The Hong Kong Mediation Council (HKMC), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), is offering mediation training courses in Cantonese and in English designed for individuals who are interested in becoming accredited mediators. The course will cover the following topics:
- The key principles of mediation as a means of dispute resolution;
- Principles of interest-based negotiation;
- The process of facilitative mediation model;
- The role of a mediator
- Mediator's skills and techniques
- Ethical code of conduct for mediators
- Drafting settlement agreements; and
- Role of lawyers and advisors in mediation
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
- Legal practitioners, service professionals, government officers, corporate executives, senior management, corporate communications managers and dispute resolution practitioners.
COURSE DETAILS :
- The courses will be taught in English (for January + February 2023), and in Cantonese (for April 2023), both with English only materials
- The courses shall be of at least 40 hours conducted in duration, and be conducted in hybrid mode, i.e. online teaching and face-to-face mediation role-play exercises, over a period of [5] days (please see Schedules below).
- The courses would seek accreditation by the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited ("HKMAAL")
SCHEDULES:
(1) January + February 2023 Course in English
Part 1 - Online teaching and role-play exercises
- Day 1: Sunday 29 January 2023;
- Day 2: Saturday 18 February 2023;
- Day 3 : Sunday 19 February 2023;
- Day 4 : Saturday 25 February 2023; and
Part 2 - Face-to-face mediation role-play exercises:
- Day 5: Sunday 26 February 2023
(2) April 2023 Course in Cantonese
Part 1 - Online teaching and role-play exercises
- Day 1: Saturday 15 April 2023;
- Day 2: Sunday 16 April 2023;
- Day 3: Saturday 22 April 2023;
- Day 4: Sunday 23 April 2023; and
Part 2 - Face-to-face mediation role-play exercises:
- Day 5: Sunday 30 April 2023
(the class hours for each day of the training shall be 08:45am to 06:30pm, including an 1-hour lunch and two 15-min breaks)
(subject to the COVID19 situation in Hong Kong, the above schedule/ dates of the Course may have to be further adjusted, in the best interests of all who participate)
PARTICIPATION FEE:
- Standard: HK$15,000
- Early Bird:HK$13,000*
*Early Bird deadline for the courses:
For January + February 2023 (English) Course: Friday 13 January 2023
For April 2023 (Cantonese) Course: Friday 31 April 2023
UPCOMING Courses:
(subject to possible changes)
- 13, 20, 21, 27 & 28 May 2023 (in English);
INQUIRY:
- Email: mediation@hkiac.org
- Tel: 2525 2381
Trainers
Christopher
To
Lead Trainer
Christopher is an independent mediator, adjudicator and arbitrator who is on the panels of various leading global alternative dispute resolution bodies. He has arbitrated and adjudicated a variety of international cases involving both ad-hoc and institutional arbitrations and adjudications, and has mediated many international and domestic cases to date. After joining the Bar, he has represented clients in a variety of arbitrations as counsel.
Christopher has written a variety of articles and publications in the areas of arbitration, adjudication, mediation, corporate governance and internet domain names and continues to write in these areas.
As former Secretary-General of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, he managed to elevate Hong Kong’s status as the regional dispute resolution hub of Asia by increasing the number of international dispute cases being referred to Hong Kong for amiable resolution as well as creating the Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre, a body that has gain international prominence within the dot.com community as a reliable, trustworthy, independent and reputable entity that manages domain name disputes. Prior to joining the Bar, he was the inaugural Executive Director of the Construction Industry Council, a position he held for 8 years, to which a variety of prominent achievements were made, including the renowned “Zero Carbon Building” an icon of the Build Environment that has been recognized globally.
Christopher has a board practice and accepts instructions in all areas of work with emphasis on arbitration, adjudication and mediation.
Josephine Ma
Assistant Trainer
Josephine is a solicitor and a mediation trainer. She is an Accredited General Mediator, Family Mediator and Family Mediation Supervisor. She is a Committee Member of HKMC, and Co-Chairperson of the Commercial Interest Group and member of the Family Interest Group of HKMC. She started mediating in 2004 and has a wealth of experience in both mediating and teaching mediation.
Jacky Lai
Assistant Trainer
Jacky has served as a mediator in hundreds of cases. He is Head Trainer and Chief Assessor for TQUK/ Ofqual mediation course and Assistant Trainer of HKMAAL 40-hour curriculum, HKCAAVQ Mediation Subject Expert and ICC International Mediation Competition Coach and Judge, Professional Mediator on many mediation panels and mentor mediator for JMHO. He is a Committee Member of HKMC.
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