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Post-Pandemic Blues: Survive? Or Thrive? - The Future of The PIPD Profession

Date & Time: 12 February 2025 2pm - 6pm
Venue: State Courts, Havelock Hall, Basement 2, 1 Havelock Square, Singapore 059724

The pandemic now seems like a distant memory. But in truth, many of us forget that it really only ended in March 2023 with the WHO declaration. More importantly, the effects of the pandemic remain with us in the PIPD world up to today – asynchronous and hybrid work, paperless offices, judicial ADR now taking the form of pure neutral evaluation, less of an opportunity to see one another, more paper advocacy than court craft.

Were these changes an inevitability, even without the pandemic? Likely so, given that “Courts of the Future” was conceived well before the global crisis.

Has the post-pandemic era brought a “new normal” which is only a little different from the time before any of us heard of the word “coronavirus”? Or will the changes from the pandemic bring more changes? Now that the ratchet has turned, it doesn’t seem to want to turn back. And will it turn even further?

Will Artificial Intelligence change the PIPD landscape forever, whether through the work processes we undertake, or the very subject matter of our work?

In this symposium, lawyers from within and without the PIPD profession speak about learning from the pandemic and using these lessons to meet the challenges and shape a positive future for PIPD lawyers and clients.

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CPD Points : 3.5 (TBC)

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Overview

TIME	SESSION	SPEAKERS
1.45pm - 2pm	Registration	Master of ceremonies: Mr Abdul Salim Ahmed Ibrahim Director, CIVIC Legal LLC
2.00pm - 2.20pm	Keynote Address Mr George Lim SC will speak about the importance of mediation in all kinds of matters, and why PIPD cases are suitable for mediation. He will also share his personal experiences in dealing with high value mediation cases in the PIPD space: how important the case was to the family and their search for a solution for lives deeply affected by a death or serious injury though the litigation process	Mr George Lim SC Chairman, Singapore International Mediation Centre
2.20pm - 2.45pm	Mediation, Neutral Evaluation and Advocacy Associate Professor Dorcas Quek Anderson will touch on the role of counsel and how they can contribute to a fair mediation outcome which is decided by the parties rather than one which depends on a trial process with an uncertain outcome. She will also discuss whether the concepts of neutral evaluation and mediation are mutually exclusive or whether they can be merged. Dorcas speaks with the experience of having mediated many PIPD matters.	Associate Professor Dorcas Quek Anderson Associate Professor of Law, SMU Yong Pung How School of Law
2.45pm - 3.10pm	ADR and Sustainability Issues Mr K Anparasan will speak on law firm sustainability issues and how non-judicial mediation and neutral evaluation can help PIPD lawyers do even better in their ability to help their clients and businesses, even for State Court matters.	Mr K Anpasaran Director, WhiteFern LLC
3.10pm - 4.25pm	Autonomous vehicles Mr Anthony Wee will bring us into the future which some say is already here. He will speak about driverless vehicles, both their promise and the issues that they bring. What kind of AVs will be introduced into Singapore? What are the ethical issues that arise? What legislative changes may be necessary? Will they affect PIPD practice in the near, medium or far future?	Mr Anthony Wee Managing Director, Titanium Law Chambers LLC
4.25pm - 4.45pm	Tea break
4.45pm - 6pm	Young Lawyers’ Panel Ms Renuka Chettiar will moderate a panel of younger lawyers who will form the vanguard of the next generation of PIPD firm owners. Some of them only started practice during the pandemic. Others already own their own businesses. These lawyers will speak to the issues that concern them the most about the future of the PIPD profession. Indeed, they are our future. The pandemic has perhaps taught them better than senior lawyers who are used to running their practice in a certain way. Their views are progressive and hopeful, but never naïve. Everyone should consider their determination to continue making PIPD a viable and profitable option, so that our profession can continue looking after this sector which is hugely important from a societal perspective. And perhaps help them accelerate change in our profession right now.	Moderator: Ms Renuka Chettiar Partner, Karuppan Chettiar & Partners Panellists: • Ms Tan Hui Ying Grace Director, WhiteFern LLC • Ms Shahira Mohd Anuar Director, Securus Legal LLC • Mr Kok Yee Keong Partner, Harry Elias Partnership LLP • Ms Vidthiya VM Managing Director, Victory Law Chambers • Ms Bozy Lu Partner, Han & Lu Law Chambers LLP • Mr Muhammad Ashraf Associate, Yeo Perumal Mohideen Law Corporation
6pm	End of event

