[Webinar] 23 October 2026: The Frontier of International Dispute Resolution in India and Singapore Latest Developments in Arbitration, Litigation and Mediation – Key Considerations for Japanese Companies

[Free Webinar]
The Frontier of International Dispute Resolution in India and Singapore
Latest Developments in Arbitration, Litigation and Mediation
– Key Considerations for Japanese Companies

India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. As Japanese companies continue to expand their investments and commercial activities in India, cross-border commercial disputes—including contractual disputes, payment claims, joint venture conflicts, and construction and infrastructure disputes—are becoming increasingly common.
Against this backdrop, understanding the most effective dispute resolution mechanisms has become essential. In addition to the widespread use of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), India’s leading arbitral institutions have developed significantly in recent years. These include the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA), the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), and the Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA). At the same time, India’s arbitration legislation and judicial practice have continued to evolve, making it increasingly important for businesses to stay abreast of current developments.
Furthermore, many India-related commercial contracts designate Singapore as the seat of arbitration while adopting the SIAC Rules, making Singapore one of the most important venues for resolving India-related disputes.
In this seminar, leading dispute resolution practitioners from Singapore and India will provide practical insights into the latest developments in arbitration, litigation, and mediation from the perspective of Japanese companies doing business in India.
The seminar will cover not only the legal framework but also practical issues such as the selection of arbitral institutions and seats of arbitration, drafting dispute resolution clauses, the role of Indian courts, challenges to arbitral awards, enforcement strategies, and best practices for handling disputes at an early stage.

Topics (Tentative)

– Recent developments in India’s dispute resolution framework and arbitration practice
– Overview of the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA), Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), and Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA): key features and practical considerations
– Practical aspects of India-related arbitrations administered by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
– Advantages and practical considerations of choosing Singapore as the seat of arbitration for India-related transactions
– Comparison between arbitrations seated in India and those seated in Singapore
– Judicial support for arbitration by Indian courts and recent developments regarding the setting aside of arbitral awards
– Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and Indian arbitral awards
– Current trends in the use of other leading arbitral institutions, including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
– Recent developments in international commercial mediation
– Drafting effective dispute resolution clauses and key considerations during contract negotiations
– Early-stage dispute management, evidence preservation, and dispute strategy
– Recent case studies and practical examples

Speakers (Tentative)

Tetsuo Kurita
Shigeki Yoshida
Akira Saito
Neelu Mohan
Speaker affiliations and profiles will be announced separately.

Who Should Attend

This seminar is recommended for:
– Companies investing in or operating in India
– Companies conducting business with Indian counterparties
– Manufacturing, trading, construction, infrastructure, technology, and other internationally active businesses
– Legal, compliance, corporate planning, and overseas business professionals
– Professionals responsible for international contracts and dispute management
– Anyone seeking to improve dispute resolution clauses in India-related contracts

Event Details

Date & Time: Friday, 23 October 2026, 4:00 p.m. (Japan Standard Time) / 3:00 p.m. (Singapore Standard Time)
Format: Online (Zoom)
Participation Fee: Free of charge
Organiser: One Asia Lawyers Group
Language: Japanese and English
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EbxFrmr_S8aDFx36-SruiA
As commercial relationships between Japan and India continue to expand, Japanese companies are increasingly likely to encounter India-related disputes. Rather than waiting until a dispute arises, businesses should carefully consider dispute resolution mechanisms—including the choice of arbitral institution, seat of arbitration, governing law, and enforcement strategy—at the contract drafting stage.
This seminar will provide practical and up-to-date guidance from both Singaporean and Indian perspectives on international arbitration, litigation, and mediation. Participants will gain valuable insights into current best practices for both dispute prevention and dispute resolution in cross-border transactions.
We look forward to welcoming you to the seminar.