Past Events

WEBINAR: Knowing Neurophysiology – Accessing resilience, empathy and empowerment in the face of global pandemic

As we navigate this unprecedented crisis, it is imperative that we take good care of our mental health. Growing concerns over the health and safety of our loved ones, a stream of information overload, disruptions to routines and uncertainty over the impact on personal finances, can cause a huge amount of stress to our bodies and minds.

Join us on this insightful webinar as topic expert, Natalia Rachel, Director of Soma Clinic, shares on the power of understanding neurophysiology and how you access empathy to understand yourself and your relationships better. Natalia will also impart steps and techniques to help you build mental resilience and feel empowered even in the most stressful situations.

About the speaker:

Natalia Rachel is the Director of Soma Clinic, an integrated health Clinic in Singapore. Natalia works predominately with complex health issues that have origins of trauma. She focusses on the neurophysiology that informs our physical, emotional relational experience. Natalia also teaches short courses on recovery and change, works with organisations to affect relational change.

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WEBINAR: Leading in a Global World

About this Event

Leading and managing virtual teams across geographies and cultures requires even more fine tuned leadership skills. Learn how to lead and influence more effectively, not by force or overt persuasion but through subtle communication excellence. This session, based on the ground-breaking research of cross-cultural psychologist, Dr Gilles Spony, will equip you with a range of skills and techniques that will have immediate application and impact in working in our highly connected, virtual and global world.

Subjects covered:

1. How do your values influence the way you communicate?

• Work values and how they shape your behaviour

• The Spony Profiling Model (SPM) and how it can help you understand yourself and build empathic communication with others

2. How can you be a more effective communicator?

• How to engage and communicate with people who hold different values and behave in different ways, effectively across borders

• Practical strategies to improve your leadership and communication abilities

3. How does national culture effect work values?

• A deep dive into Dr Spony’s research on cross-cultural work-value systems and how they impact leadership decision making

• Practical application and discussion on cross cultural leadership challenges in this time of uncertainty and new ways of working

The session is highly engaging and interactive giving you time to put theory into practice so you can build new skills and techniques on current communication and leadership challenges.

Agenda

7:00pm - Introductions and overview of the evening

7:30pm - Introduction to the SPM with self-assessment on work values and communication styles

9:00pm - Application to current leadership challenges. How to develop strategies to extend your range of skills to improve communication and influencing skills

9:30pm - Questions

9:30pm - Close

 

About Your Facilitator

Natalie is the Founder and CEO of The Entheo Network, a global innovation and leadership company, and has worked for and consulted with some of the world’s leading organisations including DBS, LEO Pharma Asia, Kellogg’s, Singapore Airlines and CISCO Systems, helping them build innovation systems, culture and capabilities as well as generating new ideas to help them grow their teams and businesses. She is also the Founder of Women who Lead, which provides retreat experiences, coaching and leadership development services for women who are exploring transitions in their professional lives. Natalie had the pleasure of working with Dr. Spony to codify his research into an online profiling instrument used in business schools and corporations around the world.

Natalie is the inventor of The Six ‘I’s®, an innovation methodology and assessment tool that helps individuals and organisations measure their innovation strengths and provides a clear step by step guide to make innovation practical and effective. She is also the author of Award Winning Business Book of the Month, Yes, You Can Innovate and a contributing author to Unleash Your Voice. Powerful Public Speaking for Everywoman.

Natalie has three degrees; a BA Hons in Politics & Legislative studies, an MSc in Economics and Social Psychology and an MBA. She is a Master Practitioner in Group Dynamics and Non-Verbal Communication and a Certified Integrative Enneagram Coach. Natalie is a UK National that lives in Malaysia and works in Singapore, across Asia and in Europe.

WEBINAR: Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Business – Contractual Issues for In-house Counsels in APAC

COVID-19 is having unprecedented material impact on global businesses. In this webinar, Partners from Khaitan & Co will brief members of the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association as well as other APAC-based in-house counsels on the likely impact of this pandemic on businesses in India, common issues being encountered by us and ongoing policy developments to bear in mind. 

