Law Society Mediation Scheme
What is Mediation?
Mediation is a private dispute resolution process where parties agree to refer their dispute to a mediator. It is often a cheaper and more efficient alternative to litigation and allows for disputing parties to preserve their relationship after the process.
- All types of civil disputes are suitable for mediation under the Law Society Mediation Scheme (‘LSMS’) and there is no monetary limit for a civil dispute to be mediated under the LSMS.
- Any mediation settlement agreement entered into between the parties is binding, if it is in writing and signed by the parties.
- Although the mediator is a neutral third party to the mediation process, the mediator is not an arbiter and does not make any decisions on behalf of the parties.
For a mediation to commence under the LSMS, all parties must agree to mediate the dispute under the LSMS.
Details on how to procure all parties’ agreement
Mediation is a private dispute resolution process where parties agree to refer their dispute to a mediator.
An agreement to mediate a dispute under the Law Society Mediation Scheme (‘LSMS’) can be reached through, but not limited to, the following 4 methods:
- Through an agreement entered into before a dispute arises, to refer that dispute to mediation.
Parties who desire to mediate any dispute arising under a contract may insert into the contract a mediation clause in the following terms:
“All disputes, controversies or differences (‘dispute’) arising out of or in connection with this contract, including any questions regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall first be referred to mediation in Singapore, in accordance with the Law Society Mediation Rules for the time being in force.” - Through an agreement entered into after a dispute arises, to refer that dispute to mediation.
Parties who do not have an existing mediation agreement in their underlying contract may agree to mediate under the LSMS after a dispute arises.
Please click here here to access a sample agreement to mediate.
- Through an agreement to refer the dispute for mediation entered into during court or arbitration proceedings.
- Together with the Law Society Arbitration Scheme, through a multi-tiered dispute resolution clause in an agreement entered into before or after the dispute arises.
Parties may insert into the contract a mediation-arbitration clause in the following terms:
“All disputes, controversies or differences (‘dispute’) arising out of or in connection with this contract, including any questions regarding its existence, validity or termination, shall first be referred to mediation in Singapore, in accordance with the Law Society Mediation Rules for the time being in force. In the event that the dispute cannot be resolved in mediation within the time agreed by the parties, the parties shall refer the dispute to arbitration in Singapore in accordance with the Law Society Arbitration Scheme and the rules thereunder for the time being in force.”
Benefits of the LSMS
- Cost and time-saving: Mediations under the LSMS are expected to be quick and efficient. The LSMS adopts a friendly fee structure for parties who are looking to arrive at a quick, cost-effective and mutually acceptable dispute resolution.
- Control over outcomes: The LSMS allows for parties to be directly involved in the decision making process. Parties are free to agree how, and in what form, they will present or inform the mediator of their case.
- Confidentiality: Mediation sessions under the LSMS are private and confidential. All mediation communications can only be disclosed with the consent of the party who made the communication. There is no formal record or transcript of the mediation.
- Highly Professional: The LSMS panel of mediators consists of experienced, accredited practitioners with industry-specific knowledge who have satisfied the minimum criterion set out by the Law Society of Singapore.
The LSMS Panel of Mediators
Where parties mediate under the LSMS, they can only choose mediators from the LSMS Panel of Mediators (‘Panel’). The Panel is divided into the categories of ‘Senior Mediator’ and ‘Associate Mediator’. For value of claims above $250,000, an Associate Mediator will be appointed to assist the Senior Mediator.
All mediators from the Panel are experienced lawyers who have satisfied the minimum criteria of mediator accreditation and mediation experience set by the Law Society of Singapore.
For the list of our mediators, please click here.
Fees
The Fees Schedule of the Law Society Mediation Rules sets out the following fees:
- The administrative charges and mediation fees; and
- The applicable charges for the use of the Law Society’s facilities (subject to availability) when parties engage in mediation under the LSMS.
To access the latest Fees Schedule, please click here.
