Maxwell Mentorship Programme
Technology in Alternative Dispute Resolution
(January – December 2022 Intake)
Maxwell Mentorship Programme aims at providing a platform for undergraduate and post graduate law students to be mentored by senior members of the ADR community in a practical “hands-on” context. Selected Mentees will have the opportunity to facilitate the conduct of ADR proceedings, and assist “real-time” in the efficient resolution of disputes. With the emerging role of technology in the ADR sphere, students will be educated on and be provided with access to the latest tools and applications. This may include secondments to leading legal technology providers to broaden their horizons in this fast-evolving field.
As our inaugural programme comes to a close, we would like to thank the Mentors for their support to share knowledge and guidance with the Mentees; the legal technology providers (Epiq, FTI Consulting and Opus 2) for hosting the Mentees through the various knowledge sharing sessions; and last of the not least, we appreciate all the time and energy the Mentees have given in the past year.
Thank you to our 1st cycle Mentors:
- Neil Kaplan KC, Arbitration Chambers
- KC Lye, Breakpoint LLC
- Nish Shetty, Clifford Chance
- Siraj Omar SC, Drew & Napier
- Stephen Moriarty KC, Fountain Court Chambers
- Anneliese Day KC, Fountain Court Chambers
- Nicholas Lingard, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
- Kent Phillips, Hogan Lovells
- Alastair Henderson, Herbert Smith Freehills
- Amanda Lees, King & Wood Mallesons
- Kevin Kim, Peter & Kim
- Francis Xavier SC, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
- Margaret Allen, Sidley Austin
- Andrew Moran KC, The Arbitration Chambers
- Benjamin Hughes, The Arbitration Chambers
- Thio Shen Yi SC, TSMP Law
- Michael Lee, Twenty Essex
- Matthew Secomb, White & Case LLP
- Minh Dang, YKVN
- Cao Lijun, Zhong Lun Law Firm
The Maxwell Mentorship Programme is Maxwell Chambers brand-new initiative, to educate the next generation of practitioners and enhance collaboration within the ADR community. Through the programme, Mentees will gain first-hand experience and insight into ADR related activities, and be better equipped to make well-informed decisions about their professional development and the diverse pathways and roles available in this field.
Mentors are senior members of the arbitration community and have extensive experience conducting ADR proceedings. The Steering Committee members are leading practitioners and arbitrators, who have kindly agreed to partner Maxwell Chambers on developing and implementing this programme.
This year’s programme will also be supported by legal technology vendors and other partners, with the possibility of short term secondments to these organisations, for a more diverse experience and direct access to the latest legal technology platforms.
The programme is open to undergraduate law students enrolled at Singapore’s local universities – NUS, SMU and SUSS. It is also open for LL.M / JD students who are keen to gain an insight into the ADR scene in Singapore.
Students interested in the field of dispute resolution and keen to explore a career in ADR will gain practical insights that will shape their professional development and expand their network.
- Be introduced to the ADR scene in “real-time” and how Maxwell Chambers plays an integral role in the ADR ecosystem.
- Be mentored by eminent arbitration specialists.
Gain a “behind the scenes” understanding of the procedures and administrative practices that contribute towards a seamless case administration. - “Hands-on” exposure to legal or case management work in actual cases.
- *Opportunities to observe legal proceedings and support the management of virtual proceedings for a front row glimpse into the “live” conduct of ADR proceedings.
- Access to the latest legal technology to facilitate the conduct of proceedings.
- Enhanced education and understanding of the diverse features of the ADR landscape, including model clauses, hearing protocols, services and technology to enhance the virtual experience; legal research on developments and support for conferences or workshops in the ADR sphere.
Confidentiality is paramount and any participation will be contingent on the execution of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and agreement and approval of the necessary stakeholders.
- Active participation in a wide range of activities related to the conduct of ADR proceedings. Some potential activities include on-site orientation, virtual/in-person meetings with stakeholders, networking sessions, internship/attachment and etc.
- Regular communication with the mentors; curiosity and an open mind to learn the key features and developments in this fast-evolving field.
1st cycle Mentors

Neil Kaplan KC
Arbitration Chambers

KC Lye
Breakpoint LLC

Nish Shetty
Clifford Chance

Siraj Omar SC
DREW & NAPIER

Stephen Moriarty KC
Fountain Court Chambers

Anneliese Day KC
Fountain Court Chambers

Nicholas Lingard
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Kent Phillips
Hogan Lovells

Alastair Henderson
Herbert Smith Freehills

Amanda Lees
King & Wood Mallesons

Kevin Kim
Peter & Kim

Francis Xavier SC
Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

Margaret Allen
Sidley Austin

Andrew Moran KC
The Arbitration Chambers

Benjamin Hughes
The Arbitration Chambers

Thio Shen Yi SC
TSMP Law

Michael Lee
Twenty Essex

Matthew Secomb
White & Case LLP

Minh Dang
YKVN
