Tag: Counsel
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“I have always been fascinated by how FinTech can break down barriers of reach, scale and physical paperwork, create new opportunities, and redefine the way we think about financial services”- Sachin S., Director Legal-Regulatory & Licensing at PhonePe
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you share with our listeners how your journey led you to the FinTech sector, and how you came to specialize in laws governing the FinTech? Certainly! My journey within FinTech has been both exciting and fulfilling. It all began with a keen interest in technology…
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“Culture plays a very important role not just in doing business or solving legal issues, but also managing the teams”- Deepak Maharishi,Legal and Contract management Director, Alstom
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you share with us the pivotal moments or influences in your life that led you to pursue a career in law, especially considering your background in commerce? I finished my CS and Law in the same year and started my career as a Company Secretary…
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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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“The best part about being a lawyer is that we can work in any industry”- Jahnavi Upadhyay, Corporate Investigation Counsel, Accenture
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team Could you please share your journey of how you ventured into the legal field, especially considering your extensive experience in both litigation and corporate advisory roles? I again wanted to study after my divorce as I had the responsibility of a child. One of my seniors…
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“I strongly believe if you are clear on your fundamentals and have the right discipline, you can easily sail through different sectors and areas of practice”- Esha Chakravarty, Chief Compliance Officer and Group General Counsel Cloud4C/CtrlS
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you walk us through your journey from starting out as a lawyer to becoming the Chief Compliance Officer & Group General Counsel at CtrlS Datacenters & Cloud4C? What pivotal moments or experiences influenced your career trajectory? I am a first-generation common law jurisdiction qualified lawyer…
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“Continuous learning is a key for any legal professional and in current times one needs to adapt to the constantly evolving legal requirements”- Sajid Nissar Mir, Senior Counsel at the Standard Chartered Bank.
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you please share a bit about your journey into the field of law? What initially drew you to pursue a career in this field, especially with a focus on corporate law? I am an accidental lawyer (lawyer by destiny not by choice). My journey into…
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“Working in emerging areas presents a unique set of opportunities and challenges that make work both exciting and demanding”- Nandini Nambiar, Senior Corporate Counsel, Amazon
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Could you please share a bit about your journey into the fintech sector and what initially drew you to this industry? My journey in the fintech space started with Ola Money. When I joined Ola, I was initially working on Ola cab and other core Ola…
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“With dedication and active involvement, success in the legal profession is not only achievable but also immensely fulfilling”-Rajiv Mandal ,Senior Legal Counsel – Flipkart
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you please share more about your upbringing in a rural village near the Parasnath Hills in Jharkhand? How did your family’s emphasis on education influence your decision to pursue a legal career? I was born in a remote village near the ‘Parasnath Hills’ in Giridih…
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“Helping a larger community is incredibly fulfilling… It’s rewarding to know that my work contributes to their well-being and empowerment outside of formal legal proceedings.” – Sapna Patwa, Former Civil Judge & Managing Director at Legal House Law Firm.
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Could you please introduce yourself to our readers and share with us how you decided to pursue a career in law? What challenges did you encounter when starting your career, and how did you overcome them? Hello, readers. My name is Sapna Patwa, and I am…
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“Even though fintechs are growing rapidly, it is becoming progressively harder and cumbersome for them to match pace with the regulations and compliances for their existing or new products”- Aman Yadav, Legal counsel, OLX Group
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you share your education journey into the legal field, particularly what motivated you to pursue law after completing your B.A. in Business Economics? During my bachelors I decided to pursue masters in economics or psychology but when I saw the career trajectories of Delhi University…