The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) is set to host its Singapore Roadshow during the Singapore Convention Week 2025. As part of this initiative, MCIA is organising three events in collaboration with eminent law firms and institutions in Singapore.
The sessions will focus on contemporary developments in arbitration and dispute resolution, with a particular emphasis on India’s evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
Event 1: India in Focus: BCI Amendments and Managing Deal Risks in India
The first event will be hosted at Clifford Chance, Singapore, on Wednesday, 27 August 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
The session will provide an in-depth discussion on the recent amendments introduced by the Bar Council of India (BCI) and their implications for cross-border legal practice, deal-making, and dispute management. The discussion will feature a panel of distinguished speakers, including senior advocates, general counsel, and leading practitioners.
The speakers for this event are:
Aditya Jalan – Partner, AZB & Partners
Ashok Kumar – General Counsel, ArcelorMittal
Audrey Ng – Asia General Counsel, Citibank
Gourab Banerji – Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Jamie Mclaren – Partner, Clifford Chance
Kunal Vajani – Joint Managing Partner, Fox Mandal
Neeti Sachdeva – Registrar & Secretary General, MCIA
Nish Shetty – Partner, Clifford Chance
Rashna Mistry – General Counsel, Tata Projects
Ritin Rai – Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Sanjeev Gemawat – Managing Director & Group General Counsel, Essar Group
Event 2: Indian Arbitration Audit: Institutional Perspectives on the Journey So Far and the Way Forward
The second event will be hosted at Allen & Gledhill, Singapore, on Thursday, 28 August 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
This panel will focus on the progress of institutional arbitration in India, challenges, and the path forward. Senior representatives from arbitral institutions, general counsel, and leading practitioners will share their perspectives on the evolving ecosystem of arbitration in India and its engagement with global best practices.
The speakers for this event are:
Abhijnan Jha – Partner, AZB & Partners
Akhil Prasad – Board Member; Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, Boeing India
Ankit Goyal – Partner, Allen & Gledhill
Chahat Chawla – International Counsel, Allen & Gledhill
Lawrence Boo – Member, SIAC Court of Arbitration; Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers
Neeti Sachdeva – Registrar & Secretary General, MCIA
Vivekananda Neelakantan – Registrar, SIAC
Event 3: Formative Years in Arbitration – What No One Tells You
The third event will be hosted at HFW, Singapore, on Friday, 29 August 2025, from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm.
This session is designed as a candid conversation aimed at young practitioners and early-career professionals in arbitration. The discussion will highlight the practical realities, challenges, and growth opportunities in the initial years of arbitration practice, offering insights from experienced practitioners and members of the YMCIA Steering Committee.
The speakers for this event are:
Nishanth Kadur – International Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Nishith Desai Associates; YMCIA Steering Committee Member
Sadhvi Mohindru – Senior Associate, HFW
Shreni Shetty – Partner, ANB Legal; YMCIA Steering Committee Member
Suzanne Meiklejohn – Partner, HFW
Thara Gopalan – Vice President, AAA ICDR
Through these three events, MCIA seeks to foster meaningful conversations on India’s arbitration landscape, promote cross-border dialogue, and create opportunities for collaboration between practitioners in Singapore and India. The sessions bring together a diverse set of voices, from senior advocates and general counsel to institutional leaders and young practitioners, making the Singapore Roadshow a significant platform during the Singapore Convention Week 2025.
For more information, please visit the Singapore Convention Week 2025 website.
For registrations or queries, please write to contact@mcia.org.in.