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Ashima Ohri

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A business economist, lawyer, and writer.

Latest Articles By Ashima Ohri

Season Special: Inside the Research and Innovation Engine of Nishith Desai Associates: A Blueprint for Building a Driverless Organisation

BW Legal World’s Ashima Ohri gets talking with the NDA Team to find out how the firm looks at Research & Development and Thought Leadership, including their project management system, the structure and significance of the Continuing Education (CE) sessions, and the firm’s outlook toward the investment that goes into it all. An interview and an explainer, this piece captures keen insights from Dr. Nishith Desai and Milind Mundankar that you wouldn’t want to miss.

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"Law Firms Need Lawyers Who Have Sound First Principles”: Sherbir Panag, Founder And Managing Partner, Panag & Babu

Sherbir Panag, Founder and Managing Partner of Panag & Babu — India’s pre-eminent white-collar crimes practice and a Symbiosis Law School Pune alumnus, casts his mind back to life in college where he met his firm partners. Discussing current trends, he expresses concern over the growing obsession with internships at the expense of substantive learning

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"Law Schools Must Prepare Students For Diverse Career Paths”: Dr. Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Law, NLSIU

Dr. Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Law, NLSIU, discusses the institute’s initiative to digitally transform India’s Consumer Grievance Redressal System using generative AI. He also highlights that while law schools provide a strong foundation, they do not fully substitute for hands-on professional training, with some skills best honed in practice

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“Our Curriculum Is Designed To Address The Dynamic Nature Of The Legal Profession”: Abhishek Sinha, Dean & Professor, School Of Law, UPES

Abhishek Sinha, Dean & Professor, School of Law, UPES; Head, Department of Internationality, UPES; former Equity Partner, Khaitan & Co and former Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas shares his vision for innovative courses and modules for disruptive technologies law, environmental and energy law; academic exchanges, collaborative research and immersion programmes at the institute

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Nisha Kaur Moves to JSA
JSA Onboards Trilegal's Competition Law Leader Nisha Kaur Uberoi And Team

With over 25 attorneys, including Partners Harshita Singh Parmar and Pranav Satyam, joining JSA, the firm now boasts a robust competition law practice of 35 lawyers with 5 partners

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IUCN
Trust Legal Collaborates With GNLU and UNEP To Host First IUCN Academy Of Law Conference In India

The 21st Annual Colloquium of the International Union for Conservation of Nature Academy of Environmental Law, organized and hosted by Gujarat National Law University is taking place in Gandhinagar from 4th to 7th July 2024

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Interview About Capital Market Ecosystem at GIFT City
Is GIFT City India's Emerging Capital Market Powerhouse?

In this exclusive interview Moiz Rafique, Managing Partner, Privy Legal Service talks about the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City); calls it more than just an economic zone and shares how it is transforming India's financial landscape with its innovative ecosystem, regulatory efficiency, and global appeal with Ashima Ohri, Managing Editor of BW Legal World

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Navigating Alcobev State-Specific Regulations Comparable to Operating in 25-30 Countries: Shelly Kohli

In a comprehensive interview with BW Legal World, Shelly Kohli, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, United Breweries Ltd. delves into the multifaceted challenges posed by the state-specific regulatory landscape of the alcohol industry, her journey in an industry that is often seen as an unconventional path for women and UB's commitment to DEI with the launch of Queenfisher, a pioneering product designed and developed entirely by a team of women

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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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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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