The Australian Disputes Centre is an independent, not-for-profit company dedicated to advancing the
12/07/2024
🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Mediators and Arbitrators! 🌟
Are you a student or young practitioner looking to enhance your skills in mediation and arbitration? The Australian Mediation & Arbitration program is here to prepare you for tomorrow's challenges.
Join us for the Intensive Summer School 2024! This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to excel in the field. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from experts and network with like-minded professionals.
📅 Dates: 20 July - 17 August (Saturdays)
📍 Location: Virtual, join from anywhere!
🔗 For more information and to register, visit: disputescentre.com.au/events/summer-school-intensive-2024/
Secure your spot today and take a significant step towards your future in mediation and arbitration. Let's shape the future of dispute resolution together! 💼✨
16/05/2024
ADC is thrilled to announce that our CEO Deborah Lockhart will be Co-Chair for the National Mediation Conference in September 2025, along with Ippei Okazaki, Community Mediator of the Year in the most recent 2024 Australian ADR Awards
We extend out thanks to the NMC Board and look forward to seeing both new and old faces from across Australia and internationally!
25/03/2024
The dispute resolution industry celebrated excellence in the field of ADR at the annual Australian ADR Awards Ceremony on Friday, 22 March 2024, held at the iconic Australian Golf Club. The Australian Disputes Centre congratulates all finalists and winners in these 8th Annual Australian ADR Awards.
Our Australian ADR Awards 2024 Winners are:
Judith Levine
Daniel Allman
DLA Piper
Jacquie Kubacz
Melissa Stubbings
Ippei Okazaki
Anne-Marie Cade
Ena Shaw
Kala Campbell
David Jenaway
Shelby Timmins
Gitanjali Bajaj
Watson Farley & Williams
Queensland Small Business Commissioner
TAFE NSW
The Land and Environment Court of NSW
Divorce Right
Rajesh Sharma
CASL
It was wonderful to see old friends and new faces come together in celebration of excellence with a night of fabulous food, wine and entertainment. Our warm thanks to the Associate Professor Dr Narelle Yeo, Simon Kenway and the students of the Music Theatre programme at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music for their golden voices and uplifting performances. Our thanks too, to the inimitable Robert Teicher and Eddie Bronson for their fabulous performances throughout the evening.
Thank you too to our brilliant speakers on the night, Bronwyn Penrith, Mulavana Lakshmy and Alireza Yavari.
Congratulations and thanks to all again. We hope to see you next year for Australian ADR industry’s night of nights!
As we wrap up the Pure Gold , Special Rapporteur Liam Cross considers the significance of “disputes” and their human element, particularly as ADR professionals continue to strive for the gold standard of practice.
21/03/2024
We are delighted to have Rajesh Sharma speak at the about the Singapore Convention and its implementation!
Rajesh has been extensively involved in the preparation and dissemination of the Singapore Convention, providing training and capacity-building programs globally, and contributing to research and commentary on mediation and conciliation for UNCITRAL.
21/03/2024
An exciting debate this afternoon at the Pure Gold !
Thank you to the affirmative team with Deborah Tomkinson, Erika Williams, Damian Sturzaker, and the negative team Nik Dragojlovic, Douglas Murphy KC, and Dominique Hogan-Doran SC for a fantastic discussion on AI and ADR!
We also thank our stellar adjudication panel consisting of The Hon. Terry Sheahan AO, Geri Ettinger, and Naomi Oreb for their insights.
21/03/2024
Mary Walker OAM talks about the future of environmental disputes and dispute resolution, including stakeholders, polycentric disputes and access to justice arrangements.
With over 30 years of remarkable service, Mary's experience spans thousands of mediations, including significant contributions to environmental dispute resolution.
We are grateful for her expertise in the !
21/03/2024
The Hon. Justice Brian J Preston FRSN SC, Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court of New South Wales talks about the pursuit of excellence in Environmental Dispute Resolution, with the Land and Environment Court of NSW (LEC) as a case study.
21/03/2024
Deputy Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Hon. Robert McClelland AO talks about the distinctions between the role of a trial advocate and an ADR practitioner in advocating for clients and providing a gold standard access to justice.
We thank His Honour for his valuable insights and expertise shared at the
21/03/2024
Wrapping up the 'Gold Class', John Rundell shares his golden tips for expert determiners to better crystallise key issues and navigate complex disputes.
John has over 25 years of global professional experience spanning banking and technology. He is a distinguished expert in mediation, arbitration, and expert determination, holding multiple advanced degrees and accolades in the field, making him a trusted figure in resolving disputes across multiple sectors worldwide.
21/03/2024
Sean Marriott speaks from his extensive advocacy experience, sharing golden advice for navigating disputes in today’s highly globalised construction industry.
Sean, counsel at Clifford Chance’s Perth office, is distinguished for his expertise in international arbitration, and was International ADR Practitioner of the Year in the Australian ADR Awards 2022.
20/03/2024
Next up in the 'Gold Class' is Jack Ellis giving his tips for success in complex family law matters, particularly the importance of taking an empathic and exploratory approach.
Make sure to visit our page for more updates on the Pure Gold ADR Conference!
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Alternative Dispute Resolution is an integral part of global business
The Australian Disputes Centre offers a premier, one-stop full Alternative Dispute Resolution [ADR] hub with world class facilities located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, at 1 Castlereagh Street.
ADC services respond to the needs of business and the community for confidence in the efficient resolution of disputes through best-practice ADR. [See Our Vision and Mission] Our services include:
Thought leadership in ADR Learning and Professional Development; an extensive range of world-class public and in-house ADR training courses and professional development seminars. [Read More]
Venue Hire: Superb, custom designed dispute resolution rooms available for domestic and international mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, training programmes, corporate meetings and conferences [Book Here]
Dispute Resolution: Responsive, full service Case Management and Trust Account Administration including timely nomination of skilled neutrals; ADC nominates experienced practitioners from its distinguished Panels, which include experts in all commercial practice and professional disciplines (both domestic and international). [Read More]
Rules and standard contract clauses; in facilitating best practice Alternative Dispute Resolution ADC provides free resources from our website [Read More]
ADC leads the field in ADR:
ADC is an RMAB and its training complies with the Australian National Mediator Accreditation Standards
Joint Supreme Court of NSW Protocol Partner for the supply of suitable mediators
Recognised by the NSW Bar Association and the Law Society of NSW for ADR training
ADC Accreditation satisfies the requirements of the Victorian Bar Mediator Accreditation Scheme
Approved agency under the Australian Capital Territory Mediation Act
ADC’s Mediation Training and Accreditation is recognised as an approved course by Charles Sturt University. Graduates of ADC’s Mediation Training and Accreditation are eligible for credit for the subject: LAW517 Mediation: Process and Uses in the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters of Dispute Resolution Courses at Charles Sturt University (CSU)
ADC’s Mediation Training and Accreditation programme is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). CIArb is a not-for-profit, UK registered charity working in the public interest through an international network of branches. Participants who have completed ADC’s mediation training course are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of CIArb while those who have also successfully completed ADC’s Mediation Accreditation Programme are eligible to apply for Membership of CIArb
ADC provides 25+ years experience matching and appointing ADR practitioners to disputing parties
