Newsletter
2019
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Nov 2019: Singapore Mediation Lecture 2019 - Voyaging into the Future with MediationFor this year's Singapore Mediation Lecture, we were honoured to have Mr Edwin Tong SC to share his perspectives on the past, present and future of mediation for Singapore. For a summary of the Lecture, click here to read more.
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05 Dec 2019 | News |
Oct 2019: Unfolding Conversations - Mediation: Constructing Solutions for Construction DisputesThis year, The Unfolding Conversations event looked at the construction industry and how mediation can help. Click here to find out.
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06 Nov 2019 | News |
September 2019: The Mediation landscape in SingaporeWant to know more on the Mediation scene in Singapore? Click here to find out.
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02 Oct 2019 | News |
Aug 2019: A Giant Leap for Mediation – The Singapore Convention on MediationRead on to find out more on the Singapore Convention on Mediation here.
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02 Sep 2019 | News |
July 2019: Locking horns over website names? Here is how SMC can helpDealing with website name disputes and not sure what to do? Fret not! SMC has you covered.
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02 Aug 2019 | News |
June 2019: Why healthcare disputes should be mediatedOur guest writer, Ms Choo Jin Hua, from the MOHH Healthcare Mediation Unit explains why healthcare disputes should be mediated and how it can help disputing parties.
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03 Jul 2019 | News |
May 2019: Tips for a Successful and Effective MediationFor this issue, our guest writer, Ms Shobna Chandran shares five top tips to help mediators value add to their next case. Read on more to find out what those tips are.
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03 Jun 2019 | News |
Apr 2019: Mediating Joint Venture DisputesRead on more on to see how powerful a tool mediation can be in joint venture disputes with case studies to further emphasize that point.
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01 May 2019 | News |
Mar 2019: Neutral Evaluation at Singapore Mediation CentreTrying to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your case, but not sure where to go? Fret not! Read on more to know what Neutral Evaluation is all about and how it helps parties with their cases.
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01 Apr 2019 | News |
Feb 2019: Collaborative Family Practice – An Alternative and Appropriate ApproachThis month's article, contributed by Ms Helen Chia-Thomas, shares more on Collaborative Family Practices.
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01 Mar 2019 | News |
Jan 2019: Singapore Infrastructure Dispute-Management Protocol (SIDP)Thinking of construction projects in 2019? Think of the Singapore Infrastructure Dispute-Management Protocol (SIDP)!
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01 Feb 2019 | News |
2018
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Dec 2018: Season's greetingsIn our last newsletter for the year, we look back at our achievements in 2018, and look forward to what's to come in the new year.
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31 Dec 2018 | News |
Nov 2018: On tiptoes through the minefieldsFor this year's Singapore Mediation Lecture, we were honoured to have Ms Joanna Kalowski to speak on her experience with cultural mediation. For a summary of the Lecture, click here to read more.
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29 Nov 2018 | News |
Oct 2018: Error 409: What's the Solution behind the Problem? Unfolding Conversations 2018This month, we look at the lessons businesses can learn from our recent Unfolding Conversations dinner.
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29 Oct 2018 | News |
Sep 2018: Technology and the future of dispute resolutionThis month's article was contributed by Samreen Hooda and Colin Rule of Tyler Technologies. It explores how technology can be designed to help parties prevent, manage and resolve conflicts online.
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30 Sep 2018 | News |
Aug 2018: Early mediation for better outcomesThis month, we share an article first published by the SMU Office of Research & Tech Transfer on recent research into the best timing to attempt mediation.
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31 Aug 2018 | News |
Jul 2018: Signs that mediation might be the suitable dispute resolution method for you (Part 2)This month we share the part 2 of a 2-part series on reasons advised by lawyer-mediators to consider before undertaking mediation.
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31 Jul 2018 | News |
Jun 2018: Signs that mediation might be the suitable dispute resolution method for you (Part 1)What factors should parties take note of when faced with a dispute? In the first of a 2-part series, we breakdown some points for parties to consider.
