Navigating Conflict and Disputes in Every Spectrum
29 February 2024
BDAC in collaboration with HLR Law organized its first mediation seminar series on Thursday, 29th February 2024 at the Hearing Room 1.The interactive event witnessed a remarkable turnout with more than 40 attendees both in-person and online from Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. Awang Haji Ahmad Nizam bin Dato Paduka Haji Ismail, as one of the Directors of BDAC delivered the opening remarks. In his speech, Awang Haji Ahmad Nizam mentioned that the collective aim of the event is to explore and understand the transformative power of mediation not just as a tool, but a bridge to understanding, empathy and a lasting resolution. The event was then followed by a series of discussions on how to navigate conflict and disputes in every spectrum. The speakers for the event consisted of local and international mediation practitioners from Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom. With their diverse background and expertise, the panel of speakers enriched the seminar by sharing their knowledge and experiences pertaining to mediation including best practices and proven techniques on how to manage conflicts amongst others in personal injury disputes, construction disputes and family disputes.