Ravi .I. Sharma
A versatile business professional, Legal & Financial Counsellor, and double graduate with PGDBF and various Business and Legal PG Diplomas, he lives by the mantra, “No Guts No Glory, No Legend No Story.” Drawing on diverse business experiences, he has developed a unique blend of expertise in Legal and Financial fields. His innovative “Money Graining” concept and strategic thinking led him to international recognition, including the Lex-Falcon Global Awards in Dubai, UAE-2024. Specializing in negotiating out-of-court settlements and smart investments, he helps clients save time, money, and emotions, particularly during the financial challenges post-Covid.
Hemant Shah
Hemant Shah is the Founder of the Chambers of Hemant Shah in New Delhi, leading his team since 2014. Specializing in constitutional law, state elections, and significant legislation such as the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and the Companies Act, he has represented clients in high-profile cases before the Supreme Court, High Courts, and trial courts nationwide. Notable cases include the Coal Scam, Delhi liquor policy (Railgate), and the Commonwealth Games case. Hemant began his career at Pramod K. Dubey & Associates, gaining expertise in civil, criminal, matrimonial, taxation, and telecom laws. He holds a B.A. LLB from Sardar Patel Subharti Institute.
Daksh Kumar
Daksh Kumar is a partner and leads the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) practice at Kochhar & Co.’s Delhi office. With over 18 years of experience, he specializes in trademarks, copyrights, patents, designs, GIs, domain names, plant varieties, and technology contracts. Daksh has managed IP portfolios for a diverse range of clients, including multinational corporations, SMEs, start-ups, and individual entrepreneurs. His clients span multiple industries, including aviation, banking, beauty, healthcare, hospitality, gaming, fashion, telecommunications, media, and more. He provides comprehensive services in IP prosecution, advisory, and litigation across various sectors and jurisdictions.
Kishondra Kumar
Kishondra is an experienced in-house legal counsel for a government-linked company and a skilled commercial litigator. His expertise covers corporate, commercial, construction, and utilities disputes. As a litigator, he has represented directors, shareholders, and corporations in high-stakes cases across various levels of Malaysia’s court system. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in international business law, he focuses on cross-border disputes, jurisdiction challenges, anti-suit injunctions, and parallel claims. Kishondra is also passionate about infrastructure, energy, renewable energy, and utilities projects, demonstrating a strong commitment to sectors critical for sustainable future development.
Shivandini Liyanage
Shivandini is an experienced Attorney-at-Law, Company Secretary, Notary Public, and Commissioner for Oaths with over 17 years of expertise in Corporate/Commercial Law, M&As, Intellectual Property, ICT Law, Telecom Law, Real Estate, Data Protection, and Dispute Resolution. She holds an LLM from Sri Lanka, an MBA from the UK, and various diplomas in Intellectual Property and ICT Law. Currently, she serves as Head of Legal at Hemas Holdings PLC, a diversified conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. Shivandini has been recognized for her contributions, including being nominated for “Best Performer of the Year 2024” and receiving multiple Certificates of Recognition.
Babita Kumari
Babita is an experienced Legal Counsel specializing in Corporate Law, Compliance, Intellectual Property Rights, and Governance. With over a decade of expertise, she collaborates with corporates as a consultant. Babita holds a Commerce and Law degree, an LLM in IPR from National Law University, Delhi, and is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. She has worked with Delhi Stock Exchange and IT multinationals, developing expertise in commercial contracts, employment agreements, licensing, and SaaS. Babita has facilitated major investments and acquisitions, including $32 million in debt and $16 million in equity, and has negotiated contracts with prominent clients globally.
Unnati Divecha patel
I am a seasoned corporate commercial lawyer with over a decade of experience and a graduate of Symbiosis Law School, Pune. Currently, I serve as Group General Counsel at Parksons Packaging Limited, India’s leading packaging solutions provider, where Warburg Pincus holds a majority stake. Previously, I worked at a boutique law firm specializing in M&A, private equity, and corporate advisory. I am also registered with the Independent Director’s Databank by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. Recently, I completed an executive education program at Harvard Law School focused on leadership for in-house legal counsels.
Varun Chablani
Varun Chablani is a skilled tax lawyer based in Dubai, currently a Senior Associate at emltc, a law and tax advisory firm. Specializing in complex tax structures, he ensures tax efficiency and high ROI for clients with a business-focused approach. With an Advanced LLM in International Tax Law from the University of Amsterdam/IBFD and an ADIT from the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Varun is also an evaluator for ADIT Extended Essays. He actively engages in industry seminars, mentors young lawyers, and contributes to technical publications. Outside of work, he enjoys educational content and swimming. Varun hails from Chennai, India.
Charles Hearn
Charles Hearn is a seasoned legal professional with over 12 years of experience in corporate and commercial law. As Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at The Premium Group Limited since 2018, he has overseen legal, compliance, and governance functions, contributing to a $600 million turnover increase. Specializing in corporate finance, M&A, structured finance, and international tax, Charles has a proven track record in managing high-stakes transactions across diverse industries globally. Dual-qualified in England, Wales, and South Africa, he holds an MBA, LL.B, B.Com in Law, and advanced training in compliance, M&A, and environmental law.
Avantika Parthe
With over 14 years of diverse legal experience, I specialize in contract management, litigation, intellectual property rights, data privacy, compliance, and arbitration. My career spans multiple sectors, including electronics, automotive, FMCG, and fintech, where I’ve streamlined legal processes, drafted high-stakes agreements, and provided strategic legal counsel to drive business growth. I hold a BLS LLB from Government Law College, Mumbai, and a Post Graduate Diploma in IPR Law. Notable achievements include leadership roles in legal teams, managing IP portfolios, and receiving the President’s Award from Mahindra for exceptional legal solutions. I’ve also interned under Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud.
