SCCA and GCAI Sign MoU to Strengthen India-Singapore In-House Legal Collaboration

Key facts

• The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and the General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 28 August 2026.
• The MoU was signed during the Singapore Convention Week 2026 at GCAI's event 'India-Singapore Legal Bridge: Enabling Growth, Investment and Effective Dispute Resolution in a Changing Global Economy'.
• The MoU formalises the commitment to deepen ties between the in-house legal communities of Singapore and India.
• A key initiative under the partnership will be a cross-border immersion programme developed through SCCA Academy, focusing on legal technology, artificial intelligence, negotiation, forensic investigations and other emerging issues.
• The programme will involve experienced in-house counsel and industry experts, providing students with hands-on exposure to in-house legal practice.
• The partnership aims to advance professional standards for in-house counsel and promote alignment of these standards across jurisdictions.
• The MoU lays the foundation for a long-term partnership between SCCA and GCAI, supporting professional development and capability building across the region.