In this webinar, the panellists will:

• Cover contractual and employment issues arising out of the COVID-19 outbreak in India, such as the invocation of force majeure, termination of contracts, deferral of obligations in relation to sales and purchases, import / export restrictions, real estate arrangements, payment obligations, reduction in force, etc.
• Offer practical guidance on where things stand in India, the path towards a relaxation of the lockdown and lingering contractual issues that may impact operations of companies doing business in India in the foreseeable future.
• Provide a high-level overview of rule changes / relaxation of corporate and other compliance requirements in India in response to Covid-19
• Highlight some of the policy responses in India and how they can have an effect on international businesses operating in this jurisdiction. 
• Touch upon how limited functioning of Indian courts is having an impact on commercial litigation / enforcement actions. 

This webinar will be relevant for

• General counsels and legal teams of global companies with business in India
• Professionals involved in cross-border transactions

Click the ‘Register here’ link above to register for this webinar.

In the registration process, you will have an opportunity to send in specific questions you may have for the panellists.

In case of any issues, please email us at events@khaitanco.com.

Khaitan & Co has created a COVID-19 Resource Centre, which is available to all clients and partners on this link.

On this page, we provide regular updates and daily insights on some of the key issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic that are affecting global businesses and possible solutions for various sectors.

Speakers

Haigreve Khaitan

Senior Partner, Mumbai

Haigreve is a Senior Partner and leads the Firm’s Corporate / M&A and Private Equity practices at the Firm. He is an elected member of the National Executive Committee of the Firm, which is responsible for the Firm’s strategic growth and development. He is also one of the co-founders of the Firm’s Mumbai office. He advises companies, boards of directors and financial institutions on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, corporate governance, corporate restructuring and other corporate and securities laws matters.

He has been involved in some of the most high-profile and complex M&A and private equity transactions in India and is sought after for his expertise by some of the most prominent Indian promoters, Indian and international companies, Indian regulatory agencies as well as some of the largest global funds investing in India. He advises a range of large Indian conglomerates and multinational clients in various business sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, retail, infrastructure, steel, software and information technology. A well-known name in India’s legal industry, Haigreve is counted among the top lawyers of the country.

Haigreve is consistently recommended by many of the world’s leading law chambers and accreditation bodies. Chambers and Partners have ranked him as ‘’Star Individual’’ for M&A and an ‘’eminent practitioner’’ for Private Equity. Sources praise him as an ”outstanding lawyer” who is ”extremely good and very sharp when it comes to large transactions’’. Legal 500 has recommended him as a ‘’Leading expert’’ for Corporate and M&A. IFLR 1000 ranks him as a ‘’market leading’’ lawyer for Corporate M&A. He is ranked amongst top 100 lawyers in India by India Business Law Journal through an independent survey of General Counsels.

Haigreve is on the board of directors of various public listed companies, including Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, CEAT Limited, JSW Steel Limited, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company Limited, Tech Mahindra Limited and Gujarat Borosil Limited.

Kartick Maheshwari

Partner, M&A and Restructuring,

Mumbai

Kartick represents private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds and corporate strategic investors in a range of transactions in the healthcare, real estate, financial services and consumer sectors. This has included transactions involving complex restructurings and workouts in India.

He also advises hedge funds and family offices on the Indian insolvency regulations, acquisition of distressed loan portfolios and general enforcement related strategy.

Recent peer recognition for him has included being featured: (i) in the 2019 - 40 Under 40 list of Asia Legal Business (Thomson Reuters); (ii) as an Emerging Leader by RSG (2019 India Survey); and (iii) as a Notable M&A Practitioner by IFLR 1000. In addition, Chambers & Partners (2020) lists Kartick as an Up & Coming private equity practitioner, with Chambers publishing the following client feedback: “bright, pragmatic and deal-oriented”.

