Lawyers

Advocate Anik

Prime Legal

A M Iktear Uddin, widely known as Advocate Anik, is a distinguished Indian legal professional, litigator, and co-founder of Prime Legal, based in Bengaluru with about 28 years of litigation experience. He completed his LL.B. and LL.M. in Business and Corporate Law from Bangalore University, securing second rank with distinction. He specializes in criminal defense, cybercrime, fintech compliance, financial fraud, corporate governance, and complex civil litigation. Before entering full-time independent practice, he held senior corporate legal positions, including Associate Director of Legal Affairs at Ola Cabs. Appointed as a Special Public Prosecutor by the Karnataka Government, he has handled several high-profile criminal and financial investigations, advised fintech companies and cryptocurrency platforms, and actively supported anti-human trafficking and social justice initiatives through NGOs and legal advisory platforms.

Advocate Ayantika Mondal

Prime Legal

Ayantika Mondal is a distinguished Indian attorney, legal consultant, and Partner at Prime Legal, a reputed multi-disciplinary law firm headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. With over 18 years of professional legal experience, she is widely recognized for her expertise across diverse litigation and advisory practices, including corporate and commercial litigation, civil disputes, criminal litigation, cybercrime matters, intellectual property disputes, banking and recovery proceedings, matrimonial and family disputes, arbitration and mediation, property and real estate litigation, consumer disputes, cheque bounce matters, employment and labour issues, fintech and compliance advisory, and constitutional and writ proceedings. She completed her LL.M. in Business Laws from Bangalore University, securing the 4th rank. Advocate Ayantika Mondal regularly appears before district courts, family courts, tribunals, and the High Court of Karnataka, representing startups, corporations, financial institutions, and individual clients in complex and high-stakes legal matters across India.

Ajmal Khan Nadakkal

ABS Partners Legal Consultants LLC

Ajmal Khan Nadakkal is the Managing Partner of ABS Partners Legal Consultants LLC. With over two decades of international legal experience across India, the UAE, and the UK, he advises clients on corporate structuring, cross-border investments, mergers and acquisitions, and complex commercial transactions. Mr. Khan regularly works with multinational companies, investors, and high-net-worth individuals, assisting them in navigating regulatory frameworks and structuring business operations across multiple jurisdictions. His practice also includes commercial dispute resolution, private equity transactions, and strategic advisory on international business expansion, particularly across the Middle East, Europe, and South Asia.

Akash Patil

Independent

Akash Patil is a corporate and cross-border legal professional qualified to practise law in India and currently serves as an Associate at Fox Mandal & Associates LLP. He completed his legal education in the United Kingdom, including an LL.B. and the Legal Practice Course (LPC), which shaped his interest in international and comparative legal frameworks. His practice focuses on corporate structuring, regulatory advisory, and international commercial transactions involving multi-jurisdictional considerations. Akash has experience assisting on complex legal research, contractual drafting, and regulatory analysis across areas such as corporate law, investment structuring, and cross-border commercial arrangements. He has also supported matters involving high-value international transactions and regulatory frameworks impacting global businesses. In addition to his transactional and advisory work, Akash actively contributes to legal research and thought leadership on emerging issues in international business law, cross-border investments, and regulatory developments affecting global commerce. He regularly participates in international investor and business forums and has been invited on several occasions as a guest lecturer to share insights on legal and regulatory developments affecting global commerce. His professional interests include corporate transactions, investment structuring, real estate and infrastructure projects, project finance, and the evolving regulatory landscape governing international trade and cross-border capital flows.

Akash Yadav

RevLaw

Akash Yadav is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at RevLaw, a New Delhi–based law firm advising clients on complex disputes, cross-border transactions, regulatory strategy, and venture investments. With a multidisciplinary practice spanning arbitration, corporate advisory, and regulatory compliance, Akash regularly represents corporates, investors, and government entities in high-value disputes and strategic transactions. Akash has significant experience in domestic and international arbitration, particularly in infrastructure and government contract disputes. He has represented government departments and private entities in proceedings before arbitral tribunals, the Delhi High Court, and other forums under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. In addition to his disputes practice, Akash advises startups, venture capital investors, and emerging businesses on structuring investments, founder arrangements, cross-border transactions, and regulatory compliance. He has also worked extensively on data protection and privacy compliance, including advisory work relating to India’s Digital Personal Data Protection framework. Akash frequently advises clients on market entry strategies, cross-border structuring, and legal risk management in sectors such as technology, infrastructure, real estate, and financial services. Beyond his practice, Akash contributes to legal thought leadership and entrepreneurship ecosystems. He has delivered academic sessions on the legal aspects of venture creation and mentors early-stage founders and startups on legal strategy, governance, and compliance. Through his work, Akash focuses on providing practical, commercially grounded legal solutions for businesses operating in an increasingly cross-border environment.

