Presents

GLOBAL LEGAL & IP HYBRID CONFERENCE

Singapore Speaker

Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre,
11 Cavenagh Road, Singapore 229616

Discover the depth of legal wisdom as distinguished speakers share their insights on a myriad of topics at the LexTalk World Singapore Conference. Delve into diverse subjects and gain invaluable knowledge from industry leaders. Join us in Singapore on July 18th and 19th, 2024, for an enlightening experience.

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Monica Romelina Sijabat

Founder & Managing Partner at MRS Business Professional Consulting

Founder & Managing Partner at MRS Business Professional Consulting, Monica Romelina Sidjabat, has a profession as a Tax Attorney and Tax Consultant. Monica has more than 15 years of successful experience at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia as well as the Tax Court-Republic of Indonesia as Legal Counsel for various multi-national companies, especially from developed countries such as the USA, Europe, & Asia. Monica is also a Lecturer in Economics & Tax at the University of Indonesia-Faculty of Economics & Business. Apart from being a Legal Counsel & Professor, she is also a Chartered Accountant and a Principal Member of the Indonesian Accountants Association.
Monica's educational background includes being an alumna of the Economics faculty at the University of Indonesia and also an alumna of the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education in Economic Development as of June 2020. Her study focus is in the field of Taxation & Economics. Monica has also completed several Executive Education Programs at Harvard Business School since 2016. Monica has built her business with a high reputation & integrity since 2017 with the name MRS Business Professional Consulting, with a team consisting of alumni from prestigious universities in Indonesia and located in Washington DC, USA, and Indonesia.
Monica is the recipient of the prestigious Award for winning the Taxation Educational Video Competition at the Lecturer level throughout Indonesia, organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia-Directorate General of Taxes & the Indonesian Accountants Association. She is also the recipient of the prestigious University of Indonesia research grant award in Economic Cooperative at the Lecturer level, representing the Faculty of Economics & Business. Monica has been honored with the Lex-Falcon Global Awards 2024 and Hall of Fame 2024 for her exceptional contributions in the field of Taxation, along with several other prestigious awards.

Dr. Moksha Kalyanram Abhiramula

Founding Partner at Dispute Resolution Hub

Dr. Moksha Kalyanram Abhiramula, a seasoned legal expert, with over more than two decades of proficiency in corporate, taxation, civil, and ADR laws. Recognized as the "Entrepreneur of the Year 2022", Iconic Advocate of the year 2023, Desh Ratna 2024, his vision extends to revolutionizing global dispute resolution. As the driving force behind La Mintage Dispute Resolution Hub LLP, he leverages modern technology to offer transparent mediation, conciliation, and arbitration services. His exemplary journey reflects a passion for preventing corporate fraud and fostering mutually amicable dialogues, earning him accolades and trust.

Dixon Soh

Director, Head of Intellectual Property and Intangible Assets Practice, CHP LAW LLC

Dixon has practised law as a private practitioner, in-house legal counsel and as a lawyer/IP Strategist in the public sector.
Over the years, Dixon has advised numerous entities including MNCs and SMEs across many different industries, such as gaming (studio to platform, platform to users), e-sports, platform works i.e. e-commerce, digital exchanges, mobile applications, agri-tech, food-tech, med-tech, artificial intelligence. As such, he is very familiar with the challenges (particularly IP issues) experienced by businesses throughout Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
On the public policy end, Dixon is an alumnus of Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and he was one of the key contributors involved in the formulation of the Singapore IP Strategy 2030 – Singapore’s 10-year IP road map.
He has spoken on topics relating to intangible assets in many conferences, including Eastern Economic Forum, International IP Symposium (Tokyo), St Petersburg International Legal Forum and World IP Summit (Amsterdam).
Dixon has been listed on the prestigious IAM Strategy 300 list in the recommended individual category in 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023 and as Global Leader in 2024. He is also a certified IP mediator who sat in several panels around the world, include WIPO.
Proud graduate of the University of Tasmania, Dixon holds qualifications to practice law in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.

