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Akhil Krishan Maggu is a dual-qualified professional in finance and law, Mr. Maggu offers a distinctive blend of strategic insight and practical execution, positioning him as a trusted advisor in today’s evolving legal and business landscape. His deep expertise in financial restructuring and legal regulatory frameworks equips clients with the tools they need to navigate complex legal and financial challenges with confidence. Mr. Maggu is known for his ability to integrate legal, financial, and operational considerations into tailored, forward-thinking solutions. His collaborative leadership style and commitment to excellence have contributed significantly to his mission of delivering strategy driven legal and business services.
Raveena is a tri-qualified legal professional (India, UK, California) with deep expertise in Intellectual Property and Technology Law. A registered patent and trademark attorney in India, she has managed complex IP portfolios, led strategic development, and advised on cross-border enforcement for tech-focused businesses. With a unique blend of legal and technical knowledge, Raveena guides startups and enterprises on data protection, tech contracts, IP commercialization, and regulatory compliance. Her cross-jurisdictional insight enables seamless legal strategy for global operations. She has appeared before various High Courts and tribunals in India, handling matters across constitutional law, commercial disputes, and arbitration, with a focus on clarity and strategic resolution. Raveena is also skilled in legal drafting and research, with experience in contracts, pleadings, due diligence, and property law. Passionate about mentoring, she supports aspiring lawyers, especially first-generation professionals, fostering a more inclusive and globally competent legal community.
Ms. Vasundhra Prasad is an award-winning attorney with 24 years of expertise in Intellectual Property, Cyber Law, Licensing, Technology, and E-Commerce. Recognized among the Top 100 Powerful Women in Law, she has received honors including the Leading Woman in Law, Bharat Vikas Award, and the Women in Law Excellence Award. A recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship for her LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, her definition of leadership was featured by Yale School of Management. She has worked with the United Nations (WIPO), Fortune 500 companies such as Cisco Systems and Goldman Sachs, and leading law firm Amarchand Mangaldas. Ms. Prasad has represented at UN conferences, served as keynote speaker globally, and contributed influential legal publications on digital privacy, fair use, and competition policy. Her work spans India, New York, San Jose, and London, where she has led billion-dollar negotiations and shaped legal discourse worldwide.
Viral Tripathi is a seasoned legal and compliance professional with over 15 years of leadership experience. As Sr. Vice President at Bankai Infotech, part of the global Bankai Group, he plays a key role in shaping the legal and compliance strategies across telecom, fintech, and digital sectors. A Fellow Company Secretary with advanced degrees in Law, Intellectual Property, Industrial Relations, and Commerce, Mr. Tripathi brings deep expertise in corporate law, risk management, and regulatory affairs. He leads a high-performing team managing contracts, litigation, policy, and IP protection across multiple jurisdictions. Known for his ethical leadership, he has built robust compliance programs that promote transparency, accountability, and organizational integrity.
Adithya Paul Ambrose is a corporate lawyer and in-house counsel with over 5 years of experience. He currently advises the Board and Management of NKP Empire Ventures Pvt. Ltd. on intellectual property, civil law matters, property transactions, joint development ventures, licensing, and regulatory compliance. A graduate of Amity University, he earned a Master’s Degree in Tax Law with First Class Distinction in 2019. Adithya has authored research papers on intellectual property, with a focus on IP theft and related malpractices involving China. His contributions to the legal field have been recognized with the Lex Talk World Emerging Counsel of the Year (2024) and General Counsel of the Year (2025) awards. Outside of his professional life, Adithya is an avid motorbiker and a skilled violinist with a love for Western classical music. He is also a passionate reader, with interests ranging from political affairs and Cold War espionage to detective thrillers, adventure fiction, and the works of Shakespeare and P.G. Wodehouse.
Noshir Kumana has been a practising Solicitor for forty-one years, handling Civil Disputes, Arbitration, Commercial Law, Co-operative Law, Rent Act, Real Estate Law. He has been represented as an arbitrator for twelve years, as sole arbitrator and member of Arbitral Tribunals with retired judges of High Courts and Supreme Court of India in Banking and Finance, Commercial, Insurance, and Real Estate disputes. Noshir has handled civil litigation before Consumer Forums, district court at Mumbai, various High Courts at Bombay, Calcutta, Chennai, Jaipur, Delhi, and the Supreme Court of India.
Anjali Sheoran is a seasoned technology and commercial lawyer based in Gurugram, with over 14 years of expertise spanning contract management, sales, procurement, compliance, AI, privacy, and IP law. As General Counsel, she is a subject-matter expert in legal technology, overseeing comprehensive contract lifecycles and advising on corporate affairs and ESG issues. Her background includes a strong foundation in commercial legal practices honed at top firms and global organizations, consistently delivering pragmatic, tech-driven legal solutions. Passionate about innovation, Anjali combines legal strategy with cutting-edge technologies to help clients navigate evolving regulatory landscapes—making her a trusted counsel across technology, compliance, and corporate law.
