Asian judicial leaders unite to tackle cross-border legal hurdles in historic summit
Judicial leaders from across Asia gathered in Singapore this month for key discussions on cross-border legal challenges. The event saw the adoption of new frameworks and agreements aimed at improving cooperation in insolvency and intellectual property disputes. Delegates also addressed emerging issues like artificial intelligence and regional judicial communication.
The Conference of ASEAN Chief Justices (CACJ) took place with Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon of Singapore elected as Chair for the third time. During the meeting, all Chief Justices and Heads of Delegations formally signed the Singapore Declaration, marking the close of the sessions.
The insolvency panel focused on economic and geopolitical effects, the difficulties of recognizing foreign judgments, and the advantages of better judicial communication across borders. On 14 November 2025, the CACJ adopted the Model Framework for Court Communication in Cross-Border Insolvency Proceedings. Separately, the Supreme Court of Singapore and the Supreme Court of the Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in cross-border insolvency cases.
Meanwhile, intellectual property judges and practitioners discussed challenges posed by generative AI, jurisdictional complexities, and alternative dispute resolution methods. Timor-Leste also attended the meeting as observers, following ASEAN’s recent expansion.
The conference concluded with new agreements and frameworks designed to streamline cross-border legal processes. The adopted measures aim to enhance communication between courts in insolvency cases and address modern challenges in intellectual property disputes. Delegates from participating nations will now work to implement these changes within their respective legal systems.
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