Singapore is now recognised as the leading choice for Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) in Asia. Singapore possesses a sterling reputation for impartiality and integrity, world-class ADR institutions, outstanding dispute resolution professionals (neutrals, counsel and experts) and a legal system which is supportive of ADR. In a 2006 report published by the International Chamber of Commerce (the “ICC”) International Court of Arbitration (the “ICA”), Singapore ranked as the top city in Asia for arbitration and one of the six most popular arbitration venues alongside Paris, London, Geneva, Zurich and New York. In 2009, Singapore will have a dedicated facility for alternative dispute resolution at Maxwell Chambers. Leveraging both heritage and technology, Maxwell Chambers will house both best-of-class hearing facilities as well as top international arbitral institutions. Singapore is a party to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards 1958 (the “New York Convention”) and hence, arbitral awards rendered here are potentially enforceable in more than 140 jurisdictions.
 
The Academy's ADR Directorate is tasked with promoting Singapore as the venue of choice for ADR in Asia, and to facilitate the development and growth of ADR in Singapore.

The Singapore Mediation Centre, which is a company limited by the guarantee of the Academy, provides ADR services (such as mediation and adjudication) and ADR training (for instance, in negotiation, mediation and conflict management). Since its inception in 1997, the SMC has evolved into a reputable accreditation body for mediators, adjudicators and neutral evaluators. In addition, it promotes Singapore as a centre for mediation and dispute resolution in Asia. The SMC has particular strengths as a training expert in the fields of negotiation, mediation and conflict management in Singapore and the region, and its instruction has consistently received high feedback ratings for responsiveness and practicality. This reputation has generated training opportunities in Austria, Cambodia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, the Philippines and Thailand. The SMC also seeks to exercise thought leadership in the realm of mediation and conflict resolution, through its activities such as the hosting of the International Negotiation Competition, and its founding role in alliances that promote mediation and its study such as the International Mediation Institute (the “IMI”) and the Asian Mediation Association (the “AMA”). Clients of the SMC include Government Ministries and Departments, tertiary institutions, professional and trade associations, law firms and business organisations, both in Singapore and abroad. The SMC has deep sector-specific competencies in construction, medical, technology and, more recently, sport mediation.
 
 
 
Justice Andrew ANGChair
Mr CHOW Kok Fong
Mr GIAM Chin Toon, SC
Mr George LIM Teong Jin, SC
Mr Sundaresh MENON, SC
Ms Serene WEE
Ms TEH Hwee Hwee