Apply for Mediation
To apply for Mediation under the LSMS, please click here.
To access the necessary forms and resources, please click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a list of frequently asked questions on the LSMS, please click here.
Contact Us
For queries on the LSMS, please e-mail adr@lawsoc.org.sg.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact us using the Contact Us form
To commence mediation under the Law Society Mediation Scheme (LSMS), parties are required to jointly submit a Request for Mediation stating their intention to commence mediation under the LSMS Rules.
If this form is not submitted jointly by all parties, the applicant requesting mediation shall send a copy of the Request for Mediation to the other party or parties.
A copy of the Request for Mediation shall be delivered at the same time to The Law Society of Singapore via adr@lawsoc.org.sg along with a non-refundable administration fee of $100.00 per party.
To download the Request for Mediation, please click here.
Law Society Mediation Scheme Resources
Find and download important forms and resources:
Fee Schedule
Find out about the relevant fees
Agreement to Mediate
Download the Agreement to Mediate Form
Request For Mediation
Download the Request for Mediation Form
LSMS Handbook
Find out an overview of the LSMS including the LSMS Rules
LSMS FAQs
Find out frequently asked questions about the LSMS
Law Society Mediation Scheme Panel
To find out about our qualifying requirements for the Law Society Mediation Scheme Panel click here.
Senior Mediators
Mr Abdul Salim Ahmed Ibrahim
CIVIC Legal LLC
Mr Alvin Cheng Sun Cheok
Chris Chong & C T Ho LLP
Mr Ang Wee Tiong
Lumiere Law LLP
Mr Arul Andre Ravindran Saravanapavan
Arul Chew & Partners
Ms Audrey Phua Soong
Lexcompass LLC
Mr Aziz Tayabali Samiwalla
Aziz Tayabali & Associates
Mr Chan Jin Han
Lee & Lee
Mr Chandra Mohan K Nair
Tan Rajah & Cheah
Mr Chenthil Kumar Kumarasingam
Withers KhattarWong LLP
Mr Chia Chor Leong
Breakpoint LLC
Mr Chia Ho Choon
Ho & Wee LLP
Mr Giam Chin Toon, S.C.
Wee Swee Teow LLP
Mr Goh Siong Pheck Francis
Harry Elias Partnership LLP
Mr Harold Seet Pek Hian
Bethel Chambers LLC
Mr John Ng Lee Chye
Michael Khoo & Partners
Mr Joseph Liow Wang Wu
Joseph Liow Chambers
Mr Julian Chang Yao Y’sung
Dominion LLC
Mr Kanisan s/o Mariappan Packirisamy
M P Kanisan and Partners
Mr Kevin Kwek Yiu Wing
Kennedys Legal Solutions
Mr Lazarus Nicholas Philiip
Justicius Law Corporation
Ms Lee Mong Jen
LMJ Law Corporation
Mr Leo Cheng Suan
Infinitus Law Corporation
Mr Leong Kah Wah
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
Mr Liew Yik Wee
Rev Law LLC
Mr Mahadevan Lukshumayeh
Lukshumayeh Law Corporation
Ms Margaret Yeow Tin Tin
Hoh Law Corporation
Mr Melvin See Hsien Huei
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Ms Michelle Woodworth
Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC
Ms Moi Sok Ling
MOI Law Corporation
Mr Patrick Tan Tse Chia
Fortis Law Coporation
Mr Philip Fong Yeng Fatt
Harry Elias Partnership LLP
Mr Pradeep Gurbani
DCMO Law Practice LLC
Mr Raymond Lam Kuo Wei
Drew & Napier LLC
Mr Rengarajoo s/o Rengasamy Balasamy
B Rengarajoo & Associates
Mr Richard Lim Teck Hock
Richard Lim & Company Advocates & Solicitors
Mr Roderick Edward Martin, S.C.
