Experience from industry.
Perspective for the classroom.
Professors of Practice bring distinguished legal practice, professional leadership and industry insight into the School’s academic environment.
Anurag K. Shukla
Founder, Samvida Legal
A legal professional with 25 years of experience across litigation, legal advisory, contract management, insurance and financial services.
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A 1999 law graduate from Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, Anurag K. Shukla practised as an advocate for companies including IDBI, HDFC, ACC Cements, Philips and LIC before moving into senior in-house legal roles.
He served as DGM–Legal at Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd., Head–Legal at Kotak Life Insurance and Kotak Mutual Fund, and Head–Legal at SBI Life Insurance. In May 2023, he founded Samvida Legal in Mumbai.
Published areas of experience
- Resolution of secured and unsecured NPAs
- Litigation management across multiple states
- Legal drafting, vetting and contract management
- Insurance, mutual funds, film and MSME advisory
Ashish A. Ahuja
Joint Managing Partner, Wadia Ghandy & Co.
A corporate and financial transactions lawyer with more than 25 years of experience advising leading institutions, corporates and multinational companies.
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Ashish A. Ahuja completed his B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, in 1996 and has been with Wadia Ghandy & Co. since graduation.
He advises on banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, corporate matters, infrastructure and projects, telecommunications, media and technology law.
Professional recognition
- India Business Law Journal A-List 2022–23
- Highly regarded by IFLR1000
- Recommended by Who’s Who Legal
- Recognised by Chambers & Partners, Asialaw and Legal Era
Kalpataru Tripathy
Managing Partner, KT Advisors LLP
A corporate lawyer whose practice spans mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, restructuring and general corporate advisory.
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Kalpataru Tripathy began his legal career in 1997, joined Amarchand Mangaldas in 2002, became a partner in 2007 and an equity partner in 2009. He served as National Practice Head of M&A during 2013 and 2014.
He founded KT Advisors LLP in 2017. His practice covers mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, corporate restructuring and general corporate matters.
Published areas of experience
- Former Asia-Pacific Regional Vice Chairperson, Lex Mundi practice group
- Recognised by Chambers & Partners
- Contributor to Getting the Deal Through
- Independent director on several Indian company boards
Professional knowledge
translated into learning.
Professors of Practice strengthen the connection between legal education and the realities of advocacy, transactions, advisory work and professional responsibility.
Masterclasses and expert sessions
Professional insight into legal strategy, commercial decisions and contemporary practice.
Applied projects and case discussions
Real matters that help students understand legal reasoning, commercial constraints and strategic choices.
Professional mentoring
Guidance on careers, leadership, multidisciplinary work and professional expectations.
Industry–academia connection
Broader relationships that support curriculum relevance, interaction and collaborative opportunities.
Experience across the
legal landscape.
Their combined experience covers litigation, banking and finance, corporate transactions, contracts, restructuring and professional leadership.
Corporate & M&A
Mergers, acquisitions, corporate structuring, governance and commercial transactions.
Banking & Finance
Banking transactions, project finance, capital markets, insurance and financial advisory.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Court practice, dispute strategy, multi-state litigation and resolution of stressed assets.
Contracts & Legal Advisory
Drafting, vetting, business documentation, regulatory advice and commercial contracts.
Private Equity & Restructuring
Joint ventures, private equity, corporate restructuring and cross-border transactions.
Sectoral Legal Practice
Banking, insurance, infrastructure, media, technology, film and MSME sectors.