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.
As the world emerges from lockdown, some of us may find ourselves trying to navigate raw uncertainties in a new normal. If you were among the 100 or so participants who tuned in to our webinar on 27 May, we hope you gained insight on moving on in a post- Covid-19 world.
What is the SIMC COVID-19 Protocol? The Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) has just launched the SIMC COVID-19 Protocol to provide businesses with an expedited, economical and effective route to resolve any international commercial disputes during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
During the livestream, SIMC Deputy CEO Teh Joo Lin and SIMC International Partnerships Lead Wenny Huang discussed the impact of the Singapore Convention on Mediation on China’s legal professionals. They also highlighted the key elements of mediation, as well as how it fits alongside alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes such as litigation and arbitration. With the coming into force of the...
Jane Player is known for her knack of encouraging strong personalities to remain at the table despite their cynicism with the mediation process – and come to settlement.
Following ratification by Singapore, Fiji and Qatar, the Singapore Convention on Mediation will come into force on 12 September 2020. We have, on two occasions, discussed the Singapore Convention on Mediation Bill – its key features as well as the significance for mediation momentum around the world. In this third of our 4-part series on the Singapore Convention on Mediation, Asst Prof Dorcas Quek...
SIMC International Mediator Paul Eric Mason* has travelled the world. He now shuttles between Miami and Rio de Janeiro, and in addition to serving as mediator and arbitrator on commercial cases, spends his time working with governments on signing the Singapore Convention on Mediation, writing articles on the Convention, international mediation and arbitration, and editing a book he created on...