Insights

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...

The Enforcement of International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation Bill establishes a domestic regime to enforce international commercial settlement agreements that have resulted from mediation.  The provisions are based on the principles of the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2018, and which...

Interview with Mr. Sun Wei, Board Member of SIMC.

Interview with Mr. Kevin Kim, Board Member of SIMC