The team at ADC have caught their breath after the mammoth undertaking that is the ADC-ICC Asia Pacific Commercial Mediation Competition. Wondering what all the fuss is about? Catch a snippet of the action with the APCMC 2023 welcome video, then see the Programme, Winners’ table and Grand-Final video, all linked below. We are in awe of the students’ commitment and talent, and ever grateful for the depth of professional expertise our volunteers so generously provide.

Leading up to APCMC 2023, ADC held two major seminars that attracted hundreds of registrants. Thank you to everyone who attended. If you missed either of these events - the collaboration of ADR institutions from across Asia on the uptake of ‘Med-Arb’ and the powerful insights of Tony McAvoy SC and Daniel Rosendale on ‘The Voice & ADR’ - we have the video recordings for you here.  

In early September, I had the great pleasure of speaking at the recent National Mediation Conference in my old hometown of Wellington, NZ. The complexity of environmental disputes arises from the sheer breadth of issues that can be involved, and I shared with delegates some of the work in the sector that ADC has been involved in reviewing or evaluating. We include one of those Case Studies in our Thought Leadership section below. DLA Piper highlights the importance of Australian Tribunals in their article, The ‘big’ place for small claims, and ADC Intern, Grace Wong shares her comparative review of arbitration in Hong Kong and Australia.

For those in Sydney on 19 October, ADC in collaboration with Chief Justice Bell, is presenting the 6th Annual ADR Address of the Supreme Court of NSW with Prof Luke Nottage presenting the address. This is a free event and seats are limited. I encourage  you to register early.

ADC consistently hears from participants that our leading mediation and conflict capabilities training programmes are second to none. If you or your team need to hone your skills, join one of our public courses or call ADC to discuss your in-house needs. We are an independent, not-for-profit company and we are here to help!

Warm Regards,
Deborah

In this year’s ADR Address Prof Luke Nottage considers the Cross-fertilisation of international commercial arbitration, investor-state arbitration and mediation: The good, the bad and the ugly?

ADC collaborates with Chief Justice Bell in presenting this Thought Leadership Series, which explores a range of current ADR issues. The ADR Address is a broad-church event. Guests include judiciary, parliamentarians, barristers, solicitors, dispute resolution practitioners, government officials, academics, university and school students.

Registration is free but seating is limited. Register Today!

Full Details and Registration HERE –>

Anthony (Tony) McAvoy SC is a Wirdi man and Australia’s first Indigenous Senior Counsel. Bringing his wide breadth of experience working on First Nation issues, chairing the NSW Bar Association First Nations Committee, co-chairing the Law Council of Australia’s Indigenous Legal Issues Committee, and member of the Federal Government’s Referendum Working Group and Referendum Engagement Group on a First Nation’s Voice to Parliament, Tony shares his deep insights into the history, the law, the needs and the impact of The Voice and the potential role for ADR practitioners. 

Daniel Rosendale is a proud Kuku Yalanji and Gugu Yimithirr man and co-founder and executive of Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corporation (DIYDG). As a young Aboriginal leader, Daniel speaks powerfully about his work and the grassroots needs of regional and remote communities and their thoughts on the Voice. 

View the Discussion HERE.

Drawing on the insights of five regional ADR institutions and three international dispute resolution practitioners, the Panel explores the growth of ADR hybrid models to accommodate the increasing complexity of cross-border commercial relationships.

View the Discussion HERE.

Forty-two teams, 160 students and over 120 volunteer mediators, judges and session supervisors from 12 countries in 51 mock mediations. The Australian Disputes Centre in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce is proud to host this annual skills development event for our legal and business leaders of tomorrow.

Catch a glimpse in the 'Wrap Up' HERE.

Despite lacking a precise or agreed definition (beyond that it is not a court) tribunals have long maintained their status as significant and unique institutions in the Australian legal landscape. In Australia, tribunals exist dichotomously at both the Commonwealth and State or Territory level and as such, hold varied powers and functions. This article discusses their big impact.

Read the full article HERE –>

This comparative study examines the recent developments of international arbitration in Hong Kong and Australia, considering their historical and geo-political contexts and key areas of difference in the jurisdictions, with commentary from experts in the field.

Read the full article HERE –>

One of the most important roles that ADR is likely to play throughout the next century is its potential for effectively resolving environmental disputes. This article highlights one of three case studies delivered to the National Mediation Conference 2023 that ADC has been involved in reviewing or evaluating in different jurisdictions. The Whanganui River Case Study illustrates how interdisciplinary knowledge systems offer an incredible opportunity to ADR practitioners and all stakeholders involved in resolving environmental disputes.

Read the full article HERE –>