In this month’s#10QuestionsWithMaxwell interview, we feature Earl Rivera-Dolera, Partner at Tokyo International Law Office, as she shares insights into the firm’s expansion into Singapore.
Earl Rivera-Dolera specializes in international arbitration, with a focus on commercial disputes, construction, and infrastructure projects. She has extensive experience as counsel and arbitrator in disputes under major arbitral rules such as ICC, SIAC, VIAC, and JCAA. Rivera-Dolera brings a unique perspective, having worked across multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, the Philippines, and the U.S., and is highly regarded for her expertise in cross-border dispute resolution.
She recently joined Tokyo International Law Office as a partner, where she continues to strengthen her arbitration and advisory practice. Prior to this, Rivera-Dolera led the International Arbitration Practice at Frasers Law Company in Vietnam and contributed significantly to legal scholarship through publications on arbitration laws in Singapore and Vietnam. Over her career, she has served as chair, sole arbitrator, and co-arbitrator, as well as counsel in mediations, bridging common and civil law systems with her multidisciplinary expertise. Rivera-Dolera’s global outlook and commitment to fostering diversity in arbitration make her a standout figure in the field.
In this interview, Earl shares her insights into the firm’s new chapter as they establish their presence in Singapore, and her personal journey in arbitration.