Daniel Choo

General Counsel (APAC), Privacy Responsible (APAC), Bruker Co- President at Singapore Corporate Counsel Association

Daniel is currently General Counsel and Privacy Responsible (APAC), Asia Pacific at Bruker, a German & American based manufacturer of high-performance scientific instruments and medical devices. Daniel heads the APAC legal team that covers legal, data protection/privacy matters for China, India, Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Daniel graduated with a degree in law from University of Leeds. He holds active IAPP Certificates such as CIPP/A, CIPM and CIPP/E.

Daniel also serves as Co-President of the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and is the Co-Chair of Data Protection & Cybersecurity Chapter and Student Chapter. He is also part of the Executive Committee (representing SCCA) with In-house Counsel Worldwide (ICW).

John Cabeca

United States Intellectual Property Counselor for South Asia
American Embassy – New Delhi

John Cabeca is the U.S. Intellectual Property (IP) Counselor for South Asia serving Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Working through the American Embassy in New Delhi, India Mr. Cabeca is the principal officer within the U.S. embassies and consulates throughout South Asia on policy matters related to the protection and enforcement of IP rights. A 35-year veteran of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, John assists U.S. companies in the region, advocates for effective IP policies, advises U.S. ambassadors and officials on foreign practices, interacts with foreign officials to exchange information, and share best practices, and promotes IP awareness to support strong and vibrant IP systems globally. Previously, Mr. Cabeca was the Regional Director for the Silicon Valley USPTO in San Jose, California, where he established and led the office and carried out the strategic direction on IP policy for the USPTO relentlessly advocating for the needs of intellectual property stakeholders.

Manushi K Shah

Co-Founding at Dispute Resolution Hub

Manushi is a seasoned advocate with over five years of comprehensive experience spanning corporate laws, cyber laws, intellectual property laws, civil litigation, criminal law, and other allied legal areas. Her career commenced in the financial services sector, where she distinguished herself by obtaining several key certifications, including NSE Certified Market Professional - Level 2, NSE Financial Markets: Beginners module, NSE Capital markets (Dealers) Module, Options Trading Strategies Module, and Wealth Management module. This solid foundation in financial markets and trading strategies enriched her understanding of complex regulatory and compliance frameworks, a skillset that proved invaluable as she transitioned to legal practice.

Her involvement in ERP solutions as an implementation consultant was marked by the intricate task of interweaving a complex gamut of financial functionalities into a robust legal framework. This endeavor was particularly pivotal in the EXIM sector, where precision in documentation underpins the entirety of legal reasoning and decision-making processes. Manushi's proficiency in blending these multifaceted financial and legal elements enhances her ability to provide strategic, well-informed advice across various challenging domains.
In her legal career, Manushi has demonstrated exceptional skill and versatility, handling cases in criminal law, civil litigation, and cyber law with equal proficiency. Her deep dive into corporate law, coupled with her insightful approach to cyber and intellectual property law, enables her to devise comprehensive legal strategies that ensure corporate compliance and protect intellectual property. Notably skilled in resolving intellectual property disputes, she excels at safeguarding brand value through meticulous trademark research and the facilitation of effective patent assignment agreements.

As a co-founder of LA Mintage Legal LLP and La Mintage Dispute Resolution Hub LLP, alongside Dr. Moksha Kalyanram Abhiramula, Manushi continues to showcase her leadership and innovative approach to legal services. Her unique blend of experiences across finance, technology, and law positions her as a distinguished advocate, adept at navigating and resolving complex legal challenges with strategic foresight and meticulous attention to detail.

Priya Mahajan

Head of APAC Public Policy & Regulatory Counsel at Verizon Enterprise Solutions

Karen Lee

Chair of Association of Corporate Counsel Australia Legal Technology and Innovation Committee

Karen is a corporate and privacy lawyer qualified in Australia, New York and England and Wales. She has been a legal business partner for fintech, medical devices and digital health clients in Australia and Hong Kong.