Martin & Partners
Mr Seah Seow Kang Steven
Seah Ong & Partners LLP
Ms Sujatha Bhargavan
Gavan Law Practice LLC
Mr Sundareswara Sharma
Adsan Law LLC
Ms Susan Tay Ting Lan
OTP Law Corporation
Mr Tan Heng Khim
Cecil Law LLC
Mr Tan Lam Siong
Temple Counsel LLP
Ms Teresa Chan Pui Woo
C. Teresa Law Corporation
Ms Viviene Kaur Sandhu
Clifford Law LLP
Ms Wong Kai Yun
Chia Wong Chambers LLC
Mr Yap Gim Chuan Michael
Soh Wong & Yap
Mr Yeo Khee Chye Raymond
Raymond Yeo, Advocates & Solicitors
Associate Mediators
Mr Aaron Lee Teck Chye
Allen & Gledhill LLP
Ms Adeline Chong Seow Ming
Blackletter LLC
Mr Akesh Abhilash
Harry Elias Partnership LLP
Ms Alina Sim Jin Simm
Axis Law Corporation
Mr Ammar Khan Lulla
Cairnhill Law LLC
Dr Anamah Tan
Ann Tan & Associates
Ms Anuradha d/o Krishan Chand Sharma
Winchester Law LLC
Ms Aw Sze Min
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Mrs Aye Cheng Shone
A C Shone & Co
Mr Balasubramaniam s/o Appavu
Cosmas LLC
Mr Chan Kia Pheng
LVM Law Chambers LLC
Ms Charlene Nah Xiang Ling
PKWA Law Practice LLC
Ms Charmaine Fu Simin
C.Fu LLC
Mr Chia Soo Michael
MSC Law Corporation
Mr Cho Kenwei, Jonathan
Lee & Lee
Mr Chong Yue-En
Bethel Chambers LLC
Mr Daniel Chan
WongPartnership LLP
Mr Derek Tan Jet Wah
Stoa Law Corporation
Mr Devathas Satianathan
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
Mr Dixon Soh Zeng Sheng
CHP Law LLC
Ms Dorothy Chai Li Li
DCMO Law Practice LLC
Ms Dorothy Tan Xuan Qi
PKWA Law Practice LLC
Ms Edith Chen Yixin
Sureshan LLC
Mr Edwin Sim Puay Jain
Lexton Law Corporation
Ms Elaine Phang Min Nyuk
Avodah Advocates LLC
Ms Farrah Joelle Isaac
Harry Elias Partnership LLP
Ms Grace Chacko
Grace Chacko Law Practice
Ms Grace Malathy d/o Ponnusamy
Grace Law LLC
Ms Gurmeet Kaur d/o Amar Singh
Harjeet Singh & Co
Mdm Haridas Vasantha Devi
Silver International Chambers LLC
Ms Ho Chye Hoon
KEL LLC
Ms Hoon Shu Mei Sumathi
Drew & Napier LLC
Ms Hu Huimin
CNPLaw LLP
Mr Ivan Cheong Zhihui
Withers KhattarWong LLP
Ms Jennifer Fong Lee Cheng
Eldan Law LLP
Ms Jenny Lai Ying Ling
Jenny Lai & Co
Mr Jeremiah Huang WeiQuan
Icon Law LLC
Ms Jessica Chow Fui Li
PKWA Law Practice LLC
Mr John Vincent
John Law Chambers LLC
Mr Jonathan Muk Chen Yeen
LVM Law Chambers LLC
Ms Josephine Tay Siok Leng
Josephine Tay & Co
Ms Joyce Agnes Tan Sok Kheng
Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC
Ms Kang Yanyi
Allen & Gledhill LLP
Ms Kee Lay Lian
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
Mr Kelvin Chia Swee Chye
Lumen Law Corporation
Mr Kenny Chooi Yue Wai
Adsan Law LLC
Mr Krishna Ramakrishna Sharma
Fleet Street Law LLC
Mr Lau Kah Hee
BC Lim & Lau LLP
Mr Lee Wei Yung
Tito Isaac & Co LLP
Mr Leonard Chia Chee Hyong
Asia Ascent Law Corporation
Mr Liaw Jin Poh
Tan, Lee & Choo
Mr Lim Soo Peng
Lim Soo Peng & Co LLC
Ms Lisa Sam Hui Min
Lisa Sam & Company
Mr Low Jin Liang
PKWA Law Practice LLC
Ms Low Seow Ling
Emre Legal LLC
Mr Mark Jerome Seah Wei Hsien
Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Ms Meera Rajah
V K Rajah LLC
Mr Melvin Loh Guo Wei
Peter Low Chambers LLC
