Singapore Mediation Centre
Resolving disputes. Preserving relationships. Building trust since 1997.
The former Supreme Court building, where SMC first made its home.
Who We Are
The Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC) is Singapore’s leading provider of alternative dispute resolution services. These include its core services of mediation, adjudication, neutral evaluation, and resolving disputes involving families, infrastructure projects and Internet domain names.
Our Journey
1997
SMC established by the
Singapore Academy of Law.
2005
Regional expansion of mediation training and services.
2017
A new era for mediation, with the enactment of the Mediation Act.
2019
Singapore emerges as a global mediation hub through the Singapore Convention on Mediation.
2020
Digital mediation transformed dispute resolution with remote and hybrid services.
Today
Asia’s trusted mediation institution, serving parties from over 40 jurisdictions.
Our Ecosystem / Partners
Judiciary
Government
Statutory Boards
Universities
Professional Bodies
Our People
Board of Directors
Provides strategic direction and governance.
Meet the Board →Board of Advisors
Offers guidance and insight to support SMC’s mission.
Meet the Advisors →CAAC
Oversees accreditation and maintains mediator standards.
Meet the Community →Management
Drives operations and delivers quality ADR services.
Meet the Team →Need help resolving a dispute?
Our team can help you understand the mediation process and the next practical step.