SapnaJhangiani KC
Arbitrator

Sapna Jhangiani KC FCIArb C.Arb has over two decades’ experience as Counsel or arbitrator in complex commercial disputes seated in diverse jurisdictions. She has practised in London, New York, Dubai and Singapore and is dual-qualified as an English barrister, and an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.


Sapna is consistently ranked in the leading legal directories, and was recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s top 15 female lawyers. She has been named in “Best Lawyers” for arbitration and mediation in Singapore for several years, and was also included in the inaugural list of "Asia's top 100 Lawyers" published by the Asia Law Business Journal.


Sapna is currently International Legal Counsel at the Attorney-General’s Chambers, Singapore, alongside which she maintains a practice as arbitrator and mediator.


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CONTACT

Phone: +65 8163 6527 (M)

Email: sapna.jhangiani@disputeresolver.sg

Nationality: British

Place of Residence: Singapore

Language(s): English, Hindi (Basic), and French (Competent)

MAIN PRACTICE AREAS
  • OIL & GAS
  • SHIP BUILD & REPAIR
  • SHIP SALE & PURCHASE
  • COMMODITIES (OTHER THAN COAL OR GRAIN)
  • PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

    Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

    Panel Arbitrator, Singapore International Arbitration Centre

    Panel Arbitrator, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

    Panel Arbitration, Thai International Arbitration Centre

    Panel Arbitrator, Asian International Arbitration Centre

    Chair, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Singapore Branch)

    Vice Chair, ICC Commission on Arbitration & ADR

    ADMISSIONS
  • SINGAPORE
  • ENGLAND AND WALES
  • EDUCATION

    Bachelor of Arts, BA (Philosophy and French), Jesus College, University of Oxford

    Masters of Arts, MA (Philosophy and French), Jesus College, University of Oxford

    Diploma in Law, City University

    Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London

     

    Viscount Sankey Bar Scholarship, Jesus College, University of Oxford (1997 - 1999)

    Sunley, Eastham, CPE & Hardwicke Scholarships, Lincoln's Inn (1997 - 1999)

    Peter Duffy Human Rights Scholarship (2000)

    Pegasus Scholarship, Allen & Overy (New York) (2003)

    DIRECTORY LISTINGS
    Sapna had been consistently ranked on Chambers, Who's Who Legal, and Legal 500 until 2021 when she left private practice to join the Singapore Attorney-General's Chambers.