Susheel Jad is President & General Counsel (India) at Atlantic Gulf & Pacific Company (AG&P), with deep expertise in corporate law and regulatory affairs. Based in the Greater Delhi area, he has been named among Forbes India’s Top General Counsels for three consecutive years—most recently in 2025—and was additionally recognized as General Counsel of the Year for Southeast Asia (2023–24) by Legal Era. With over a decade of experience, Susheel plays a pivotal role at AG&P and THINK Gas, regularly serving as a keynote speaker at major legal summits and contributing thought leadership on infrastructure and energy sector legalities. His accomplishments underscore his reputation as a highly respected legal strategist in India’s corporate sector.
Rajeev Goswami is a highly accomplished legal and business professional with a rich blend of qualifications including BSc, LLB, FCS, ACIS, and an MBA from premier institutes in India and the UK. With experience spanning manufacturing, mining, power, automotive, EVs, IT/ITES, and LPO/KPO sectors, he brings deep expertise in litigation, compliance, IP, legal strategy, M&As, and corporate governance. He has received numerous accolades, including the DL Mazumdar Silver Medal for academic excellence, the ‘Inspiring Legal Falcon’ award at LexTalk World Dubai (2023), and multiple awards for leadership and legal excellence from Vedanta and APAC Insider. Beyond his corporate contributions, Rajeev is a published author, speaker, and guest faculty at institutions like IIM Lucknow, IIM Shillong, and ICSI.
Mr. Nishant Datta is a seasoned advocate with over 20 years of experience in litigation, arbitration, and commercial law. As the Founding Partner of D&T Juris, he has led the firm to national recognition, representing clients in the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, and key tribunals. His strategic approach to complex dispute resolution has earned accolades including recognition in Forbes Legal Powerlist 2023, the Lex Falcon Award in Dubai, and Outstanding Litigator (India) at the Global Legal Association Conference. Mr. Datta has successfully represented government bodies, large corporations, and public sector undertakings, and is empanelled with Punjab National Bank. He is also a founding member of the Build India Group, promoting integrity and civic responsibility through legal engagement. With a deep commitment to mentoring young lawyers and offering pro bono services, Mr. Datta exemplifies excellence, service, and leadership in the legal profession.
Srijit Mukherjee is a commercially astute General Counsel with over 20 years of experience advising high-growth companies, founders, and boards in the technology, digital infrastructure, and Web3 sectors. He specializes in cross-border M&A, complex litigation, and regulatory issues across crypto, data privacy, and AI, offering legal clarity to business challenges. Known for aligning legal strategy with business goals, Srijit partners closely with product teams and investors to drive growth, uphold governance, and unlock enterprise value. He is currently open to advisory roles, board positions, and thought leadership opportunities in innovation-led industries.
Deepika Kumari is a seasoned Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyer with over 11 years of experience, having graduated from ILS Law College, Pune. She has represented clients across diverse sectors including automobiles, e-vehicles, logistics, fintech, airlines, pharmaceuticals, and more. Her expertise spans civil, consumer, and criminal litigation, as well as labor, arbitration, and conciliation matters. Deepika is also well-versed in Legal Metrology, offering strategic legal opinions and representation. She regularly appears before forums such as the NCLT, NCLAT, consumer commissions, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India. Ask ChatGPT
CaseDocker is an AI-powered legal operations management platform developed by Coingeit Inc., designed to streamline and automate the legal workflows of law firms and corporate legal departments. With a modular suite of tools, CaseDocker offers end-to-end solutions for contract lifecycle management, case handling, compliance tracking, notice management, and secure document storage through its built-in eSigner and eVault. Its AI engine, CDGenie, assists in intelligent contract drafting and management, while industry-specific playbooks help accelerate routine legal processes such as insurance settlements and non-performing asset resolutions. Built on the “C3” framework—Connect, Communicate, Collaborate—CaseDocker integrates features like unified calendars, task tracking, collaborative chat, and centralized document repositories to enhance team productivity and efficiency. Founded in 2017, the company operates globally with offices in India, the UK, Australia, and the US. Serving a wide range of industries including banking, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, and the public sector, CaseDocker is trusted by over 400 enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, to transform legal operations into agile, tech-enabled processes.
S.K. Singhi & Partners LLP is a leading full-service law firm with offices in Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, and an international presence through its associate office in Dubai. Recognized by global legal directories such as Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Acquisition International UK, the firm offers expertise across key practice areas including banking & finance, corporate law, capital markets, litigation, arbitration, IBC, M&A, IP, and white-collar crime. The firm serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to sovereign entities, and is among the few in India with deep expertise in international criminal matters involving Interpol and extradition. In 2023, the firm launched its International Desk, followed by the 2024 debut of its Legal Outreach Division offering legal process outsourcing services to global clients. In 2025, it introduced LEXITS, a first-of-its-kind e-global legal platform, designed to support foreign businesses and investors entering the Indian market. With continued expansion and innovation, S.K. Singhi & Partners is one of India’s fastest-growing law firms.
