Welcome to Maxwell En-Route – Where we explore and discuss various topics of interests with experts and thought leaders in the alternative dispute resolution community.

All episodes on Season 1 “Technology and AI”, Season 2 “Art of Negotiation” and Season 3 “Balancing Sustainability and Progress” are available on YouTube and Spotify.

Season 3: Balancing Sustainability and progress

As we step into 2025, a pivotal year for sustainability, our third season delves into the delicate balance between sustainability and progress. With global climate goals under review and breakthrough technologies emerging, this is a moment for decisive action. We’ll explore debates on the causes of global warming, mitigation strategies, and how technology can drive solutions while managing the challenges of AI and high energy demands.

In this final episode, Victor shares why the road to a sustainable future goes beyond switching fuels. It is about adopting the right energy mix – whether that includes hydrogen, or rethinking nuclear as a viable option for Singapore. He also highlights the importance of managing the complexities of global energy transition, and the need to balance security, equity and sustainability to ensure long-term resilience and progress.

In the latest episode of Maxwell En-Route Season 3, Balancing Sustainability and Progress, we sit down with Nilesh Jadhav, Sustainability Leader at Siemens to explore the role of businesses in driving corporate sustainability. As consumer and investor expectations rise, companies must move beyond commitments and take measurable action. From embedding sustainability at the design stage to leveraging technology and ensuring accountability through audits and reporting, how can businesses build resilience and ensure a sustainable future?

In the second episode, we sit with Melissa Low, Research Fellow at the NUS Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions. Melissa shares insights on the impact of climate change mitigation efforts on the environment and highlights actionable steps individuals can take to contribute during this critical window of opportunity to ensure a liveable and sustainable future.

In our first episode, we are joined by Professor Benjamin Horton, Director at the Earth Observatory of Singapore at Nanyang Technological University. Together, we explore how individuals, corporations, universities and governments can work together to tackle the climate emergency and drive meaningful change.

Season 2: Art of Negotiation

Our second season of En-Route ventures into the multifaceted world of negotiation, exploring its significance, techniques, and sustainable approaches. We’ll explore why negotiation skills are indispensable for lawyers and businesses , helping them secure deals, resolve conflicts and build lasting partnerships. Join us as for a journey into the art of negotiation.   

Ep 2: George Lim

In this episode, we sit down with George Lim SC, Chairman of the Singapore International Mediation Centre to discuss negotiation in mediation. George shares valuable techniques and soft skills to achieve success in your next mediation.

Ep 4: Natalie Morris-Sharma

In our final episode, Natalie Morris-Sharma, senior director at Singapore’s Attorney-General’s Chambers explores the complexities of multilateral negotiations, sharing key strategies and insights for effectively navigating the delicate balance of high-stakes diplomatic discussions.

SeASON 1: Technology and AI

Technology innovation has transformed our lives in so many ways. New AI-driven tech, exemplified by the likes of ChatGPT, has sparked intense discussions and raised crucial questions about the far-reaching effects of AI on our society. Are we equipped with the necessary tools to navigate a dynamically evolving world?

The aim of our debut series is to provide insights that enable a deeper understanding of technology, with a particular focus on how emerging innovations can bring value and redefine the landscape of our work and roles. Join us as we explore the transformative possibilities that technology holds and uncover ways to navigate this ever-changing technological frontier.

Read more about our summary for the season – insights, advice and key takeaways.

Ep 2: David Teece

In Episode 2, we feature David Teece, Co-Founder of the Berkeley Research Group. Discover invaluable strategies as David shares insights on how companies and governments can adeptly navigate and innovate in response to evolving environments.

Ep 4: Denise Wong

We close Season 1 with Denise Wong, Assistant Chief Executive Officer from the Infocomm Media Development Authority, Singapore. Denise discusses the transformative potential of AI for the public good, Singapore's initiatives on AI governance and more.

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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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