NKB LEGAL ADVOCATES
NKB LEGAL ADVOCATES, operating since 2008, brings over 15 years of expertise in intellectual property, banking law, and litigation. Serving as Senior Counsel and Standing Counsel for government organizations under India’s Ministry of Education, the firm excels in IP enforcement and litigation. Previously, NKB Legal led nationwide operations for a prominent IP law firm, securing John Doe orders in high-stakes commercial suits for major FMCG brands. The firm also collaborates with international law firms on executing foreign decrees under Indian law and represents leading banks in recovery cases. NKB Legal is renowned for its comprehensive legal services and successful outcomes, serving both domestic and global clients.
Dr. El Husseiny
Dr. El Husseiny is a seasoned governance and compliance expert with over 25 years of experience in private sector development and advisory projects for organizations like USAID, EU, IFC, and EBRD. He has led legal and regulatory reforms across multiple countries, focusing on corporate governance, compliance, and ESG practices. Dr. El Husseiny has worked with sectors including finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and education, providing strategic guidance and designing compliance frameworks. Currently a Senior Adviser at EBRD, he also teaches governance and compliance at the University of Prince Edward Island. He holds multiple advanced degrees and certifications, including a PhD from the Swiss School of Business.
Sumit Attri
Sumit is a seasoned Advocate on Record (AOR) at the Supreme Court of India and a Partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, with over 20 years of experience in Litigation and Arbitration. He regularly represents global corporates, business houses, government entities, and public sector undertakings in various dispute resolution matters across India. His expertise spans constitutional matters, contract disputes, corporate insolvency, mergers, acquisitions, debt recovery, and white-collar crimes. Sumit is also a visiting faculty, offering lectures and career advice at law colleges. He is a member of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocate on Record Association (SCAORA).
SUBRAMANYAM YADAV DARABOINA
SUBRAMANYAM YADAV DARABOINA is a seasoned advocate with over 25 years of experience practicing at the Supreme Court of India, Telangana High Court, and courts in Hyderabad and Secunderabad. His expertise spans constitutional, corporate, administrative, insurance, revenue, civil, and criminal law. With advanced degrees in law (LL.M), business administration (MBA in Finance and Corporate Law), and computer applications (MCA) from Osmania University, he offers a multidisciplinary approach. Certified as a Mediator & Arbitrator (IIAM, Kerala), Subramanyam has advised leading organizations and appeared before various tribunals and high courts. A former Notary Public, he is known for his litigation and dispute resolution skills.
Ms. Shruti Arvind Desai
Ms. Shruti Arvind Desai is a seasoned legal professional with over 30 years of experience in property laws, financial laws, arbitration, company laws, and more. She is the founder of M/s Shruti Desai & Co. in Mumbai, leading a skilled team in handling diverse legal matters, including litigation, writ petitions, arbitration, and DRT proceedings. A trained mediator listed on the Bombay High Court panel, she also serves as an arbitrator. Her practice spans civil, cooperative society, housing, finance, municipal, and constitutional laws, with appearances in the Bombay High Court, Supreme Court, and specialized tribunals.
Mr. Rajeevan Nair
Mr. Rajeevan Nair is a seasoned professional with over 29 years of expertise in Legal, Corporate Affairs, Taxation, and Compliance, both in India and internationally. He has held leadership roles across eight industries, including Retail, Energy, FMCG, and Steel Manufacturing, with major corporates like TATA Group and Larsen & Toubro. Currently, he serves as Group General Counsel and Company Secretary at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, a US $6.5 billion corporation. A graduate from Mumbai University and qualified Company Secretary and Lawyer, Mr. Nair has led IPOs, M&As, risk management, and complex legal transactions, earning several prestigious awards for his leadership and legal expertise.
Bhanu Rasputra
Bhanu Rasputra is a seasoned solicitor and property law expert based in Mumbai with 36 years of experience. Specializing in advising on property transactions, title vetting, estate planning, probate, succession matters, and drafting legal deeds, she provides comprehensive legal services to clients in the real estate sector. Bhanu is skilled in arbitration, stamp duty, due diligence, and title investigation, and issues title certificates under RERA. She also advises institutions on property acquisitions and rentals. A member of several legal associations, Bhanu is known for her integrity and dedication, serving clients with professionalism and expertise in property law.
AKHIL KRISHAN MAGGU
Akhil Krishan Maggu is a practicing Advocate before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, High Courts pan India and Tax Tribunals. He started his legal journey 6 years back after completing his Master’s from London. Akhil’s area of expertise is in Indirect taxes and direct taxes viz Customs, PMLA, ED, GST, Income tax, but he has also handled a wide variety of criminal and civil cases. Akhil is of firm belief that with the emergence of globalization, the legal profession has also surpassed international borders and has expanded across the globe. So this makes the legal profession an ocean with a wide variety of opportunities for one and all. With the oncoming of modern technologies, the legal profession is continuously evolving, thereby bringing new challenges and rewards. Post pandemic, the introduction of Virtual Conference and the ability to work remotely comes as a boon for all the lega
AJAY SONDHI
Ajay currently is the Co-Chairman and Member of the prestigious Bar Council of Delhi (BCD). Ajay is also the founder of Sondhi Law Chambers. He is a dual qualified lawyer- an Advocate registered with the Bar Council of Delhi and an Attorney registered with the New York State Bar. He is familiar with the issues involved in both domestic and international financing and has worked as counsel in US deals including investments into Indian entities by corporate groups based out of US and other European jurisdictions. He joined the Banking and Finance Group of Luthra & Luthra in November 2008 and has since worked on some of the leading financing and real estate deals. He is well versed with the issues arising in financing of projects in sectors such as power, oil & gas, hospitals etc. Ajay has regularly appeared as the lead counsel before the Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi, Chandig
AISHWARYA KAUSHIQ
Kaushiq has a broad-spectrum background in commercial disputes, across various Courts and judicial forums in India. His core focus areas include contractual disputes, arbitration (domestic & international), government projects, recovery recourses, insolvency, consumer, internet intermediary, and social media related disputes. His work at BTG Legal includes advising and representing domestic and international clients on high-stake legal disputes, starting at the pre-litigation advisory, through the stages of discovery, pleadings, trial, and till the conclusion of the dispute. Kaushiq has contributed to various articles published on renowned platforms and journals and has been quoted by national newspapers on various legal issues.
