Category: Partners, General Counsels and Senior Advocates
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“Every facet of what we do in the legal department has a key role to play in any decision making on the strategy of the organization”- Shalinee Kulshreshtha, General counsel, Dentsu International India
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you share with us your journey from practicing law at Daksh Law Firm to transitioning into the corporate sector with multinational corporations like DuPont, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Honeywell? What motivated this shift, and how did your experiences shape your approach to legal matters in the corporate…
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“At the stage when the invocation is a threat, it becomes imperative to swiftly seek guidance from legal experts well-versed in the intricacies of the field.” – Gunjan Chhabra, Dual Qualified (India-Advocate; England & Wales-Solicitor, Partner at Adwitya Legal LLP
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team How did you first become interested in pursuing a career in law, and what challenges you encountered during your formative years in the field, and how did you overcome them to establish yourself as a successful legal professional today? Also what inspired you to specialize in…
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“One of the unique challenges of balancing litigation and transactional work is managing priorities and deadlines, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and client service”- JV Abhay, Partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you walk us through your journey into the field of law, particularly specializing in intellectual property rights? What drew you to this area of practice? My initial interest in law began during my school days when I had an interaction with one of my close…
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“Any land transactions whether acquisition or disposition is highly complex in India because of applicability of various state laws as well as from retrieving documentation”- Atindra Basu, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you walk us through your journey from starting as an in-house counsel at HUL to your current role as General Counsel & Company Secretary at Greaves Cotton Ltd? What pivotal moments or experiences shaped your career path along the way? 22 + years of experience…
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“Each case is distinct, with its narrative—a culmination of years of research resulting in a tangible invention or creation”, Debunking Myths in Intellectual Property – Nevin Jacob Koshy, Partner at United Trademark & Patent Services
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Your journey from being a research scientist to a partner at United Trademark & Patent Services is quite diverse. Can you share a bit about your journey & how you transitioned from a technical role to one in intellectual property law? I began my career as…
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“With each appearance before diverse Courts and Tribunals, I find myself enriched by the unique experiences offered by each legal arena”- Sanjay Sethiya, Managing Partner at Law Square Advocates & Solicitors
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you walk us through your journey and tell us how you decided to pursue a career in law, especially focusing on Commercial and IP Litigation, Arbitration, Corporate and Real Estate Advisory? As I embarked on the journey of establishing my legal career, I found myself…
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“Ethics plays a major role in the legal strategies of companies… It contributes to achieving good governance and increases the reputation in the market.” – Panduranga Acharya, General Counsel at Zepto
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Your journey from the courtroom to the boardroom is fascinating. Could you share with us how you embarked on your career in law, what inspired you to pursue this path, and the challenges you encountered in the initial stages of your career? Firstly, it’s a pleasure…
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“In the current scenario, one must understand that environmental issues are highly critical and should be thoroughly evaluated to avoid huge financial liability for violation of environmental laws”- Dr. Khalid Khan, General counsel for Tenneco, India
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you walk us through your journey in the legal profession, from your early days to your current position as General Counsel for Tenneco Inc.’s Indian operations? When I started my professional journey back in 1993, demand for in-house counsels was not so promising. You could…
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“Your attention is your most valuable asset, Focus on mastering corporate law and industry knowledge; it’s the cornerstone of expertise in handling complex cases.” – Tanu Priya Gupta, Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India and Founding Partner of Sarvagya Legal
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Can you take us through your journey from college to becoming an advocate-on-record at the Supreme Court of India? What inspired you to pursue this path and take the Advocate on Record exam, and what challenges did you encounter during the initial stages of your career?…
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“Now with last amendments and a proactive approach by the bench over time, we are able to see arbitration proceedings working close to its objectives of being quick and efficient”- Varun Nischal, Partner, Q & A- Advocates
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Could you walk us through your journey from completing your LL.B. to specializing in corporate compliance and dispute resolution, particularly in arbitration? After completing the 5 yr LL.B. (H) program I joined a law chamber for about a year. The idea was to get an exposure…