Karen has advised on AI, ethics and governance framework development, training and rollout and been the legal lead on machine learning projects in predictive medicine and clinical studies. Karen has led regulatory change and legal operations projects for ASX-listed and international organisations.

Karen is the chair of the Association of Corporate Counsel Australia’s Legal Technology and Innovation Committee and a judge for the 2023 Asia-Pacific Legal innovation and Technology Association awards. Karen was a Social Impact Fellow of the Social Impact Hub in 2022. She believes in the power of community and is passionate about how tech can be used to drive greater social impact in legal services and in healthcare.

Ezra Tay

Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Travala.com

Ezra is Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Travala.com, the largest web3 travel company. His experience spans across fintech to crypto, payments, BNPL, p2p financing and insurtech.

Dr. Shalinee Fernandez

Senior Counsel Global Operations, Ansell

Shalinee Fernandez graduated from University of London in 1999 and University of New England, (NSW) Australia respectively in 2020; with an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in International Law from Azteca University in 2022.

A litigation and corporate lawyer across 2 niche industries of ICT & Manufacturing across Asia Pacific and Middle East to setting up operations across ANZ in her past roles, she is now the Senior Counsel Global Operations & Manufacturing in Ansell leading Sourcing, Engineering and Digital Manufacturing initiatives globally as well as Employment, Litigation and ESG Initiatives.

Named Top 50 Legal Falcons 2021 and In House Counsel of the Year 2022 at the Lex Talk World Conference in Dubai, UAE for dynamically changing the legal landscape worldwide and impactfully contributing to the global legal industry. And an avid speaker at conferences and universities for law graduates across the world.

5 distinct consecutive recognitions by the Legal 500 -GC Powerlist Southeast Asia 2022, nominated and awarded as In House Diversity Champion at the Southeast Asia Awards 2023 for undertaking robust CSR initiatives in Ansell in ensuring strict adherence to ILO Standards, named in the Green GC Powerlist Southeast Asia 2023 for undertaking sustainability projects, appearing in the GC Powerlist Malaysia 2023 and GC Powerlist SEA Teams 2023.

Sits as an Advisory Board member in Kartavyam, a Delhi based NGO established in 2001 and a passionate animal rights welfare activist

Tarun Samtani

Advisory Board Member, IAPP

Tarun is a recognized leader in data privacy with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries, including healthcare, retail, and finance. He's spearheaded successful global privacy programs for organizations like Qantas and Boden, navigating complex data protection regulations across multiple regions.

Tarun's expertise extends beyond compliance. His strong business acumen allows him to bridge the gap between technical, legal, and business considerations, fostering highly effective and sustainTarunle data privacy programs. His dedication is further evidenced by certifications like CISSP, CISM, and CIPM, demonstrating his in-depth knowledge of information security and data privacy.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Tarun actively shapes the future of data privacy. He serves on advisory boards for the IAPP and AsiaDPO, sharing his expertise with the wider data privacy and cybersecurity communities. Recognized by renowned publications like the BBC, Tarun is a sought-after speaker on privacy and cybersecurity topics at international conferences.

A passionate advocate for responsible data usage, Tarun welcomes connections to support individuals and organizations committed to data privacy and protection.

Nik Azli Abu Zahar

Group General Counsel at Telekom Malaysia Berhad.

Nik has extensive experience as an in-house counsel and has been part of the leadership team of several prominent organisations. Prior to joining TM, he was the Group General Counsel of Sapura Energy Berhad. During his time there, he successfully negotiated and completed the Global Multi-Currency Facility financing exercise involving 13 local and foreign banks. Whilst at Malaysia Airline Berhad (MAB), as the Group Chief Corporate Services Officer, he re-negotiated an aircraft purchase contract to reduce MAB’s liability exposure, among other achievements.
He was responsible in leading the Legal team that saw through the merger exercise between SapuraCrest Petroleum Berhad and Kencana Petroleum Berhad and the start of SapuraKecana Petroleum Berhad, as a new merged and listed entity in 2012. In addition to that, as the Head of Legal at Energy & Utilities Division, Sime Darby, he successfully negotiated and concluded a Settlement Agreement resulting in a significant write-back to the Division.

