Articles for Interviews

In Conversation With Abhinav Sharma, Partner, Dentons Link Legal

Abhinav had set out to become an investment banker but realised that number crunching is not for him. He decided to pursue law and completed his LLB from Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi. "Though law was my last choice it turned out to be the correct one as it is a very rewarding profession which comes with great recognition in society", he says in a fireside chat with Krishnendra Joshi, Editorial Lead, BW Legal World.

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Master New Criminal Laws For Compliance Readiness: Damini Marwah, Group Chief Legal Counsel & Chief Ethics Officer, Axis Bank

In this interview with Ashima Ohri of BW Legal World, Axis Bank's Group Chief Legal Counsel & Chief Ethics Officer, Damini Marwah, discusses the need to be ready for newly enacted Digital Personal Data Protection Act and the new criminal laws. She emphasizes the importance for legal departments to stay updated with legislative changes, ensuring compliance and maintaining core values of integrity, empathy, and respect.

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In Conversation with Rajiv Chandan, Chief General Counsel & Company Secretary, Tata Chemicals

As Global General Counsel, Rajeev oversees the legal, regulatory, and governance functions of Tata Chemicals and its subsidiaries across India, the US, the UK, and Africa. Deep subject knowledge, coupled with business acumen and regulatory expertise, forms the foundation for navigating complex legal landscapes effectively, he says in a candid conversation with Krishnendra Joshi, Editorial Lead, BW Legal World.

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In Conversation with Shobhana Nikam, General Counsel, DIAGEO India

Shobhana started her career with a law firm in Chennai in the early nineties, a time when many multinational Banks were looking at making inroads into India. This experience gave her insights into the issues confounding Banks in the wake of economic liberalisation, which she believes accelerated her learning and development. At the age of 23, she moved to Bangalore and started to explore the world as an in-house counsel and there has been no looking back. In this interview with Krishnendra Joshi, BW Legal World, the veteran General Counsel talks about her illustrious journey and much more.

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Pragmatic Interpretation By External Counsel And Law Firms Most Important To GCs: Santosh B. Parab

In this interview, L&T Finance Holdings General Counsel, Santosh B. Parab, talks about complex finance regulations and shares intriguing insights from his professional journey. From matters that need attention to personal anecdotes that have defined his career, Santosh Parab's story is not just about the challenges, but also about the triumphs and the wisdom gained along the way.

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Hope to Leave A Legacy of Robust Legal Defence for the State—Sandeep Bajaj, AAG for State of Punjab

Sandeep Bajaj, serving as the Additional Advocate General for the State of Punjab in the Supreme Court of India, discusses the duties and vision associated with his role, in a conversation with BW Legal World's Managing Editor Ashima Ohri.

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In Conversation with Suresh Kumar Sharma, General Counsel, Partner, Deloitte India

Delve into Suresh Kumar's remarkable journey from being a stenographer, through the meticulous world of Company Secretaryship, to the challenging arenas of law. But Kumar's talents stretch beyond the legal; he's also a professional mandolin player, bringing a unique blend of artistry into both his vocations. In this interview, Suresh Kumar talks about lawyers he admires, stresses the importance of making legal language plain and direct, and offers valuable insights into AI, governance, regulatory compliance, and the everyday challenges faced by general counsel, all in a dialogue with BW Legal World's Ashima Ohri.

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Burning Questions About Deepfakes Answered by Tech Law Expert, Akash Karmakar

In this interview with Akash Karmakar, we dig into how regulation and emerging tech-solutions can curb deepfakes. We also debate about who should be held responsible for the spread of synthetic content and challenges with source tracing.

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In Conversation with Amit Bhasin, CLO and Group General Counsel, Marico Limited

Bhasin highlights how governance forms the backbone of a company's ethos, in this interview with BW Legal World's Managing Editor Ashima Ohri. He adds that although laws can set the stage, integrating privacy into an organization's DNA takes more than just compliance—it requires building of a culture that values privacy.

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In Conversation With Chetan Chopra, Group General Counsel, TruKKer Group

Till you don't know your business cold, you will not be an effective business lawyer, says Chetan Chopra in this interview with BW Legal World's Managing Editor Ashima Ohri.

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