Mediation Law – An Overview

Foundation Mediation Training | Module 7

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

9am to 12pm

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

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Effective mediators understand the legal framework within which they operate.

About This Workshop:

This module provides participants with a grounded, practical understanding of the laws, codes, and international conventions that govern mediation practice in Singapore and beyond. Delivered flexibly to accommodate participants’ schedules, this module is designed to complement the live in-person training components of the Foundation Mediation Training programme.

Led by Susan Tay, co-founder of PracticeForte and a veteran mediation practitioner with extensive experience in cross-border dispute resolution, this module covers the key statutes and regulatory instruments governing mediation in Singapore, including the Singapore Convention on Mediation—one of the most significant international developments in dispute resolution in recent decades.

A country sharing component extends the learning beyond Singapore, offering participants a window into mediation law and practice in key regional and international jurisdictions. This is an invaluable resource for professionals operating in cross-border contexts or considering international mediation work.

What You’ll Learn:
  • Understand Singapore’s Mediation Legal Framework: Survey the key statutes, rules, and guidelines governing mediation practice in Singapore
  • Navigate the Singapore Convention on Mediation: Understand the significance of the Singapore Convention for the international enforcement of settlement agreements, and its implications for cross-border mediation practice
  • Apply the SIMI Code of Professional Conduct: Connect ethical principles to their legal underpinnings and regulatory context
  • Develop Cross-Jurisdictional Awareness: Through country sharing sessions, gain an understanding of mediation law and practice in key regional and international jurisdictions
  • Build Legal Literacy: Equip yourself with the legal knowledge needed to advise clients, conduct mediations professionally, and operate with confidence across borders
Who Should Attend:
  • Legal professionals seeking to understand the regulatory and statutory framework governing mediation in Singapore
  • Lawyers advising clients on international disputes and cross-border mediation options
  • HR practitioners and corporate leaders involved in cross-border dispute resolution
  • 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!

Whether you are mediating domestic disputes or advising on complex cross-border matters, a solid understanding of mediation law is essential professional knowledge. Complete this module at your own pace and build the legal literacy that underpins confident mediation practice.

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*SILE CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT POINTS – applicable only to Singapore Practising Lawyers
This course is awarded with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE).

Attendance Policy: Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser, and not being away from any part of the webinar. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to http://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.

Diversity Policy: All PracticeForte Training Programmes or Workshops are made available and promoted on an equal basis to all experienced professionals regardless of their professional affiliations, gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation or other personal characterisation.

PracticeForte reserves the right to alter the programme, its format of presentation and timing as it considers appropriate.

PracticeForte Pte Ltd is an International Mediation Institute (IMI) and Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI) certified training provider.

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