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Our Team

The team behind the Centre currently comprises of 3 Directors, 8 Research Scholars, and 1 Technical Editor.

Directors

Dr. Amit George
Director [Research]

Dr. Amit George practices as an Advocate before the High Court of Delhi. He has appeared as an arguing counsel, and as an amicus curiae, in numerous matters before various Courts and statutory Tribunals, resulting in reported judgments in diverse areas of law. Dr. George frequently appears before various arbitral tribunals, in domestic and international arbitrations. He has been appointed as an arbitrator on various occasions by the High Court of Delhi, the Delhi International Arbitration Centre and the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration. 

Dr. George is the author of the book titled ‘Minority Rights in a Cosmopolitan World’ [Media House: 2018], and frequently contributes opinion pieces and articles on issues of contemporary legal relevance. He has delivered guest lectures at various academies and law schools across India, including the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal and the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, amongst others. 

Dr. George read law at NALSAR, Hyderabad, and went on to earn a LL.M. [with Merit] from the University of London International Programmes with a specialization in International Dispute Resolution, and a Ph.D. in Law from the National Law University, Delhi

Adv. Shreya Parikh
Associate Director [Research]

Ms. Shreya Parikh graduated from NALSAR University of Law and went on to pursue her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Commercial Law from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. She began her litigation career at M/s. Bharucha & Partners, Mumbai, however, she soon realized that her passion lay in arguing matters and joined the Chambers of Senior Counsel Shiraz Rustomjee as a Counsel. 

Now an independent Counsel, she is engaged in diverse areas of general commercial law, securities law, arbitration, and public interest law. She appears before various fora, including the Supreme Court, Bombay High Court, Securities Appellate Tribunal, and NCLT. She has represented clients in matters involving corporate governance, insolvency, real estate, insurance, foreign exchange violations, contractual disputes, etc. 

Empaneled with the Indian Financial Regulator – Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), she often represents it in significant cases involving complex financial fraud and on constitutional law issues. On the arbitration front, she has appeared before tribunals comprising retired Supreme Court and High Court judges and in arbitration related litigation. She is also passionate about environmental issues and often uses the tool of litigation to try and precipitate change – on mangrove conservation, urban planning, heritage conservation, protection of green (open) spaces, etc. 

She is a part of the Senior Editorial Board of the Constitutional Law Blog at Government Law College and is a member of the Steering Committee of the Pledge India group. Outside of law, she takes every opportunity to spend time in nature and is a qualified scuba diver. She loves exploring off beat destinations and eateries. She needs her regular fix of culture and art – be it music, theatre or heritage walks.

Adv. Chand Chopra
Associate Director [Research]

Ms. Chand Chopra is an Advocate practicing in the High Court of Delhi and is a qualified Solicitor of England & Wales. She graduated top of her class from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad in the year 2012. From NALSAR, Ms. Chopra went on to work as a Trainee Solicitor at Allen & Overy’s London and Prague offices for two years, with one year dedicated entirely to International Arbitration.

A few years after her return to India, Ms. Chopra set up her own chamber practice in Delhi. She is currently the Head of Chambers, Chambers of Chand Chopra. She regularly practices and advises clients on civil and commercial disputes. She also represents PSUs and various other government organizations on arbitration matters and constitutional issues. Ms. Chopra regularly appears and argues matters as lead counsel in the Hon’ble Supreme Court, the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi and various arbitral tribunals. The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi has appointed Ms. Chopra as a Sole Arbitrator in various matters.

Ms. Chopra is a Research Associate for the Delhi High Court Bar Association’s quarterly magazine, Quarterly Bar Review and frequently speaks and writes on topics of interest to the legal community.  Apart from the law which is her primary passion, Ms. Chopra is an avid badminton player and a poet. 

Student Team

Aaryan Dhasmana - Research Scholar
Aaryan is a fourth-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. His enthusiasm for the field developed through internships under Senior Advocates and Disputes teams of renowned law firms. He has won the 2023 edition of the prestigious FDI International Arbitration Moot Court Competition and has earned accolades in several national moot court competitions. He has authored articles dealing with various commercial laws issues also. He enjoys spending his free time at the gym.
Adishree Krishnan - Research Scholar
Adishree is a third-year B.A.,LL.B. (Hons.) student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. She is a research assistant for international projects in dispute resolution and was also a member of the team that reached the quarterfinals at the 21st Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot. She has also served on the board of IJCL. Outside of law, she enjoys playing chess and reading.
Aditi Bhojnagarwala - Research Scholar
Aditi is a third-year B.A.,LL.B. (Hons.) student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. Her interest in arbitration was piqued by her engagement with the subject through her internships, as well as her participation in the 31st Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. In her free time, Aditi enjoys dancing and listening to Taylor Swift.
Arnav Mathur - Research Scholar
Arnav is a third-year B.A. LL.B. student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, with an interest in international arbitration, viewing arbitration as a transformative dispute resolution mechanism. He was part of a team that reached the quarterfinals at the 21st Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot and has gained research experience by assisting various professionals and currently serves on the editorial boards of multiple legal blogs and journals. Outside of law, he enjoys weightlifting and Formula 1.
Hamza Khan - Research Scholar
Hamza is a third-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at the NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad who aspires to join the Dispute Resolution practice of commercial law after graduation. His interest in arbitration developed through interning under various practitioners in the Delhi High Court and interning with the Disputes team of reputed law firms. He has authored multiple articles on various aspects of commercial laws in India. In his free time, he enjoys reading novels and playing football.
Mahika Roy - Research Scholar
Mahika is a fourth-year B.A. LL.B. student at NALSAR University of Law. She developed an interest in arbitration through her participation in the 20th Vis East Moot, where her team advanced to the Quarter-Finals, and she received recognition as the 8th Best Speaker. She has interned under senior advocates and arbitration counsels, serving as a Research Assistant to international arbitrators and working as an Associate Editor for the inaugural NALSAR-IAMC ADR Journal. In her free time, she enjoys playing basketball.
Manav Pamnani - Research Scholar
Manav is a third-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at the NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad and a budding company secretary, who is deeply interested in arbitration. Being an author of two books and multiple legal articles, he is proficient in research and writing and aims to consistently contribute to the arbitration discourse. Manav was also part of the team that reached the quarterfinals at the 21st Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Outside of law, he enjoys singing and cycling.
Zorawar Almeida - Research Scholar
Zorawar is a third-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. His interest in arbitration deepened during the 21st Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot, where his team reached the quarterfinals, and he earned an Honourable Mention for Best Speaker. He has interned with arbitration teams and senior advocates and is currently a Research Assistant to arbitrators in Hong Kong and New Zealand for a project on Expedited Arbitration. He also serves as Editor of the NALSAR-IAMC ADR Journal.
Bharati Challa - Technical Editor
Bharati is a third-year B.A. LL.B. student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. She is keen on exploring the changing landscape of arbitration in India, stemming from her interest in litigation practice. She enjoys academic research, having served on the board of IJIPL NALSAR, as well as the technical aspects of the process of constituting a Journal or Centre. Her hobbies include reading, hiking and weight-training.