Speakers

Keynote Address
	Mr George Lim SC Chairman, Singapore International Mediation Centre George Lim was called to the Bar in Singapore in 1981, and has practised law for more than 40 years. He was appointed Senior Counsel by the Chief Justice in 2010, and was President of the Law Society of Singapore between 1998-1999. In January 2017, George was appointed Chairman of the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC). He is an Honorary Director of the International Mediation Institute (IMI) based in The Hague. George has mediated more than 850 disputes, and has extensive experience in mediating cross-cultural, cross-border disputes in Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Maldives, South Korea, Australia and Fiji. In particular, as of October 2024, he has mediated five investor state disputes and a number of claims against governments or state entities. In 2021, he successfully mediated a US$1b dispute between Posco Energy and FuelCell Energy (reported in the Global Arbitration Review, 6 Jan 22). George has also conducted mediation training for judges and lawyers in Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Dubai, Bahrain, Maldives, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, India, Fiji, Costa Rica and Jamaica. George is on the panel of arbitrators of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). He is the Dispute Resolution Counsellor of the National Electricity Market of Singapore, and manages the dispute management process of the energy market. Between 2009 – 2010, George served as the first chairman of the Asian Mediation Association. In 2013, he co-chaired a working group, appointed by Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and the Ministry of Law, to make recommendations on developing Singapore into a centre for international commercial mediation. George was Singapore’s mediation consultant to UNCITRAL Working Group II, which led to the adoption of the Singapore Convention on Mediation in 2019. In October 2019, he was appointed to the Roster of Panel Chairs of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Dispute Settlement. He also serves on the Panel of Conciliators of ICSID. In 2020, George was awarded the Public Service Star by the President of Singapore for his contributions to mediation. George has been named by The International Who’s Who of Commercial Mediation as a global thought leader in mediation. In October 2024, he was the recipient of the prestigious BARAKAH Award for promoting international mediation. He is the co-editor of Mediation in Singapore: A Practical Guide.
Mediation, Neutral Evaluation and Advocacy
	Associate Professor Dorcas Quek Anderson Associate Professor of Law, SMU Yong Pung How School of Law Dorcas is an Associate Professor of Law in the Singapore Management University’s Yong Pung How School of Law. Dorcas has more than fifteen years of experience as a mediator and in dispute resolution research. She is a mediator with Singapore International Mediation Centre. Singapore Mediation Centre, Asian Development Bank and the UN Office of the Ombudsman. Dorcas has conducted negotiation and mediation training for SIMC, SMC and the Attorney-General’s Chambers. She has also spoken at international events organised by International Chamber of Commerce, Asian Development Bank, UN Women, American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, Law and Society Association, International Network of Financial Services Ombudsman Schemes. Dorcas' research explores the interaction between dispute resolution developments and access to justice. Her research has been published in international journals including the Civil Justice Quarterly and the Harvard Negotiation Law Review.
ADR and Sustainability Issues
	Mr K Anpasaran Director, WhiteFern LLC Anparasan K is the Managing Director of WhiteFern LLC, specializing in Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, and Insurance & Reinsurance. With over three decades of experience, he is renowned for handling high-value and complex claims, making him the preferred counsel for major insurance companies in Singapore. He is recognized as a Leading Individual by Chambers Asia-Pacific and AsiaLaw, he is also featured in the “Who’s Who” of Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyers. In addition to his insurance practice, Anparasan K is a seasoned litigator, adeptly handling a wide array of general litigation matters. With his wealth of experience as an advocate, he has successfully conducted numerous trials and appeals in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. His strategic and persuasive advocacy has played a pivotal role in several landmark decisions, establishing his reputation as a formidable force in the legal arena. Anparasan K’s commitment to alternative dispute resolution is also noteworthy. As an active mediator and esteemed member of the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI) and the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC), he has played a key role in resolving major disputes between insurers and insureds. His mediation expertise has proven instrumental in facilitating amicable resolutions and fostering positive outcomes. Beyond his legal practice, Anparasan K was appointed by the General Insurance Association of Singapore to provide invaluable insights during the implementation of the Actuarial Tables in Singapore through his involvement with the Personal Injury Review Committee (PIRC) chaired by the Honourable Justice Quentin Loh. He also co-chairs the Law Society Personal Injury and Property Damage Committee.