Vinay Joy

Partner, Employment,

Labour & Benefits, Bengaluru

Vinay is a Partner in the corporate and commercial law team of the Firm. Vinay specializes in advising a wide variety of clients on merger and acquisition transactions, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital transactions, due diligence exercises and contractual matters.

Vinay is also a member of the Firm’s Employment, Labour and Benefits practice and specializes in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters including those arising as a consequence of business transfers, integration of acquired businesses and internal compliance audits. He advises various domestic and multinational clients on all aspects of employment law and assists with the drafting and review of employee documentation, HR policies, employee stock option schemes. Vinay has considerable experience in advising companies and their promoters in carrying out internal investigations, sexual harassment investigations, domestic inquiries, conducting workshops on being prepared against dawn raids by various statutory authorities and on matters concerning allegations of fraud and wrongdoing.

Vinay is a regular speaker on Indian employment law matters at the events conducted as part of the “Make in Mittelstand Programme” run by the Embassy of India, Berlin.

WEBINAR : Innovation and Adaptability During Crisis

  Innovation through change and crisis: Innovation is as much about adaptation and resilience as it is invention. Through this program, participants will gain insights into some of the strategies corporate counsel can use to successfully adapt and refocus their legal teams in a time of crisis and a rapidly changing business reality. They will learn from global best practice examples of cultural change programmes, legal team transformations, and approaches designed to build highly adaptable teams before the global coronavirus pandemic.

Drawing on RSG’s research, the session will highlight trends and examples of how in-house lawyers have successfully navigated moments of crisis, rapid change and transformation. It will also examine some of the strategies put in place to develop more adaptable legal teams to meet new challenges and business needs, and to remain relevant.

1) Building a more adaptable legal team: How have legal teams adapted to periods of rapid change, fluctuating workload, and total business transformations in the past?

2) The view from the c-suite: Whatever the external pressures on business, the most successful legal teams are those most aligned with their business’s strategy and goals. We will share findings from our research with 150+ c-suite executive on what they most value from their legal team. How do they view the role of their corporate counsel and what does this mean legal teams should focus on in the current climate?

Speaker Profiles

Yasmin Lambert   

Tom Saunders

*POSTPONED INDEFINITELY* Women Leadership & Problem Solving Legal Techniques

Note: Please take note that SCCA postpones the upcoming event "Women Leadership & Problem Solving Legal Techniques" as part of precautionary measures taken for our members against the recent outbreak of Novel Corona-virus (nCoV) Pneumonia. 

Stay tuned on our socials and e-newsletters for further updates! Thank you!

The American Arbitration Association International Centre for Dispute Resolution Asia Case Management Centre- “AAA-ICDR Asia CMC” and the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association “SCCA” are excited to bring a relatable conversation for women in the legal industry as part of the AAA-ICDR "Coffee Connect Series".

Problem solving is an essential skillset for all stakeholders, particularly lawyers. Problem-solving in the business and legal industry requires the ability to identify, magnify and use reasoning skills to apply the relevant law to the facts at hand. This isn’t an art but a skill to be acquired with practice and with focus on key elements. In-house lawyers across the globe apply principles of legal and business skills to evaluate, identify, manage and eradicate a crisis at the first instance. Come hear from this expert panel of women in high profile General Counsel roles wearing multi-disciplinary hats and working business skills like it’s part of their wardrobe tell us their experiences, learnings and pass along valuable tips that’s relevant to all of us.

Let’s talk about, growth agenda, growth mind-set, and a relationship approach that connects people with a strategy that works with problem-solving techniques!

Topic:

• Multi-Tasking Capabilities
• Strategy that works
• Holistic view on risk & opportunities
• Agile working methodology

Join us for an insightful and enjoyable conversation!

