Counting down: The Singapore Convention on Mediation enters into force in two weeks – on 12 September 2020. As we count down to this momentous milestone, we explore more about the treaty and its significance. In the first instalment of our infographic series, we cast an eye on the potential impact of the Convention in terms of its geographic and economic reach.
The Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) and Singapore’s Ministry of Law recently ran a consultative workshop on the Singapore Convention on Mediation for senior Cambodian officials.
One year ago on this date, the Singapore Convention on Mediation was signed by 46 countries in Singapore. To commemorate the first anniversary of the Convention, it is fitting to share the Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation’s Golden Age.
What a new legislation could mean for India's mediation scene.
With courts in India currently overwhelmed by a backlog of cases and the number of disputes expected to rise quickly in the next few months due to Covid-19 disrupted contracts, industry pundits suggest that international commercial mediation may finally get a much-needed boost in India.
In the third instalment of the Singapore Business Federation Infrastructure Committee (SBF IC) webinar, we shared how mediation and the SIMC Covid-19 Protocol are well-suited for construction businesses that have been affected during this period.
In a webinar organized on 24 June by the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb) with the joint support of Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) and the Malaysian Mediation Centre, panellists discussed how mediation was quickly emerging as the new norm. During the session experts also highlighted the crucial role legal professional play in promoting mediation as a preferred dispute...
With nearly 400 people from around the world tuning in to a live webcast on June 10, Wednesday night (or day if you are in the US), one panellist echoed current sentiments—that “interest in mediation is a global phenomenon.”
In a webinar co-organized by the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) and Dentons Rodyk on June 16th, panelists discussed why mediation is an effective dispute mechanism in the post Covid-19 era for businesses in Japan and across the region.
Olá! SIMC had the privilege of joining our friends in Brazil on a discussion surrounding the development, features, impact and practical application of the Singapore Convention on Mediation.
In a webinar co-organized by the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) and Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB INTERNATIONAL) on June 3rd, distinguished panelists discussed the impact of Covid-19 on international disputes, as well as how it would redefine cross-border mediation in the future.