Autonomous Vehicles
	Mr Anthony Wee Managing Director, Titanium Law Chambers LLC Anthony Wee was called to the bar in 1997 and started his career at Cooma, Lau & Loh, focusing on building construction and insurance disputes. By 2001, he joined Rajah & Tann, where he worked with Mr Quentin Loh SC, first in commercial litigation and later in the building and infrastructure team. He became a partner in 2005, continuing his focus on construction and insurance matters. In 2006, Anthony co-founded United Legal Alliance LLC, which grew to a firm of 20 lawyers by 2018. In 2021, the firm was recognised as one of Singapore's "Best Law Firms" but was voluntarily liquidated that same year. This led to the formation of Titanium Law Chambers LLC in April 2021. Anthony has handled landmark cases such as Lassiter Ann Masters v To Keng Lam (2004) and Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Singapore v AM General Insurance (2018). He has also held leadership roles, including chairing the Small Law Firms Chapter of the Singapore Academy of Law and founding the Personal Injury and Property Damage Committee of the Law Society. Anthony’s legal reform work includes his involvement in the Lai Wai Keong Eugene v Loo Wei Yen case (2014), which led to the creation of committees that reviewed how damages for personal injury and death are assessed. This resulted in the introduction of actuarial tables for assessing loss of future earnings and medical expenses, effective from April 2021. Anthony is proud to have been involved in catalysing the changes in law such that claimants who suffer from major injuries and dependants of breadwinners who are killed in accidents would no longer be unduly and unwittingly under-compensated.
Young lawyers’ panel
Moderator
	Ms Renuka Chettiar Partner, Karuppan Chettiar & Partners Renuka Chettiar is a highly experienced lawyer with over 30 years of expertise in civil litigation, specializing in personal injury cases. Called to the Singapore Bar in 1994, she holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of London and is a Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple). Renuka has represented clients in landmark cases, including Man Mohan Singh v Dilveer Singh Gill, where she acted for grieving parents who lost both their sons in a fatal accident. Notably, she is among the rare lawyers in Singapore who have represented both victims and insurers in personal injury matters, providing her with a unique and balanced perspective. Her expertise extends to mediation and neutral evaluation, where she is widely recognized for her ability to resolve disputes effectively and amicably. Renuka is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of lawyers and is actively involved in the Law Society’s Mentorship Scheme, guiding young professionals as they build their legal careers. She has also made significant contributions to the legal profession through her work on key committees, including the Law Society of Singapore Personal Injury and Property Damages Committee and the Personal Injury Review Committee, where she played an instrumental role in developing the Singapore Actuarial Tables. Additionally, she serves as a panel solicitor with the Legal Aid Bureau and co-chairs the PIPD Working Group under the Singapore Academy of Law’s Professional Affairs Committee. Renuka’s unwavering commitment to justice, exceptional legal expertise, and dedication to mentoring make her a respected and admired leader in Singapore’s legal community.
Panellists:
	Ms Tan Hui Ying Grace Director, WhiteFern LLC Grace Tan is an insurance specialist in contentious and non-contentious matters across all lines of insurance, with particular expertise in property and casualty work, professional indemnity, financial lines as well as fraud investigation work. She is ranked as a Notable Practitioner in AsiaLaw – Insurance 2023-2024 and a Recommended Lawyer in Legal 500 – Insurance, Local Firms 2024. She is a strong advocate of Alternative Dispute Resolution to achieve favourable outcomes for parties. Her ability to handle high-profile property and casualty claims and manage stakeholders has made her the preferred counsel for statutory boards and prominent public companies. Grace's passion and commitment to her field are evident in her exceptional track record and the trust she has garnered from her clients.
