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Ashima Ohri

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A business economist, lawyer, and writer.

Latest Articles By Ashima Ohri

In Conversation with Abhijit Mukhopadhyay, President (Legal) and General Counsel, Hinduja Group, London

Ashima Ohri, our Managing Editor speaks with Abhijit Mukhopadhyay, President (Legal) and General Counsel, Hinduja Group, London. Mr Mukhopadhyay is one of BW Legal World's Top 100 General Counsel for 2020 and certainly believes brevity is the soul of wit. Turned into a rapid-fire conversation, Mr Mukhopadhyay succinctly sheds light on his phenomenal journey; working in a global conglomerate with 150,000 people, AI and much more in this quick as a flash interview.

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In Conversation With Rajkumar Varier, Head of Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, ABP Network and ABP Studios

Ashima Ohri, our Managing Editor speaks with Rajkumar Varier, Head of Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs at ABP Network and ABP Studios. Rajkumar is one of BW Legal World's Top 100 General Counsel for 2020.

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BW Legal World Talks Wellbeing at Law Firms with Khaitan & Co

Ashima Ohri our Managing Editor in conversation with Amar Sinhji, Executive Director—Human Resources, Khaitan & Co about the firm's new People Well-Being Framework, its shelf life, and its firm-wide execution. The policy includes wellness leaves, a switch-off period for personal time, and more. One can say, it is a much-appreciated initiative from a tier 1 law firm in these turbulent times.

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Taking the Pulse of the Real Estate Sector: In Conversation with Yudhist Narain Singh, Senior Partner, YNS & Associates

Ashima Ohri, our Managing Editor speaks with Yudhist Narain Singh, Senior Partner at YNS & Associates. He specializes in real estate matters and has advised on a wide array of legal issues for both International & Domestic clients. Singh has been recognized for his work in the development and promotion of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) and has been a panelist on various television debates, a speaker at international and domestic conferences—actively speaking on RERA related matters. The interview focuses on Singh's soaring practice and a 30,000-foot view of the real estate industry through a legal lens in the midst of the pandemic.

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Competition Act: There is an urgent need to bring rules to India that are similar to the EU—Ajai Jain, GC, Godrej & Boyce

Ashima Ohri, our Managing Editor speaks with Ajai Kumar Jain, General Counsel, Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co. Ltd. Ajai is one of BW Legal World's Top 100 General Counsel for 2020 and has a wide experience of handling Corporate law, M&A, Competition Law, FEMA, Tax & Treasury, HR & IR, Compliance, and setting up new businesses. In this interview, Ajai shines a light on significant recent changes in the law, about his remarkable team, and his awe-inspiring journey of 30 years in the law that started as an Accounts Clerk.

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An Illustrious Journey In Law Featuring Senior Advocate and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha K. T. S. Tulsi

In conversation with the gallant and stately lawyer and politician whose glorious journey, persona and body of work need no further introduction, but just to jog your memory, we would like to mention that in the 1980s when no one wanted to take up cases against terrorists in Punjab, he took it upon himself to put duty before safety as the Special Prosecutor in the matters. In this exclusive interview, Mr Tulsi takes us down memory lane and talks about his motivation to study law. He also talks about some key milestones, life beyond work and much more.

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'IBC is yet not industry-friendly; many loopholes for the delinquent parties'—Sharad Sharma, Head of Legal Affairs, South Asia for Tetra Pak

Ashima Ohri, our Managing Editor speaks with Sharad Sharma, Head of Legal Affairs, South Asia for Tetra Pak, a Swedish MNC. Sharad is one of BW Legal World's Top 100 General Counsel for 2020 and certainly believes brevity is the soul of wit. Turned into a rapid-fire conversation, Sharad succinctly sheds light on industry roadblocks; scope for improvement in legal tech; and his journey so far in this quick as a flash interview.

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"Clients today need value enhancers, brand strategists, collaborators in their lawyers"—Safir Anand—Most Innovative Lawyer of the Year

Ashima Ohri, our Managing Editor speaks with Safir Anand, Senior Partner & Head of Trademarks, Contractual & Commercial IP at Anand and Anand only to discover that Safir has many talents beyond the law. In this candid interview Safir speaks about his composition with DJ NYK; one-of-a-kind and some of his most challenging IP cases; and his thoughts on winning the 'Most Innovative Lawyer of the Year' at the BW Legal World Global Legal Summit and Legal Leaders Awards 2020. A must-read interview for creative minds!

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There's a Need for a Vibrant Contract Enforcement Mechanism and Speedy Enforceability of Rights—Seema Jhingan, Founding Partner, LexCounsel Law Offices—TMT Law Firm of the Year

Ashima Ohri, our Managing Editor speaks with Seema Jhingan about her success in law, monumental legislative changes in recent years, and her thoughts on winning the 'Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year' at the BW Legal World Global Legal Summit and Legal Leaders Awards 2020.

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[Breaking] Allegations of an Extramarital Affair Against the Mother Do Not Necessarily Mean That She is a Bad Mother: SC

Senior Advocate Pinky Anand assisted by Kirti Dua, Adv. win custody of children for desolate mother. The Supreme Court dismisses Special Leave Petition moved by the Husband challenging the Custody order made in favour of the mother upholding that allegations of an extramarital affair against the mother do not necessarily mean that she is a bad mother.

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