Bespoke Global Litigation Summit Malaysia
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BespokeGlobalLitigationSummitMalaysia

Join us for an exclusive legal conference with industry experts and networking opportunities

200+ AttendeesIndustry Leaders
Full DayEvent Duration
Event Date
14 January, 2026Mark Your Calendar
Venue Location
AC, HOTEL BY MARRIOTT KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
Global Summit Center
Delegate AccessLimited slots available for registration
The Summit Overview

Global Litigation Summit Malaysia Highlights

50+
Speakers
200+
Attendees
15+
Media Partners
10+
Exhibitors
12+
Interactive Sessions

The Bespoke Global Litigation & Arbitration Summit (GLS) serves as an international forum committed to the promotion and development of dispute resolution practices worldwide. Since its establishment, the Bespoke GLS has aimed to facilitate the exchange of expertise among eminent legal practitioners to tackle the significant challenges inherent in litigation and arbitration. With its upcoming Malaysia Edition, taking place on 14th & 15th January 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, the Summit aims to strengthen the effectiveness of cross-border litigation and arbitration practices by bringing together diverse stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.

The event will gather over 250+ Legal experts, arbitrators, litigators, in-house counsel, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the globe. Participants will engage in discussions on the latest developments, trends, and innovations in dispute resolution, while also showcasing cutting-edge legal services, tools, and strategies to overcome emerging challenges.The Bespoke GLS Malaysia 2025 promises to be a dynamic forum for knowledge exchange, professional growth, and global networking — shaping the future of litigation and arbitration in Asia and beyond

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Keynote Speaker
Datuk Almalena Sharmila Johan

"Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution must continually evolve to meet the needs of a rapidly changing global economy."

Datuk Almalena Sharmila Johan

(Chief Executive Officer, 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.

Key Achievements

Appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) in August 2024.

Oversees AIAC’s Operations, Business Development, and Finance departments under the Centre’s reformed governance structure.

Former Solicitor-General of Malaysia, with prior service as Solicitor-General II at the Attorney General’s Chambers.

Frequent keynote speaker on arbitration, sports law, and alternative dispute resolution at regional and international events.

Meet the Experts

Our Speakers

"Learn from industry leaders and innovators driving change across various sectors."

Cynthia Gabriel

Cynthia Gabriel

Advocate & Solicitor at Cynthia Gabriel & Associates

Rohan Arasoo Jeyabalah

Rohan Arasoo Jeyabalah

Partner at Adnan Sundra & Low, Malaysia

Wilson Foo Yu Kang

Wilson Foo Yu Kang

Managing Director at Folich LLC, Singapore

Serena Foong

Serena Foong

Deputy Head of Legal Affairs, ASEAN at Microsoft

Datuk D.P. Naban

Datuk D.P. Naban

Senior Partner at Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership (RDS), Malaysia

Kirindeep Singh

Kirindeep Singh

Senior Partner at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson, Singapore

Datuk, Almalena Sharmila Johan

Datuk, Almalena Sharmila Johan

Chief Executive Officer at Asian International Arbitration Centre, Malaysia

Datuk Joy Wilson Appukuttan

Datuk Joy Wilson Appukuttan

Advocate, Arbitrator & Mediator in Malaysia at KH Lim & Co. Malaysia

Revathi Kannan

Revathi Kannan

Founder & Partner at Revathi & Partners, Malaysia

Shaun Leong

Shaun Leong

Partner at HFW, Singapore

Heena Bhambhlani

Heena Bhambhlani

GDS Assurance Managed Services Leader at EY

Ekta Singh

Ekta Singh

Chief Compliance Officer, MLRO at Pyvio, Singapore

V. Kumar Sharma

V. Kumar Sharma

Partner at Eldan Law LLP, Singapore

Adrio Rivadi

Adrio Rivadi

Regional Legal Solutions Lead, SEA at Thomson Reuters

Mubashir Mansor

Mubashir Mansor

Partner at Skrine, Malaysia

Lynn Foo

Lynn Foo

Head of Legal, KONE Malaysia

Lance Hue

Lance Hue

Intellectual Property Partner at Messrs. JH Yee & Co, Malaysia

Frederick Tay

Frederick Tay

Director at Joyce A Tan & Partners LLC

Leonard D'Cruz

Leonard D'Cruz

Head of Legal & Compliance at Ascend Airways Malaysia

Navrita Kaur

Navrita Kaur

Chief Legal Officer at Microlink Solutions Berhad, Malaysia

Henrietta Newton Martin

Henrietta Newton Martin

Director- Legal & Strategy at JusCogen&Alcop, UAE

You Xian Ng

You Xian Ng

Co-Chair at MY VYAP | Malaysia Representative at AFIA, Malaysia

Phyllis Tay Yen Sin

Phyllis Tay Yen Sin

Global Director - Legal Compliance and Secretarial at Plaza Premium Group, Malaysia

