The opening address of the Legal Year 2023, delivered by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon.

Mr Edwin Tong SC addressed the issues and share his perspectives on the past, present and future of mediation for Singapore. He shared on Singapore’s role in growing mediation locally and globally, reviewed Singapore’s present achievements in the international dispute resolution space, and provided suggestions on how the government, bench, bar, businesses and academia can work together to harness the benefits of the Convention and mediation.

“On tiptoes through the minefield: cultural dimensions of mediation”, presented by Ms Joanna Kalowsi at the seventh Singapore Mediation Lecture.

“Embracing a Mediation Culture: How Your Company Benefits”, delivered by Dr iur Hans Peter Frick, former Chief Legal Officer of Nestlé SA.

“The Mediation Imperative: Why Successful Companies Cannot Afford to Ignore Mediation”, delivered by Mr Brad A Berenson, on behalf of Mr Brackett B Denniston III, General Electric Company.

The Rt Hon the Lord Woolf, former Chief Justice of England and Wales, explains the benefits of using mediation.