Mr Moses Lin Weiwen
Shook Lin & Bok LLP
Ms Muntaz Binte Zainuddin
Ramesh Tiwary
Mr Naresh Mahtani
Adelphi Law Chambers LLC
Mr Ng Chee Weng Max
Gateway Law Corporation
Ms Ng Pui Khim
Gateway Law Corporation
Mr Oh Sheng Loong Frank
WongPartnership LLP
Mr Pancharatnam Jeya Putra
AsiaLegal LLC
Ms Poonaam Bai
Eldan Law LLP
Mr Quah Wei Sheng, Danny
CHP Law LLC
Mr Rajan Supramaniam
Regent Law LLC
Mr Ronald Wong Jian Jie
Covenant Chambers LLC
Mr Samuel Chacko
Legis Point LLC
Ms Serene Chan Poh Choo
Serene Chan & Co
Ms Sharon Lin Hui Yin
Withers KhattarWong LLP
Ms Soh Mui Kek, Rachel
Lighthouse Law LLC
Mr Soon Wei Song
Goh JP & Wong LLC
Mr Srinivasan s/o V Namasivayam
Heng, Leong & Srinivasan LLC
Mr Steven John Lam Kuet Keng
Templars Law LLC
Mr Sudhershen Hariram
Tan Rajah & Cheah
Ms Tan Yew Cheng
Tan YC Law Practice
Mr Tito Shane Isaac
Tito Isaac & Co LLP
Mr Wilson Foo Yu Kang
Lexcompass LLC
1. Qualifying Requirements for Admission to the Panel of Mediator
1.1 An applicant must be:
- an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore with a valid practising certificate and must maintain a valid practising certificate for the duration of his / her appointment on the Panel of Mediators; and
- a mediator accredited by or appointed to the panel of a designated mediation service provider or accredited or certified under an approved certification scheme, in accordance with the Mediation Act 2017.
2. Panel of Mediators
2.1 The LSMS shall comprise a Panel of Mediators consisting of 2 categories of mediators, namely:
- Senior Mediators; and
- Associate Mediators.
2.2 The Panel of Mediators shall, at all material times, have in force a valid practising certificate. The LSMS retains the right to remove from the panel any mediator who does not have a valid practising certificate during the tenure of his / her appointment.
3. Appointment of Mediators
Senior Mediators
3.1 For appointment of Senior Mediators, the Selections Committee may consider applicants who possess the following qualifying requirements.
- an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore with a minimum aggregate of 15 years PQE and holds a valid practising certificate; and
- a SIMI Certified Mediator or a Principal Mediator or equivalent level of a designated mediation service provider or has acquired sufficient mediation experience comparable to a SIMI Certified Mediator.
Associate Mediators
3.2 For appointment of Associate Mediators, the Selections Committee may consider applicants who possess the following qualifying requirements:
- an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore with a minimum aggregate of 5 years PQE and holds a valid practising certificate; and
- a mediator who —
- has completed and passed a SIMI Registered Training Program and is accredited by a designated mediation service provider; or
- has attained at least SIMI Accredited Mediator Level 1; or
- has undergone a mediation training course of a minimum duration of 40 hours or such other mediation training as may be acceptable to the Selections Committee.