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27 Jun 2018 | News |
May 2018: The healing power of mediationThis month, Ms Kuah Boon Theng, Senior Counsel, Managing Director of Legal Clinic LLC shares her thoughts and experience on healthcare mediation
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01 Jun 2018 | News |
Apr 2018: Thinking outside of the box: creative solutionsThis month, we look at the types of non-monetary settlements that people may make at mediation.
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03 May 2018 | News |
Mar 2018: The use of mediation within the courtsThis month, we look at the use of mediation within the courts in Singapore.
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26 Mar 2018 | News |
Feb 2018: Mediation for the telco industryThis month, we look at the proposed Telecommunication and Subscription TV Mediation-Adjudication Scheme.
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27 Feb 2018 | News |
Jan 2018: Singapore Mediation Centre’s alternative dispute resolution servicesThis month's newsletter looks at the suite of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services SMC offers.
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01 Feb 2018 | News |
2017
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Dec 2017: Season's GreetingsAs our 20th year comes to a close, we look back at SMC's achievements in 2017.
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29 Dec 2017 | News |
Nov 2017: Insolvency Mediation: More Than Just Bean Counting?This month's newsletter looks at SMC's Insolvency Panel and Unfolding Conversations.
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01 Dec 2017 | News |
Oct 2017: Mediation 3.0: Merging the Old and the NewThis year's Singapore Mediation Lecture was delivered by Professor Carrie Menkel-Meadow on “Mediation 3.0: Merging the Old and the New”. Read more to find out Prof. Menkel-Meadow's perspective of the evolution of Mediation.
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31 Oct 2017 | News |
Sep 2017: Singapore Mediation Centre – Then, Now, and the FutureThe Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) recently celebrated its 20th anniversary in August 2017. Let us look back at the historical milestones and achievements that have made SMC what it is today, and where SMC is heading towards the future.
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30 Sep 2017 | News |
Aug 2017: Healthcare MediationThis month, we look at healthcare disputes in Singapore and SMC's schemes for the Healthcare industry.
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30 Aug 2017 | News |
Jul 2017: Dispute Resolution Training for Professionals, Managers, Engineers and Technicians (PMETs)Mediation training constitutes an investment in professional development. Read more to find out how Dispute Resolution Training can help Professionals, Managers, Engineers and Technicians (PMETs) to manage conflicts and resolve issues.
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31 Jul 2017 | News |
Jun 2017: How to prepare for your mediationAfter you choose to mediate your dispute, how should you prepare for your mediation? This month's article provides some simple tips that can have an impact during your mediation.
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04 Jul 2017 | News |
May 2017: How to be effective lawyers during mediationWhat qualities should people look out for in their lawyer when going through a mediation? Read this month's newsletter to find out more.
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30 May 2017 | News |
Apr 2017: The Singapore Mediation Charter and Mediation ClauseThis month, the newsletter highlights SMC's Mediation Charter and how it can benefit your organisation
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28 Apr 2017 | News |
Mar 2017: Saving Costs Through MediationLearn how mediation can bring about positive outcomes for businesses through cost reduction and resource allocation.
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31 Mar 2017 | News |
Feb 2017: Mediated Settlement Agreements Enforceable as Court OrdersThis month, we look at the Mediation Bill and its impact on the dispute resolution landscape in Singapore.
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24 Feb 2017 | News |
Jan 2017: Mediation Wish List for 2017Our friends and mediators shared their thoughts and wishes for the year 2017. Find out more in our January Mediate newsletter.
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27 Jan 2017 | News |
2016
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Dec 2016: Season's GreetingsSMC's Executive Director Mr Loong Seng Onn recaps SMC's achievements for the year.
