Australian Disputes Centre - keeping you updated on News & Events
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35th Anniversary & ADR Awards Gala Dinner
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Focus on Arbitration
– Latin America
– India
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Dear Friends & Colleagues
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What a year it has been. I hope that you and your families have remained safe and well. We all have different fears about the various roadmaps out of our lockdowns and border closures, let alone mask-wearing. But we coalesce around the common goal of closing out 2021 on a note of hope as we look forward to many more freedoms in 2022. In troubled times, disputes will invariably follow, and we can expect that the need for ADR will continue to grow over the next few months and well into next year.
It is timely to take stock, reflect on all the work that you and others have accomplished over the past 12 months and recognise these successes. The Australian ADR Awards celebrate excellence in the sector, across 24 categories. A BIG reminder from me that nominations in the ADR Awards 2021 are due on Friday, 15 October. I look forward to the industry recognising practitioners and ADR groups for excellence in the field.
We are ready to celebrate! Please ‘Save the Date’ for 17 February 2022, for the ADR Awards Gala, together with ADC celebrating its 35th Anniversary. Or even better, ‘Book your Table’ early. It will be a big event and tables are limited.
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It was tremendous to have over 250 dispute resolution practitioners register for the 4th Annual ADR Address of the Supreme Court of NSW last week. Justice Julie Ward’s Address on ‘Online Dispute Resolution in the Age Covid-19’ was topical, wise and witty. For those who missed the simulcast, our Bulletin’s Special Rapporteur on the topic provides an overview of Her Honour’s Address and later in the Bulletin dives into what others are thinking about the future of ODR.
For those of you who have matters that prefer to meet in-person, ADC’s rooms at 1 Castlereagh St, Sydney are re-opening on 1 November 2021. Everyone attending will need to be fully vaccinated. I encourage you to book early, as we expect to be very busy leading into Christmas.
ADC continues its Thought Leadership events with a focus on Australia-Latin America Business Forum in November. There are multiple issues confronting Australian business interests in Latin America, and we garner insights from business and dispute resolution experts from both sides of the Pacific on how these risks can be best managed.
Building professional connections, maintaining a reflective practice and accumulating your NMAS CPD points in a relaxed environment is the stuff of ADC’s Book Club groups. Our next Book Club kicks off on Monday, 18 October and I encourage you to sign up via the Bulletin below.
I wish everyone a lovely taste of new freedoms over the coming weeks, and please stay safe on whatever roadmap you are on.
Warm Regards,
Deborah
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Nominate Today!
Australian ADR Awards 2021
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Submissions due by 15 October 2021
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Celebrating excellence in dispute resolution, the annual Australian ADR Awards recognise both individual and team work over the past 12 months. Nominate yourself, another ADR professional or a team in multiple categories.
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3 reasons to nominate and be part of the
ADR Awards celebration:
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- Demonstrating world-class ADR skills serves to advance all local practice standards as well as Australia’s ADR profile internationally.
- ADR Awards resonate with clients and management; recognising that your skills help save them time, money and reputation.
- Coming through the pandemic it is time to celebrate your skills, commitment and success!
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35th Anniversary Gala Dinner
& ADR Awards Night
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Thursday, 17 February 2022
The Australian Golf Club, Sydney
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ADC has been a powerhouse in advancing the uptake and best-practice of ADR for over 35 years. We are thrilled to invite you to our 35th Anniversary Gala Dinner and look forward to celebrating the tremendous contributions of all nominees and winners in the Australian ADR Awards 2021.
To give everyone a chance to celebrate in person, the Gala is being held on 17 February 2022. The theme is ‘Emerald on the Green’ and The Australian Golf Club’s greens will be gleaming. It will be time to step out in style and celebrate excellence in ADR on a sizzling, summer, Sydney evening.
For those who like to kick on, our famous ‘After-Party’ is back on at the Uber cool Tatler. In 2019 we left Tatler (with the cleaners) at 3.30am. In training team!
Tickets are on sale now.
Seating is Limited. Book your table today!
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4th Annual ADR Address
Supreme Court of NSW
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Online Dispute Resolution in the Age Covid-19
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The Hon. Justice Julie Ward, Chief Judge in Equity in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, presented ADC’s 4th Annual ADR address of the Supreme Court of NSW last Thursday, 30th September.
Having spent the majority of the year in lockdown and in virtual hearings, Justice Ward’s annual address was topically on the future of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR).
Read insights from Her Honours’ Address by Aaron Zou, our special rapporteur
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Gain new skills and qualifications
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Mediation Training & Accreditation
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Advance your skills and career with ADC’s flagship Mediation Course.
Learn how to conduct each step of the Mediation Process while honing your interest-based negotiation skills and developing your online communication skills. ADC’s multidisciplinary course enables you to facilitate dispute resolution across a diverse range of business, cultural and social settings with the added advantage of ADC’s prestigious ‘Online Mediator Accreditation’.
Now is the time to advance your professional skills and add a significant qualification to your CV. ADC’s flagship mediation training is highly interactive with more online professional coaching hours with our leading training, plus a suite of multi-media resources to further support your learning. See course dates below, and register today.
