MNLU Mumbai Corporate Colloquium: Panel Discussions & Expert Insights [6th May 2023]

About the Internship & Placement Cell:

The Internship & Placement Cell of MNLU Mumbai, brings the university close to legal industry and makes law school a key factor for social change. The Cell has been organizing training activities and events to make our students more employable while building strong synergies with the legal fraternity. The aim of the Cell is to host industry experts and leading lawyers, to bridge the gap between academia and the legal fraternity in India. To further this aim and advance the legal spectrum with fresh minds, the Cell is proud to organize its First Corporate Colloquium.

MNLU Mumbai’s First Corporate Colloquium 2023:

To synergize the interaction between students, law firms, companies, and practicing lawyers within the legal industry, MNLU Mumbai is organizing its First Corporate Colloquium. The Panel Discussions in it shall provide insights into the growing trends and avenues in law, thus expanding the career horizons for the budding law students. The University will host the event on 6 May 2023 (Saturday) at Hotel ITC Grand Central, Parel, Mumbai. The University is organising this event to bring forth legal experts and managerial position holders who are keen to hire our students and keep the legacy of placements alive. Mr. Bahram Vakil (Managing Partner, AZB and Partners) will be the Guest of Honour of this Colloquium.

Details of the Panel Discussions:

First Topic: “With The Entry Of Foreign Law Firms Will India Become An Arbitration Hub?”

Panellists:

1. Dr. Anant Maria (Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court) - Moderator
2. Adv. Abha Singh (Senior Advocate, Mumbai)
3. Mr. Bikram Chaudhuri (Partner at SAM)
4. Mr. Vyapak Desai (Senior Partner at NDA)
5. Ms. Shaneen Parikh (Senior Partner at CAM)
6. Ms. Sushmita Gandhi (Partner at Indus Law)

Second Topic: “Transaction Story - Are Acquisitions Going To Be The Only Norm Or Will Start-ups Disrupt?"

Panellists:

1. Mr. Anand Desai (Managing Partner, DSK Legal) - Moderator
2. Mr. Amber Gupta (Head - Corporate Legal, CS & Compliance Officer at Aditya Birla Capital)
3. Ms. Anisha Chand (Senior Partner, Khaitan & Co.)
4. Ms. Nipun Vaid (Partner, Saraf & Partners)
5. Mr. Rajesh Pal (Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors)
6. Mr. Yashojit Mitra (Partner, Economic Laws Practice)

Third Topic: “Infrastructure Sector - Recent Regulatory Developments And Challenges”

Panellists:

1. Mr. Pathik Arora (General Counsel, Senvion India) - Moderator
2. Mr. Kanaiya Thakker – (Head Legal, Adani Enterprises Ltd.)
3. Ms. Nidhi Parekh (Head Legal, Essar OGDSL)
4. Ms. Parveen Mahtani (Chief Legal Officer, Mahindra Lifespaces)
5. Adv. Prashanto Chandra Sen (Senior Advocate, Delhi High Court)
6. Mr. Sandeep Chaudhary (Group General Counsel, HCC Limited)

Contact us:

Faculty In-Charge: Ms. Chetana Lal (Email at: chetana.lal@mnlumumbai.edu.in)

Student Heads: Sankalp Dubey & Shriraj Dusane (Email at: placement@mnlumumbai.edu.in)

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