Organising Committee KSK

Jidesh initially focused on intellectual property laws with emphasis on the law relating to trademarks and copyrights. Subsequently, he moved on to focus on general corporate and commercial work including assisting and advising multinational companies on various legal issues affecting their operations in India such as regulatory work, due diligence, transfer of technology. He also dabbles with litigation strategy and arbitration and has represented some of the largest corporations before courts and arbitrations both domestic and international.

Rajesh Sivaswamy focuses primarily on Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Divestitures and Sales of businesses, Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances, with particular emphasis on cross-border transactions. Rajesh advises a broad spectrum of clients, working primarily with institutions, private equity funds and Multi-National companies. He also acts for a number of Indian companies, particularly in the context of cross-border transactions. Rajesh also advises the Government of India in his capacity as a legal advisor to the Make in India initiative.

Sunayana’s primary focus area lies in the area of Commercial Disputes, Complex Stakeholder and Sectorial Disputes, Litigation (Appellate and Original), Arbitration (Domestic and International) and Commercial Mediation. She has represented clients in various courts such as Civil Courts and High Courts, Supreme Court of India, Commercial Courts and before tribunals such as the Arbitral Tribunal (Institution and Ad Hoc), NCLT, Debt Recovery Tribunal, CESTAT for various Manufacturing, Media and Software sectors.

Sunayana has represented prominent clients in matters such as obtaining Earnest Money Deposit from Government via writ exercise of power, has obtained several other restrain orders in connection to defamation and brand disparagement campaigns, obtained stay orders for various banks and for matters pertaining to Arbitration and Conciliation. Her work has also been recognised by Asia Law as a notable practice in its rankings released in the year 2019 and she also regularly mentioned by media for her legal opinions.

Rohan Chinnappa focuses primarily on general corporate and commercial work for Multinational and Indian Companies along with Private Equity and Venture Capital transactions. He regularly advices clients on matters pertaining to labour laws, regulatory compliances, due diligence and general corporate transactions. He is also regularly involved in assisting Companies with the drafting and review of contractual documents.

Akash Pingley is corporate lawyer with a wealth of experience in various facets of corporate law, including private equity, venture capital transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. He has honed his skills in managing investor transitions and spearheading comprehensive acquisitions for his clients. His expertise extends to supporting ongoing clients with document-related tasks, such as the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of commercial contracts and other crucial documents.

Kavya is a focused and dedicated professional with expertise in dispute resolution, commercial arbitration, and Intellectual Property Rights. She brings a strong commitment to navigating complex legal challenges. With a solid foundation in civil and allied laws, she assists clients in effectively resolving disputes through strategic negotiation and comprehensive legal analysis.