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The “Professional Mediators Certification Course” (Season 2) will commence on 7 June 2025 at 9 AM at the University of Macau campus. Interested parties may now enroll ... |
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Guangdong Human Resource Management Association (GDHR) in collaboration with the Institute of Mediators, the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators, and Hong Kong I... |
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“Practical Mediation - Negotiation Skills” (2nd Class) is now open for enrollment.
Commencing date: 15 March 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
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“2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Panel Mediators (Macau Region) Certificates Awarding Ceremony” was held today at the Integrated News Centre of the Ch... |
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An article titled “Mastering Communication Skills - Minimise Misunderstanding and Maximise Business Opportunities, '”written by the Institute’s Vice Council Chairwoman... |
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The consolidated panel of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Mediators was officially announced today. We are proud to share that six of our core members... |
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In April 2024, the President of the Institute of Mediators, Mr. Chan Shui Hung, contributed an article titled "Explore the Applicability of the Singapore Convention on... |
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The Macau Institute of Professional Mediators accepted an invitation from eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution ("eBRAM") to become its partner. The leadership... |
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The article “Identify the Common Ground - The Golden Key to Resolving Disputes “ written by Mr. Rex Choi, the Chief supervisor of the Macau Institute of Professional M... |
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Pursuant to the "Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Regulations on Diversified Resolution of Contradictions and Disputes" and the "Trial Rules for the Selection and Superv... |
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Macao Daily reports that the 12-hour course on "Utilising Mediation Skills to Address Workplace Conflicts” organised by the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators a... |
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The article, “Brief Discussion on How to Apply Mediation Skills in the Management of a Football Team”, written by the Deputy Chief Supervisor Louis Lou, was published ... |
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Council member Raymond Lai article, “A Dual-Track Collaboration of Litigation Source Governance and Social Governance Contributes to Developing Forms of Productivity –... |
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Council member Senna Fong’s article, “From Peacemaker to Professional Mediator”, has been published in the official monthly of the Hetao International Mediation Center... |
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An article titled “Mastering Communication Skills - Minimise Misunderstanding and Maximise Business Opportunities“ written by the Vice Council Chairwoman Edna Chao has... |
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An article titled “To Mediate or Not to Meditate. Is That Still A Question to the Parties?” written by the President of the Institute of Mediators, Chan Shui Hung, ha... |
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An article titled “Is the Application of Mediation Skills Only Used in the Mediation Process?” written by Frances Chan, VP of the Macau Institute of Professional Media... |
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Vice Council Chair Edna Chao and council member Bowie Tam have been appointed by the Dongguan Dongyi Commercial Mediation Center as mediators for the ‘Foreign Disputes... |
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The primary objective of applying mediation skills appropriately in mediation sessions is to facilitate parties in settling a dispute amicably. Moreover, it could lead... |
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Following the publication in the official channel of the Zhuhai Justice Bureau yesterday regarding the meeting with the Institute on 31 May, Macao Daily also reported ... |
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The article “Come on! Let’s Have a Private Session” written by Dr. Alex Lau, Vice-President of Institute of Mediators, and the article “Symphony within the Resonance o... |
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The Macau Institute of Professional Mediators visited the Zhuhai Justice Bureau. The latter had specially invited the Zhuhai Mediation Association to participate in t... |
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Macao Daily reports on the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators empowering educators from Escola dos Moradores de Macau to handle disputes on campus through media... |
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The Macau Institute of Professional Mediators has been invited by Escola dos Moradores de Macau to provide two mediation skills training sessions for a group of 80 pri... |
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The Professional Mediators Certification Course was successfully completed on 11 May. The course marks the inaugural relaunch by the Institute and the Centre for Conti... |
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Controversy is omnipresent, not confined to the cautionary Red Mouth Day of the Lunar New Year. It arrives like an unanticipated guest, emerging when least expected.
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The article “Explore the Applicability of the Singapore Convention on Mediation in Cross-Border Commercial Disputes,” jointly written by President Chan Shui Hung, Vice... |
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Bowie Tam, a council member of the Institute, has taken her professional stature in mediation up a notch by having her article, “Beauty of Mediation’, selected for pub... |
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The “Singapore Convention on Mediation” came into force on 12 September 2020, providing a uniform and efficient framework for the enforcement of international mediated... |
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The article titled “Magic of Mediation: Reframing Facilitates Amicable Communication and Success,” written by the Secretary-General, Celia Zhang, has been published in... |
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Reframing is a core skill in mediation. Mediators can use reframing not only to alleviate tensions and guide the mediation process but also to encourage parties to rec... |
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The President of MIOPM, Dr. Gary Chio, and consultant Dr. Alex Lau met with a team led by the Head of MIM Continuing Education Centre again today. The meeting served a... |
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The article “To Meditate or Not To Meditate. Is That Still A Question to the Parties?” written by the President of Institute of Mediators, Mr. Chan Shui Hung, posted o... |
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Today, Macao Daily reported on the Institute’s visit to Macau Association of Banks that took place last month.
