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Singapore and international commercial mediation
Why is a convention on corporate agreements welcome?
Singapore Mediation Convention
On June 25, 2018 during the 51st Session of UNCITRAL, final drafts were finalized for a Convention on the Enforcement of Mediation Settlements and a Model Law for the same. The drafts are being referred to the Commission for adoption later this year. The Group also approved a resolution to name the Convention the “SingaporeContinue reading →
European Commission Solicits Comments to Promote Fairness and Transparency for On line Mediation
On June 27, 2018, IMI submitted comments on a proposed Regulation from the EU Commission that is intended to promote fairness and transparency between online services and their clients. The proposed Regulation includes provisions for complaints resolution and (online) mediation, and IMI proposes that it incorporates established IMI quality standards for mediation services as followedContinue reading →
Global Pound Conference Series – New Report
A New Report on the Global Pound Conference Series is available at https://www.globalpound.org The Report is the result of a collaboration with Herbert Smith Freehills, PwC, and the International Mediation Institute. The Report focuses on Global Trends and Regional Differences.
Investor-State Mediator Training Held in Paris
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and the International Energy Charter jointly organized a 3-day training course for mediators in investor-State disputes. The training took place from May 8 to 10, 2018, at the World Bank Conference Centre in Paris,Continue reading →
Mixed Mode Task Force Seeks Feedback
Based on initial feedback from the Global Pound Conference, a Mixed Modes Task Force (the “Taskforce”) was set up by the College of Commercial Arbitrators (CCA), the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine School of Law to examine possible new ways of combining mediation with arbitration. (More information). One ofContinue reading →
Laura Skillen joins IMI as Director of External Relations
Laura Skillen has joined IMI in the new role of Director of External Relations effective March 1, 2018. Laura has been working with IMI for the past year initially in a limited capacity for the Global Pound Conference and then as the lead rebuilding the underlying infrastructure and websites for both the GPC and IMI. Continue reading →
UNCITRAL’s Working Group II Concludes Work on Instrument for Enforcement of Mediation Settlements
UNCITRAL’s Working Group II concluded work on instruments to enforce cross border mediation settlements at its meeting on February 5-9, 2018 with a draft Convention and Model Law. The documents will be considered for finalization at its meeting in June 2018 in New York City when UNCITRAL will also be celebrating the 60th Anniversary ofContinue reading →
IMI Investor-State Mediation Taskforce Publishes Note On Use Of Mediation As Component Of ISDS
The Note advocates the further use of mediation as a component of any reformed multilateral investor-state dispute settlement (“ISDS”) system, and sets out key considerations attendant to establishing an adequate framework for the amicable resolution of investment disputes involving investors and governments within the single market (the “Framework”). It responds to the Public Consultation onContinue reading →
Irena Vanenkova leaves IMI
Irena Vanenkova, who served IMI selflessly since 2007, stepped down from her role as Executive Director on January 12, 2018. Irena tirelessly worked to promote IMI and its Vision and Mission. Many in the international dispute resolution and management community consider her a cherished friend. She was a vigorous advocate for IMI at conferences andContinue reading →
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The 4th edition of IBA-VIAC CDRC Vienna
July 17 - July 20 -
Women Leadership and Negotiation Summer Academy
August 6 @ 08:00 - August 10 @ 17:00 -
Mediation Symposium
September 12 @ 08:30 - 20:30
Welcome to the new International Mediation Institute website. As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary, we are as committed as ever to the organization’s Mission to promote global standards for the resolution of disputes and access to justice. As you navigate this new website, we hope it will be easier to find the resources and tools you have so depended on in the past. In the next few months, we will be expanding the website to include the many benefits that we realized through the Global Pound Conference. Thank you to our supporters and to you, our IMI Community.
DISPUTE ANALYSIS TOOL
Olé is an online tool allowing clients and law firms to evaluate options for resolving conflicts.
DECISION TREE
Use the Decision Tree for objective and impartial guidance on setting up a mediation.
FIND A QAP
Find your nearest IMI Qualifying Assessment Program to become IMI-Certified.
