Mediation Ethics
Foundation Mediation Training | Module 8
TRAINERS
Susan Tay
Mediator & Co-Founder, PracticeForte Pte Ltd
Marcus Lim
Conflict Management Specialist & Adjunct Professor, National University of Singapore
Practice Area
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Training Level
Foundation
SILE Public CPD Points
TBC
Date
Tue, 4 August 2026
Time
1pm to 5.30pm
Venue / Format
PracticeForte Resolution Space /
In-person
Registration Fee
SGD S$300
SGD S$255 early bird rate (register before 30 June 2026)
SGD S$240 for PracticeForte Affiliates only
Being an ethical mediator is not just about following a code—it is about developing the judgment to navigate complex dilemmas in real time.
About This Workshop:
This module explores the ethical landscape of mediation practice in Singapore and internationally, building participants’ capacity to recognise and respond to ethical challenges with confidence and integrity.
Susan Tay and Marcus Lim lead participants through the core ethical obligations of a mediator, drawing on real-world scenarios and case discussions to illustrate how principles play out in practice. From the duty of confidentiality and the management of conflicts of interest, to the obligations of impartiality and self-determination, this module addresses the full spectrum of ethical considerations that a mediator must navigate.
Participants will re-examine the SIMI Code of Professional Conduct and develop a practical framework for ethical decision-making that they can apply in their own practice from day one.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand Ethical Obligations: Learn the core ethical duties of a mediator under Singapore’s professional standards and the SIMI Code of Professional Conduct
- Navigate Ethical Dilemmas: Develop a practical framework for analysing and resolving common ethical challenges in mediation practice
- Apply the SIMI Code: Understand the Singapore International Mediation Institute’s Code of Professional Conduct and how it governs mediator behaviour in practice
- Protect Confidentiality: Understand the scope, limits, and practical implications of mediation confidentiality
- Maintain Impartiality: Explore what genuine impartiality means in practice, and how to manage situations that threaten it
- Build Ethical Judgment: Through case discussions and scenario analysis, develop the nuanced judgment needed to act with integrity under pressure
Who Should Attend:
- Legal professionals seeking CPD points in ethics and professional conduct
- Lawyers, judges, and dispute resolution professionals involved in mediation
- Human resource practitioners and corporate leaders managing sensitive dispute resolution processes
- Anyone seeking to understand the ethical framework governing professional mediation in Singapore
- Aspiring or practising mediators
Meet Your Speakers:
Susan Tay is a veteran family lawyer, mediator, and mediation advocate with over three decades of legal experience. She is the co-founder of PracticeForte and the founder of OTP Law Corporation. Certified by both the International Mediation Institute and the Singapore International Mediation Institute, Susan has mediated and advocated in highly complex cross-border disputes. Her practice focuses on family and matrimonial law, parenting
coordination, and collaborative divorce processes. As a trainer, she combines practical case experience with compassionate teaching, guiding participants to understand mediation both as a professional practice and a mindset for peacebuilding.
Marcus Lim is a legal professional and conflict management specialist with over a decade of experience applying the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) and interest-based negotiation methods. A former CEO of the Singapore International Mediation Institute, Marcus brings both academic depth and real-world insight to the table. He regularly trains civil servants at the Civil Service College of Singapore and has delivered workshops for CMS Hong Kong and Assas International. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor with the National University of Singapore teaching Negotiation and Mediation.
Seats are limited!
Ethical practice is not a constraint on effective mediation—it is its foundation. Join us on 4 August 2026 to develop the ethical judgment that defines trusted mediators.