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"Absolutely brilliant learning experience. I was particularly impressed by the process of providing feedback on our performance from several experienced coaches. The real-time live assessment was extremely valuable." – Prasuna
"This was an extremely professional and educative experience.
I've gained a highly valuable skill and couldn't recommend the course more highly." – Peter
"Great experience. Good teachers and classmates, and forum. Online training worked well. Not excessive amounts of homework or personal learning. A well-thought out program. Excellent role plays." – Aidan
Read More Testimonials Here »
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Upcoming Mediation Accreditation & Refresher Training Dates
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23 November 2021 – 6.00-7.30pm (AEDT)
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Australia-Latin America Business Forum
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Pathways to Commercial Success
in Latin America
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Presented by the Australian Disputes Centre
in collaboration with
International Chamber of Commerce and the
International Law Committee, NSW Bar Association
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Australia Arbitration week coming up, 18 – 22 October 2022. ADC’s contribution to this annual event has for many years been a country or regional focus, most recently Australia-Africa Entente Cordiale, The Business of International Commercial Arbitration [2018], Beyond Googlies and Cricket, India and Australia Trade, Investment and Successful Dispute Resolution [2019], and while Arbitration Week did not go ahead in 2020, ADC held a follow-on event to its focus on India with Peter Varghese AO presenting An India Economic Strategy to 2035.
In 2021, ADC is turning to Latin America. This event is now being held post Arbitration week:
Latin-America is a growth market for Australian trade and investors. This event presents a real-world view of issues confronting Australian business interests in Latin America, with insights from business and dispute resolution experts from both sides of the Pacific on how these risks can be best managed.
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Arbitration Environment in India: From the Users’ Perspective
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With opening itself to globalisation and foreign investment, India is eying to become a global hub for commerce. Arbitration, as a quasi-judicial system, is increasingly be used in responding to the concomitant commercial disputes that arise from this increased trade and investment.
In this fascinating article Rajat Singla, an India-based engineer and Masters of Law candidate at UNSW, interviews users and experts of arbitration. The focus is on professionals from the Indian civil infrastructure industry who have experience in dealing with construction disputes in Indian arbitrations. Following the ‘life cycle’ of a dispute Rajat explores their challenges and insights on the Indian arbitration system.
Read commentary and insights from the experts HERE
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Is Online Dispute Resolution here
to stay? – The Opinion of ADR Practitioners and Clients
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As of October 6th 2021, 89% of New South Wales residents and 83% of Victorian residents have had their first COVID-19 vaccination.[1] With two of Australia’s most populous states scheduled to exit lockdown by December, face-to-face Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) sessions will once again be an option for many Australians.
The question for practitioners is whether clients will return to traditional ADR post-lockdown, or is Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) here to stay? Our special rapporteur on the impact of COVID-19 explores the issues and current views on ODR.
Read the full report here»
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It has been an exciting year for the Australian Disputes Centre and a major highlight has been the 5th annual Asia-Pacific Commercial Mediation Competition. Opened by the High Commissioner for Singapore and running across three days in early September, the event drew over 100 students and coaches from 26 teams across 10 countries. Teams competed over three preliminary rounds that were mediated and judged by over 60 professional mediators from 15 countries. Students and judges were able to connect with their peers through multiple networking events.
The Grand Final between the University of Auckland and West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences was a display of exceptional skill. Both teams were examples of best practice and navigated the challenging problem scenario in a professional, creative and conciliatory manner. We look forward to hosting next years’ competition, which is set to be bigger and better than ever!
For a full wrap-up of the competition and all award winners click HERE
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Thank you to all students
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And thank you to our international volunteer mediators & judges
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Network with like-minded professionals
and stay current
JOIN an ADC Book Club
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As part of its 35th Anniversary celebrations, ADC is connecting its alumni and other members of the ADC network in a new and exciting way.
The ADC Book Club features a reading list designed to enrich your dispute resolution knowledge and expertise, in relaxed book-club setting. This is a great way to stay current, keep-up your CPD points for mediator re-accreditation and extend your professional connections.
Our next Book Club session is starting on Monday, 18 October 2021 (7.30-9.00pm AEDT). To join the conversation, you can join the Book Club HERE
Book Club sessions are attended by our Book Club curators (ADC training faculty) and involve discussions drawn from the diverse professional and life experiences of your group members. The Book Club groups meet every 2 months. CPD points apply.
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ADC Venue is open for hire!
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Starting 1 Nov, our 1 Castlereagh St rooms will be available once again for in-person, virtual and hybrid Court and Arbitration Hearings, Mediations and Expert Conclaves. ADC requires everyone entering the premises to be fully vaccinated and show proof your COVID-19 vaccination. If anyone in your matter is not fully vaccinated, we are pleased to arrange Audio Visual. We look forward to welcoming you back to ADC!
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Please see ADC’s Precautionary Protocol on the website. Read here»
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Australian Disputes Centre
Level 16, 1 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
P: 61 2 9239 0700 F: 61 2 9223 7053
E: info@disputescentre.com.au
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