Catherine Amadasun

Catherine Amadasun

Nigeria

Julien Bergerat

Julien Bergerat

General Counsel and Chartered Company Secretary - Aramco, Malaysia

Saran Gunasekaran

Saran Gunasekaran

Legal Counsel at Ørsted, Malaysia

Arnaud Wenger

Arnaud Wenger

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer / DPO at Tazapay, Singapore

Jose Martin R. Tensuan

Jose Martin R. Tensuan

Senior Partner at ACCRA Law Offices, Philippines

Sharifah Thaherah

Sharifah Thaherah

Chief Regional Counsel (Head of Legal & Regulatory), APAC and India region at Infobip

Nik Azli

Nik Azli

Group General Counsel & Data Protection Officer at Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia

Balakrishna Gopalakrishnan

Balakrishna Gopalakrishnan

Founder | BGK Law Associates, Advocates and Legal Advisors, India

Viki Thillainadesan

Viki Thillainadesan

General Counsel at Xendit, Malaysia

Jeremiah Ch'ng

Jeremiah Ch'ng

Legal Counsel at IOI Properties Group Berhad, Malaysia

Joachim Ka-Tsung Lim

Joachim Ka-Tsung Lim

Head Group Legal at IOI Properties Group Berhad, Malaysia

Muhamad Nazri Shaidon

Muhamad Nazri Shaidon

Founder at AML Training & Advisory, Malaysia

Megha Agarwal

Megha Agarwal

Senior Counsel (APJ Lead) at Optimizely, UAE

Kirk A. Sigmon

Kirk A. Sigmon

Partner at Banner Witcoff, USA

Grace Gan

Grace Gan

Legal Director at NCS Group, Singapore

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Event Schedule

Event Agenda

8 comprehensive sessions covering the latest in litigation and intellectual property law

1
Session 1

Arbitration in ASEAN: Trends, Advocacy, and Future Directions.

2
Session 2

AI, Deepfakes & Digital Fraud: New Challenges for Litigators and Arbitrators.

3
Session 3

Construction Arbitration: Managing Disputes Amid Infrastructure Growth.

4
Session 4

Litigation vs Arbitration: How General Counsel Decide the Best Forum in 2026.

5
Session 5

Mediation and Efficient Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.

6
Session 6

Technology, Data Protection, and Cybersecurity in Disputes.

7
Session 7

Cross-Border M&A Disputes in ASEAN: Risks, Drafting Issues & Enforcement.

8
Session 8

Legal Leadership in Times of Crisis: Navigating Disputes and PR Challenges.

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Session 9

Financial Sector M&A: Mis-selling, Compliance & Shareholder Actions.

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Who Should Attend?

A convergence of brilliant minds from across the global legal, business, and technology ecosystem, built for those who define the boundaries of justice, innovation, and strategic growth.

Legal Practitioners & Firm Leaders

Experienced legal professionals providing expert counsel and representation.

Law Firm Partners

Senior partners leading legal practices and client relationships.

Legal Directors

Directors overseeing legal operations and strategy.

Advocates & Solicitors

Legal professionals providing expert representation and counsel.

Corporate Legal Leaders

GCs & Corporate Counsels steering organizational legal strategy.

Litigation & IP Specialists

Experts managing complex litigation and intellectual property matters.

Business & Corporate Strategy Leaders

Visionaries shaping business direction and strategic growth.

Chief Executive Officers

Top executives driving organizational vision and growth.

Chief Strategy Officers

Strategic leaders planning long-term business direction.

Innovation Consultants

Experts guiding transformative business innovation.

Venture Capitalists & LegalTech Investors

Investors funding the future of legal technology.

Corporate Development Executives

Leaders managing mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.

Academics & Researchers

Thought leaders advancing legal knowledge and education.

Law Professors

Academic experts in IP, AI law, and technology policy.

AI Ethics Researchers

Scholars exploring ethical implications of AI in legal contexts.

Tech Law & IP Researchers

Academics investigating intersections of technology and intellectual property.

Think Tank Members

Policy experts shaping the future of legal frameworks.

PhD Scholars & Postdocs

Emerging researchers in law, AI, and intellectual property.

Technology & Innovation Leaders

Pioneers developing cutting-edge legal technology solutions.

Chief Technology Officers

Technology leaders driving digital transformation in legal services.

Chief Innovation Officers

Executives championing innovation and new technology adoption.

LegalTech Entrepreneurs & Founders

Visionaries creating the next generation of legal technology.

Product Managers & Developers

Technical experts building AI and legal software solutions.

AI Ethicists & Policy Advisors

Specialists ensuring responsible AI implementation in legal contexts.

Cybersecurity Experts

Professionals securing legal data and digital infrastructure.

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