Speakers
Mark Lee, managing director, Mark Lee Chambers Law Corporation (ML Chambers)
Mark Lee is the Managing Director of Mark Lee Chambers Law Corporation (“ML Chambers”).
Prior to the founding of ML Chambers, Mark practiced at one of the Big Four law firms in Singapore and later co-founded a Singapore boutique disputes law firm. For the next nearly one (1) decade, Mark jointly managed the firm as its Joint Managing Director and headed its boardroom practice group which spearheaded the firm’s boardroom, shareholder and joint venture practice.
Mark advises high-value companies, public listed companies, shareholders and directors in complex, multi-party disputes and transactional matters. His practice has a particular multi-jurisdictional focus and he has represented foreign based shareholders / directors across jurisdictions such as Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China and Russia. He is engaged in trial and appellate advocacy at all levels of the Singapore courts and in arbitrations under major institutional rules.
Mark is recognised for his “exceptional leadership” and “strategic insight”. He was shortlisted by Asian Legal Business (Thomson Reuters) as a finalist for the Young Lawyer of the Year Award (2019 and 2024) and Managing Partner of the Year Award (2022).
Sarah Yeo, director of Mark Lee Chambers Law Corporation (ML Chambers)
Sarah graduated with First Class Honors and is a Director of Mark Lee Chambers Law Corporation (“ML Chambers”)
She undertakes a broad range of work in the areas of international commercial arbitration (under various institutional rules), commercial litigation and insolvency.
Sarah particular excels in complex, high stakes, multi-party commercial disputes. She has both assisted and led (as lead counsel) in numerous hearings, trials and appellate proceedings and is known for her tenacious advocacy and meticulous attention to detail. Sarah routinely appears before the Supreme Court of Singapore, and her practice areas includes a particular emphasis on corporate law, joint venture, shareholder, and boardroom disputes. She has been a mainstay panelist for consecutive years and a passionate speaker on the subject and featured with The Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, the SMU Law Academy (Yong Pung How School of Law), etc.
Sarah has been recognised as being “An exceptionally smart lawyer, always well prepared and has the unique ability to craft simple and elegant solutions to complex problems.”
Akshay Kishore, director, Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Akshay Kishore is a Director at Duane Morris & Selvam and heads the firm’s India Dispute Resolution Practice. Dual-qualified in India and the UK, he focuses on complex cross-border commercial disputes.
Akshay emphasizes on delivering practical and commercially strategic outcomes for his clients and has a track record in advising and representing clients in international arbitrations, mediations, adjudications, and regulatory investigations, including those involving anti-bribery and corruption. He is well-versed in proceedings under a wide range of institutional arbitration rules such as AIAC, CIETAC, DIAC, ICC, LCIA, LMAA, MCIA, SIAC, SICC, and UNCITRAL.
Akshay deals with a myriad of sectors including infrastructure, construction, heavy engineering, energy and mining, pharmaceuticals and biomedical devices, commodities, trade, shipping, railways, telecoms, private equity, banking and finance, hospitality, franchising, and cross-border investments involving shareholder and corporate management disputes.
Akshay is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and sits on SIAC’s reserve panel of arbitrators. He is frequently appointed to serve as an arbitrator. He actively contributes to the arbitration community in Singapore through involvement with institutions such as CIArb, SIArb, YSIAC, ICC-YAF, and the Legal Services Interest Group at the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce.
His extensive international experience spans jurisdictions across ASEAN, the Indian sub-continent, North Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Europe, and the UK.
He has received many client accolades and is well recognized in legal directories for his arbitration practice, construction expertise and India related experience. He has been listed Benchmark Litigation as a ‘Litigation Star’ since 2022 for his arbitration work in Singapore and has been consistently ranked by other legal directories like Legal 500, Asian Legal Business, Asia Law Profiles, and Indian Business Law Journal.
Akshay also holds an LL.M. in International Taxation from New York University and was awarded the Wallace Scholarship. He completed his B.L.S./ LL.B. from Asia’s oldest law school, the Government Law College, Mumbai University, where he was a three-time recipient of the Best Student Award.
He is fluent in English, Hindi and Marathi.
Ramiro Rodriguez, director, Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Ramiro Rodriguez is an international disputes resolution and transactional lawyer based in Singapore. He heads the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) department and its funds industry practice in Duane Morris & Selvam. He is also a member of the firm’s International Arbitration Group as well as the Cuba Business Group.
The areas of law covered by Ramiro are mainly international arbitration, investigations by regulators and internal corporate investigations. Ramiro also handles international commercial work such as cross-border M&As, joint ventures and project and asset financing.
Industries within his expertise include fund management, receivables financing, financial technology, renewable energy and offshore oil & gas.
