Centre for Mediation, Arbitration, and Conciliation (CMAC)
Transforming Dispute Resolution in Business
The Centre for Mediation, Arbitration, and Conciliation (CMAC) is an innovative initiative by the Andheri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, India’s oldest chamber of commerce. Recognizing the growing challenges businesses face in resolving disputes—high costs, time delays, and judicial backlogs—the CMAC offers a comprehensive, industry-driven approach. Through mediation, arbitration, and conciliation, CMAC provides businesses with efficient, confidential, and cost-effective methods to resolve conflicts while fostering enduring relationships.
Our Vision
Fostering Fair and Harmonious Business Practices
To create a supportive ecosystem where disputes are resolved swiftly and amicably, enabling businesses to maintain strong relationships while reducing time and costs associated with litigation.
Our Mission
Setting New Standards in Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Establish Leadership: Position CMAC as the most trusted and effective platform for resolving commercial disputes.
- Ensure Neutrality: Deliver exceptional governance with impartial and highly skilled mediators and arbitrators.
- Promote Efficiency: Provide fast, solution-driven resolutions that minimize disruptions to businesses.
Key Services: Comprehensive Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Facilitate dialogue between disputants to reach mutually agreeable solutions while retaining control over outcomes.
Arbitration
Offer binding resolutions through impartial arbitrators, ensuring quick and enforceable decisions without prolonged litigation.
Conciliation
Assist parties in reaching amicable agreements with the help of an experienced conciliator.
Why Choose CMAC?
- Industry-Driven Expertise: Operated by professionals who understand the unique needs of businesses.
- Seamless Management: CMAC handles all procedural, scheduling, and administrative tasks to ensure a hassle-free experience.
- Diverse Expertise: A panel of experienced mediators, arbitrators, and conciliators skilled in resolving a variety of commercial disputes.
- End-to-End Case Support: From pre-dispute consultation to post-resolution follow-ups, CMAC ensures comprehensive case management.
- Cost-Efficient Solutions: Designed to save your time and resources while delivering effective resolutions.
Advocacy: Supporting Better Business Environments
Ease of Doing Business
Enhance India’s business environment by reducing dependency on litigation through alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Policy Engagement
Work with government bodies to promote the integration of mediation and arbitration into business practices.
Capacity Building
Conduct workshops, training, and awareness campaigns to educate businesses on ADR mechanisms.
Resolve Conflicts Effectively with CMAC
Whether you’re facing a business disagreement, contractual dispute, or complex commercial conflict, the Centre for Mediation, Arbitration, and Conciliation is your trusted partner in achieving resolution. Contact Us today to learn how CMAC can save you time, money, and relationships while delivering fair and enforceable outcomes.
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The is a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) with a mission to establish Andheri as a key player in international economic collaboration, focusing on strategic partnerships with nations like USA, Europe, Australia, African Union, KSA, China, India, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and the UAE across vital sectors such as energy, technology, agriculture, and finance. Our goal is to integrate lessons from successful global economic models, adopting best practices to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth. We aim to enhance economic prosperity and diversification, contribute to societal progress, and promote sustainable economic practices. By leveraging Andheri’s unique position, strives to drive substantial economic growth, spur innovation, and solidify Andheri’s stature in the international economic arena, resonating with the government’s vision of a technologically advanced and interconnected economy.