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Maxwell Chambers is an integrated dispute resolution complex in Singapore. Its mission is to provide one-stop, best of class facilities and services for the conduct of alternative dispute resolution activities in Singapore and contribute to the growth of the alternative dispute resolution industry. Maxwell Chambers opened for business in July 2009 and was officially launched on 21 January 2010.

Origins of the name
The name “Maxwell Chambers” has historical ties to where the building is situated (Maxwell Road) and to prominent figures in Singapore’s history, namely Sir Peter Benson Maxwell, the first Chief Justice of Singapore, and John Argyle Maxwell, one of the first three magistrates in Singapore.

Building

Maxwell Chambers is located in a 4-storey refurbished conservation building, the former Custom House, which dates back to just after the Second World War. In 2010, the complex won the International Architecture Award for Best New Global Design by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.

In June 2012, Maxwell Chambers began operating from a second temporary location at Centennial Tower (referred to as Maxwell Chambers@Centennial). This was to accommodate the construction of an integrated development next to Maxwell Chambers’ building (now referred to as Maxwell Chambers Premier). Upon completion, the development will stand at a height of 280 metres, making it one of the tallest buildings in Singapore. The 1.7 million square feet development will feature office and retail space, an international hotel, and residential apartments.

Facilities & Services

Maxwell Chambers Premier has 14 custom-designed and fully equipped hearing rooms and 12 preparation rooms secured by a private lift lobby that is not accessible to the public. Maxwell Chambers@Centennial has 5 hearing rooms and 7 preparation rooms. The hearing rooms are named after Singapore’s most famous bridges, many of which were built during the Republic’s colonial era. Maxwell Chambers also features an arbitrators’ lounge for the sole use of arbitrators.

Maxwell Chambers provides services such as simultaneous translation and transcription, video-conferencing, secure long-term document storage, post-hearing disposal of confidential documents, concierge and secretarial services, and catering.

Partners

Maxwell Chambers Premier hosts the local or regional offices of a number of ADR institutions, arbitrators, and arbitration practitioners:

ADR institutions:

•	International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the international arm of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) •	International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) •	International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) •	Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) •	Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA) •	Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) •	World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitration and Mediation Center

Arbitrators and arbitration practitioners:

•	Members of 20 Essex Street •	The Arbitration Chambers •	Bankside Chambers •	Christopher Lau •	Individual barristers of Essex Court Chambers •	Hanotiau & van den Berg

Other organisations co-located at Maxwell Chambers:

•	Franchising and Licensing Association (Singapore) (FLA)