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Case Analysis – Singapore—Fragmentation of disputes in multi-agreement transactions: quo vadis? (Vanbo v ph AG)

21 Apr 2026

Our Director, Colin Liew, has authored an analysis published by LexisNexis Arbitration.

In Vanbo v ph AG [2026] SGHC 65, the Singapore High Court upheld the parties ‘agreed dispute resolution mechanisms, referring the core shareholder dispute to the Swiss courts and a separate licensing claim to ICC arbitration. The Court rejected the argument that forum fragmentation was a reason not to impose a stay.

The decision underscores that where parties adopt different dispute resolution clauses across agreements, forum fragmentation and the risk of inconsistent outcomes is a natural consequence that the Singapore courts are prepared to accept.