Legal institution signs MoU with ICC Sri Lanka to advance regional alternative dispute resolution collaboration

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The SiADR, represented by SiADR Chairperson Datuk Yew Jen Kie (third from left), collaborates with ICC Sri Lanka, represented by Shanil Fernando (fourth from left)

The Sarawak Institute of Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (SiADR) yesterday marked a significant milestone with the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICC Sri Lanka).

The signing of the MoU signified a shared commitment to promote and strengthen the practice of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the region.

The MoU was executed by SiADR Chairperson Datuk Yew Jen Kie and ICC Sri Lanka Chairman Anthony M. Shanil Fernando at a brief but meaningful signing ceremony.

This strategic collaboration aims to foster greater cooperation in knowledge sharing, capacity building, and the promotion of arbitration, mediation, and other forms of ADR between Sarawak and Sri Lanka.

Present to witness the ceremony were key representatives from the SiADR, namely Sylvester Lai, Arthur Lee, Alex Ngu and James Hii, all of whom expressed their enthusiasm for the cross-border partnership.

“This MoU represents our mutual intention to create bridges between our institutions and jurisdictions, paving the way for the development of best practices in ADR across our respective regions. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with ICC Sri Lanka,” said Yew.

Fernando also underscored the importance of regional cooperation in enhancing the legitimacy and efficiency of ADR mechanisms.

“We are honoured to partner with the SiADR, and we believe this MoU will catalyse future joint programs, training initiatives, and shared advocacy for arbitration and mediation,” he said.

The MoU is expected to lead to joint conferences, training programs, and scholarly exchanges, as both institutions work towards strengthening the ADR ecosystem within the Asia-Pacific legal and business communities.

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