The Bespoke Global Litigation & Arbitration Summit – Malaysia 2026 is a premier event dedicated to advancing dispute resolution practices in Southeast Asia. Organized by the Bespoke Global Legal Summit (BGLS), this summit aims to foster collaboration among legal professionals, arbitrators, corporate counsels, and dispute resolution experts from the ASEAN region and beyond. Scheduled for January 14, 2026, at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the summit offers a platform for participants to engage in meaningful discussions and share insights on the evolving landscape of arbitration and litigation.
Key topics to be covered include cross-border disputes, construction arbitration, the integration of artificial intelligence in legal practices, and leadership during crises. The event will feature keynote addresses by prominent ASEAN arbitration leaders, panel discussions with global legal experts, and workshops focusing on arbitration, mediation, and legal technology. These sessions are designed to provide practical insights and strategies for professionals navigating the complexities of dispute resolution in the region.
Attendees will have opportunities to network during dedicated sessions, including a networking lunch, and participate in the Bespoke Legal Excellence Awards 2026. The summit will also showcase the launch of the annual magazine and recognize outstanding speakers, highlighting contributions to the field of dispute resolution. These activities aim to enhance professional growth and foster connections among industry leaders.
This summit is ideal for senior advocates, arbitrators, corporate counsels, legal heads, IP and construction lawyers, international law firms, legal tech entrepreneurs, dispute resolution professionals, and governance and compliance experts. Professionals seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in dispute resolution and enhance their practice in the ASEAN region will find this event particularly beneficial.
Speakers(38)
Adrio Rivadi
Regional Legal Solutions Lead, SEA at Thomson Reuters
Adrio Rivadi is the Regional Legal Solutions Lead, SEA at Thomson Reuters.
Arnaud Wenger
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer / DPO at Tazapay
Arnaud Wenger is the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer / DPO at Tazapay, Singapore.
Balakrishna Gopalakrishnan
Founder at BGK Law Associates, Advocates and Legal Advisors
Balakrishna Gopalakrishnan is the Founder of BGK Law Associates, Advocates and Legal Advisors, India.
Catherine Amadasun
Nigeria
Catherine Amadasun is a legal professional from Nigeria.
Cynthia Gabriel
Advocate & Solicitor at Cynthia Gabriel & Associates
Cynthia Gabriel is an Advocate & Solicitor at Cynthia Gabriel & Associates.
Datuk Almalena Sharmila Johan
Chief Executive Officer at Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)
Datuk Almalena Sharmila Johan is the Chief Executive Officer of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) in Malaysia, appointed as the Centre’s first-ever CEO on 7 August 2024 to lead its operations, business development, and finance functions.
Datuk D.P. Naban
Senior Partner at Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership (RDS)
Datuk D.P. Naban is a Senior Partner at Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership (RDS), Malaysia.
Datuk Joy Wilson Appukuttan
Advocate, Arbitrator & Mediator at KH Lim & Co.
Datuk Joy Wilson Appukuttan is an Advocate, Arbitrator & Mediator in Malaysia at KH Lim & Co.
Ekta Singh
Chief Compliance Officer, MLRO at Pyvio
Ekta Singh is the Chief Compliance Officer, MLRO at Pyvio, Singapore.
Frederick Tay
Director at Joyce A Tan & Partners LLC
Frederick Tay is a Director at Joyce A Tan & Partners LLC.
Grace Gan
Legal Director at NCS Group
Grace Gan is the Legal Director at NCS Group, Singapore.
Heena Bhambhlani
GDS Assurance Managed Services Leader at EY
Heena Bhambhlani is the GDS Assurance Managed Services Leader at EY.
Henrietta Newton Martin
Director- Legal & Strategy at JusCogen&Alcop
Henrietta Newton Martin is the Director- Legal & Strategy at JusCogen&Alcop, UAE.
Jeremiah Ch'ng
Legal Counsel at IOI Properties Group Berhad
Jeremiah Ch'ng is a Legal Counsel at IOI Properties Group Berhad, Malaysia.
