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Statistics
As of 1 April 2010, more than 1,500 matters have been
referred to the SMC. Of those mediated, about 75% were
settled. The types of cases include (but are not limited to)
banking disputes, construction disputes, contractual
disputes, corporate disputes, contested divorces and divorce
ancillary matters, employment disputes, family disputes,
information technology disputes, insurance disputes,
negligence claims, partnership disputes, personal injury
claims, shipping disputes and tenancy disputes.
In a study conducted at the end of 2008, 1,884 disputants
who mediated at the SMC and provided feedback, 81% reported
costs savings and 85% reported time savings. The
feedback from 1,563 lawyers who represented their clients
and provided feedback was similar - 82% reported savings in
costs and 81% reported savings in time. These numbers
were consistent with the informal feedback the SMC had been
receiving from lawyers that mediation at the SMC was a
useful process and had the support of the bar.
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