The Daily Lawyer
India ADR Week 2024 / 24 April 2025
Want to take your legal career global? This is the episode for you. Join us in this powerful conversation with Miss Alefiyah Shipchandler, Deputy Counsel at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), as we explore: - What a Deputy Counsel really does - How HKIAC functions differently from Indian arbitral institutions - The step-by-step career path to entering international arbitration - Educational Qualifications required for international mobility - How cross-border collaboration in ADR is shaping the future of law Alefiyah shares her inspiring journey from Pune to Hong Kong, the skills litigation taught her, and how she carved a niche in international arbitration after pursuing her master’s at MIDS, Geneva. Whether you're a law student, young lawyer, or curious about the global ADR space, this episode is filled with practical insights, career advice, and a deep dive into the evolving world of international dispute resolution. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and Collaboration 0:28 - Role of a Deputy Counsel at HKIC 1:11 - HKIC as the Statutory Appointing Authority in Hong Kong 2:37 - Alifia's Journey and Qualifications 4:48 - Career Path in Institutional Arbitration 6:49 - The Administrative Role in Arbitration 7:55 - HKIC's Tribunal Secretary Services 8:23 - Collaboration and Learning Between Arbitral Institutions 9:22 - Conclusion and Thank You Leave a comment if you're exploring a global legal career or want us to cover more career paths in law! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more real stories and insider insights from the legal world. This podcast is part of our ADR Week coverage in Mumbai, where The Daily Lawyer gives you exclusive access to some of the most respected voices in arbitration, litigation, and expert support. Join The Daily Lawyer as we get you exclusive interviews with unprecedented access to thought leaders and veterans in the arbitration space as we discuss India's emerging role in global ADR and the future of expert support. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to catch more exclusive content from this extraordinary event! . . . Through 'The Daily Lawyer' podcast, I aim to demystify not just the law, but the legal profession as well. I'm excited to have more such guests on my podcast and inspire more people in the future. Reach out to me if you want to be the next. Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailylawyerig/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-v-krishnan/ Website: https://thedailylawyer.in/ Email: [email protected] #law #lawyer #podcast #instagram Disclaimer: The content of this video is legal information and NOT legal advice. Kindly consult a lawyer with the specifics of your issue to get appropriate legal advice. #InternationalArbitration #LegalCareer #HKIAC #LawStudentsIndia #ADR #LegalPodcast #WomenInLaw