As the leading independent modern dispute prevention, management and resolution institution, FICM is dedicated to getting the future right.
Leading the Change
FICM is leading the change, in the way disputes should be managed, prevented and resolved in today’s modern world and developing the practice of “Dispute Prevention”.
Building new systems
The FICM ecosystem offers a wide choice of innovative tools, resources, administered procedures and finest “Contract Neutrals” and “Dispute Neutrals” on earth for Preventing and Resolving domestic and international disputes.
FICM GLOBAL DISPUTE ECOSYSTEM
Led by a highly skilled and experienced team of event professionals, FICM Events is the exclusive event management and event planning arm of FICM partners with companies and brands to produce world class events that deliver value.
From the Young & Dynamic ‘Y&D’ to our ‘FICM A-LIST’ members, Home to over 5,000+ finest and most credible dispute professionals from 80+ countries.
The Definitive Guide to an uncertain World of Disputes. FICM MEDIA creates and disseminates ‘Expert-Sourced’ content in over 80+ countries.
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5000+ Members Globally
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50+ Dispute Management Programs
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500+ Contracts under Scheme
1500
1500+ Corporate Business Members
Services and Solutions
For small business, companies and individuals
FICM Memberships and Accreditation
FICM offers memberships and accreditation to the aspiring and established dispute professionals to further their practice with relevant tools and resources.
FICM Ginger Groups
FICM’s industry and subject-specific member groups analyze dispute management challenges, recommend global best practices and publish materials on issues at the forefront of legal dispute prevention and resolution.
FICM Media
- Writing and Authorship Support Services
- Editorial contributions
- Online Directory
- Businesses Development, Marketing and Outreach
The FICM Academy
Training and Certification for today’s dispute professional.
Find out a course or certificate program to enhance your professional skills. The FICM Academy is the converging place for acquiring and disseminating dispute management and resolution skills. The ecosystem also offers opportunities to trainers to sell their courses, promote as a trainer, instructor and faculty.
FICM Programs and Initiatives
FICM programs and initiatives offer opportunities to professionals to enhance visibility and reputation as a professional with core specialized skills and showcase / offer their services to their prospects.
- International Commercial Disputes Tribunal
- Global Business Compliance Council
- Integrated Dispute Management Group
- Organizational Ombudsman
Services and Solutions
For Lawyers and Dispute Professionals
Other Services
FICM Arbitration
Dispute resolution through Arbitration should not be costly, time consuming or uncertain. FICM procedural and technology innovations along with Rules and Protocols are shaping up Arbitration for the modern world.
FICM Mediation
Nothing can beat the outcome of a truly skilled mediation, when it comes to settlement of disputes between parties. Our preventive protocols and innovative and procedures adopted by highly skilled mediators are game changers in resolution of disputes as we strike over 90% success in all the disputes that are mediated by our Neutrals.
CONTRACT AND DISPUTE NEUTRALS
Highly regarded, finest dispute resolver, FICM Neutrals are your best choice for the prevention, management and resolution of disputes. You can engage Neutrals at any stage of your transaction, Contract Neutrals for contract review and negotiations, Dispute Neutrals for resolution of disputes.
FICM Programs, Initiatives and Brands
For Local, International and Cross Border Communities
Dedicated to getting the future right, FICM MEDIA initiative is the definitive guide to an uncertain world of disputes.
As a global, full-service creative media outlet for the business and profession of the dispute management world, FICM MEDIA makes and disseminates ‘Expert-Sourced’ content for the ever-evolving world, full of raw, untapped potential.
Our editorial network of innovators and thought leaders ignite conversations through insights, latest thinking, storytelling and commentary on what matters to us to find peace and manage disputes.
Across digital, podcasts and live events, we tell stories that affect our audience’s lives.
FICM CONNECT
IN OUR FAST-PACED DIGITAL WORLD, FICM STAKEHOLDERS AND MEMBERS COUNT ON THE ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH ONE ANOTHER IN A DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT.
In response to this growing need, FICM offers an online community FICM Connect which provides a robust interactive experience for our members.
FICM PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES
TAILORED FICM PROCESSES FOR EXTRA TIME AND COST-EFFICIENCY
FICM has developed a number of tailored dispute prevention and resolution schemes for different commercial contracts and settings in almost every industry sector.
THE FICM ACADEMY
Sell your courses, promote yourself as a trainer, instructor and faculty or find out a course or certificate Program to enhance your professional skills. The FICM Academy is the converging place for acquiring and disseminating skills.
FICM offers NEW WORLD Dispute Resolution training through short courses and certificate programs. Courses that teach how to manage and resolve conflicts, negotiate better deals, including courses on mediation and conciliation.
FICM EVENTS
As the world witnesses rapid change, FICM EVENTS provide the ultimate platform for industry leaders, dispute professionals and companies to connect and collaborate on the latest thinking of how to prevent disputes and move businesses forward.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Global IP & Technology Disputes Forum #IP2020 | 24, April, Mumbai
International Construction & Infrastructure Disputes Forum #ICIDF2020, August, New Delhi
Dubai International Dispute Meet #DIDM2021 | 11, February, Dubai
FICM AWARDS
FICM OFFERS A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT AWARDS HONORING EXCELLENCE IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
The FICM’s Annual Awards Program honors outstanding practical achievement in the field of dispute resolution. Award categories include Corporate Leadership, Innovation in ADR, Law Firm Award et all.
