Sapna Jhangiani KC joins Blackstone Chambers

The first female lawyer in Singapore to be appointed as a silk in England, Sapna has substantial advocacy experience in both litigation and arbitration. Formerly a partner at Clyde & Co, practising in Dubai and then Singapore, she served as International Legal Counsel at the Attorney-General’s Chambers Singapore for three years and is now retained on the Panel of Advisors to the Attorney-General.

In November, Sapna was sworn in as a new part-time judge of the Court of Appeal of the DIFC Courts. Further information on this appointment can be found here.

Sapna was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 1999, Singapore in 2019 and BVI in 2024. She became a Silk in 2020.

Joint Head of Chambers Jane Mulcahy KC said: “We are delighted that Sapna will bring her formidable experience and skill as an international arbitration and court advocate to Blackstone. We look forward to welcoming her and to her support with further developing our presence in the key offshore jurisdictions of Singapore, India, BVI, Cayman and Dubai.”

Sapna Jhangiani KC said: “I am thrilled to join Blackstone, whose reputation as a top-tier set transcends borders. I look forward to collaborating with the exceptional barristers at Blackstone as we continue to make our mark internationally”.

Former Solicitor General of India and member of Blackstone Chambers, Harish Salve KC, commented: “Sapna is undoubtedly a top silk. Having appeared before her in arbitration I know that she will be a huge asset to Chambers.”

Sapna, who will continue to be based in Singapore, joined Blackstone Chambers on Friday, 6 December.