Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration set to host MCIA Singapore Roadshow at the Singapore Convention Week

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.