Joachim Ka-Tsung Lim
Head Group Legal at IOI Properties Group Berhad
Joachim Ka-Tsung Lim is the Head of Group Legal at IOI Properties Group Berhad, Malaysia.
Jose Martin R. Tensuan
Senior Partner at ACCRA Law Offices
Jose Martin R. Tensuan is a Senior Partner at ACCRA Law Offices, Philippines.
Julien Bergerat
General Counsel and Chartered Company Secretary at Aramco
Julien Bergerat is the General Counsel and Chartered Company Secretary at Aramco, Malaysia.
Kirindeep Singh
Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson
Kirindeep Singh is a Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson, Singapore.
Kirk A. Sigmon
Partner at Banner Witcoff
Kirk A. Sigmon is a Partner at Banner Witcoff, USA.
Lance Hue
Intellectual Property Partner at Messrs. JH Yee & Co
Lance Hue is an Intellectual Property Partner at Messrs. JH Yee & Co, Malaysia.
Leonard D'Cruz
Head of Legal & Compliance at Ascend Airways Malaysia
Leonard D'Cruz is the Head of Legal & Compliance at Ascend Airways Malaysia.
Lynn Foo
Head of Legal at KONE Malaysia
Lynn Foo is the Head of Legal at KONE Malaysia.
Megha Agarwal
Senior Counsel (APJ Lead) at Optimizely
Megha Agarwal is the Senior Counsel (APJ Lead) at Optimizely.
Mubashir Mansor
Partner at Skrine
Mubashir Mansor is a Partner at Skrine, Malaysia.
Muhamad Nazri Shaidon
Founder at AML Training & Advisory
Muhamad Nazri Shaidon is the Founder of AML Training & Advisory, Malaysia.
Navrita Kaur
Chief Legal Officer at Microlink Solutions Berhad
Navrita Kaur is the Chief Legal Officer at Microlink Solutions Berhad, Malaysia.
Nik Azli
Group General Counsel & Data Protection Officer at Telekom Malaysia Berhad
Nik Azli is the Group General Counsel & Data Protection Officer at Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia.
Phyllis Tay Yen Sin
Global Director - Legal Compliance and Secretarial at Plaza Premium Group
Phyllis Tay Yen Sin is the Global Director - Legal Compliance and Secretarial at Plaza Premium Group, Malaysia.
Revathi Kannan
Founder & Partner at Revathi & Partners
Revathi Kannan is the Founder & Partner at Revathi & Partners, Malaysia.
Rohan Arasoo Jeyabalah
Partner at Adnan Sundra & Low
Rohan Arasoo Jeyabalah is a Partner at Adnan Sundra & Low, Malaysia.
Saran Gunasekaran
Legal Counsel at Ørsted
Saran Gunasekaran is a Legal Counsel at Ørsted, Malaysia.
Serena Foong
Deputy Head of Legal Affairs, ASEAN at Microsoft
Serena Foong is the Deputy Head of Legal Affairs, ASEAN at Microsoft.
Sharifah Thaherah
Chief Regional Counsel (Head of Legal & Regulatory), APAC and India region at Infobip
Sharifah Thaherah is the Chief Regional Counsel (Head of Legal & Regulatory), APAC and India region at Infobip.
Shaun Leong
Partner at HFW
Shaun Leong is a Partner at HFW, Singapore.
V. Kumar Sharma
Partner at Eldan Law LLP
V. Kumar Sharma is a Partner at Eldan Law LLP, Singapore.
Viki Thillainadesan
General Counsel at Xendit
Viki Thillainadesan is the General Counsel at Xendit, Malaysia.
Wilson Foo Yu Kang
Managing Director at Folich LLC
Wilson Foo Yu Kang is the Managing Director at Folich LLC, Singapore.
You Xian Ng
Co-Chair at MY VYAP | Malaysia Representative at AFIA at Malaysia
You Xian Ng is the Co-Chair at MY VYAP and Malaysia Representative at AFIA.
Event Details
- Date
- January 14, 2026
- Location
- 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- AC Hotel by Marriott Kuala Lumpur
- Pricing
- From RM220
- Audience
- Legal professionals, arbitrators, corporate counsels, dispute resolution experts
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- 200+