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Virtual real estate value has skyrocketed in the past few months, heralding the beginning of the metaverse era. How can legal frameworks and concepts created for the physical world apply to the metaverse, and how can legal practitioners keep up with the new technology?

With the pandemic, parties who find themselves in the midst of an international commercial dispute have had to adapt to resolving their scuffle online. 

At SIMC, the number of cases heard since the start of the pandemic has risen significantly. Of the total number of cases heard, at least half have an online element - and it works. 

SIMC CEO Chuan Wee Meng and Josephine Hadikusumo, Managing ...

We are pleased to introduce our new case management team. Registrar Lee Beng Tat, Benatt, will lead registry work at SIMC. He will be supported by Ms Hany Chee and Ms Hidayu (Ayu) Othman. 

The value and number of disputes filed at SIMC has risen substantially over the years.  

In 2021 alone, the total value of disputes heard amounted to over US$3 billion, equalling the US$3 billion total dispute value for the previous six years (2014-2020) since SIMC’s inception.

SIMC Chairman George Lim SC and Ng Chai Ngee, SIMC Board Member, explain why, and break down the process with Prime ...

Addressing our first overseas visitors since the start of the pandemic, SIMC CEO Chuan Wee Meng gave a presentation to a delegation led by the Sri Lankan Minister of Justice H.E. Ali Sabry on Tuesday, February 15.

There are winners all round in mediation; reputations are restored, trust is rebuilt and relationships, re-affirmed. This year, take a journey with us as we lift off with tips and tools on building trust and understanding, and of course, trends on effective dispute management.

At SIMC, our work goes beyond providing mediation services. At the heart of why we do what we do, nurturing a culture of respect and sense of community are core values; this means giving back to society whenever we can and in whatever small way possible. 

Last Friday evening (10 Dec) we welcomed a new cohort of SIMC Specialist Mediators (Singapore) onboard and took the opportunity to express our appreciation to our partners and collaborators. 

We are grateful to Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Law, Ms Lai Wei Lin, for gracing the event as our Guest-of-Honour and presenting the Certificates of Appointment to our newly-minted Specialist Mediators ...

The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed business practices—both for better and for worse. Mediation is not an exception to this case. In his opinion piece in the Business Times (published on 4th December 2021) Mr George Lim SC, Chairman of the Singapore International Mediation Centre spoke about these changes and provided some insights about what this could mean for where mediation is headed ...

SIMC is pleased to come on board the International Mediation Singapore (IMSG) Competition 2021 as a Knowledge Partner!

In 2019, history was made with the signing of the Singapore Convention on Mediation. In conjunction with the Singapore Convention week, the International Mediation Singapore (IMSG) competition was organised. An international mediation and mediation advocacy competition for ...