#YoungITATalks Singapore

Overview

Presented by Young ITA in partnership with Singapore Convention Week 2025

Co-Sponsored by Braddell Brothers LLP

This session will explore how arbitration practitioners can play a pivotal role in fostering multilateralism, open dialogue, and effective dispute resolution amid increasing global uncertainty and fragmentation. In an era marked by geopolitical tensions, rapid technological change, and shifting societal dynamics, the next generation of dispute resolution professionals are uniquely positioned to bridge divides, promote inclusive communication, and champion innovative approaches to conflict management. The panel discussion will highlight practical strategies for young leaders to build cross-border partnerships, encourage intercultural understanding, and reinforce the values of cooperation within the international arbitration and ADR community.

Register now and secure your seat at this not-to-be-missed event!

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1100 – 1230 (Singapore time)

#YoungITATalks is a series of local events presented around the world, featuring talks, workshops or interviews that cover a wide range of subjects relating to arbitration. The #YoungITATalks series is designed for education, conversation and sharing knowledge and experiences among young practitioners.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsor[s], this event is tuition-free and includes light refreshments. 

Please note that this in an in-person event.

Schedule and Speakers

1030 - Registration Opens

1100 - Welcome

• Angelia Thng, Young ITA Asia Co-Chair, Braddell Brothers LLP, Singapore

In Partnership with Singapore Convention Week

1105 - Panel Session Starts

1215 - Q&A

1230 - Adjourn

1230 – 1400 - Complimentary lunch reception

Speakers

Angelia Thng
Moderator
Young ITA Asia Co-Chair
Partner at Braddell Brothers LLP

Angelia Thng is a Partner at Braddell Brothers LLP, Singapore’s second-oldest independent law practice founded in 1883. She specialises in dispute resolution and heads the Employment & Labour law practice in the firm. Angelia is well-versed in navigating complex disputes, and is often commended by clients for providing strategic, practical and effective solutions. Angelia places strong emphasis on building and promoting the community of younger practitioners and women in arbitration. She serves as the Asia Co-Chair of the Young Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA) Asia and an Executive Committee member of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)’s Women In Arbitration (WIA).

Abhishek Srivastava
Speaker
YSIAC Council Member
Associate at Lindsay Francis & Mangan

Abhishek is an arbitration associate at Lindsay Francis & Mangan (LFM), a firm specializing in international arbitration and recognized as Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific Boutique Law Firm of the Year (2024). He has represented clients in high-value and complex international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across a wide range of sectors, with an emphasis on energy and infrastructure disputes. Abhishek graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honors) from the National University of Singapore; ranked third overall in the Singapore Bar examinations (2021); and was judged the best oralist in the prestigious Philip C. Jessup moot competition (2021). He is dual-qualified in Singapore and England & Wales.. He is also a YSIAC Council Member.

Eunice Chan
Speaker
Director at Norton Rose Fulbright Ascendant

Eunice practices international commercial litigation and arbitration across a range of industries. She has a keen interest in international commercial and investor state arbitration and has acted in complex cross-border international commercial and investor state disputes covering a wide range of industries and subject matters, including energy, mining, shareholder and fintech disputes.

Eunice is qualified as an Advocate & Solicitor of Singapore and is a member of the Bar of the State of New York.

Kexin Yu
Speaker
Advocate at Duxton Hill Chambers

Kexin is an advocate at Duxton Hill Chambers in Singapore. She specialises in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, with a focus on shareholder disputes and asset recovery. Recognised by Legal 500 for her expertise in international commercial arbitration, she is a trusted advisor especially in high-stakes, cross-border matters. Her notable cases include succeeding in a multi-million dollar SIAC arbitration for minority oppression claims, and attaining reliefs in a complex claim for fraud and breach of director’s duties involving an international shipping group.

Joshua Phang
Speaker
Associate Director at TSMP Law Corporation

With a track record spanning multi-billion-dollar cases, investment treaty arbitrations, and cross-border regulatory matters, Joshua has quickly emerged as a standout in complex dispute resolution. He has represented states, investors, and high-profile individuals, including in defamation disputes. Joshua also regularly contributes to arbitration scholarship and has co-authored reports and articles on arbitration procedure, natural justice, and regulatory frameworks. In 2024, he was named one of Singapore’s Top 20 Most Notable Lawyers Under 40 by Singapore Business Review.

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