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34 Shardul Shroff, 63, Corporate Lawyer didn’t scale the shock quotient index.
As a thought leader Known for his forthright manner in
in the legal domain, articulating his vision, he pretty much
Shroff has been nails his point down with élan.
consistently rated as “India has changed. It is no longer the
a leading corporate inclusive country we were born in. The
and M&A lawyer, both (fundamental issues), dialogues of today
internationally, and here in India. are worrisome. If we do not stand up to
After breaking away from his brother to this, our tomorrow will be in danger” he
form Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, says. Hmmm.
Shroff soared to even greater heights
representing the cutting-edge of legal 36 Abhishek Manu Singhvi, 64, Lawyer
expertise, with a slew of high profile clients Abhishek Singhvi is an
which include Meta ( formerly Facebook). eminent jurist, writer
Shroff is known for his thoroughness, and parliamentarian,
innovation and problem-solving approach known for his plain-
and his knowledge of regulation. His speaking facts.
multi-practice expertise and experience The youngest designated
is borne out in several rescue schemes, Senior Advocate – at the age of 34; the
resolution plans and debt and corporate youngest Additional Solicitor General of
restructuring. Shroff has been India – at 37; and, the youngest elected
instrumental in the advancement of vice president of the Supreme Court Bar
India’s corporate law practice on par with Association – at 39 are meritorious of this
international standards. self –made man.
From 1997 to ‘98, he was Additional
35 Kapil Sibal, 75, Lawyer, Politician Solicitor General of India. He was
“After 30 years, it was chairman of the Parliamentary Committee
time to quit and work on Law and the AICC Law and Human
as an Independent Rights Department. He was a member of
candidate. I would not the Committee of Privileges from 2006 to
speak against Congress 2010. From August 2009 to July 2011, he
at any point,” said Kapil served as the Member of the Committee on
Sibal in 2022 when re-joining the Rajya Personnel in Public Grievances, Law and
Sabha in an independent capacity. – Justice Department.
Quintessential Sibal! He was bestowed the Global Leader of
Sibal needs no introduction unless Tomorrow Award by the World Economic
you’ve been meditating for 40 years in the Forum, Davos in 1999.
Himalayas; he is and has been one of the He chaired the 30-member parliamentary
most revered (Supreme Court) lawyers panel that presented its voluminous
in the country. A man who largely lives report on the Lokpal Bill 2011. The Report
by his truths, stepping away from the discussed and reported on over 24 issues
Congress after a lifetime of working with and reflected an overwhelming consensus
the party through historical milestones, on almost all of them. He has pledged Rs
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