FICM GINGER GROUPS
NEW THINKERS AND INNOVATORS – FURTHERING THE CAUSE OF EFFECTIVE DISPUTE MANAGEMENT.
FICM’s industry and subject-specific groups analyze dispute management challenges, recommend global best practices and publish materials on issues at the forefront of legal debate.
GLOBAL COUNCIL
Thought leaders and innovators
Interested in becoming part of our network? Please let us know
SYSTEMS, SCHEMES, INITIATIVES
FICM for niche focus
If you are in international business, GBCC is the support you require. The must-have membership subscription for businesses operating in international trade.
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FICM is regularly contacted in relation to disputes where one party wishes to submit a dispute to mediation, but no mediation agreement exists between the parties, To facilitate submission of such disputes to FICM Mediation, a party may submit a unilateral Request for Mediation to FICM under FICM Mediation Rules. FICM may then assist the parties or, upon request, may appoint an external neutral to provide the required assistance.
ICDT maintains an updated roster of impartial and credible Neutrals in virtually every specialization from over 70 countries around the world. Parties in international transaction prefer ICDT as their institution of choice for prevention and effective resolution of disputes.
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Our integrated hybrid approach delivers unmatched results through a blend of legal and non legal domain experts having one vision – early resolution. IDMG offers customized dispute resolution services locally and globally through a combination of industry-specific experience, first-class client service and highly trained panelists.
KNOW MOREDISPUTE SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
Choose one of our many award winning dispute resolution offerings that meet your needs.
File for International Arbitration
Arbitration under the FICM-MCN Rules is administered by the Federation of Integrated Conflict Management (FICM), a body independent, continuously developing and managing the WORLD ECOSYSTEM OF DISPUTE MANAGEMENT.
Appoint the finest Arbitrators and dispute resolvers (Not Essentially, only the Popular) for their expertise in the particular industry or dispute and their track record for quick resolutions. (Resolutions not arbitral awards in legal parlance)
Appoint a Neutral
WE SERVE AS APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR PARTIES IN NEED OF EXPERT NEUTRALS WHO CAN BRING THE QUICK RESOLUTION.
Appoint the finest Arbitrators and dispute resolvers for their expertise in the particular industry or dispute and their track record for quick resolutions. By far we are becoming the largest pool of Neutrals to help resolve disputes in almost any area of Law or any geographic location. From Negotiators to Arbitrators and Complaint Administrators to Ombudsmen, The MCN distinguished Neutrals come from virtually every walk of life, making it the only diverse resource of real expert talent.
File for a Commercial Mediation
Basis MCN Rules, Commercial Mediation is a very flexible means of dispute resolution that is particularly suitable for international and cross-cultural disputes of all sizes and where the parties in dispute hope to preserve, or to renew, their commercial relationships. The modern and adaptable Rules of Commercial Mediation encourage parties to find an amicable solution to their dispute with the assistance of a qualified neutral, either using evaluative mediation (conciliation) or interest-focused mediation. The FICM Rules of Commercial Mediation suggest ways of combining mediation with arbitration.
Online Dispute Resolution
FICM-MCN offers an integrated online managed system for mediation, arbitration dispute settlement management. Participants in dispute resolution now expect to have the ability to move their resolution forward on any day, at any time. Participants expect to be able to securely upload documents, make proposals, discuss issues and develop settlement documents online.
Request Proposal for Dispute System Design
We design and implement systems for the prevention, de-escalation, control and early resolution of disputes. Our services are offered to large corporations to anticipate, prevent, manage and resolve disputes. FICM-MCN develops creative ADR programs to help solve challenges specific to industry and target groups.
Appoint an Organizational Ombuds
Sign-up with an Ombuds office for your consumer or employee disputes. This service is presently available in India and few other countries. To know more about the Ombuds Office, please contact us at ombudsman@ficm.in
BECOME A MEMBER
Join the FICM Global Dispute Prevention and Resolution Ecosystem.
FOR BUSINESS LEADERS & GC’s
If you are a business having international transactions. To prevent disputes and to facilitate & expedite dispute resolution, by using the FICM Rules and Dispute Resolution Clauses in all your contracts and refer your disputes to the FICM International Arbitration and/or to the MCN Commercial Mediation or MedArbitration
Please contact us to join FREE
FOR THE LEGAL AND ADR PROFESSIONALS
If you are a Arbitrator, Mediator, Conciliator, Negotiator, Lawyer, Law Firm, Counsel with relevant skills, experience etc,
Please fill out the Membership Application Form HERE
FOR OTHER STAKEHOLDERS
If you are anyone who feels that your joining the ecosystem will make the difference, for you or anyone else or the ecosystem itself,
Please contact us with your details HERE
RESOURCES
Checkout on our resources
FICM HANDBOOK
FICM’s various integrated systems together form world’s first and only inclusive “Global Ecosystem” of Prevention, De-escalation and Resolution of Disputes. The resource of choice is mentioned in the dispute resolution clauses of international cross-border commercial agreements to bring certainty in transactions.
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