Tag: Featured Insights
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Satish Kumar, Global Head – Legal, Ramco Systems, on a career as an in-house counsel
K Satish Kumar graduated in B.Com and thereafter qualified in law in 1995 from Sambalpur University, he is also a Certified Management Accountant from ICWAI. Having worked at multiple corporate bodies as an in-house legal counsel, Satish is currently the Global Head – Legal at Ramco Systems in Chennai. Satish additionally has several publications to…
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Dr. J. S. Patil, Vice Chancellor, NLUJA, Assam, on a career in legal academics, role of a professor and research work
Dr. J.S.Patil qualified in law from Karnataka University, Dharwad in 1977, and thereafter went on to pursue further studies from University of Mysore, and earned his Masters in 1979. In 1997 he also finished his Ph.D studies from Saurashtra University, Rajkot. Dr. Patil served as a professor in the department of post graduate studies and…
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Ramakant Gaur, Partner, Ace Jurix, on work experience in litigation at Ace Jurix
Ramakant Gaur graduated from Chaudhary Charan Singh College, Meerut in 1995. He is a game changer, defense lawyer for the complex litigations of Economic-Corporate-real estate disputes involving the criminal laws. He examines the matters closely like an investigator; ponders the prosecution’s point of view and then envisions the strategy for the defence, with his substantial…
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Srinath Sridevan, Founding Partner, HSB Partners, on leaving Magic Circle and starting up
Srinath Sridevan is the founding Partner of HSB Partners, Advocates & Solicitors, Chennai. Srinath graduated with a Gold Medal in Law from Madras University in 1996 and then went on to pursue his masters from New York University in 1997. After graduation he got an offer from Allen and Overy, London and started working there. Later…
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Lawrence Liang, Human Rights Activist, on academic legal research and co-founding Alternative Law Forum
Lawrence Liang graduated from National Law School of India University, Bangalore in 1998 and has been the co-founder of Alternative Law Forum. He is based out of Bangalore, and is widely known across the legal fraternity for his campaigns on issues of public concern, especially on conflicts of Intellectual Property and medical accessibility. Soon after…
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Sanjay Hegde, Senior Advocate, on building a legal practice, arguing on landmark cases and on legal journalism
Mr. Sanjay R Hegde, is a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India. He began his illustrious career back in 1989 while working as a lawyer with M/s Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe Solicitors. He gained his LL.M while at work and thereafter moved to Delhi to practice in the Supreme…
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Sangeeta Lakhi, Partner, Rajani Associates, on leading a practice in Capital Markets
Sangeeta Lakhi qualified in Law in 1993 and possesses an experience of over 20 years in the legal industry. She has worked as an Associate at Crawford Bayley and is at present a Partner at Rajani Associates. She has been handling the International Capital Markets practice of the firm since 2004 for which she has…
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Amit Cowshish, Partner, Dua Associates, on practicing in Defence Law and serving as a Financial Advisor (Acquisition) in the Ministry of Defence
Amit Cowshish, served the Indian Defence Accounts Service in various capacities and retired in 2012. Having studied M.A. and M.Phil in Political Science from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, and qualified in Law from Delhi University, Amit had also received a Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the Indian Law Institute. Amit went on to serve…
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Jyoti Singh, Partner, Phoenix Legal, on experience in Banking and Finance Law
Jyoti Singh studied law at Maharshi Dayanand University and graduated in 2000. She worked for a while at Dhir & Dhir Associates as a Principal Associate and is now a Partner at Phoenix Legal. In this interview Jyoti talks to us about: The reasons behind her career choices Her experiences and learning curve while working…
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Prem Rajani, Managing Partner, Rajani Associates, on building a firm practice and experience in corporate law
Prem Rajani graduated from Government Law College in 1990 and is now the Managing Partner of Rajani Associates which was established in 1999. In this interview he talks to us about: His time in law school and how facets of the profession have evolved with time. The importance of moots, debating and internships. Building a corporate…