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30 Dec 2016 | News |
Nov 2016: The future of mediation - online dispute resolution (ODR)At this year’s Singapore Mediation Lecture, we were given insights into the future of mediation, and the advances in ODR achieved internationally. ODR is simply the use of information and communications technology to help parties resolve their disputes. Mr Colin Rule, previously the director of ODR at eBay and PayPal, now co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Modria.com, an ODR provider based in Silicon Valley, shared his experiences with us.
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02 Dec 2016 | News |
Oct 2016: Navigating Stormy Relationships- Mediation for the Maritime IndustryIn these challenging times, the maritime industry needs efficient and effective dispute resolution mechanisms. At SMC's by-invitation-only signature event Unfolding Conversations- Navigating Stormy Relationships on 28 September 2016, business leaders from the maritime community had the opportunity to observe and learn about the use of ADR processes to resolve their disputes.
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28 Oct 2016 | News |
Sep 2016: To mediate or not to mediate? View point from an insurance law practitionerThis month, our guest writers Mr K Anparasan and Ms Sharon Lin of Withers KhattarWong LLP share their thoughts on mediation as an insurance law practitioner.
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04 Oct 2016 | News |
Aug 2016: Which mediation style suits your dispute?We’ve published many articles on how mediation can resolve disputes quickly and effectively, but did you know that there are also different styles of mediation? This month, we introduce three styles that are commonly discussed.
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31 Aug 2016 | News |
Jul 2016: The right time to mediateDrawing on SMC's 19 years of experience in facilitating mediations, this newsletter explores some factors that can lead to a higher likelihood of a mediation succeeding.
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29 Jul 2016 | News |
Jun 2016: Hard truths about mediation- Why some mediations failUsing mediation to resolve disputes is most effective when parties are fully committed to the process. However, sometimes commitment alone will not suffice. In this issue, we look at common reasons why mediation may not result in settlement.
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30 Jun 2016 | News |
May 2016: Debunking Myths in MediationThis issue, we shed light on some mediation myths so that you can arrive at the best possible decision for your business or client.
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30 May 2016 | News |
Apr 2016: Levelling up of mediation in the arbitration-centric world of shippingSMC consultant Lee Wai Pong shares his thoughts on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the maritime sector.
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27 Apr 2016 | News |
Mar 2016: Appropriate dispute resolution in our borderless new worldFresh off the first Global Pound Conference (GPC) held in Singapore, we share some of the highlights from this historic event.
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04 Apr 2016 | News |
Feb 2016: Considering mediation as a first stop in the courtsThis month's newsletter discusses the changes to the Supreme Court Practice Directions (Amendment No 1 of 2016) for civil cases in the High Court and Court of Appeal.
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29 Feb 2016 | News |
Jan 2016: Working hand in hand in the New YearIn the first newsletter of 2016, we begin with a year in review and take a peek at the new and exciting events to come.
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29 Jan 2016 | News |
2015
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Dec 2015: Season's GreetingsAs the year comes to a close, it is customary to take stock of what one has done and to articulate wishes for the New Year.
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24 Dec 2015 | News |
Nov 2015: Embracing a Mediation CultureAt the 4th Singapore Mediation Lecture held last month, SMC had the pleasure of hosting Dr iur Hans Peter Frick who addressed an audience on embracing a mediation culture when managing business disputes. Dr Frick was the former Group General Counsel of Nestlé SA and he shared his journey about how mediation benefited him and eventually the company.
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30 Nov 2015 | News |
Oct 2015: Taking Control in Uncertain Times – A Dialogue with BusinessesIn these challenging and uncertain times, how can businesses maintain control over their business outcomes? At SMC’s by-invitation-only signature event “Unfolding Conversations” on 7 October, more than 120 business leaders had the opportunity to explore strategies to maintain control over the outcome of their business disputes through a simulated mediation session and a panel discussion.
