Lawyers

Sidhartha Das

Vera Lex

Adv. Sidhartha Das, Partner at Vera Lex, is a distinguished Intellectual Property and Litigation professional with over 18 years of experience in trademarks, patents, industrial designs, and copyrights. Formerly associated with Anand & Anand and Senior Partner at Auromaa Associates, he has advised and represented leading corporations including Indian Oil, SONY, Ericsson, EXXON Mobil, Heinz Italia, and Shyam SEL & Power Ltd before various High Courts and the Supreme Court of India. A certified arbitrator and mediator by ICC and WIPO, he combines technical expertise in Electronics Engineering with legal and management qualifications. His memberships include APAA, AIPPI, and IIAM. Renowned for his analytical approach, persuasive advocacy, and practical problem-solving, Adv. Das has played a key role in precedent-setting IP cases such as the landmark GUI registration ruling. He continues to contribute significantly to the fields of intellectual property enforcement, arbitration, and complex commercial litigation in India.

Stuti Agarwal

Independent

Stuti Agarwal is a corporate lawyer and qualified Company Secretary currently working as part of a global regulatory and compliance team. She advises on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and related legal matters, bringing together legal training and company secretarial expertise to support businesses in navigating complex regulatory frameworks. She completed her law degree in 2022 from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. Early in her career, she worked with the corporate and transactions team at a law firm, gaining experience in corporate advisory and transactional work. Her practice now focuses on the compliance domain, where she works on regulatory and governance matters within a global corporate environment.

Suryavir Bhayana

End to End Advisors LLP

Suryavir Bhayana brings a wealth of expertise from his extensive experience with leading law firms in India. His practice spans a broad spectrum of areas, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity transactions, and strategic advisory for complex or sensitive situations. He is well-versed in guiding foreign companies entering the Indian market, providing critical insights and support for successful market entry and expansion and on contentious regulatory matters. With a diverse industry background covering financial services, insurance, real estate, food and beverage, information technology, travel, manufacturing, and consumer goods, Suryavir represents foreign investors, founders, venture capital funds and family offices on control deals, growth capital investments, joint ventures, and exits. He also provides advisory services on disputes within India. Additionally, Suryavir sits on the boards of several leading startups and industries, further demonstrating his commitment to fostering innovation and growth.

Susanah Naushad

Independent

Susanah Naushad is a Counsel in the Dispute Resolution practice at Khaitan & Co.’s Singapore office. She is dual-qualified in India and New York, with over 12 years of experience in white-collar crime defence, internal investigations, and regulatory compliance work. Prior to joining Khaitan, she was with Shearman & Sterling in New York.

SUSHEEL BELLARA

5 POINTS CHAMBERS

Susheel Bellara is a practising Barrister based in London, UK, and the Founder of 5 Points Chambers, specialising in Immigration, Human Rights, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Employment, and Mediation. Although born and raised in the UK, Susheel’s roots are firmly in India, and his work reflects a deep commitment to empowering vulnerable communities through access to justice and dispute resolution. He is known for clear advocacy, strategic advice, and practical solutions, with regular appearances before the High Court of England and Wales and the Court of Appeal of England and Wales. He is also an empanelled mediator with the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation. Susheel is the creator of HaqSe — a digital platform designed to help individuals understand and claim their rights in India, promote mediation as the first route to dispute resolution, support victims of domestic violence through a secure diary feature, and connect families with trusted NGOs and pro bono lawyers on one national platform. The aim of HaqSe is to ensure that justice begins with awareness and dignity. Its objectives include empowering individuals with clear knowledge of their legal rights, encouraging early mediation and settlement, supporting women and vulnerable individuals with safe digital tools, and strengthening access to verified NGO and pro bono legal networks across India. Susheel’s writing has appeared in LiveLaw and Hindustan Times, with a strong focus on rural women and the power of legal awareness to overcome systemic barriers.

Thomas Portsmouth

Enyo Law

Tom Portsmouth heads Enyo Law’s business intelligence unit, where he delivers actionable intelligence that informs legal strategy in high‑value, high‑risk disputes. A qualified solicitor of England & Wales, he has a strong track record in complex cross‑border investigations for corporations, financial institutions, government bodies, and high‑net‑worth individuals. Tom’s expertise spans asset tracing, litigation support, fraud investigations, and investigative due diligence. He has worked across more than 40 countries, drawing on his native French and working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic to lead multilingual, multi‑jurisdictional inquiries. Before joining Enyo Law, he spent seven years at a leading global investigations firm, advising clients on matters ranging from ESG risks in international supply chains to uncovering fraud in multi‑jurisdictional disputes. His recent work includes coordinating a global asset‑tracing effort to identify and freeze assets linked to a suspected US$500 million fraud; uncovering evidence of corruption in Chinese litigation records; and analysing import‑export and shipping data to expose fraudulent invoicing schemes. Tom graduated with distinction from McGill University, where he studied History, Economics, and Arabic, and later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Law at BPP University, also with distinction.

