High Court Case Involving Claims of Defective Solar Panels

Acted successfully for the defendant in the case of DGE v DGF [2024] SGHC 107. The High Court dismissed all eight grounds for setting aside an arbitral award in favour of the defendant, who had successfully claimed that the solar panels supplied by DGE were defective. The tribunal found that the limited warranty for the solar panels was a third-party warranty that could not be relied upon by either party. The Court’s decision also addressed arguments relating to breach of natural justice, scope of submission to arbitration, and adherence to agreed arbitral procedure. This ruling holds significant implications for future arbitration cases, particularly regarding the tribunal’s role in addressing unpleaded issues and whether a party is required to amend pleadings. Partners Yew Fei Lai and Tao Tao from our International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation Practices, alongside Associate Brendan Tan successfully led the case.