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03 Nov 2015 | News |
Sep 2015: Professionalising Mediation – the SIMI MediatorTo ensure professionalism and to raise standards in mediation, the Singapore Government has decided to set up a new independent non-profit entity called the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI). SMC is one of the first partners to come on board with SIMI, and its programmes are accredited by SIMI.
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29 Sep 2015 | News |
Aug 2015: Mediating billion-dollar insolvenciesResolving insolvency disputes as a mediator is hard work, but also immensely satisfying. The mediation skills required will vary from case to case. The Honourable James M. Peck, SMC Mediator, global co-chair of Morrison & Foerster’s Business Restructuring & Insolvency Group, New York, shares his experience and observations about what works well in insolvency cases.
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24 Aug 2015 | News |
July 2015: Can arbitrators mediate?With both mediation and arbitration gaining popularity as Alternative Dispute Resolution methods, it is not uncommon for disputes to go through both processes before the dispute is resolved. This luxury of choice can be a good thing for clients, but raises concerns over the role of the arbitrator in mediation.
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29 Jul 2015 | News |
June 2015: The art of mediator selectionWe often say that a good mediator should possess 3 ‘P’s – Problem-solving skills, People skills and Process skills. A mediator needs to have problem-solving skills to grasp complex issues quickly, uncover their underlying interests, help parties with option generation and reality testing.
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30 Jun 2015 | News |
May 2015: Institutional or ad-hoc mediation?Do you know which is better - to make private arrangements (ad-hoc mediation) or seek the services of a dedicated mediation centre? Read on to find out more.
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29 May 2015 | News |
Apr 2015: Continuing on Mr Lee Kuan Yew's visionAt SMC, we endeavour to build on Mr Lee’s vision of the legal system, by providing a host of quality alternative dispute resolution services to complement Singapore’s court system, providing access to justice for all in the process, and helping to put Singapore on the world map for premier legal services.
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29 Apr 2015 | News |
Mar 2015: Creating Value: How Mediation Improves Deal-MakingThere is great potential for mediation to facilitate deal-making and transactional negotiations such as mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures.The mediator improves the overall quality and efficiency of negotiations by cultivating open dialogue and avoiding competitive or adversarial negotiations.
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26 Mar 2015 | News |
Feb 2015: The Impact of Culture on MediationWhen parties are of different cultural backgrounds, it may be useful to have co-mediators of those same cultures to address the different communication styles, cultural norms and reservations.
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27 Feb 2015 | News |
Jan 2015: Welcoming 2015Mediation had a bumper year in 2014. There was a 57% increase in the number of mediation matters as compared to 2013 (from 214 matters to 337 matters). We are confident that the numbers will continue to grow in 2015.
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29 Jan 2015 | News |
2014
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Dec 2014: Highlights of SMC's 2014 mediation journeyAs the year comes to a close, we revisit the many new developments at SMC. This would not have been possible without the contributions and support of our dedicated mediators and business associates. We express our sincerest appreciation to you.
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30 Dec 2014 | News |
Nov 2014: Lawyer's, unlocking the benefits of mediationAre there benefits of mediation to lawyers? Read more on why some of our lawyer-mediators choose mediation in this month's issue. Also, as we are wrapping up for the year of 2014 in the next issue, we would like to hear your feedback in our SMC End-of-Year survey.
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26 Nov 2014 | News |
Oct 2014: Why General Electric embraces mediationGeneral Electric (GE) generates US$146b in annual revenue and has a presence in 170 countries. Why does an MNC like GE embrace mediation? Find out more from Mr Bradford Berenson, Vice President and Senior Counsel for Litigation and Legal Policy of GE.
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26 Oct 2014 | News |
Aug 2014: Do mediators need subject matter expertise?In this inaugural issue, we have featured an article by Dr Joseph Sheares. Dr Sheares will provide his take on how subject matter expertise can be useful for mediation. In this regard, and in response to customer needs, SMC is introducing sub-panels of industry specialist mediators.
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08 Aug 2014 | News |