Family Theatre Festival

Timeless Tales - A Family Theatre Fest
14-16 February 2020
Black Box, Goodman Arts Centre, Singapore

7 plays in English in 1 show

7 Favorite Classics Retold with Contemporary Twists

Singapore's biggest Multi-ethnic theatre fest with content specially curated for an audience of all ages 5-85yo- melodious musicals, rib-tickling comedies, spine-chilling thrillers

Featuring 50+ Singapore's best artists from renowned Theatre and Film groups of Singapore -  hailing from 15+ nationalities

Season 2 features:

• International classics (AC Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, Leo Tolstoy)
• Famous persons / Hollywood hits (Bonnie & Clyde)
• Mythology (Grim Reaper)
• Indian Classics (Devdas)
• Fairy Tales (Alice in Wonderland, Beauty & the Beast)

*POSTPONED INDEFINITELY* Diversity & Inclusion: Beyond Me ( Feb First Thursday)

Note: Please take note that SCCA postpones the upcoming event "D&I:Beyond Me" as a part of precautionary measures taken for our members against the recent outbreak of Novel Corona-virus (nCoV) Pneumonia. 

Stay tuned on our socials for further updates! Thank you!

Event Overview

In today’s culture where “I” matters most and our own self-interests has become king, are we really taking the time to peer through our little bubbles and comfort zones to understand the people around us? How far are we from being appropriately inclusive, be it noticeable or subtle, or is diversity and inclusion (D&I) just another checklist at the workplace and with friends?

Here’s why we should be concern:

• Harvard Business Review indicates that 78% of employees said they work at organisations that lack diversity in leadership positions¹.
• On the topic of alienating co-workers and team members, Harvard Business Review found that 78% said their commitment to the organization declined because of toxic behaviour².
• Findings by Brandon Gaille saw that claims for disability benefits have climbed by more than 600% in some countries because of a lack of job opportunities. And in the UK, it is estimated that over 100 hate crimes are committed daily against individuals with disabilities³.
• In a survey by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), nearly 2 out of 3 workers aged 45 and older have seen or experienced age discrimination on the job. And among the 61% of respondents who reported age bias, 91% said they believe that such discrimination is common⁴.

This year’s D&I flagship event will showcase three short feature films tackling subjects on toxic work environments, discrimination of disability and ageism – all of which are relevant and is a primary concern to the workforce in Singapore. SCCA, will focus on the topic of ego-centrism, how such characteristics has taken root in our lives and the impact it has made to our society and the world.

Join us on 6th February 2020 at (venue tbc) as we unveil house conversations and bring forth “I” in real life inclusiveness.

1. Hewlett, S., Marshall, M. and Sherbin, L. (2013). How Diversity Can Drive Innovation. [online] Harvard Business Review. Available at: https://hbr.org/2013/12/how-diversity-can-drive-innovation [Accessed 6 Jan. 2020].
2. Porath, C. and Pearson, C. (2009). How Toxic Colleagues Corrode Performance. [online] Harvard Business Review. Available at: https://hbr.org/2009/04/how-toxic-colleagues-corrode-performance [Accessed 6 Jan. 2020].
3. Gaille, B. (2017). 21 Amazing Disability Discrimination Statistics. [online] BrandonGaille.com. Available at: https://brandongaille.com/20-amazing-disability-discrimination-statistics/ [Accessed 6 Jan. 2020].
4. Terrell, K. (2018). AARP Survey Finds Age Discrimination Is Common at Work. [online] AARP. Available at: https://www.aarp.org/work/working-at-50-plus/info-2018/age-discrimination-common-at-work.html [Accessed 6 Jan. 2020].

Agenda 

6.30PM - Registration

7.00PM - Short Films Screening & Panel Discussion

8.00PM - Networking & Refreshment

9.00PM - End of Program

Note: This event is open to all – hiring managers, D&I community members, policy makers and other business units are welcome to attend.

Speakers Profile

Mr Patrick Tay 郑德源

Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC

Patrick Tay is the Assistant Secretary-General of NTUC and Member of Parliament of West Coast GRC. He currently chairs the Government Parliamentary Committee for Manpower and co-chairs the Financial Sector Tripartite Committee with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.  

As Director of NTUC’s Legal Services and Strategy, he represents the Labour Movement in tripartite workgroups to review/update employment and industrial relations legislation and has been pivotal in lobbying for the many changes to manpower related laws and policies in Singapore.  