Born and raised in Kolkata, the City of Joy, Shreyans Singhvi completed his schooling at Birla High School and went on to pursue a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at the prestigious West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), graduating in 2008. Following his passion for the law, he began his practice on the original side of the Calcutta High Court, handling civil, commercial, and alternative dispute resolution matters. In 2012, he moved to New Delhi to further expand his legal career, working under Senior Advocate Mr. Kailash Vasdev at the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court. His practice areas included arbitration, civil, commercial, criminal, and service law. In 2015, Shreyans co-founded Mehta & Singhvi Law Offices LLP, and in 2020, he took over the firm’s operations, establishing Shreyans Singhvi & Associates. The firm today consists of a dedicated team of associates representing clients before the Supreme Court, various High Courts, District Courts, and Tribunals including NCLT, NCDRC, PMLAT, and DRAT. The firm’s core areas of practice span arbitration, civil, commercial, criminal, financial, service, and matrimonial law. Shreyans has been recognized for his contributions to the legal industry with the Lex Falcon Global Award (Above 10 Years Category) in Singapore (2022) and was honored as one of the ‘Leaders of Tomorrow 2024’ at the Times Seaboard Summit.
UBR Legal Advocates is a specialized law firm focused on tax litigation and advisory, led by Mr. Bharat Raichandani, its Managing Partner. A University Gold Medalist in Law, Mr. Raichandani has over 22 years of experience representing clients before the Supreme Court, various High Courts, and appellate tribunals across India. He has successfully argued more than 1,800 cases before the CESTAT and has appeared before ITAT, NCLT, SEBI Tribunal, and other forums. Recognized as a top individual lawyer in taxation by Forbes Legal Power List (2021), he has also received the “Young Achiever under 40” Award by Legal Era (2018) and the “Top 100 Legal Falcon” Award in Dubai (2021). His key victories include quashing delayed customs proceedings in Mahindra & Mahindra v. Union of India, securing a ₹5.5 crore GST refund in HCC VCCL JV v. Union of India, and challenging invalid tax levies in United Spirits Ltd. v. State of UP and Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. v. Union of India. UBR Legal is known for its deep expertise, strategic litigation, and consistent results in high-stakes tax matters.
Compage Consulting is a Delhi-based integrated public relations and strategic communications firm that delivers impactful value to corporates and clients across India . Leveraging a national network of seasoned PR professionals with extensive journalistic contacts, the firm excels in brand promotion, media relations, and crisis management—particularly in litigation PR—helping high-profile companies and individuals navigate reputational challenges. Their services span advertising, consumer and internal communications, event management, and corporate affairs. With deep expertise across sectors such as defense, energy, infrastructure, life sciences, telecom, retail, FMCG, and entertainment, Compage Consulting crafts tailored strategies that enhance visibility, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and safeguard client reputations.
BMR Legal Advocates is a boutique tax-focused law firm founded in 2010 with offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. Specialising in corporate international tax, transfer pricing, GST, customs, and trade, the firm provides comprehensive services in policy advisory, dispute resolution, litigation, and transactional support BMR Legal ICLG Business Reports. Named among India’s leading tax firms in 2024, BMR Legal is guided by dual-qualified lawyers who combine legal and tax expertise to represent Fortune 500 companies and prominent Indian businesses. The firm’s core practice areas include International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Trade & Customs, GST, Exchange Controls, Tax Offenses, Transaction Advisory, Restructuring & Insolvency, and Investment Laws. BMR Legal excels in litigation and appeals before tax tribunals, High Courts, and the Supreme Court, and supports clients through programs such as APAs, MAPs, and advance rulings. Additionally, the firm often serves as expert witness in treaty and transfer pricing matters. With a strong ethos rooted in trust, accountability, rigorous research, and collaborative service, BMR Legal drives impactful outcomes and stays “ahead of the curve” in evolving tax challenges
JSSB Legal Advocates is a Gurgaon‑based litigation boutique with a strong presence across India’s judicial ecosystem, including District Courts, High Courts, the Supreme Court, and various tribunals. The firm is renowned for its transparent, client‑focused approach and has received notable accolades such as “The Most Trusted Law Firm of the Year 2024” by Merit Awards & Market Research. It handles a comprehensive range of civil and criminal matters—constitutional writs, arbitration, tender disputes, defamation, family law, consumer cases, intellectual property, environmental claims, property succession, NI Act issues, NCLT, RERA, MACT, and more. Committed to access to justice, JSSB Legal also takes on pro‑bono matters for deserving clients. Under the leadership of Managing Director Saurabh Sharma—an experienced litigator and legal entrepreneur—the firm continues to uphold its motto: “Trusted and result‑oriented.”
