Sapna JHANGIANI

Sapna is a leading advocate based in Asia, specialising in commercial and international disputes (both arbitration and litigation).

From 1 September 2021, Sapna accepted a 3-year role in public service as International Legal Counsel at the Attorney-General’s Chambers, Singapore. On 1 September 2024, she was appointed to the Panel of Advisors to the Attorney-General of Singapore. On 4 September 2024, Sapna was appointed a (part-time) Judge of the Court of Appeal of the DIFC Courts by the Ruler of Dubai.

From 2006 to 2011, Sapna practised at Clyde & Co Dubai, a tier 1 commercial disputes practice in the UAE, where she focused on litigation before the DIFC Courts, as well as international litigation and arbitration. Sapna transferred to Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore in 2011 and was called as an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 2019.

Sapna’s expertise has been recognised by key legal directories, and she has been described as follows: “excellent”, “a top name for international arbitration in Singapore”, “a charming advocate, who is well respected within the arbitration fraternity”, “an esteemed figure” (Who’s Who Legal); “true all-rounder”, “well-prepared, thorough, and pleasant to work with yet tough - a strong advocate for her clients” (Legal 500); “excellent written advocacy which underlines precisely why Sapna has deservedly taken silk”, “excellent advocacy skills”, “tenacious in the pursuit of her client’s interests” (Chambers & Partners).

Sapna was the first female lawyer in Singapore to be awarded Silk in the UK and she has been identified as one of the top 15 female lawyers in Asia by Asian Legal Business.