Tag: Maritime law
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“As an aspiring maritime lawyer, it will be important to not only master the centuries old prevailing foundational principles but also stay ahead of the curve and anticipate the significant changes that will reshape the industry.” – Harsh B. Buch, Advocate at Bombay High Court.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Being a first-generation lawyer coming from a completely non-legal background, how did you manage to switch from a computer science background to practising law? What motivated you to pursue a career in law? Has your scientific background enhanced your legal career? Tell us more about…
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“Law was always a calling for me; the discipline, the analytical rigor, and the opportunity to impact society resonated with my drive for meaningful work.” – Manisha Tiwari, Advocate at Bombay High Court and Partner at International Maritime Law Chambers.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With over a decade of experience in various areas of the law, was law a planned career path for you, and what inspired you to specialize in corporate law, particularly in the maritime and international trade sectors? Law was always a calling for me; the…
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“Young lawyers should not lose themselves in over planning everything about their career. Work hard, be authentic and allow things to happen.” – Kaushik Sochannam, Managing Partner at Sochannam Legal Indian Advocates.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Having extensive experience in shipping, insurance, commodities, and international trade, can you walk us through the journey that led you to choose law as a career and to specialize in these areas? My decision to study law was an unplanned act of desperation based on…
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“The most important to excel in the legal field is to seek mentorship by connecting with experienced lawyers. Also, be open to changing your mind as you gain more experience” – Monika Bhatelia, Associate Partner at Singhania & Co LLP.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Can you tell us about how you began your career in law and what led you to do law and specialize in commercial litigation, arbitration, and maritime law? Please allow us to walk through your journey. During my undergraduate law studies, I discovered a fascination…
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“Spending hours in a counsel’s chamber helps you develop a unique relationship with each counsel, learn their craft, and eventually shape your own style of argument.” – Sanchari Chakroborty, Founder and Partner at SC&A Legal
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Reflecting on your journey from your early days, could you share what inspired you to pursue a career in law? Additionally, what were some of the challenges you encountered during your initial days in the legal profession, and how did you overcome them to carve your…
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“I would rather believe that we can be energized by our daily routine, by the challenge of difficult cases, or by victories of small wins or overturning of a case on appeal”- Philip Teoh, International Lawyer and Arbitrator
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team Can you share your journey and what inspired you to pursue a career in law, specifically specializing in Maritime & Admiralty, International Law, and other related fields? When I started my law studies, I was interested in exploring the role of law as a foundation of…
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I believe that publicity for a lawyer should be achieved through client satisfaction and maintaining high level of ethical and professional standards in the chosen field- Hari Narayan, Partner & Maritime Lawyer at United Maritime Law Chambers
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team Sir, can you tell us a little about your background and how you first became interested in law? Coming from a legal background, it was my natural instinct to get attracted to the legal profession and follow in the footsteps paved by my father and grandfather.…
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Arnavi Panda, Legal Advisor, Global Marketing Systems, on LLM from NUS, preparing for moots and working in shipping industry
Arnavi Panda is a graduate from ILS Law College, batch of 2015. She then went on to pursue her Master’s degree in Maritime Law from the National University of Singapore. She has participated extensively in various national and international moots including Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot and William C. Vis International Arbitration Moot. She is presently…
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Siddharth Ranka, Assistant Manager-Legal, Scorpio, on pursuing Maritime law, studying in Southampton and his experience
Siddharth Ranka graduated in law from ILS Law College, Pune, in 2008. He then went on to pursue his Master’s degree from the University of Southampton, specialising in Maritime Law. After the post graduation, he joined Bose & Mitra & Co as a senior associate he then moved to Allen & Gledhill as foreign associate.…