[In-person] Debate: This House Believes that Everything the Light Touches is Mediation’s Kingdom

No. of Public CPD Points: 1.5 Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Level: General Notice: SILE Attendance Policy for CPD Points

About the Programme

In conjunction with Singapore Convention Week, The Law Society of Singapore, Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and Society of Mediation Professionals (Singapore) are delighted to be hosting a live debate to deliberate the question of whether “Everything The Light Touches is Mediation’s Kingdom”. Join our panel of experts and judges in exploring this topical issue of whether every dispute could and should be mediated.

Mediation is now an ADR method commonly employed across all sectors – from family disputes, to commercial relationships and construction projects. Proponents of mediation often say that everything under the sun can be mediated. However, it may be hard to convince staunch arbitrators and litigators that a non-compulsory, non-binding, consensual process is indeed the best way to resolve certain disputes.

The debate will include three expert teams arguing for and against the proposition, with each team focussing on the benefits of a specific dispute resolution method – mediation, arbitration or litigation.

In the course of the debate, each team will be given time to present their case, as well as to respond to challenges and questions from the other teams as well as you, the audience. The expert judges will also share their views on which team made the most convincing argument.

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