GAUTAM TIWARI [Managing partner]

Gautam possesses relevant experience, both in criminal as well as corporate law. Indeed, a rare

trait, this recherché blend of expertise allows Gautam to holistically advice clients from different ends of the spectrum. Gautam obtained his bachelor’s degree in law from Symbiosis Law School, Pune and thereafter pursued Master of Laws from the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science

(LSE). He specialized in Banking Laws and Financial Regulation. Gautam started his career as an Analyst at a consultancy firm in London focusing on European Union’s anti-money laundering regulations and its compliance. Subsequently, he worked at a

reputed Indian law firm’s London office gaining experience in corporate law and finance, with primary

focus on cross-border mergers & acquisitions, external commercial borrowing (ECB) and India

bound investment. Upon his return, Gautam pursued his keen interest in advocacy and has since established a

formidable practice. He has conducted trials in some of the most high-profile cases of last decade.

He regularly appears before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, Courts of Sessions,

Family Courts as well as the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the Securities and Exchange

Board of India (SEBI), the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) and Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRT).

He has also conducted arbitration proceedings under rules framed by the International Chambers of

Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA)

and United Nations Commission of International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). Gautam has continued to advise clients on aspects of corporate laws, focusing primarily on mergers and acquisitions and investments. His guidance is also sought on employment &; labour laws,

intellectual property and a full range of real estate related issues. Gautam has also advised and

participated in trials under family laws. In his free time, Gautam gives guest lectures and regularly participates in panel discussions. He also writes upon contemporary and contentious issues of public importance. Being an adventure junkie – sky diving, riding through the mountains and snorkeling are his favourite pass-time.