[Press Release] Maxwell Chambers Appoints Deputy Heads of Legal Partnerships and Legal Strategy

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[Press Release] Maxwell Chambers Appoints Deputy Heads of Legal Partnerships and Legal Strategy to Strengthen its Contribution to the International Dispute Resolution Community

Singapore, 3 August 2026 — Maxwell Chambers, Singapore’s premier dispute resolution hub is pleased to announce the appointments of Ms Feline Wong as Deputy Head of Legal Partnerships and Mr Rohan Gulati as Deputy Head of Legal Strategy. 

Working under the leadership of Ms Karen Tan, Strategic Advisor, Feline and Rohan will support Maxwell Chambers’ expanding work with dispute resolution institutions, thought leadership initiatives and international collaborations. 

Over the past year, Maxwell Chambers has broadened its contribution to the international dispute resolution community beyond the provision of hearing facilities. In addition to supporting hearings, the team now provides secretariat support to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Singapore Branch) and the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, Maxwell Chambers has developed strategic partnerships with leading institutions and launched initiatives such as the Maxwell Summit, the inaugural Maxwell Challenge as well as a series of collaborative roundtable discussions that bring together practitioners, institutions and users to examine emerging issues in dispute resolution. 

Feline Wong, a dual-qualified lawyer called to the Bar of England and Wales and admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya, will lead Maxwell Chambers’ engagement with dispute resolution institutions, professional bodies and strategic partners, while identifying opportunities for collaboration, joint initiatives and professional exchange. 

Rohan Gulati, an India-qualified lawyer who holds an LL.M. in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from the National University of Singapore, will lead research and strategic projects examining emerging issues in international dispute resolution, including collaborative initiatives and thought leadership programmes. 

Karen Tan, Strategic Advisor at Maxwell Chambers, said “Maxwell Chambers is uniquely placed to bring together practitioners, institutions and users from across jurisdictions. Feline and Rohan’s appointments reflect our commitment to investing in the ideas, partnerships and initiatives that will support the continued development of international dispute resolution in Asia. Their expertise will strengthen our ability to convene meaningful conversations, foster collaboration and deliver projects that create lasting value for the international dispute resolution community.” 

Members of the dispute resolution community attending Singapore Convention Week are invited to connect with Feline and Rohan to learn more about Maxwell Chambers’ initiatives and discuss opportunities for collaboration. 

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For more information about Maxwell Chambers, please visit www.maxwellchambers.com.

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Cassandra Anthonisz

Deputy Manager of Legal & Business Service

Cassandra Gayle Anthonisz is the Deputy Manager of Legal and Business Services at Maxwell Chambers. Her multifaceted experience spans across legal, business development, and communications sectors, offering a distinctive combination of legal acumen, strategic insight, and cross-sector versatility.

Her professional background encompasses legal affairs, compliance, business development, and legal technology. She has held in-house positions across sectors, where she gained extensive experience navigating complex legal and regulatory environments. Her experience spans the implementation of strategic legal frameworks in sectors such as maritime, commodities, and fintech, with a focus on client-facing legal operations; contractual negotiations; contentious and non-contentious work.

Prior to joining Maxwell Chambers, Cassandra led legal technology start-ups through the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. In these capacities, she integrated legal innovation with corporate strategy, while spearheading business development initiatives and cross-border legal solutions.

Cassandra has a passion for advancing access to justice and to promoting forward-thinking and progressive business-aligned legal practices. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Birmingham City University in the United Kingdom, and is currently pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM).

Ban Jiun Ean

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Ban Jiun Ean read law at the National University of Singapore before joining the Ministry of Law. He spent nine years doing legal policy work, with a focus on the development of Singapore’s alternative dispute resolution (ADR) industry. 

Jiun Ean spearheaded the development of the world’s first integrated dispute resolution centre, Maxwell Chambers, which brought together arbitral institutions, service providers and legal practitioners under the same roof in a facility equipped with bespoke dispute resolution rooms and state-of-the-art supporting technology. In 2010, he was appointed Chief Executive of Maxwell Chambers, helming the company for five years and establishing it as the foremost dispute resolution centre of its kind in the world. In 2016, he left Maxwell to pursue several other projects, including the development of an arts centre and to write several novels. In 2019, Jiun Ean was appointed as the Executive Director of Singapore Mediation Centre (SMC), working to strengthen the mediation industry in Singapore and globally. 

Jiun Ean returns to Maxwell Chambers as Chief Executive, to augment the team as it continues to build on Maxwell’s position as the premier ADR facility in the world.

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