors:\n ( https://www.dreso.com/apac/) (https://expertexperts.com.au/) (https://www .brookesbell.com/about-us/the-team/team-member/john-gibson/)    (https://ma nn.com.sg/)   Venue & Silver Term Sponsor:\n (https://www.suss.edu. sg/law-programmes)\n    \n  \n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Course Synopsis

The morning foundational module of th e Course is intended to introduce experts and lawyers to the legal framework for Expert Evidence both in Singapore and internationally.  Amongst other things, the Course will cover:

The Course will include both lectures on materials to be provided as well as discussions led by the instructors b ased on actual legal cases as well as their personal experiences in dealing with expert evidence both in Singapore and internationally.

Although meant as an introduction to the legal aspec ts of the appointment of experts for disputes work and the expert’s duties and obligations, practicing experts and lawyers may also find the Course us eful as a refresher on the intricacies of expert evidence.  

In the afternoon, we will feature an optional Specialist Track specifically designed for architects and led by Architect Darren Benger who will share his experiences acting as an expert witness in various architecturally-related disputes, in litigation, arbitr ation and strata title board matters.

Darren will address various expert-witness topics from the perspective of a n Architect within a construction-industry context, seeking to address ques tions that Architects intending to act as expert witnesses would be asking.   This section will be conducted using adult learning strategies including technology for live interaction and breakout group discussions.

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Who Should Attend

All those who practise as experts, lawyers, those who instru ct lawyers and experts as well as those aspiring to practise as experts.

Flexible Attendance Options

For this intake of the Course, participants will have the option to:

  1. Attend the full-day Course (Foundational Module and Architect Specia list Track) in-person; OR
  2. Attend the full-day Course in hybrid fo rmat, i.e. Foundational Module virtually and Architect Specialist Track in person; OR
  3. Attend the Architect Specialist Track in-person; OR
  4. Attend the Foundational Module, Revision Session and Examination; O R
  5. Attend the Foundational Module only (no Certificate of Completi on issued).

Completion of the Course< /strong>

To complete the Course successfully and be awarded with a Certificate of Completion, a candidate must:

(a)  Achieve 100% atte ndance at Foundational Module and Revision Session; and
(b)  Pass th e 90-minute written assessment (passing mark 80%).

Successful compl etion of the Course would entitle applicants for membership in APIEx to the following exemptions:

< p>APIEx is pleased to announce that the Intellectual Prope rty Office of Singapore (IPOS) now recognises that:< /p>
  1. experts with a minimum 10 years of experience in IA/IP valuat ion (with no prior experience acting as an expert witness or assessor); and
  2. who successfully complete APIEx’s International Membership Accreditation Course 2025, will meet the criteria for being listed on IPOS ’ List of IA/IP Valuation Experts).

APIEx’s International Membership Accreditatio n Course is also one of the recognised requirements for acceptance to the I POS List of Technical Experts. The full criteria can be found HERE.

< div style="text-align: justify;">Programme  16.45 - 18.30
08: 45 - 09:00
Registrations
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09.00 - 09.05
Introduc tion by Course Director
Prof. Leslie Chew SC - President, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; D ean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Pe ter Low Chambers LLC
09.05 - 10.30
Foundational Module (Par t 1):
  • The disputes framework – the court system in Singapore and the international arbitration framewor k based on the UNCITRAL Model Law regime
  • The role of the expert under the law
  • Civil Law v Common Law approaches to evidence including Expert Eviden ce

Prof. Leslie Chew SC - Pr esident, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC
Dr. You Chuanman - Senior Lecturer, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences 

10.30 - 10.45
Break
10.45 - 12.15 Foundational Module (Part 2):
  • The expert’s duties and obl igations within the disputes framework:
    • Singapore courts
    • Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC)
    • International ar bitrations
  • The treatment of expert evidence in disputes both in Singapore and internationally
    • SICC Rules
    • < span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Intern ational Bar Association (IBA) Rules on the Taking of Evidence in Internatio nal Arbitration
    • Rules for Expertise of the International Chamber of Commerce
    • The Meeting of Experts - procedures and problems
    • APIEx Code of Conduct for Experts

Prof. L eslie Chew SC - President, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Cham bers LLC

< span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;"> 12.15 - 12.45
Revis ion Session, Self-study and Preparation for examination
Discussion of problems/hypotheticals, clar ification questions on Foundational Course materials
12.45 - 13.30
Lunch Break
13:30 - 15.00
Examination
15.00 - 15.15
Post examination ad ministration & comfort break
15.15 - 16.30
Specialist Track for Architect Experts (Part 1)
  • Introduction
  • Writing the Expert Report
< div>< em>Ar. Darren Benger – Committee Member, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Managing Director, VivATA Singapore
 16.30 - 16.45
Break
Specialist Track for Architect Experts (Part 2)
  • Cross Examination in the Hearing< /li>
  • Considerations in Being Engaged as an Expert Witness
Ar. Darren Benger - Committee Mem ber, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Managing Director, VivATA Singapore
18.30 - 19.30
Networking Drinks

