In the interview taken by Andrey Gorlenko, Executive Administrator of the Russian Arbitration Center, Kevin Nash gives insights into the SIAC's work and covers the main recent changes regarding the structure of the Centre and case management process. Mr. Nash also explains the novelties in the SIAC Rules which include such issues as: emergency arbitrator, expedited procedure, consolidation etc. The speakers discuss the role of mediation as another means of alternative dispute resolution that can be used in combination with arbitration. Andrey Gorlenko and Kevin Nash conclude their talk with discussion about Singapore’s present role as a seat of arbitration and try to assess its perspectives