Mediation in Karimui Nomane, Chimbu

The Olive Branch in Karimui Nomane

The Olive Branch provides professional mediation services to clients in Karimui Nomane and throughout Chimbu . Our experienced mediators work remotely to help you resolve disputes efficiently and effectively, saving you time, money, and relationships.

Whether you're dealing with commercial conflicts, family matters, or workplace disputes, we offer a neutral, confidential space where all parties can speak freely and work toward mutually beneficial solutions. Our approach is grounded in real-world experience and a deep understanding of the challenges businesses and individuals face.

We understand that every dispute is unique. That's why we tailor our mediation process to your specific circumstances, ensuring that the resolution you reach is practical, lasting, and fair to everyone involved.

Papua New Guinea

Legal Framework

On July 9, 2024, Papua New Guinea's Arbitration (Domestic) Act 2024 and Arbitration (International) Act 2024 came into force, repealing the previous Arbitration Act 1951. The Acts position PNG in line with the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Arbitration. The International Arbitration Act gives effect to the New York Convention which PNG acceded to on July 17, 2019. The National Court Act was amended in 2008 to provide procedures for ADR through mediation.

Court System

The National Court Act provides for powers of the Court to order or direct proceedings to be resolved by way of mediation with or without consent of parties. The Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre was officially opened on September 4, 2009. Mediation is now a compulsory step in National Court civil proceedings unless the Court can be convinced to dispense with the process. Hundreds of mediations completed saving millions of kina in legal costs.

Mediator Regulations

In 2010, the National Court made Rules Relating to the Accreditation, Regulation and Conduct of Mediators. All court-annexed mediations are conducted by mediators accredited under these rules. Accredited mediators include Judges, Lawyers and other experts who have undergone specialised mediation training and gained experience in court-annexed mediation processes. A judge may conduct mediation with consent or appoint mediator of parties' choice.

Cultural Approach

Mediation has been enthusiastically embraced in PNG. There is a growing body of accredited mediators. The ADR Rules define mediation to include blended processes and customary forms of mediation. The approach respects self-determination principle. Many Government departments utilise mediations for conflict resolution as a matter of course and it is prescribed by a number of statutes.

Typical Costs

Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre facilitates cost and time effective method of dispute resolution. Hundreds of mediations completed saving parties millions of kina in legal costs and avoiding long delays of litigation. Costs typically shared between parties unless otherwise agreed. Mediator fees determined by accredited mediator rates and case complexity. Court-annexed mediation may be available at reduced cost compared to private mediation.

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• New York Convention - Papua New Guinea (organization)
• Singapore Convention on Mediation - Jurisdictions (organization)