Ab out the Course Faculty

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Registration Fees

 

Prof. Lesl ie Chew SC - President, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chamber s LLC

Prof. Leslie Che w SC is the founding and current Dean of the School of Law at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.  He has practiced law in one form or anothe r for over 4 decades.  He was appointed Senior Counsel in 2000.  In 2007 he was appointed a judge in the State Courts where he remained until his reti rement in 2014.  At the State Courts he was the Senior District Judge leadi ng the Civil Justice Division.  He retired from the judiciary in 2014. Upon his retirement from the Singapore Legal Service, he returned to law practi ce. Currently, he is a Consultant at Peter Low Chambers LLC.  He has an act ive practice as an arbitrator in International Commercial Arbitrations

 

Dr. Yo u Chuanman - Senior Lecturer, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences

Dr Chuanman You is currently a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, Sing apore University of Social Sciences, where he specialises in the areas of c orporate and financial regulation, law and artificial intelligence, data an d platform governance, geopolitics and global sanctions. He was appointed a s a Council Member of the Law Society of Shenzhen, China (2024-2029).
Prior to joining SUSS Law, Dr You has worked at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), National University of Singapo re, Singapore Management University, and Tel Aviv University. Dr You obtain ed his PhD from England focusing on comparative takeover regulation and pat h dependency theory. He additionally holds a Master Degree in Law and Econo mics (EMLE) from Germany, an MPhil in Law and History and an LLB in Civil a nd Commercial Law from China. Dr You has published extensively in leading a cademic outlets, including the Journal of Business Law, Computer Law & Security Review, and the Capital Markets Law Journal. Frequently featured i n international media such as Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and the S outh China Morning Post, Dr You is recognised for his expertise in China’s evolving regulatory environment. He regularly presents at global conference s on issues ranging from financial technology and platform governance to cr oss-border mergers and acquisitions.

 

< strong>Ar. Darren Benger - Committee Member, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Managing Director, VivATA Singapore

Darren received his Bachelor of Architecture degree wi th First Class Honours from the University of Adelaide, Australia in 1995, and registered with the Board of Architects, Singapore in 2001. In respect of architectural practice, Darren is also a Registered Inspector for fire s afety, a Design-for Safety Professional/trainer and a Universal Design Asse ssor.
Since 1996 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, in cluding election to Council from 2007 to 2021. He has actively participated in various SIA committees, including the Building Contracts Committee as w ell as the Architectural Practice Committee and ADR Committee (which he als o chaired at various stages). Darren is listed on SIA's panels of Arbitrato rs and Expert Determinators. In respect of construction law and alternative dispute resolution, Darren served on the Council of the Society of Constru ction Law (Singapore), including as chairman for the 2014-15 term. Darren i s also a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, and attained the Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration from NUS in 2011.
Darren has acted as an Expert Witness in various arbitration, litigation an d strata-title-board matters. He is pleased and honoured to be elected to t he APIEx Committee for the 2025/26 term

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*Hybrid Mode – Online Foundational Module (with Revision & Exam) and In-Person Specialist Track

< p style="text-align: justify;">Download Brochure HERE.

Registration Closing Date:  17 April 2025

Continuing Professional Devel opment

Membership
Full-day C ourse
In-Person
(wi th  Revision, Specialist Track and Exam)
*Full-day Course
Hybrid Mode (with Revision, Specialist Track  & Exam)
In-Person
Fo undational Module (with Revision & Exam)
Online
Foundational Module
(with Revision & Exam) 
In Person
Foundational Module Only (with tea-break, no Revision, Exam or  C ertificate issued) 
Online
Foundational Module Only
(no Revision, Exam or  Certificate issued) 
In-Person Specialist Track
Only
(with Networking Drinks) 

APIEx Member

S$450 S$350 S$200 S$150S$100  S$200 

Member of:

  1. Association of Certified Fr aud Examiners (ACFE) Singapore Chapter
  2. Institute of Valuers and A ppraisers, Singapore (IVAS)
  3. Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitra tion (SCMA)
  4. Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb)
  5. Society of Construction Law (Singapore) (SCL(S))
  6. Singapore Instit ute of Architects (SIA)
S$550S$450 S$350 S$300  S$250S$200 < span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 10pt;">  S$250 
Expert on IPOS’ List o f ExpertsS$550S$450S$350 S$300 < /span>   S$250 S$200    S$250 
Participant from Corporate Member or Sponsor of International Valu ation Standards Council (IVSC) Asia  S$550 S$450S$350   S$300   S$250 S$2 00    S$250 
OthersS$650 S$550S$450  S$400   S$350 S$300    S$300
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Membership Accreditation Cour se 2025-(Foundational Module only)
Public CPD Points: 3
Practice Area: Civil Procedure
 Training Level: General 
BOA - SIA: 3 CPD Points

 

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