ICSID Opens Singapore Office to Strengthen Investment Dispute Resolution

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) will establish its first staffed office outside Washington in Singapore, reinforcing the city-state’s role as a hub for cross-border dispute resolution. The new ICSID Singapore office will be located at the World Bank Group’s Singapore headquarters with satellite premises at Maxwell Chambers. It will manage arbitration cases, provide training, and deepen engagement with governments, practitioners, and institutions. The move makes Singapore the only country to host all five World Bank Group organisations. Founded in 1966, ICSID facilitates arbitration and conciliation between international investors and states. The opening underscores Singapore’s broader strategy to strengthen its international legal services.