In India, corporate insolvency has emerged as a crucial field of legal practice due to the growing complexity of financial environments and commercial activities. It takes a special combination of legal knowledge, strategic thinking, and in-depth familiarity with bankruptcy legislation like the bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to navigate insolvency resolution. A select group of outstanding attorneys have become industry leaders, offering creative ways to save companies, safeguard the rights of creditors, and guarantee adherence to legal requirements. These professionals have established precedents that affect future outcomes by playing crucial roles in historic insolvency cases. They have gained national recognition for their ability to handle difficult negotiations and produce favorable results.
AYUSH JINDAL
The founder of the boutique law company “Be Legal,” advocate Ayush Jindal is a renowned practitioner in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court with a focus on white collar crimes, criminal litigation, corporate litigation, arbitration, and insolvency and bankruptcy. Representing well-known individuals such as journalist Arnab Goswami, former cabinet minister Praful Patel, and Hindustan Power Projects Chairman Ratul Puri, Ayush has become well-known for his handling of high-profile cases. With a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from Regent’s University London and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Government Law College, Mumbai, in 2018, Ayush’s unique combination of business and legal knowledge supports his legal skills. Among his accomplishments are receiving the Society’s Young Achievers Award in January 2022
Additionally, he is an accomplished author, with his book “Road to Bail: A Journey through the Bail Jurisprudence in the GST Era” critically examining the jurisdiction and purpose of arrest under the GST regime.
BHARAT CHUGH
After graduating from Jamia Millia Islamia in 2011, Bharat Chugh worked as a Delhi-based civil judge and metropolitan magistrate. In 2016, he resumed practicing law as a partner at L&L Partners, where he participated in numerous policy talks and committees. He has led training sessions for a range of professionals and serves as a resource and guest speaker at academies. Bharat is a passionate writer and reader who writes about public policy, criminal justice, and the law. Additionally, he is a member of Satya: Pro Bono Law’s Board of Advisors, which works to close the gap between justice and underrepresented communities. He currently runs The Chambers of Bharat Chugh and works as an independent counsel.
ANAND DESAI
Renowned lawyer Anand Desai has extensive experience in a variety of fields, including intellectual property rights, mergers and acquisitions, and financial services. He counsels high-net-worth people, financial institutions, and large enterprises on complex insolvency issues and debt settlement tactics. He specializes in corporate insolvency and restructuring. Desai’s proficiency in cyber law, white-collar crime, and commercial litigation has helped to settle some of India’s most important insolvency cases. Additionally, he has been instrumental in providing advice on legal reforms and regulatory improvements. For example, the Indian government appointed him as the chairman of a committee to suggest revisions to the Specific Relief Act, 1963. Desai is one of India’s leading authorities on corporate law and insolvency due to his significant impact in this area.
MALAK BHATT
Malak is an advocate who has spent seven years working with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas and Co. before the Supreme Court on record. He is well-versed in business litigation, white-collar criminal litigation and consulting, and insolvency laws. He’s stood up for parties in a several prominent instances, such as the Sukesh Gupta money laundering case, the Ansal Properties bankruptcy case, the MBS Impe FEMA case, and the Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case.
