Capitalising on its high accessibility, geopolitical neutrality, and stable policy environment, Singapore has been increasingly tapped as a top choice for mediation, a more amicable avenue to resolve contractual conflicts arising from commercial activities.

Singapore and Hong Kong law firm Helmsman has hired Una Khng as director and head of its commercial disputes practice group. Khng was most recently deputy divisional registrar of the Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC), and assistant registrar of the Supreme Court of Singapore.