This book review of Contemporary Issues in Mediation: Volume 8 (2023) critically examines a collection of nine essays addressing novel and pressing challenges in modern mediation practice. The book explores diverse themes such as the implementation of the Singapore Convention on Mediation (SCM), mediator ethics, and family dispute mediation. It provides valuable insights into practical, socio-political, and legal complexities surrounding mediation, offering a compelling argument for its growing prominence over arbitration. The review highlights the authors’ deep engagement with issues like confidentiality, party autonomy, and mediator well-being, while presenting potential solutions for the evolving mediation landscape.
Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Management