He is also the Executive Secretary for Banking & Financial Services Union and Singapore Manual & Mercantile Workers’ Union. 

As legal adviser to NTUC-affiliated unions in Singapore, he has advised/represented numerous unions/members in complex and contentious issues, dispute resolution, conciliation and in the Industrial Arbitration Court.

Melissa Koh 

Managing Director, Legal, ASEAN and China

Melissa is currently the ASEAN and Greater China Complex Contracting Lead in Accenture, a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.

Having worked in Accenture’s offices in Hong Kong, China and current based out of Singapore, Melissa leads a team of lawyers in ASEAN and Greater China, negotiating and providing legal support and risk mitigation strategies for complex consulting, information technology, outsourcing and digital contracts with Accenture’s clients.

Prior to Accenture, Melissa was an IP lawyer at Lee and Lee and graduated with her LLB from the National University of Singapore.  She has a keen interest in artificial intelligence, cloud, blockchain, cybersecurity and other new and emerging technologies relating to the services which Accenture provides.

Industry Chapter Meet-up: Finding Direction in Your Industry

• Education Sub-Committee
• FMCG & Retail Chapter
• Peers
• Innovative Chapter
• Banking & Financial Services Chapter
• Well-Being Chapter
• Shipping, Energy & Commodity Chapter
• Real Estate & Hospitality Chapter

First Thursdays Christmas Party

To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, we would like to cordially invite you to SCCA’s First Thursdays Christmas Party!

This Christmas Party is an annual occasion where friends of the SCCA gather to be thankful for the year’s achievements, get into the festive mood and welcome the new year. We are also happy to announce that our friends at Häagen-Dazs will be sponsoring free ice cream during the party! 

Attendees are welcome to bring your own bottles to this party! It’s never a party without some.

Charity Initiative

At the SCCA, we believe in making a difference — and that includes making a difference in someone's life. During our Christmas Party, we will be conducting a toy donation drive and fundraising initiative for the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN). Do bring your donations to the party or drop it off at our SCCA office from now until 11th December 2019!

Our address and operating hours:

30 Merchant Road, #02-01/02, Riverside Point, Singapore 058282 (Open Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm)

We accept only well-preserved, pre-loved, and preferably brand new toys as donations. All proceeds from our toy donation drive and balloon raffle fundraiser will go directly to the Association for Persons with Special Needs (APSN).

In Collaboration With

Dessert Sponsor

SCCA ANNUAL BLACK TIE 2019

The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) will host the 2019 Annual Black Tie for the fourth year running at The Capella Hotel on 1 November 2019, Friday from 6.30pm onward.

The SCCA Annual Black Tie is the perfect opportunity for you to meet our members in an exuberant and fun social setting. The evening will be a celebration of SCCA’s achievements for the year and to confer the 3rd Singapore Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Awards to high achieving in-house counsel that have made significant contributions to their organizations.

As a valued partner of SCCA, your continued support for the association is what helps sustain and enrich the in-house community. Sponsors for the Annual Black Tie will have their organization’s name and logo featured prominently during the event and is a great opportunity for the sponsors to connect with our in-house counsel members in a relaxed atmosphere to potentially exchange possible business.

Dinner Menus are available here.

Muslim Dinner Menu is available here.

Program

6.00PM   Red Carpet & Cocktails

7.15PM   Acapella Performances - The Princeton Nassoons

7.30PM   Opening Monologue

7.40PM   President Speech

7.50PM   The Roast by Mr K Shanmugam - Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law

8.00PM   Dinner

8.45PM   Chief Legal Officer Award - NGO/ Government/ Public Entity Category

9.00PM   Korean Musical

9.05PM TO 9.40PM   Chief Legal Officer Award-Singapore Co. & MNC Category

9.45PM   Best Dressed Awards

10.00PM  After Party - Dance till Midnight

Updates for Sentosa Entry: Complimentary entry to Sentosa at Gate 1 & 2.