SINGAPORE CONVENTION
WEEK EVENTS
SINGAPORE CONVENTION WEEK EVENTS
ADR in a Fragmented World: The Role of Arbitration Practitioners in Building Bridges
by Young Institute for Transnational Arbitration
28 August 2025, Thursday
11:00 – 12:30
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.
Complimentary lunch reception to follow.
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*This event is an in-person event.
Moderator

Angelia THNG
Partner, 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).
Speakers

Abhishek SRIVASTAVA
Associate, Lindsay Francis & Mangan and YSIAC Council Member
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. Before joining LFM, Abhishek practiced at a top-tier Singapore law firm.

Eunice CHAN
Director, 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
Advocate, 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
Associate Director, 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.