	Ms Shahira Mohd Anuar Director, Securus Legal LLC Recognised as an up-and-coming personal injury lawyer, Shahira Anuar has a wealth of experience defending complex claims in all tiers of court in Singapore. Shahira is a disputes lawyer with a focus on insurance related matters. She frequently advises on complex injury claims and claims with a cross-border element. Her core areas of practice include Motor Accident, Work Injury’s Compensation, Public Liability and Product Liability claims. She frequently works with medical professionals, forensic accountants and accident reconstruction experts. Shahira has vast experience in advising on insurance policy construction and on policy contribution issues. She frequently advises insurers on recovery under the Work Injury Compensation Act. She has acted as Defence counsel before all tiers of the Singapore Court System and has also represented insurers and litigants at mediations, neutral evaluations and arbitrations. Beyond disputes work, Shahira has conducted policy wording reviews for multiple Singapore insurers. For several years, she also sat as a member of the Personal Injury/Property Damage (PIPD) Committee under the Law Society where she contributed in providing guidance and assistance to members on all matters affecting the industry.
	Mr Kok Yee Keong Partner, Harry Elias Partnership LLP Kok Yee Keong is a Partner with Harry Elias Partnership LLP, and has been with the firm for close to a decade since his training contract days. Named as one of Singapore’s 18 most influential lawyers under 40 by the Singapore Business Review in 2021, Yee Keong is a consummate disputes lawyer, with complementary legal experience as NUS Legal Skills Instructor, PIPD Committee Member, CLC Committee Member, CLAS Defence Counsel, former Young Amicus Curiae to the Supreme Court and SMC Accredited Mediator. His key practice areas include: (1) Civil and Commercial Litigation, (2) Asset Recovery, Restructuring and Insolvency, (3) Landlords and Tenants, (4) MCSTs and Managing Agents, and (5) Personal Injury and Property Damage (PIPD) matters. For more information, please see: harryelias.com/partners/kok-yee-keong/
	Ms Vidthiya VM Managing Director, Victory Law Chambers VM Vidthiya is the Managing Director of Victory Law Chambers LLC. She has 8 years of experience in handling personal injury claims and has represented clients in the State Courts, High Court, and the Court of Appeal. Ms Vidthiya is passionate about this area of law and serves as a member of the PIPD committee. Ms Vidthiya started her own practice, Victory Law Chambers LLC, in April 2024 and continues to assist accident victims with their claims.
	Ms Bozy Lu Partner, Han & Lu Law Chambers LLP Bozy Lu is a Partner at Han & Lu Law Chambers LLP and specialises in community law. She advises on a myriad of disputes such personal injury claims, matrimonial and family issues, criminal defence and mitigation, and other civil litigation matters. It suffices to say that legal advice is her love language, through and through. In her practice, Bozy aims to allay concerns that the law merely serves as a punishment. Instead, she hopes to offer the law as a tool of protection for her clients as they journey through challenging times of disputes together. Prior to joining legal practice, Bozy was heavily engaged in research projects with non-governmental organisations that advocated for migrant workers’ rights. She also worked with the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) on at-risk youth issues. Currently, she is an active volunteer with Pro Bono SG and assists with the Project Law Help and Law Awareness Committees. Apart from lawyering, Bozy enjoys laughing and in her free time, she dabbles in stand-up comedy to be her own comic relief in life.
	Mr Muhammad Ashraf Associate, Yeo Perumal Mohideen Law Corporation Muhamad Ashraf is an Associate of Yeo Perumal Mohideen Law Corporation. He was called to the Bar in 2022, amidst the wave of changes after the pandemic. He is presently serving as a member of the Law Society Council and the Law Society Personal Injury and Property Damage committee. He has been involved in commercial litigation work since being called to the Bar. His practice involves industrial accident claims, fatal accident claims, public liability claims, property damage claims, road traffic accident cases, acting mainly for plaintiffs in these claims. He is also involved in contractual disputes, liquidation and other corporate disputes.
Master of ceremonies
	Mr Abdul Salim Ahmed Ibrahim Director, CIVIC Legal LLC Abdul Salim Ahmed Ibrahim or Salim as he is generally called, is one of the 4 founding members of CIVIC Legal LLC. He has been in practice for 31 years and has accumulated a wealth of experience in civil and criminal litigation. Over the past 31 years, he has practiced in general civil litigation work, criminal law, mediation, sports law, family law, Syariah law but has specialized mainly in insurance law and personal injuries claims. Salim has represented clients in numerous high value claims including a $16 million claim arising from whiplash and spinal injuries. Widely regarded as a senior member of the Personal Injuries/Property Damage (PIPD) bar, he has served 2 terms as the Co-Vice Chairman of the PIPD Committee of the Law Society.

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Number of Public CPD Points: 3.5 (TBC)
Practice Area: Personal Injury
Training Level: General

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