Ramiro is a Latin American lawyer who has been based out of Asia for over a decade and is qualified to practice law in Colombia, the United Kingdom and Singapore.
He is recognised, among others, as a recommended lawyer by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific in the practice areas of Corporate and M&A (2018-2022), Banking and Finance (2021-2022) and TMT (2018).
Ramiro is a graduate of the New York University (LL.M. in Global Business Law), the National University of Singapore (LL.M., Corporate and Financial Services Law), the Universidad del Rosario (Specialist in Banking Law) and Universidad Javeriana (LL.B.).
He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb).
Sarbjit Singh Chopra, managing director, Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Sarbjit Singh Chopra is Managing Director of Duane Morris & Selvam LLP, the Joint Law Venture between Duane Morris LLP and Selvam LLC. Mr. Singh is concurrently a Managing Director of Selvam LLC, a Singapore law entity, where he heads the dispute resolution and construction practices. He focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation and arbitration. He has handled a wide range of cases from construction disputes to defamation suits. Mr. Singh has been cited in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 edition as a recommended lawyer in Singapore Dispute Resolution. He was also recognised as a Litigation Star in Singapore by the Benchmark Litigation from 2023-2025 and acknowledged for his experience in Arbitration and Mediation by The Best Lawyers in Singapore.
A client described Mr. Singh as “an experienced litigator before the Supreme Court of Singapore, has the ability to handle complex facts with ease. His mild mannered nature, calm demeanor and genuine care of the client makes him approachable and reassures the client. His capability in Court cannot simply be expressed in words and was indeed a treat to watch. It was a real pleasure working with him and I hope to work with him on future matters.”
Mr. Singh has acted in numerous matters in the High Court and the Court of Appeal over the years. He has also undertaken substantial projects for various clients and these include involvement in tenders for structural projects (e.g., The Mass Rapid Transport (MRT), telecommunication contracts and construction of power plants) and matters related to joint ventures. He has conducted numerous arbitration, mediation, adjudication and Court proceedings.
Mr. Singh was admitted as a Barrister-at-Law (Gray’s Inn) and has been in practice as an Advocate & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore since 1984. He has successfully completed the course in arbitration law and practice conducted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and Singapore Institute of Arbitrators. Additionally, Mr. Singh has been appointed as a foreign arbitrator for the Chongqing Arbitration Commission (CQAC) in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.
Mr. Singh can speak English, Malay and Punjabi.
Ekawat Piriyawarasakul, managing partner, ES Counsel
Ekawat is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of ES Counsel, a Thai boutique law firm providing strategic, commercially focused legal advice to local and international clients. Prior to founding ES Counsel, Ekawat practiced at leading local and international law firms in Thailand and has also been seconded to client companies. This combined law firm and in-house experience allows him to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions that align with executive priorities and protect clients’ interests in complex and high-value matters. With over 20 years of experience, Ekawat has advised domestic and multinational clients across diverse industries including automotive, logistics, and consumer sectors, among others. His practice spans a broad spectrum of civil and commercial matters, from legal advisory work and negotiation of complex commercial contracts to government contracts, regulatory compliance and licensing issues. Ekawat is highly experienced in employment law, handling matters ranging from the negotiation and drafting of employment agreements and internal employment documentation to the resolution of employment disputes. He regularly represents clients in civil and criminal litigation, white-collar crime cases, and arbitration, managing disputes from strategy through final resolution. Ekawat also brings prior experience in M&A, project finance, real estate, telecommunications, and commercial transactions, enabling him to provide holistic advice that balances legal risk with commercial opportunity. Beyond private practice, Ekawat has been entrusted by government authorities to provide legal advice on various occasions, reflecting his professional standing and credibility in the legal community.
Jirati Suwanworabun, partner, ES Counsel
Jirati Suwanworabun, a Partner at ES COUNSEL, brings extensive experience in commercial litigation and arbitration, with a specialized focus on maritime, insurance, and international trade disputes.
Prior to joining ES COUNSEL, he honed his skills at a prominent shipping and insurance law firm, where he handled a diverse range of cases including cargo disputes, personal injury claims, marine casualties, charter parties, ship sales and purchases, among others. His clientele has included shipping lines, P&I Clubs, international airlines, and multinational corporations, entrusting him with complex and high-value claims.
At ES COUNSEL, Jirati enhances the firm’s litigation services, strengthening the capabilities of the existing team. His expertise proves invaluable in guiding clients through the complexities of disputes, ensuring they receive skilled representation tailored to their specific needs.
