RPC strengthens its international arbitration capability as Ankit Goyal joins the Singapore office as Head of the India Desk

International law firm RPC has appointed Ankit Goyal as a Partner in its Singapore office, where it operates joint law venture RPC Premier Law, further strengthening its disputes capability across Asia, accelerating the expansion of its international arbitration practice, as well as the development of its India Desk.

Ankit joins from Allen & Gledhill with a focus on international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution in Asia. He has a particular expertise in India-related disputes and is an advocate of the Indian Bar. Ankit will lead the expansion of RPC's India practice, driving growth in complex India-related matters, elevating client service and deepening market engagement across key sectors.

Ankit's arrival will also bolster RPC's rapidly growing International Arbitration practice. With extensive experience acting as counsel under the rules of major arbitral institutions, including the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Ankit has also previously served as Head (South Asia) and Counsel at the SIAC, where he supervised approximately 150 arbitrations.

Navin Joseph Lobo, Partner and Head of RPC's Singapore office, said: "We are delighted to welcome Ankit into our partnership. His expertise in international arbitration will complement our existing strengths and enhance our offering in Asia and beyond. His deep knowledge of, and connections within, the India market make him ideally placed to spearhead the continued development of RPC's India practice. He is joining us at an exciting time and will help drive collaboration across Singapore, London and Hong Kong, ensuring we deliver even greater value to our clients."

Ankit is individually recognised as a Litigation Star in Benchmark Litigation APAC, an Arbitration Future Leader in the Lexology Index, and was also listed in The International A-list 2022-2025 by India Business Law Journal. He has over 20 years of experience acting for clients in tech, media, IP and financial services, and has coordinated complex commercial litigations across the Asia Pacific region, aligning with RPC's TME and Financial Services sectors and award-winning Commercial Disputes practice. 

Shai Wade, Partner and Head of International Arbitration at RPC, added: "Ankit brings real firepower to our international arbitration practice. His experience in complex cross-border disputes and his deep understanding of the international arbitration market in Singapore, India and further afield, will strengthen our bench in Asia and sharpen our global offering. I look forward to joining forces and working with him to enhance our international arbitration capability across our offices."

Commenting on joining the firm, Ankit said: "I am delighted to be joining RPC and collaborating across the firm to unlock new opportunities – strengthening the Disputes practice and further developing the firmwide India Desk to deliver outstanding cross-border support for clients. RPC is recognised as a disputes powerhouse, and I'm looking forward to scaling the firm's international arbitration offering, and working with highly experienced colleagues in Singapore and across London and Hong Kong." 

Ankit can be contacted from 2 Feb 2026 at - ankit.goyal@rpclegal.com