Nik and his team were the recipients of the Energy and Resources In-House Legal Team Award at the prestigious Asia Legal Business (ALB) Malaysia Law Awards in 2015. Last year, Nik was recognized and enlisted in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Malaysia 2023. He has also served at reputable legal firms in Malaysia including Zul Rafique & Partners and Zaid Ibrahim & Co, where he advised clients in various projects which involved international parties spanning from China to the Middle East.

Rishi Ganiswaran

Head of Legal (“Technology”) & Chief Privacy Officer, Yinson Group of Companies

Rishi holds a double degree in Electrical Engineering and Law. He was called to the Singapore Bar in 2012, admitted in NSW, Australia as a solicitor in 2009 and also an accredited mediator.
Currently Rishi is the Head of Legal (Technology) and Chief Privacy Officer of the Yinson Group of Companies, an energy infrastructure and technology MNC. His vast experience includes commercial and civil litigation, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate work, intellectual property, data privacy, information technology, cybersecurity and other legal matters covering broad corporate, commercial, regulatory, licensing and advisory issues.

Rishi is a firm advocate of pro bono legal work, and regularly dedicates time in dealing with bro bono matters

Doris Chen

Head of Legal APAC & India, dsm-firmenich

Doris Chen started her career as a private practice lawyer in international law firms for around 6 years, and then she transferred into the in-house world. In 2017, Doris joined legacy Firmenich as a Legal Director and from 2018 until now she has assumed the role of Head of Legal for APAC for legacy Firmenich and the merged dsm-firmenich. She takes care of the legal, compliance, and risk management matters of the company in the entire region including India. In 2023, Doris has been nominated by LexisNexis® as the WOMEN TO WATCH 2023, and by Legal500 on the Green GC Power list and Best SEA Legal Team list. She was also awarded Lexology as Asia Pacific Counsel in 2023 and shortlisted by ALB as the In-house Counsel of the Year.

Adrian Ooi

Director of Legal at Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

ADRIAN OOI currently provides legal services, consultation, and operations management for all 6 Millennium & Copthorne Singapore hotels, as well as the other hotels located in the South-East Asia region. He handles the dispute resolution process, the data protection compliance as well as corporate financing support for the M&C group treasury. Providing support to the other various functions such as global marketing, loyalty programmes, hospitality systems and global IT services, Adrian works closely with the business leaders in promulgating Blue Ocean value. Just prior to this, he was Senior Director, Legal at MindChamps PreSchool Limited, a premier provider of early education, childcare and preschools in APAC; Head of Legal for Next Story Group, a hospitality group having hotels in Australia, Singapore and India; and Deputy Director, Legal for Oakwood in its Asia Pacific headquarters. Oakwood has a global worldwide presence, and is a market leader for Serviced Apartments. He has had overseas posting experience with Peacock Pavilion Restaurant Management (Chengdu) Pte Ltd, as General Manager/Counsel since November 2011, of which he oversaw the company’s operations and finances. He also had the opportunity to draft protocol and procedures, and ensured their smooth implementation both for front line service staff and back-end kitchen crew. Thereafter he worked with ST Electronics (Info-Comm) Pte Ltd, a company under the Singapore Technologies Limited, a Singapore Government Linked Company, where he headed the Legal Unit. Having governmental and public office exposure, he served as Senior Legal Counsel in the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (“CAAS”) for close to a year, and served about 4 years as Deputy Public Prosecutor, assisting the Attorney General and senior prosecutors in enforcing Singapore’s rule of law. He handled theft and property related offences,including financial fraud, complicated Ponzi scams and money laundering matters. He further dealt with bribery, corruption, capital siphoning and other corruption cases in a senior role. He holds an Masters in Accountancy and Finance, and 2 bachelor’s degrees, the first being an L.L.B. (2nd Class Upper Honours), and the other being B.Sc in Applied Accountancy (1st Class Honours). He is a fellow of both ACCA and CIArb. He also completed recently the Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration at the prestigious NUS.