Urvashi Chauhan

Foresight Law Offices

"Urvashi Chauhan is a lawyer and legal professional based in Noida, India, with experience in litigation, legal research, and public legal discourse. She graduated with a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from Amity Law School, Noida, where she secured a Gold Medal in Law and maintained an outstanding academic record with a CGPA of 9.50. During her time at law school, she received multiple academic scholarships for excellence in academics and was also honoured with the Shri Baljit Shastri Award for Best in Human Values, reflecting her commitment to ethical and socially conscious legal practice. She served as the Operations Head at LiveLaw Media Pvt. Ltd. and was also a video presenter for the platform, where she hosted and produced legal content aimed at making complex judicial developments accessible to a wider audience. With a unique blend of litigation experience and legal media expertise, she worked at the intersection of law, journalism, and public legal education. Urvashi subsequently worked as a Junior Associate in the office of Sr. Adv. P. V. Dinesh, Supreme Court of India. In this role, she assisted in litigation before the Supreme Court and was involved in preparing legal strategies, conducting detailed research, drafting briefs, and attending court proceedings. Alongside her litigation work, Urvashi has maintained a strong interest in academic research and legal writing. She has authored several publications on issues relating to constitutional law, human rights, governance, and social justice. Her works include writings on topics such as the exclusion of PM CARES from the ambit of the Right to Information Act, the rights of manual scavengers and the need for stronger sanitation law frameworks, and the relationship between poverty and the right to life under constitutional jurisprudence. She has also contributed to interdisciplinary discussions on rural healthcare challenges, particularly in relation to blood availability and public health infrastructure. Urvashi has also been invited to participate in academic and professional forums, including conferences and panel discussions addressing contemporary legal developments. She has adjudicated debate competitions and participated as a panelist in discussions on issues such as climate change law and the evolving landscape of arbitration in India."

Varun Bhayana

End to End Advisors LLP

Varun Bhayana is the Managing Partner at End to End Advisors LLP, where he delivers expert consulting services across a broad spectrum of industries, including marketing, government, private equity, private enterprises, education, and family offices. With a primary focus on sports, media and entertainment, corporate affairs, real estate, and other key sectors, Varun brings over a decade of leadership experience from some of India’s most prominent multinational corporations and conglomerates. He has successfully led teams and managed business verticals across multiple regions. His career highlights include orchestrating a significant joint venture for a leading content platform and driving major initiatives in Corporate Affairs and Marketing. As the driving force behind End to End Advisors LLP, Varun’s strategic vision and leadership have been instrumental in the firm’s ongoing growth, ensuring that the team continues to progress and deliver exceptional results for its clients.

Varun Singh

Foresight Law Offices

Varun Singh is a seasoned legal professional and Partner at Foresight Law Offices, a full-service law firm headquartered in India. With over a decade of experience in legal practice, he specialises in corporate law, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance, advising clients on complex legal and commercial matters across India. He has advised a diverse clientele including multinational corporations, domestic conglomerates, financial institutions, and start-ups across a range of sectors. His practice encompasses transactional advisory, contract negotiation, litigation strategy, and cross-border matters, enabling clients to navigate regulatory environments and commercial risks effectively. Varun is known for his client-centric approach and his ability to translate complex legal issues into practical and actionable business strategies. He regularly contributes to legal journals and professional publications and actively participates in bar association activities and legal reform initiatives. He holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from a premier National Law University in India and is enrolled with the Bar Council of India. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation for integrity, diligence, and effective legal representation.

Vivekanandh

SMV Chambers

Vivekanandh is a Partner at SMV Chambers, where he leads the firm’s practice in insolvency, commercial law, and transactional advisory. With a strong foundation in corporate legal strategy, he represents clients in high-stakes matters involving the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, complex commercial disputes, and cross-border investments. He has advised and represented a diverse range of clients, including startups, multinational corporations, and financial institutions, particularly in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. His expertise spans across insolvency resolution, liquidation, contract enforcement, due diligence, investment structuring, and regulatory compliance. Vivekanandh has significant experience appearing before tribunals and courts, including the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), and High Courts, and has handled contentious matters involving regulatory authorities. In addition to his litigation practice, he is deeply engaged in corporate advisory work. He has played a key role in structuring legally compliant entry and operation models for many foreign entities. At SMV Chambers, Vivek combines legal rigor with a deep understanding of business priorities, offering clients pragmatic, forward-looking solutions in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.