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Bharadwaj Jaishankar, Attorney, Associate Partner at Sim and San, on being a first generation lawyer, his experience in IP Law, and the importance of internships
Having graduated in 2008 from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, Bharadwaj began his career at K&S Partners, a tier 1 boutique intellectual property law firm. Having spent five years there, he joined Saikrishna & Associates, a tier 1 intellectual property & commercial law firm, in November, 2013. Thereafter, Bharadwaj joined Sim and San, Attorneys At Law. Bharadwaj…
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Abir Dey, Counsel, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, on being a topper, his experience in litigation and corporate law, and plans for the future
Abir Dey is a graduate from Symbiosis International University, Pune, batch of 2006. He is currently working at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Mumbai, as part of the Project Finance team. His core strengths are in Project Finance, Projects and Infrastructure, Banking and Finance and Corporate Advisory matters. In his legal experience, spanning more than a decade, he has structured,negotiated and drafted financing and security documents, ECB facility agreements, debenture and bond documents, master restructuring agreements, investment agreements, EPC contracts, concession agreements and various project documents, opinions, memos and notes for banks and financial institutions across sectors such as power, transmission, road, port, oil & gas, renewable energy, IT, telecommunication, real estate, and hospitality. He has also conducted diligence on corporate structure, regulatory approval and project documents for various projects. In this interview he speaks to us about: His time in Symbiosis Law School Being a university level topper, and its benefits His experience in…
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V.C. Mathews, Senior Associate, Sujatha Chaudhri IP Attorneys, on studying in London, IP Law, and being a professor
V.C. Mathews graduated from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, batch of 2008. After working with R.K. Dewan & Co. as Associate for two years, he went on to pursue his Master’s Degree from Queen Mary University of London in Intellectual Property Law. Since then he has worked with IP Gurus and Remfry & Sagar. He is currently…
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Dhruv Paul, Senior Associate, Watson Farley & Williams, on studying in ILS, practising internationally and pursuing a niche field of law
Dhruv Paul is a graduate from ILS Law College, Pune, batch of 2008. He is currently Senior Associate in the Corporate and Aviation Groups of Watson Farley & Williams. Based out of the Dubai office, he advises clients on a wide range of largely cross-border transactions. Prior to Watson Farley & Williams he worked in…
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Shivam Kumar Bimal, Senior Tax Consultant, Deloitte Tax, on studying in the US and practising internationally
Shivam Kumar Bimal is a graduate from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, batch of 2010. He currently serves as an employment tax, employee benefits and executive compensation attorney with Deloitte Tax LLP in the Greater New York area. He is licensed to practise law in India as well as in the jurisdiction of New York State.…
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Sahil Yadav, Associate, Ladas and Parry, on IP Law, the New York Bar and working in the US
Sahil Yadav is a graduate in law from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, batch of 2010. After successful stints with Ranjan Narula Associates, IP Gurus, and Sujata Chaudhri IP Attorneys, he went on to pursue his Master’s degree in Law, Science and Technology. He is an intellectual property lawyer with over five years of experience in trademark and…
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Abhijit Mittal, Co-founder, ADAZ Law Chambers, on starting independent practice, being a first generation lawyer and his experience in litigation
Abhijit Mittal is a graduate from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, batch of 2011. Post Law School, he worked with Mr. Sanjay Jain, Senior Advocate, who is now the Additional Solicitor General of India at the Delhi High Court. Thereafter, he worked at MNK Law Offices under the guidance of Ms. Anuradha Mukherjee and Mr. Gyanendra…
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Shobhit Agrawal, Legal Manager, Mahindra World City, on being an avid negotiator, his experience thus far, and the secret to his professional accomplishments
Shobhit Agrawal graduated from Gujarat National Law University, batch of 2011. Being an avid participant of negotiation competitions, Shobhit has represented his university at various national and international platforms. During his time as an undergraduate, he has interned with Wadia Ghandy & Co., Paras Kuhad & Associates and Economic Laws Practice firm. After his successful stint…
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Sambhav Ranka, Partner, IC Legal, on his experience, studying in London, and dealing in M&A
Sambhav Ranka is a graduate from ILS Law College, Pune, batch of 2005. He subsequently went on to pursue his Master’s degree in Law from Queen Mary, University of London, with a focus on international corporate and commercial laws. Since then he has worked at Morgan Walker Solicitors, LLP and Nithish Desai Associates. He is currently Partner at…
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Prantika Sengupta, Legal Executive, Coastal Marine, on Maritime Law, studying in Singapore and working pro-bono
Prantika Sengupta is a graduate from Symbiosis Law School, batch of 2011. She then went on to pursue her Master’s degree in Maritime Law from the National University of Singapore, with a focus on Admiralty Law, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Conflict of Laws, International Commercial Arbitration, Maritime Law, International Regulation of Shipping, Maritime Insurance, Charterparties,…
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