Justice Hima Kohli Inaugurates The SIMC-Specialist Mediator’s Workshop At IAMC Hyderabad

The inaugural ceremony witnessed Justice Hima Kohli, Judge, Supreme Court of India as the chief guest for the event and the other dignitaries present were Mr. George Lim, Chairperson, SIMC, Mr. Wee Meng, CEO, SIMC and Mr. Gregory Vijayendra, Board Member of SIMC, SC, Partner, Rajah & Tann.

The event commenced with Mr. Tariq Khan, Registrar, IAMC, Hyderabad welcoming the dignitaries and participants. Justice Hima Kohli shared her views on Mediation and emphasized on the need to choose mediation as the preferred mode of dispute resolution. Mr. George Lim highlighted the importance of getting trained as a mediator.

IAMC, Hyderabad looks forward to furthering the efforts of the SIMC with this specialist mediator’s workshop ahead of its 1st India Mediation Day on April 16, 2023.

About the Training

Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) has customized a special mediation program for experienced legal and business professionals interested in mediating cross-border commercial disputes. The workshop is led by Mr. Loong Seng Onn, SIMC International Mediator, Mr. George Lim SC, Chairman of SIMC, and Mr. Chuan Wee Meng, CEO of SIMC. With their guidance and direction, participants will be engaged in role plays, case studies, pragmatic approach to problem-solving and communication management activities to develop and hone their mediation skills. Participants will be equipped with an appreciation of different dispute resolution paradigms. They will acquire the ability to carry out a structured approach with an understanding of the fundamental building blocks of interest-based dispute resolution. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be empaneled as a SIMC Specialist Mediator and be invited to mediate or co-mediate cases referred to SIMC.