Beatriz Ruiz-Beato

Head of Global Data Privacy,
NEC Corporation

Legal background and data protection professional with over 15 years of experience in IT related positions across different sectors, specialised in the operationalisation of Data Protection. CIPP/E and CIPM - IAPP Certification and Privacy Auditor Certified. Extensive experience as in-house lawyer for global IT and telecom companies mainly focused on data protection, IT & commercial and Contract Law, legal Governance and Corporate Compliance. Currently Head of Global Data Privacy at NEC Corporation

Aastha Chawla

Director, AAA-ICDR Asia CMC

Aastha Chawla, an Indian qualified lawyer, specializes in dispute resolution, boasting extensive experience in providing legal services to a diverse international clientele. As the Director (Asia) for the American Arbitration Association – International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), Aastha oversees ICDR's case management operations and engages in business development efforts from the Asia Case Management Centre in Singapore.

Aastha holds a master's degree in International Commercial Arbitration Law from Stockholm University, Sweden, further bolstering her expertise in the field. Prior to her role at ICDR, she contributed her legal acumen to some of India's leading law firms. Notably, she served as a valuable member of the dispute resolution team at Khaitan & Co., India.

Prerna Gandhi

Head of Legal at Amazon

Prerna Gandhi is Head of Legal at Amazon Consumer, Singapore. She was previously the lead counsel supporting Kindle eBooks, Alexa content (which covers Alexa skills and voice services in India and South East Asia) as well as Amazon devices (Kindle e-readers and Echo devices) in South East Asia. Prior to joining Amazon, Prerna spent a decade at law firms in Singapore, London, and Mumbai at Sidley Austin LLP, Latham & Watkins, and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, respectively advising on equity and debt securities transactions in the US, India, Singapore and Indonesia.

Prerna is dual qualified in New York and India and obtained a Masters in law from the NYU School of Law, New York and her Bachelor’s degree in law from National Law School of India, Bangalore.

Rishabh Malaviya

Counsel at Singapore International Arbitration Centre ( SIAC )

Rishabh is qualified to practice law in India and holds an LLM degree in International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution from the National University of Singapore.

Prior to joining SIAC, Rishabh was based in Mumbai and worked in the disputes team at one of India’s largest law firms. His practice in India focused on commercial arbitration (domestic and international) and litigation across various industries and fora. He regularly writes for law journals and blogs, and he frequently delivers lectures at law schools in India.

Rishabh is fluent in English and Hindi. He also has a working understanding of Marathi.

Fareez Zahir

Head, Group Corporate Affairs at Prolintas Group of Companies

Fareez is currently the Head of the Group Corporate Affairs Division of Prolintas Group encapsulating all legal, company secretarial, compliance as well as general corporate strategy matters. Fareez has more than 15 years of experience in industries ranging from media, retail as well as property and infrastructure development. Fareez loves applying his wide-ranging experience to help companies establish sustainable systems and policies in respect of Environment Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives and Human Capital development frameworks that facilitate both individual and organizational growth.

Sharifah Thaherah

Head of Legal and Regulatory, APAC and India region at Infobip

Sharifah Thaherah Alasree is currently the Head of Legal & Regulatory, APAC and India Region at Infobip. She has 20 years of experience in overall legal, corporate secretarial & regulatory related matters for companies from various industries amongst others development & construction, waste management, telecommunication, oil & gas, electric & electronics and now information technology. Started her career as an advocate & solicitor focusing on corporate M&A related matters and she is also a certified company secretary. Graduated with Master of Business Administration from University of Nottingham, United Kingdom and Degree in Law (LLB (Hons)) from National University of Malaysia.

