“The legal industry is at a pivotal juncture, and events like these push us to keep raising the bar. The awards are not just a celebration of achievement but a recognition of the transformative role legal professionals play in shaping our society.”
Delhi, India – Biz Integration is proud to announce the successful completion of the highly anticipated 10th edition of the India Legal Awards 2024 held at the luxurious Radisson Blu Plaza, near Delhi International Airport. Biz Integration is led by Urvashi Neogi and Prabir Neogi.The event brought together the top minds in the legal industry, showcasing the best in legal excellence and innovation.
The night was still young as attendees fostered a spirit of excellence and innovation throughout the event, ensuring that professionals were not only recognised for their contributions but also inspired to continue their pursuit of legal excellence.
To get in the lines of the gala evening, The host welcomed everyone to the 10th edition of the Legal Awards, produced, and organised by Biz Integration along with a big thanks was extended to the Platinum Partner, Lexicon Law Partners (Advocates and Solicitors), the Gold Partner, eMudhra
, and the Supporting Partner, SILF (Society of Indian Law Firms). The India Legal Awards, one of the leading awards in the country for the rapidly growing legal sector, was successfully conducted by Biz Integration. The organisation is committed to achieving further milestones like this in the future with perfervid and enthusiasm.
“Light is the universal symbol of truth, knowledge, and understanding. To honor this spirit during the award night, the traditional Indian lamp-lighting ceremony took place. The dignitaries present for the occasion were Biju Varghese, Executive Vice President at eMudhra; Dr. Gopalakrishnan B, Founder of BGK Law Associates, Advocates and Legal Advisors; Shiraj Salelkar, Associate Partner at Lexicon Law Partners; Urvashi Neogi, Founder of Biz Integration; and Rajeev Mohan, Executive Director of IOCL, Corporate Law Department.”
Nevertheless, with an opening keynote welcoming address by Dr Lalit Basin, President Society of Indian Law Firms, Immediate past President of the Bar Association of India
, indeed drawn strength among the participants and sharpened the contour engagement between the attendees of the award night. He made the night meaningful with an air of a legal triumph.
Biju Varghese, Executive Vice President of eMudhra, delivered a phenomenal presentation on Leveraging eSignatures and eStamping to Go Paperless with Legal Contracts. A group monologue presentation by Shiraj Salelkar, Associate Partner; Aishwarya Painaik, Senior Associate; Sahil Namavati, Senior Associate; and Aarya Thackeray, Associate, all from Lexicon Law Partners. Their presentation focused on ‘Navigating the Conundrum of Dissenting Members – Law, Negotiation, and Development. They provided valuable insights for the strategic development of the legal arena.
The pinnacle of the evening came when Hon’ble Shri Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India
, crowned the event with his warm regards and greetings to all the dignitaries and Urvashi Neogi, Founder of Biz Integration, during his virtual address. He emphasised his association and commitment to the Biz Integration’s India Legal Awards since its inception. His eloquent words and heartfelt greetings for the attendees and participants conveyed a deep sense of pride and a plethora of harmonious emotions, making us all feel jovial during the award night. This event featured a thorough brainstorming session by the jury members, as noted by Hon’ble Shri Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India
. Selecting the winners proved challenging, but through collective decision-making, they successfully navigated the professional journey of upgradation.
Following his speech, a warm welcome note was delivered by Dr. Gopalakrishnan B, Founder of BGK Law Associates, Advocates and Legal Advisors, who graciously joined us for the official award night. He emphasised the importance of self-regulation in the legal industry, criminal justice in India, and addressing white-collar crimes. His insights into the manifesto of the legal sector were discerning and astute, providing us with a deeper understanding of these critical issues.
Concluding with a motivational note from Dr. Lalit Bhasin, we began recognising the winners among the participants and presenting their awards.
| Jury members – Hon’ble Shri Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India – Dr. Lalit Bhasin, President Society of Indian Law Firms, Immediate past President of the Bar Association of India. – Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India – Dr. Gopalakrishnan B, Founder | BGK Law Associates, Advocates and Legal Advisors – Dr. Sanjeev Gemawat, Managing Director & Group General Counsel, Essar |
And the winner is !!!,
1. Lifetime Achievement Award: R. Venkataramani, Attorney-General of India
2. Best Boutique Law Firm of the Year: Sagar Chandra and Associates
3. Leading Lawyer – Juvenile Justice and Protection of Children’s Rights: Rachna Tyagi, Ethicus Legal
4. Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team of the Year: Lexicon Law Partners
5. Managing Partner of the Year: Amit Meharia, MCO Legals
6. Best Young Achiever – White Collar Crime: Digvijay Singh, Lex Jurists
7. Best Young Achiever In-House: Prashant Singh, Max Life Insurance Company Ltd.
8. Best Intellectual Property Firm: Lexorbis
9. Real Estate Law Firm of the Year: Lexicon Law Partners
10. Regional Law Firm of the Year – Karnataka: Law-Assist
11. Regional Law Firm of the Year – Telangana: Tatva Legal
12. International Law Firm of the Year – Singapore: Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
13. Best Initiative of the Year: Re Sustainability Ltd.
14. Best Use of Technology – In-House Legal Team: HCL Technologies Ltd.
15. Best Business Support Legal Team: Flextronics Technologies India Pvt Ltd.
16. Best Fraud Prevention Team for Insurance Industry: IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd.
17. Legal Counsel of the Year – Banking: Shilpa Thakur, Sberbank India
18. In-House Counsel of the Year – IT: Arif Jamal, HCL Infosystems Ltd.
19. General Counsel of the Year – Real Estate (New Business Concept): Ranju Goyal, Awfis Space Solutions Ltd.
20. General Counsel of the Year – Female: Mangal Krishnarao Kulkarni, Sonata Software Ltd.
21. General Counsel of the Year – Financial Services: Suraj Shetty, Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd.
22. General Counsel of the Year – FMCG: Santosh Mane, Zydus Wellness Ltd.
23. Best In-House Counsel – Food Service Sector: Vishwak Nand, Compass Group India
24. Legal Team of the Year – FMCG: Zydus Wellness Ltd.
25. Legal Team of the Year – IT: Hexaware Technologies Ltd.
26. Legal Team of the Year – ITES: Tech Mahindra Ltd.
27. Legal Team of the Year – Financial Services: Avanse Financial Services Ltd.
28. Legal Team of the Year – Insurance: Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company Ltd.
29. Legal Team of the Year – Real Estate: DLF Home Developers Ltd.
30. Legal Team of the Year – BPO & KPO: Firstsource Solutions Ltd.
31. Legal Team of the Year – Telecommunications: Bharti Airtel Ltd.
32. Legal Team of the Year – PSU: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Corporate Law Department)
To describe this award night as merely amicable would be an understatement. Metaphorically, the event concluded on a powerful note—loud, prolonged, and a fitting summation of the impressive discussions surrounding the flourishing legal industry. It was a strong and memorable ending that left the audience with much to ponder. Thank you and sign off!