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Professional Mediators Certification Course
Enrollment deadline:
25 March 2024
Lecture dates:
6 April 2024 - 11 May 2024
(Saturdays only)
Don’t miss this valua... |
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The roadshow of the “Professional Mediators Certification Course” will take place on 2 March 2024 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm at the University of Macau.
Lecture Hall G06... |
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The UK Court of Appeal (Civil Division) made a landmark decision regarding mediation and ADR in James Churchill V Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council on 29 November ... |
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Bowie Tam, a council member of the Macau Institute of Professional Mediation, recently contributed an article titled "Beauty of Mediation" to the inaugural issue of "C... |
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The Macau Institute of Professional Mediators’ concise Annual Report for 2023 has been published by the Macao Daily today. Throughout the year, the Institute dedicated... |
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The mediation skills training that the Institute conducted in collaboration with Escola Choi Nong Chi Tai on the 13th day of this month garnered coverage in the Macao ... |
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After a four-year hiatus, the professional mediation program, co-organised with the University of Macau, is set to resume! The enhanced program will prioritise practic... |
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At the invitation of the Zhuhai External Public Legal Service Center and Zhuhai-Hong Kong-Macau (External) Hengqin Public Legal Service Center, Dr. Gary Chio, Presiden... |
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The team representing the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators (MIOPM ) received a direct invitation from the Hengqin-Zhuhai-Macao External Public Legal Service C... |
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Escola Choi Nong Chi Tai extended an invitation to the Macau Professional Mediators Institute to conduct a seminar on mediation skills for their elementary school teac... |
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A delegation comprising four members from the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators paid a visit to the Hengqin-Zhuhai-Hong Kong-Macao External Public Legal Servic... |
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A delegation comprised of four members from the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators paid a visit to the Macau Institute of Management. The purpose of this visit ... |
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A delegation from the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators engaged in a productive discussion with Ms. Carmen Maria Chung, Director of the Guangdong-Macau In-Deep... |
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In accordance with the "Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Regulations on Diversified Resolution of Contradictions and Disputes" and the "Trial Rules for the Selection and... |
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We are delighted to announce that Ms. Annie Chan has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Institute. We are thrilled to welcome Annie to our lead... |
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2 June 2023 - The Macau Institute of Professional Mediators met Legislative Councillor Ms. Song Pek Ki of Macau SAR
Ms. Song and the Institute engaged in a comprehe... |
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26 May 2023 - The professional team from the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators visited the Shenzhen Futian District Hetao International Mediation Center today ... |
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Dr. Gary Chio, President of the Macau Institute of Professional Mediators, Mr. Chan Shui Hung, Vice Chairman of the Council, Dr. Alex Lau, Vice Chairman of the Board o... |
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The VP of HKIOM and Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of MIOPM, Dr. Alex Lau, has been appointed as a professional mediator to Hetao International Mediation Ce... |
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The Supreme People’s Court approved the appointment of the President of HKIOM and Vice Chairman of MIOPM, Mr. Chan Shui-hung, and council member of both institutes, Mr... |
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The Macau Institute of Professional Mediators successfully launched the first mediation training programme with Lou Hou High School students for the school academic ye... |
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The Facebook page of Macau Institute of Professional Mediators has launched. You may visit via the link below. Please like and share.
@MacauProfessionalMediators... |
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Course Contents:
1. Basic Mediation Knowledge;
2. Difference in between Mediation and other means of ADR;
3. Role and Function of Mediator;
4. Types of Mediation... |
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Course Descriptions:
1. Understand the Convention on Mediation
2. Scope of Application
3. Analysis of the main provisions of the Convention
4. How to enforce inter... |
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Only Chinese contents are available.
Please check out the following link for details.
https://youtu.be/Tlb5ULWk-PE... |
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Our WhatsApp number has been changed to +852 4620 6386. The rest contact methods remain unchanged. We will update the same on our website in short course.
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The Institute of Mediators was invited by Yan Chai Hospital No.2 Secondary School (the School) to provide a 2-hour mediation training at Lei Yue Mun Park and Holiday V... |
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Our Vice-President Dr. Alex Lau was interviewed by a TV programme regarding cross-border mediation in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area early this month.