Piyush Gupta

Senior Corporate Counsel at Singapore Airlines

Piyush is an experienced corporate lawyer with more than two decades of experience, both as an in-house counsel as well as a private practitioner. He has advised clients on the full range of matters covering aviation, corporate finance, corporate regulatory, competition, ESG-reporting and compliance as well as FCPA and anti-bribery matters in senior advisory capacities across Asia.

Piyush has considerable experience in working on projects covering multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, India, China, EU, Africa and the United States.

Piyush has published literature in prestigious newspapers and industry journals such as Singapore Law Gazette, Business Standard, Aviation World, Asia Legal Business, Robotics Law Journal, Asian Counsel and India Business Law Journal and has consistently been ranked by international publications like Asia Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and Asialaw in the last few years. He was recently named in the GC Powerlist 2023 by the Legal500 as a prominent figure in the field of transport and infrastructure laws in Singapore.

Jasmine Karimi

Assistant General Counsel - Regional Counsel FMC Asia Pacific at FMC Agro Singapore Pte Ltd

Jasmine Karimi is an empowering and purpose-driven leader who serves as a General Counsel licensed to practice law in four jurisdictions: England, Singapore, Canada, and Hong Kong. With over 20 years of experience spanning in-house counsel roles across multiple countries and private practice at Blakes in Canada, she specializes in facilitating business growth, fostering strategic collaborations, and adeptly managing legal, regulatory, and compliance risks across diverse sectors. Her expertise extends to Agriscience, Healthcare (Med Device/Biotech), Consumer (Retail/FMCG), Manufacturing, and Media.

As an insightful business partner, Jasmine excels in finding novel pathways and bringing others along in the journey of ethical business growth with conviction and enthusiasm. She operates across emerging Asia Pacific markets such as China, ASEAN, India, and Japan, as well as developed markets like Canada and the US. Her robust commercial acumen and effective stakeholder management skills enable her to engage with senior leadership globally, regionally, cross-functionally, and externally. Jasmine has nurtured and led teams to deliver streamlined transactional documents, strategic counsel, and compliance frameworks while also overseeing internal investigations and fostering a culture of integrity.

Deeply passionate about empowering others and advancing gender equity, Jasmine actively participates in leadership development initiatives and leverages her platform for advocacy, motivating aspiring leaders. She frequently engages as a speaker, moderator, and panelist at industry and professional forums globally. Jasmine has been honored in prestigious publications and awards such as The Legal 500: Corporate Counsel 100 Asia and Green GC Powerlist: Southeast Asia 2023, Top 3 Chief Legal Officer SCCA 2023, and the World's Leading General Counsel book. Additionally, she has contributed as a judge for various industry awards and served on advisory councils, furthering her commitment to excellence and impact within the legal and business communities.

Jasmine also holds esteemed board positions at the American Chamber of Commerce Singapore and ACC Singapore, where she plays a pivotal role in influencing policy direction and nurturing collaborative endeavors within the vibrant business and legal ecosystem in Singapore and the APAC region.

Swati Gupta

Director - Legal, Dell Technologies

Results oriented Legal Counsel with 19 years of multi-jurisdictional experience across Asia-Pacific in various industries. Have managed culturally diverse legal operations for multinational organizations.
Viewed by management as trusted adviser and collaborator for business oriented legal opinion and solutions.

Frenky Tjioe

Chief Compliance Officer at Evren

Frenky Tjioe is currently the Chief Compliance Officer of Evren, responsible for legal, regulatory compliance and security compliance works in a tech company providing enterprise desktop operating system. His prior appointments include Chief Information Security Officer at AirAsia Group, and Head of Information Security Compliance and DPO at Lazada Group. He holds an LL.B. (Hons) and CISSP.

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