Singapore Mediation Centre

The Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) is the flagship mediation centre of Singapore. It was incorporated and launched in 1997. The SMC is a non-profit organisation guaranteed by the Singapore Academy of Law. It is linked institutionally with many professional and trade associations and receives the support of the Supreme Court of Singapore, the Subordinate Courts of Singapore and the Singapore Academy of Law.

As of 1 April 2006, more than 1,000 disputes were referred to the SMC. Of those mediated, about 75% were settled. The types of cases include (and are not limited to) banking disputes, construction disputes, contractual disputes, corporate disputes, contested divorces and divorce ancillary matters, employment disputes, family disputes, information technology disputes, insurance disputes, negligence claims, partnership disputes, personal injury claims, shipping disputes and tenancy disputes.