Articles for legal

In Conversation with Hetal Thakkar, Partner, Khaitan & Co

Growing up seeing her father and grandfather work, naturally steered Hetal towards law as a career. Initially she was leaning towards litigation or role in judiciary. It wasn’t until she interned at Crawford Bayley & Co, Mumbai with Mr. C. M Maniar during her college days at Government Law College that she discovered other aspects of legal profession. Subsequently, when she worked with Mr. Sanjay Asher at Crawford Bayley & Co, she found myself fascinated by corporate law, negotiations and the realm of M&A. In this conversation with Krishnendra Joshi, BW Legal World, the bright corporate M&A lawyer talks about her day at work, notable deals that helped her in her learning curve and much more.

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In Conversation With Dr. Abhishek Sinha Dean & Professor, School of Law, UPES

Growing up in a small town (Ranchi) and attending DAV Shyamli for my schooling (yes, the same school as Dhoni), Abhishek's early years of education were filled with curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. Despite his background as a science student, he found myself drawn towards the intricacies of law, although it wasn't his initial career choice. After completing his schooling, he pursued his LLB from ILS, Pune, where he delved deeper into the world of law and discovered a passion for corporate law. This passion led him to further academic pursuits in corporate law, including obtaining an LLM from Jindal Global Law School and eventually a PhD on Efficacy of Stewardship Code from UPES. Upon entering the legal profession, he found myself captivated by the dynamic world of corporate law across all jurisdictions. in this interview with Krishnendra Joshi, Editorial Lead, BW Legal World, Abhishek talks about his life as a academician and much more.

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In Conversation With Aarushi Kumar, Deputy Vice President - Legal, HDFC Bank

In this conversation with BW Legal World, Aarushi Kumar, Deputy Vice President - Legal, HDFC Bank, speaks about her role at the organisation, generative AI and use of technology to enhance governance and compliance frameworks

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"There Is Greater Need For Voluntary Corporate Compliance”: Experts

Industry stalwarts deliberate on corporate governance at the BW Global Legal Summit and Legal Leader Awards

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Dhanendra Kumar Speaks On General Counsel’s Rising Clout In Corporate India

Dhanendra Kumar, the Jury Chair of the BW Legal World General Counsel Awards 2024, discussed how the roles of GCs will gain more importance as the economy and the corporate culture in India become more nuanced

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Lalit Bhasin Advocates For Greater Recognition & Reform For General Counsels

Lalit Bhasin, President of the Society of Indian Law Firms, emphasised the need for statutory recognition and enhanced rights for General Counsels (GCs) within India’s corporate and legal frameworks

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BW Legal World Announces Winners For 5th Edition Of Global Legal Leaders Awards 2024

The Awards were presented in various categories and the presentation was preceded by insightful keynote sessions and panel discussions on various facets of charting the right course for businesses

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BW Legal World Announces Top 100+ General Counsel For 2023

The fourth edition of the Top 100+ GCs is an initiative to recognise and reward the prolific General Counsel who have made a mark for themselves in the profession

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Justice Dipak Misra
Lok Adalats Integral To Efficient Justice Delivery System: Justice Dipak Misra

"While arbitration and mediation are welcome steps, people must also consider the work Lok Adalats are doing", said Justice Dipak Misra.

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Justice Dipak Misra
Growth Of Law Firms Embedded In Their Attitude To Be Solution Oriented: Justice Dipak Misra

Justice Misra underscored how legal teams navigate complex transactions and assume the significant role of negotiators becoming argus-eyed to sustain the reputation of their firms and save the interest of the entity.

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