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A New Era For Mediation
What does the Singapore Convention mean for mediation in Asia and beyond? An expert panel hosted by SMU’s Professor Nadja Alexander discusses the implications at Mediation: A New Era Forum.

Philippine Space Agency: From A Dream To Reality
Now that the Philippine Space Agency law is just a signature away from reality, we talked to two of the main persons behind the legislation, Dr. Rogel Mari Sese and Senator Bam Aquino.
Perspectives On Performance And Accountability
SMU Assistant Professor Zhang Wei seeks to uncover and explain the real-world impacts of legal systems and corporate governance frameworks.
The Law Of The Land
Understanding how different jurisdictions handle complex land title disputes can yield important lessons for the future development of property law, says SMU Assistant Professor Alvin See.
On The Frontiers Of Free Trade
After a twist of fate set him on a career in international economic law, SMU Associate Professor Pasha Hsieh now investigates how free trade agreements can spur progress in developing countries.
Philippines Enacts Law To Reverse Brain Drain
The Philippines has enacted a law to encourage Filipino scientists based overseas to return to the Philippines and carry out research in their home country.
Law Through A Philosopher’s Lens
SMU Associate Professor Tan Seow Hon probes the law’s philosophical foundations in order to enrich its practice.
Turning Disputes Into Win-Win Relationships
A stint at a not-for-profit mediation centre inspired SMU Assistant Professor Eunice Chua to study how legal disputes can be resolved more amicably for all parties involved.
The New Rules Of Digital Trade
With the internet and emerging digital technologies transforming global trade, is there a need for new laws to regulate this rapidly evolving landscape? A panel of experts discussed this question at SMU’s conference on digital trade.
Making Mediation Mainstream
SMU Professor Nadja Alexander hopes that mediation will become people’s first recourse when they have a dispute to settle.