The proliferation of cross-border business activity has generated an increased demand for international commercial dispute resolution. As alternatives to litigation, arbitration and mediation have emerged as viable routes to the timely and cost-effective settlement of disputes, particularly in Singapore. This course will provide an interdisciplinary perspective to the role of the dispute resolution advocate within these processes, the legal framework governing their procedure and enforcement, and practical issues of cost and speed across different mechanisms. Written submissions, oral presentations and groupwork will give participants a sound understanding of how an effective advocate must adopt a tailored approach to different processes of dispute resolution.
- A comprehensive understanding of the stages, processes and advantages of different dispute resolution mechanisms
- The unique role of each participant in dispute resolution processes, with a focus on the advocate’s role
- Knowledge of the models and theoretical approaches appropriate to settle disputes through negotiation and mediation
- Capacity to draft written submissions to clients, meditators, arbitrators and judges, and recognise the distinctive functions of these submissions
- Deliver persuasive and clear oral arguments in different dispute resolution fora
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