Uten Lerttaweepornkul, partner, ES Counsel
Uten Lerttaweepornkul is a Partner and an experienced litigator with more than 10 years of practice in commercial litigation and arbitration. His practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, including international trade, construction, consumer protection, labor and employment, and bankruptcy and business rehabilitation matters.
He has represented both internationally renowned companies and leading domestic organizations, as well as private funds and high-net-worth individuals, across a wide range of industries. His industry experience includes automotive, finance, healthcare, construction, food and beverages, multi-level marketing, e-commerce, real estate, transportation, hospitality, and FMCG.
Uten’s work spans all stages of dispute resolution. He regularly advises clients on dispute strategy, reviews and negotiates contracts, prepares legal opinions, and drafts pleadings, motions, and other procedural documents. He also represents clients in court and arbitral proceedings, including high stakes matters involving significant financial exposure and strategic importance.
Uten has been recognized by The Legal 500 (2026 edition) as a Recommended Lawyer in dispute resolution practice, reflecting his strong track record in handling complex and high-value disputes, including multi-jurisdictional and precedent-setting cases. Clients value his pragmatic, commercially driven approach and his ability to manage matters at both trial and appellate levels.
Navin Thevar, joint managing director, RCLT Law Corporation
Navin has acted for listed companies, multi-national corporations, high net-worth individuals, Ministers and foreign governments in a wide-range of criminal and civil matters.
Navin started his practice at Drew & Napier after being called to the Singapore Bar in 2014. He then joined Davinder Singh Chambers, working with Davinder Singh SC for almost 11 years.
Prior to that, he was a Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) in the Economic Crimes and Governance Division of the Attorney-General’s Chambers of Singapore (AGC).
As DPP, Navin specialised in, and conducted numerous prosecutions on behalf of the State for, financial crimes such as fraud, corruption, money-laundering and securities-related offences.
In 2012, Navin was the first DPP to be seconded to the Singapore Exchange. He also served as the AGC’s representative in the Singapore delegations to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global money-laundering and terrorist-financing watchdog.
Navin graduated from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2009.
At NUS, he won the Peter English Memorial Prize for the top-performing student in the Criminal Law course, the Alexander Stone Scottish national moots while on exchange at the University of Glasgow, appearing in the final before Lord Robert John Reed, the President of the Supreme Court of the UK. He was also a finalist in the Jean-Pictet moot competition.
Remy Choo, joint managing director, RCLT Law Corporation
Remy Choo is the founder and Director of RCLT Law Corporation. Remy is a trial, appellate and arbitration counsel who acts as lead counsel at all levels of the Singapore Courts, including Appellate Division of the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Remy focuses on litigation and arbitration matters and has experience in acting for clients in complex commercial disputes, shareholder and joint venture disputes, trust and estate disputes, and white-collar criminal defence work. Remy is also known for acting in cases involving novel points of law of public interest.
In 2016, Remy became the first Singaporean lawyer to be awarded the International Bar Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year for “excellence in work and achievements and a commitment to professional and ethical standards”.
Remy currently chairs a Committee of the International Bar Association’s Section on Professional and Public Interest and is a Council Member of the Law Society of Singapore.
Sinyee Koh, director, Integrity Consulting
Sinyee advises financial services firms in Singapore on compliance with rules administered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). She starts with helping firms apply for a MAS licence and advises the firm over its life as a MAS-regulated entity. Half of Sinyee’s work involves advising each firm based on its business model, operations and size on how to implement an anti-money laundering programme, covering customer onboarding to transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting.
Before turning compliance consultant 12 years ago, Sinyee worked in the Capital Markets Enforcement and Financial Markets Strategy departments in the MAS for 7 years.
Sinyee’s first career was as a litigation lawyer in Singapore, Hong Kong and England, specialising in white-collar crime litigation and contentious regulatory investigations. She is admitted to practice in those jurisdictions as well as in the state of New York.
She has been Deputy Chair of the Alternative Investment Managers’ Association’s Singapore Regulatory Committee since 2020.
Michael Palmer, director, Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC (QWP)
Michael Palmer has more than 25 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution. He graduated from University College London, University of London in 1992 and was called to the Bar in England and Wales in 1994. He was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1995.
Keith Lim, associate director, Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC (QWP)
Keith heads the firm’s Infrastructure, Construction & Engineering Practice and regularly advises and acts for owners, main contractors, and sub-contractors in arbitrations and applications pursuant to the Security of Payment Act.
Whilst Keith’s practice has a focus on the construction industry, Keith also has substantial experience handing a wide range of contentious matters including company and shareholder disputes, contractual disputes, and insolvency litigation.
Recognised for his legal acumen, Keith has ranked as a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation in 2024 and 2025.
Joel Moosa, associate director, Quahe Woo & Palmer LLC (QWP)