Singapore-based international commercial disputes specialist Sapna Jhangiani KC has joined Blackstone Chambers in London.

The first woman lawyer in Singapore to be appointed as a King's Counsel in England, Jhangiani has substantial advocacy experience in both litigation and arbitration.

Formerly a partner at Clyde & Co, practising in Dubai and then Singapore, she served as International Legal Counsel at the Singapore Attorney-General’s Chambers for three years and is now retained on the Panel of Advisors to the Attorney-General.

In November, Jhangiani was sworn in as a part-time judge of the Court of Appeal of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts.

Jhangiani was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 1999, Singapore in 2019 and BVI in 2024. She became a King's Counsel in 2020. 

Joint Head of Blackstone Chambers Jane Mulcahy KC said in a press release,

“We are delighted that Sapna will bring her formidable experience and skill as an international arbitration and court advocate to Blackstone. We look forward to welcoming her and to her support with further developing our presence in the key offshore jurisdictions of Singapore, India, BVI, Cayman and Dubai.”

Jhangiani herself commented,

“I am thrilled to join Blackstone, whose reputation as a top-tier set transcends borders. I look forward to collaborating with the exceptional barristers at Blackstone as we continue to make our mark internationally."

Former Solicitor General of India and member of Blackstone Chambers Harish Salve KC commented, 

“Sapna is undoubtedly a top silk. Having appeared before her in arbitration I know that she will be a huge asset to Chambers.”

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