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On 27 August, SIMC welcomed key partners and friends to a by-invitation gathering at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. The event was our way of expressing appreciation to those who have journeyed with us over the years and continue to champion the growth of mediation. Held during Singapore Convention Week 2025, the gathering brought together more than 200 attendees from 21 countries.

Family businesses are a unique force in the global economy, built on a foundation of loyalty, shared history, and long-term vision. Yet, this incredible strength—the family bond itself—is also their greatest vulnerability. It is a well-documented paradox that the vast majority of family business failures are not caused by market downturns or strategic missteps, but by an internal breakdown of...

This year Singapore Convention Week 2024 (SC Week 2024) was extra special for SIMC, as it coincided with our 10th Anniversary celebration, Mediation: The Next Frontier. We are proud to celebrate a decade of promoting mediation and its benefits on a global scale.

On 27 August 2024, during Singapore Convention Week, SIMC and the China International Contractors Association (CHINCA) solidified a crucial partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The signing, conducted during a business exchange session, was led by Mr. Xin Xiuming, Vice President of CHINCA, and SIMC’s CEO, Mr. Chuan Wee Meng.

On 28 August 2024, the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) marked a significant milestone—its 10th anniversary. Themed “Mediation: The Next Frontier” was a celebration of a decade of progress and innovation in international alternative dispute resolution. Held at the Shangri-La Hotel during Singapore Convention Week 2024, the gathering attracted over 240 attendees from nearly 20...

In the realm of resolving commercial disputes, mediation advocacy emerges as a pivotal force, offering a pathway to optimal settlements while fostering collaboration among parties.

The Brazilian Journal for Alternative Dispute Resolution – RBADR, Issue 90 is a special issue dedicated to mediation in Asia. There are elevent papers in this issues about the mediation status in specific Asian countries or regions.

Sri Lanka became the 14th state party to the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (‘the Singapore Convention’/ ‘Convention’) on 28 February 2024. Its ratification of the Convention is the first in 2024 and stands out as a significant development in the international mediation landscape for reasons which will be elaborated below. It comes soon...

In September 2023, the Mediation Act 2023 (‘the Act’) was passed by the legislature in India and received the assent of the President, representing a big step in the development of mediation in the country.

Innovative Approaches in Mediation for Cross-Border IP Disputes Webinar held by SIMC. The webinar was moderated by Mr. Lionel Tan, President, LES Singapore, and Partner, Rajah and Tann. The panel of speakers consisted of Ms. Lakshika Joshi, Legal Leadership and Global Lead, Capgemini; Ms Joon-Nie Lau, Deputy CEO, Singapore International Mediation Centre; and Mr. Fu Beiqi, Deputy Director, Legal...