Dispute Resolution: Mediation

The SMC is dedicated to promoting the amicable and fair settlement of disputes. It aims to create an environment in which people can work together to find enduring solutions to conflicts and tensions created by human interactions. It contributes to the building of a harmonious society, and a thriving business community, by broadening awareness of, and providing access to, constructive means of dispute resolution.

The purpose of the Community Mediation Centre is to provide mediation services in social, community or family disputes that do not involve a seizable offence (where police are legally empowered to arrest without a warrant) under any written law. Mediation sessions are conducted in a cordial and informal atmosphere, and as expeditiously as possible.

The Asian Mediation Association (“AMA”) came into being in Singapore on 17 August 2007 when five leading mediation centres in Asia signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The five founding members of the AMA share the common aim of promoting and facilitating the use of mediation to amicably settle business and commercial disputes.

Together, AMA members provide the infrastructure for conflict management and dispute resolution for disputes in Asia, or with businesses in Asia. This is u

International Mediation Institute has been created as an international public policy initiative following research and analysis by three leading non-profit dispute resolution bodies:

Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center was established in 1994 to offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options, in particular arbitration and mediation, for the resolution of international commercial disputes between private parties. Developed by leading experts in cross-border dispute settlement, the procedures offered by the Center are widely recognized as particularly appropriate for technology, entertainment and other disputes involving intellectual pro

Based in Geneva, Switzerland, with a further office in Singapore, the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center was established in 1994 to offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options for the resolution of international commercial disputes between private parties. Developed by leading experts in cross-border dispute settlement, the arbitration, mediation and expert determination procedures offered by the Center are widely recognized as particularly appropriate for technology, entertainment and other disputes involving intellectual property. Since 2010 the Center has an office at Maxwell Chambers in Singapore.

Database on international trade law. Information on commercial arbitration, mediation, conciliation, expertise centres and other alternative dispute resolution centers or services including the full text of their rules and model clauses.

The TADM helps help employees and employers manage employment disputes, or self-employed persons manage payment-related disputes.
Unresolved disputes after mediation at TADM may be referred to the Employement Claims Tribunals (ECT) part of the State Courts Singapore.

On June 25, 2018 during the 51st Session of UNCITRAL, final drafts were finalized for a Convention on the Enforcement of Mediation Settlements and a Model Law for the same. The drafts are being referred to the Commission for adoption later this year.
The Group also approved a resolution to name the Convention the “Singapore Mediation Convention” with a signing ceremony expected in Singapore in 2019.
This action concludes three years of vigorous debate with participation by 85 member states and 35 IGOs/NGOs. The action acknowledges the role of mediation for dispute settlement in cross border dispute resolution.

The Resolution Institute is the largest dispute resolution membership organisation across Australia and New Zealand.