makan with maxwell

#MakanwithMaxwell is an expert speaker series to engage our tenants at Maxwell Chambers Suites and industry practitioners in the ADR industry, bringing the Maxwell Community together to learn and grow through specially curated topics. 

If you have any suggestions on the types of workshop you want to attend,  write to us at [email protected].

Sustainability Workshop: Shape your own Kokedama

Date: 9 April 2025, Wednesday | Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Celebrate Earth Month with a hands-on Kokedama-making workshop! Craft and shape your own eco-friendly ornamental plant sphere using natural materials like coconut coir and coco peat. Blending nature, creativity, mindfulness and sustainability – come and build your own unique living planter to green your office space or home.

[WEBINAR] Leveraging LinkedIn for ADR Practitioners: Building Thought Leadership and Client Relationships

Date: 28 November 2024, Thursday| Time: 12.30pm – 1.45pm

Discover the transformative power of thought leadership through LinkedIn to establish authority in your niche, enhance credibility, and build trust with the relevant connections. Led by Itzik Amiel, bestselling author and award-winning international speaker, you will gain insights into:

1. Understanding the significant role of a compelling LinkedIn profile in distinguishing ADR practitioners.
2. Unknown insights on LinkedIn's ability to accelerate your thought leadership.
3. Strategies for building effective relationships with clients—both at the firm level and individually.
4. Utilising LinkedIn for ongoing client relationship management, promoting trust and long-term engagement.
5. Real-world case studies showcasing successful LinkedIn practices in the ADR field.

The Art of Conversing with Poise and Professionalism with Difficult People

Date: 16 April 2024, Tuesday | Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm

This one-hour workshop will equip you with invaluable skills to navigate difficult situations with confidence. Led by Yasmin Abdeen, a visiting lecturer at EHL Campus (Singapore), you will gain insights into:
1. Articulating thoughts clearly.
2. Conveying messages diplomatically.
3. Handling challenging situations constructively.
4. Techniques for managing difficult people.
5. Navigating tricky conversations confidently.

Taking Better Photos with Your Smartphones (23 November 2023)

Taking Better Photos with Your Smartphones

Date: 23 November 2023, Thursday | Time: 11.30am – 2.00pm

Learn how to make the best use of your smartphone cameras to compose, and make impactful photos through this short lunchtime session with photographer, Deanna Ng. This workshop is part of the #MakanwithMaxwell series.

Deanna's work, "Garden City" is currently on exhibition, curated by local visual arts charity, Objectifs.

Level-Up with Generative AI and ChatGPT

Date: 7 November 2023, Tuesday | Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm

With so many AI tools on the market, are you wondering where to get started and which tool works best for you?

This one-hour workshop is designed to guide participants through the opportunities brought by ChatGPT and AI tools to supercharge your career and productivity. Other than ChatGPT, the trainers will also introduce the latest AI tools and platforms with you. Expect interactive segments that will equip you with the skills to embark on your AI journey!

The session will be led by Naidu Gautama, BELLS’ Master Trainer and Patrick Ho from BELLS Tech on the marvels of AI.

#MakanwithMaxwell - #IAmRemarkable Workshop with Ravi Agarwal

#IAmRemarkable Workshop with Ravi Agarwal

Date: 26 July 2023, Wednesday | Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

As part of our #MakanwithMaxwell series, we have collaborated with Rai Agarwal, a certified Gold tier facilitator and ambassador for the #IAmRemarkable program to host a workshop at Maxwell Chambers Suites.

#IAmRemarkable is a global movement, started by Google, that empowers everyone, including underrepresented groups, to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond, while challenging the social perception around self-promotion.

#MakanwithMaxwell - Wellness Workshop: Posture Pitfalls in the Office & Self-Remedies for Pain

Posture Pitfalls in the Office & Self-Remedies for Pain​

Date: 27 June 2023, Tuesday | Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm

As we celebrate Wellness month in June, we have carefully curated an interactive ergonomics session designed to address a common concern – finding effective remedies for workplace-related pain caused by poor posture. The workshop will cover the fundamentals of good posture and explore what to avoid. Whether you’re working from the office or remotely, it is essential to have a proper ergonomic set-up at your work desk.

Leading this 1 hour workshop will be ergonomic specialist and AHPC registered physiotherapist Vivian Mok. She will share tips on optimising your workstation setup to minimise discomfort. She will also provide practical advice on recognising and avoiding common posture pitfalls that arise from extended periods of sedentary routines.

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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