About Us

Gateway to Dispute Resolution

The global pandemic has fundamentally changed the mode and means by which Dispute Resolution hearings are conducted. In addition to being the world’s first integrated dispute resolution complex with best-in-class hearing facilities, Maxwell Chambers is also a one-stop shop providing a full suite of digital hearing solutions and support services, providing an end-to-end solution for clients.

Maxwell Chambers has the capability to support complex multi-party, multi-jurisdiction hearings via physical, hybrid or virtual settings 24/7 across the globe. Through adherence of protocols, best practices and rigorous testing, we maintain neutrality and confidentiality of all proceedings.

Centrally located at 32 Maxwell Road, Singapore, Maxwell Chambers is situated within a refurbished four-storey building which has won both local and international awards for its sensitive restoration and blend of traditional and modern design. It is seamlessly connected via a link bridge to Maxwell Chambers Suites, located at 28 Maxwell Road. Maxwell Chambers Suites houses the local offices of top international ADR institutions, chambers, law firms and ancillary services.

Gateway to Dispute Resolution

Maxwell Chambers is the world’s first integrated dispute resolution complex with best-in-class hearing facilities. We are a one-stop shop providing a full suite of digital hearing solutions and support services, providing an end-to-end solution for clients.

Centrally located at 32 Maxwell Road, Singapore, Maxwell Chambers is situated within a refurbished four-storey building which has won both local and international awards for its sensitive restoration and blend of traditional and modern design. It is seamlessly connected via a link bridge to Maxwell Chambers Suites, located at 28 Maxwell Road. Maxwell Chambers Suites houses the local offices of top international ADR institutions, chambers, law firms and ancillary services.

Our Name

The name “Maxwell” was chosen because it brings to mind a unique legal and business heritage in the context of Singapore’s history.

Named in 1925, Maxwell Road where we are located was named after Irishman, Sir Peter Benson Maxwell. He was originally the Recorder of Singapore, but he goes down in history as Singapore’s first Chief Justice, by virtue of the fact that in 1867 the title Recorder was changed to Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements during his tenure. Sir Peter Benson Maxwell was also the first of four generations of Maxwells who had a Singapore connection and held high office.

Another prominent Maxwell in Singapore’s history was John Argyle Maxwell who was a merchant based in Java and had served in the Home Guards. He was one of the first three magistrates in the Settlement of Singapore, appointed by Sir Stamford Raffles himself. He commissioned the design of a two-storey house in 1826 and rented it out to the government to operate as a Court House. In 1841, the Government bought over the building, eventually turning it into the Assembly House in 1954 and today it is known as the Old Parliament House.

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Our Logo

The logo represents Maxwell Chambers’ corporate values in its rich symbolism.

The Lion, a traditional symbol of courage and justice, is depicted with its paw on an Open Book, the embodiment of peace, learning and wisdom. Together their association portrays the incarnation of courage in knowledge and intellect, promulgating justice and goodwill for all.

This unique juxtaposition aptly encapsulates Maxwell Chambers’ vision to be an organisation par excellence, a trusted and entrusted partner to our valued stakeholders in facilitating international dispute resolution.

Our Mission

To provide one stop best of class facilities and services for the conduct of ADR activities in Singapore and contribute to the growth of the ADR
industry

Maxwell Goes Green

At Maxwell Chambers, we are committed in embracing sustainable practices. From reducing energy and water consumption to implementing recycling and waste reduction programmes, we are changing our work habits and carefully choosing businesses we want to support and work with.

Awards & Accolades

Maxwell Chambers is ranked among the top centres in the world and the recipient of accolades such as

BCA Design and Engineering Safety Award (2020)

Building and Construction Authority, Singapore

GAR Hearing Centres Survey 2016

Ranked second for most of the key factors respondents look out for in choosing a hearing centre, such as location, IT services, and helpfulness of staff

GAR Hearing Centres Survey 2013

Among top three hearing centres that leading international arbitration lawyers were most likely to “recommend to a friend”. Survey respondents remarked that Maxwell Chambers was “perfect”, “the standout facility” and “currently the gold standard”

Architectural Heritage Award (2012)

Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore

International Architecture Award for Best New Global Design (2010)

Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies

Best Developments

Named one of the “Best Developments” in the arbitration industry in 2010 by Global Arbitration Review (GAR)

Cassandra Anthonisz

Deputy Manager of Legal & Business Service

Cassandra Gayle Anthonisz is the Deputy Manager of Legal and Business Services at Maxwell Chambers. Her multifaceted experience spans across legal, business development, and communications sectors, offering a distinctive combination of legal acumen, strategic insight, and cross-sector versatility.

Her professional background encompasses legal affairs, compliance, business development, and legal technology. She has held in-house positions across sectors, where she gained extensive experience navigating complex legal and regulatory environments. Her experience spans the implementation of strategic legal frameworks in sectors such as maritime, commodities, and fintech, with a focus on client-facing legal operations; contractual negotiations; contentious and non-contentious work.

Prior to joining Maxwell Chambers, Cassandra led legal technology start-ups through the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. In these capacities, she integrated legal innovation with corporate strategy, while spearheading business development initiatives and cross-border legal solutions.

Cassandra has a passion for advancing access to justice and to promoting forward-thinking and progressive business-aligned legal practices. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Birmingham City University in the United Kingdom, and is currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM).

Ban Jiun Ean

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Ban Jiun Ean read law at the National University of Singapore before joining the Ministry of Law. He spent nine years doing legal policy work, with a focus on the development of Singapore’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) industry. 

Jiun Ean spearheaded the development of the world’s first integrated dispute resolution centre, Maxwell Chambers, which brought together arbitral institutions, service providers and legal practitioners under the same roof in a facility equipped with bespoke dispute resolution rooms and state-of-the-art supporting technology. In 2010, he was appointed Chief Executive of Maxwell Chambers, helming the company for five years and establishing it as the foremost dispute resolution centre of its kind in the world. In 2016, he left Maxwell to pursue several other projects, including the development of an arts centre and to write several novels. In 2019, Jiun Ean was appointed as the Executive Director of Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC), working to strengthen the mediation industry in Singapore and globally. 

Jiun Ean returns to Maxwell Chambers as Chief Executive, to augment the team as it continues to build on Maxwell’s position as the premier ADR facility in the world.

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i. Video Conferencing Platform
Hybrid-ready Rooms
iv.Transcription
Real Time Transcription
vi.Intepretation and Translation
Interpretation and Translation
vii.ADR Support Services
ADR Support Services
v.Evidence Presentation
Evidence Presentation
iii. Case Management Platform
Case Management Platform
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High-speed wireless internet access
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Individually Secured Rooms
ii. Dedicated Virtual Hearing Moderator
Virtual Hearing Moderator and AV/IT Support
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Business Centre
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Catering
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Exclusive lounge access for arbitrators