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01 October 2025
Issue: 8133 / Categories: Legal News , Mediation , ADR , International
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Singapore Convention consultation extended

The government has granted a two-week extension for responses to its consultation on proposals to implement the Singapore Convention on Mediation due to the level of interest received

The deadline, previously 15 October, is now 29 October 2025.

The Convention, which the UK signed in May 2023 but has not yet ratified, provides a framework for the recognition and enforcement of international commercial settlement agreements resulting from mediation. It has been ratified to date by 18 countries while a further 40 countries are signatories but have not yet ratified the Convention. 

MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

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