Alhan Kayser

Kayser & Company

Alhan Kayser is an intellectual property lawyer based in Mumbai, currently practicing at Kayser & Company, a legacy IP boutique firm established in 1969. As part of the firm’s third generation, he represents a new wave of legal professionals combining deep-rooted expertise with a modern, strategic outlook. His practice focuses on intellectual property advisory, enforcement, and litigation, with experience across trademark, copyright, and brand protection matters. He has been involved in contentious IP proceedings before courts and tribunals, assisting in complex disputes relating to infringement, passing off, and commercial rights enforcement. Prior to joining the firm, Alhan built a diverse foundation in legal practice, including roles as an associate, independent practitioner, and engagements with senior members of the judiciary. This experience has shaped his approach to law, combining technical precision with practical problem-solving. Working within a firm known for its strength in both civil and criminal IP litigation, he contributes to advising a wide spectrum of clients, from startups and individual innovators to established businesses navigating complex

Ananya Bajpai

Independent

A compliance professional with experience in regulatory monitoring, risk assessment, and internal policy implementation. She focuses on ensuring that organisations adhere to applicable laws, regulatory guidelines, and internal standards through structured compliance frameworks and governance practices. Her work involves reviewing contracts, evaluating operational processes to identify compliance gaps, and supporting internal audits and regulatory reporting requirements. She collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical and effective internal controls. With a strong emphasis on documentation, accuracy, and ethical governance, she aims to strengthen internal systems, minimise legal and regulatory risks, and promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and responsible corporate conduct within the organisation.

Anshul Gupta

ANG Partners

Seasoned commercial dispute resolution lawyer with a distinguished track record of securing high-stakes victories before the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and various High Courts and Tribunals across India. Recognized for strategic advocacy, meticulous preparation, and an unwavering commitment to delivering results, with appearances and contributions featured in leading newspapers and legal journals. Honoured among BW Legal’s Top 30 Under 30 Lawyers and featured in Forbes Top 100 Lawyers of India 2023. Driven by a deep sense of professionalism, integrity, and excellence, he approaches every matter with diligence, precision, and a client-centric perspective. A firm believer in teamwork, collaboration, and collective growth, he is equally committed to the larger purpose of the legal profession through regular pro bono representation, guided by the belief that legal expertise must also serve the greater good.

Asif Rashid Abdul

ABS Partners Legal Consultants LLC

Mr. Asif is a seasoned legal professional with over 20+ years of experience in litigation, legal research, and corporate procurement. He brings extensive expertise in contract management, commercial negotiations, and regulatory compliance. Prior to his work in the UAE, he served as a Procurement Professional at IBM, where he gained significant experience in global commercial transactions, procurement legalities, and software contract management. Currently, Mr. Asif focuses on commercial transactions within the UAE, with particular expertise in the regulatory frameworks of ADGM, DIFC, and other UAE free zones. His practice centers on advising clients on compliance, risk mitigation, and efficient structuring of commercial operations.

Asma Maryam

Independent

A dynamic corporate and commercial law professional, she holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the London School of Economics (LSE), where she specialised in International Financial Regulation, Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring in Europe, and Financial Crime. Her academic training is complemented by practical experience gained through prestigious internships at global firms such as Baker McKenzie and leading Indian institutions including Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, along with roles in prominent legal chambers and law offices. As Notes Editor for the LSE Law Review, she developed strong analytical and research skills, examining complex legal trends and emerging regulatory challenges. Her areas of expertise include regulatory compliance, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and navigating complex legal frameworks within the technology and financial sectors. She has also presented research on developments in Indian merger control and acquisition regulation, contributing to important legal discussions in the field. She holds a BA LL.B. from Symbiosis International University and certifications in advanced legal research. With a strategic and adaptable approach to legal problem-solving, she focuses on aligning legal strategy with business innovation and aims to support organisations in building resilient legal frameworks that enable sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving global market.