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The next mediation course in Macau will be held in November 2019 at the University of Macau. All lectures are held on Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00. The tentative tim... |
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Mr. CHAN Shui Hung and Dr. Alex LAU have been appointed as international accredited mediators to the Macao Mediation Association and Macao Mediation Centre. A certific... |
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The next mediation course in Macau will be held in August 2019 at the University of Macau. All lectures are held on Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00. The tentative timet... |
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The next mediation course in Macau is scheduled in April 2019 at the University of Macau. The tentative timetable is as follows.
27 April 2019
4 May 2019
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Mr. Chan Shui Hung has been appointed by the Chief Justice as a member of the Panel of Adjudicators of the Obscene Articles Tribunal for a term of three years.
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The next two mediation courses will be held this October and February 2019 respectively at the University of Macau. All lectures are held on Saturdays from 10:00 to 1... |
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This course is designed in line with the trend of “Mediation First” before commencing any kind of adversarial legal actions. This course aims to analyse different kin... |
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Popularisation of Intellectual Property Seminar – How to Deal with Cross-border Commercial Disputes?
A first joint institutes event organised by HK Intellectual Pro... |
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The next mediation course is scheduled this August. All lectures are held on Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00. The tentative timetable is as follows.
18 August 2018... |
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At the end of 2017, Vice President Dr. Lau has successfully accredited as an International Accredited Professional Mediator of Mainland – Hong Kong Joint Mediation Cen... |
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The next mediation course is scheduled this November. All lectures are held on Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00. The timetable is as follows.
18 November 2017
25 N... |
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The next intake will be in mid-August 2017 at the University of Macau.
The course will be delivered in Cantonese. Please refer to the attached Chinese brochure fo... |
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The next intake will be in April 2017 at the University of Macau.
The course will be delivered in Chinese. Please refer to the attached flyer (Chinese only) for m... |
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Please refer to the Chinese version for details. |
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The next intake will be in mid-December 2016 at the University of Macau. Details will be followed (in Chinese Only). |
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Dr. Lau has recently been appointed as a Professional Mediator of Shenzhen Civil & Commercial Mediation Center. |
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The President of the Institute of Mediators has recently written an article to share his view on mediation in Macau. The article, which is in Chinese, was published i... |
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The next intake will be started on 18 June 2016 at the University of Macau. For details, please refer to the attached leaflet (in Chinese only). |
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Mediation and Conciliation
Recently, I have read an article which discusses the differences between “mediation” and “conciliation”. I would like to take this opportu... |
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Brief Annual Report from the President. |
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Dr. LAU Shui-yin has been awarded a Commendation for Community Service by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 1 July 2015 for his contrib... |
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Professional Mediators in Demand
...there are provisions in Macau that advise or require parties to a dispute to mediate before litigation, the purposes behind whic... |
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Please refer to the Chinese flyer. (EXPIRED)
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To promote mediation in Macau, the Institute of Mediators and Macau University of Science and Technology Continuing Education Centre have entered into agreement for la... |
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The Institute of Mediators has entered into agreement with Macau University of Science and Technology Continuing Education Centre for launching mediation training cour... |
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Brief Annual Report by the President of Institute of Mediators
The Institute of Mediators has been established for a year already which, in fact, comes into operati... |
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Corrigendum to newsletter dated 22 Dec 2014, in which lines 2 and 3 of paragraph 3 should read:
"SZCCMC is ranked into the top five among 250 mediation centres acro... |
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Visit Shenzhen Arbitration Commission
As arranged by the Vice-President Dr. Alex Lau and Mr. Danial Meng, the President paid a visit to Shenzhen Arbitration Commis... |
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To Mediate or Not to Mediate, that is the Question
It has been almost two months since the occupying of financial hub on Hong Kong Island was kick-started by the or... |
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The Institute of Mediators have committed to fulfill the objectives since establishment in this February. Apart from hosting seminars and visiting organizations with ... |
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A briefing session of the Institute of Mediators will be held on 16th and 23rd October 2014 respectively. Please refer to the uploaded flyer for details. |
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The President Mr. Chan Shui Hung and Vice President Dr. Alex Lau have paid a visit to Dongguan No. 2 People's Court today. To know more, please click the link below. |
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Two evening seminars will be held on 18th and 25th September 2014 respectively. Please refer to the attached flyer for details.
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To enhance the public’s awareness of the advantages of mediation, along with the “Pro Bono Mediation Programme”, the Institute of Mediators are now launching another p... |
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Two evening seminars will be held on 24th and 31st July 2014 respectively. Please refer to the attached brochure for details.
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To fulfill the objective of the Institute to promote mediation to the public, we will organize different forms of seminars or courses on a regular basis from this July... |
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The Institute of Mediators commits to promote mediation to the public and to make a harmonious society.
To let the public experience the advantages of mediation, ... |
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It is my honour to witness the establishment of the Institute of Mediators (hereinafter “the Institute”). As the founding President, my first and immediate task is to ... |
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