Next Gen Arbitration in Asia Pacific: Innovation, access, and legacy
25 Aug 2025
Maxwell Chambers
32 Maxwell Road #03-01Singapore
069115
Session information
Panel session: The associate’s dilemma: how to build an arbitration practice in a billable-hour world
Monday 25 August (0940 - 1040)
Singapore
069115
Description
Building a successful arbitration practice is no easy feat – especially for associates balancing the demands of billable hours with the ambition to develop expertise and a personal brand. This dynamic panel brings together practitioners, in-house counsel and a representative from the SIAC to share their unique perspectives. Expect candid discussion on the real challenges faced by young lawyers, practical strategies for gaining meaningful arbitration experience, pointers for navigating firm expectations while carving out your own path, suggestions on impressing the client as a junior lawyer and tips on how to secure your first arbitrator appointment. Whether you are just starting out or looking to take your practice to the next level, this session promises actionable insights and honest advice from those who have been in your shoes.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
Lilian Li | HSF Kramer, Hong Kong, China |
Speakers
Arthi Anbalagan | K2 Strategic (Kuok Group), Singapore, Singapore |
Snigdha Bhatta | Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Singapore, Singapore |
Nicholas Poon | Breakpoint, Singapore, Singapore |
Paul Tan | One Essex Court, Singapore, Singapore |