Practicing Advocate, specialising in Direct Taxes 1983-1985: Worked with M/s Rashmi Zaveri & Company, Chartered Accountants. 1985-1992: Practiced under Mr. Y. P. Trivedi, Advocate, Supreme Court 1993: Did a course in USA Taxes with H&R Block 2003-2014: Practiced under Mr. Y. P. Trivedi, Advocate, Supreme Court 2014-Present: Practicing independently. (1993-2002: Was living in the USA) My area of specialization is Indian Direct Taxes. Extensive experience in direct taxes consultation; litigation and planning for corporates, partnership firms, trusts, and individuals. I also have experience in US Taxes for individuals, FEMA, Estate Planning (Trusts, Wills). I have collaborated with Lawyers and CPAs in the USA and conducted seminar and webinar on International Estate Planning.

Born on 29.03.1972 in Hannover Training as industrial clerk at Preussag AG in Hannover 1991 - 1993 Parallel to this study of Business Administration at the Leibniz Academy (Berufsakademie) 1991 - 1994 Employee in finance and accounting at Preussag AG 1993 - 1994 While studying scientific staff at the Department of Civil Law and Business Law (Prof. Dr. Dr. Peter Salje) 1994 - 1999 Professional experience at a US law firm and at Dresdner Bank AG Frankfurt am Main 1997/1998 Examination Assistant at Arthur Andersen Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft in Hannover 1998 - 1999 Traineeship in the district of the Higher Regional Court Celle 1999 - 2001 Lawyer in a commercial law firm in Hannover 2001 - 2004 Foundation of the law firm Henning Schröder 2004 Specialist Lawyer for Commercial and Corporate Law 2007 Specialist Lawyer for Tax Law 2008 Training as Mediator 2013

Mr. Nilesh Modi passed his LLB in 1988 and became a Solicitor in 1989 and has been in practice since then and has experience of more than 30 years in the profession. He is the sole proprietor of a law firm RUSTAMJI & GINWALA incorporated in the year 1914 and has completed 105 years of services in the profession of Advocates & Solicitors. Mr.Nilesh Modi is a third generation Solicitor and Advocate, his father and grandfather being in the same profession and in the same office. His wife, Mrs.Hemangi Nilesh Modi is also a practicing Advocate and has her own law firm M/s.R & G Associates. His daughter Miss. Drishti Nilesh Modi is also an Advocate having completed her LL.B and LL.M (UK) in International Comparative Disputes Resolution from Queen Mary University London and is now with the firm. She is pursuing her Solicitors. His son Mrugen Modi is pursuing law in Queen Mary University London Our firm is registered with the High Court since many years and hence, well known in the legal field in Mumbai. Our main office is situated at a prominent place right opposite the Mumbai University on the main Mahatma Gandhi Road at Fort and in close proximity of the Bombay High Court, City Civil & Sessions Court, NCLT, RERA Appellate Tribunal, Small Causes Court, DRT, DRAT, State Consumer Forum and ITAT. We also have a branch office in Vile Parle (East), in close proximity of the domestic and international airports in Mumbai and the RERA Tribunal as well as Small Causes Court at Bandra. We handle civil litigations in the High Court, City Civil Court, NCLT, RERA, RERA Appellate Tribunal, Small Causes Court, DRT, DRAT, Consumer Courts, DDR matters in the nature of suits, appeals, applications, writ petitions, PILs, arbitration petitions, direct tax references and appeals in the High Court, testamentary matters, admiralty matters, company matters, winding up petitions, insolvency matters, tenancy matters, etc. We also handle International and Domestic Arbitrations and Mediations. Mr. Nilesh Modi is a trained and certified Mediator and has been appointed as Mediator/Arbitrator in many matters by the Bombay High Court. He is empaneled as a Mediator by the Bombay High Court. We offer a wide range of legal services. We mainly specialize in conveyancing, real estate transactions, redevelopment of tenanted buildings and Society buildings under D. C. Regulations, Slum Redevelopment Schemes, Deemed Conveyance, drafting of deeds and documents like Conveyance Deeds, Sale and Transfer Documents, Leases, Leave and License Agreements. Development Agreements, PAA, SRA schemes, Mortgages, Assignments, etc. We also manage adjudication, stamping and registration of documents. We also handle joint ventures, consortium agreements, collaborations, international and domestic arbitrations, international taxation, FEMA related matters, company formation and registration and other corporate matters. We have our Associate Advocates and Chartered Accountant well versed with joint venture agreements and foreign collaboration agreements. We have a team of lawyers, interns, associates and dedicated staff. We also have an in house counsel practicing since last more than thirty years and specializing in Writ Petitions, Arbitrations and Labour laws and an in house Chartered Accountant handling taxation and FEMA work and practicing since last more than 39 years. We have associates specializing in Intellectual property matters, rent control matters and criminal matters in Mumbai. We have our associates in New Delhi, Goa, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Allahabad, Kolkatta, Jaipur, Amritsar and host of other places. We also have associates handling work in the office of the Charity Commissioner, Greater Mumbai.

Ms. Kapur’s practice since 1988 has focussed on litigation and arbitration matters (domestic and international) before courts and arbitral tribunals, including award enforcement proceedings. She is also consulted by corporates and High Commissions on civil, commercial and contractual matters. She has a rich experience in handling / assisting on issues of public and private international laws including aspects like diplomatic immunity, immigration, refugee rights etc; employment laws; personal laws; succession and trusts. Having seen protracted litigation, she has reoriented her practice over the past 3 years to focus on alternate dispute resolution, especially mediation as an expeditious and inexpensive resolution of disputes. Her endeavour is to find reasonable and practical solutions to complicated legal issues within the legal framework. Having completed her B.Sc from Miranda House, Delhi University (1982-1985), she completed her LL.B from the Law Faculty, Delhi University (1985-1988). She is a Certified Mediator, having successfully completed 40 Hours Training Program on Civil & Commercial Mediation and Negotiation, conducted by Indian Institute of Corporate affairs, under the aegis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in July 2016.

Following a brilliant academic career, joined Central Engineering Services and retired as Director General (Works), Central Public Works Department. Has Versatile experience in all facets of civil engineering right from planning, designing, project management, monitoring, litigation, arbitration etc. Has worked on many prestigious projects in India and abroad. He has to his credit construction of large number of Buildings, Bridges, Road Works, Water Supply and Sewage Treatment plants, special construction like Chimneys, Towers, Irrigation Structures, Dams, Barrages etc.

Partner with law firm Wenger & Vieli Ltd., Attorneys-at-Law, Zurich; head of the arbitration team; President of the Commission of Arbitration (National Committee) of ICC Switzerland; Member of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Chambers' Arbitration Institution; Vice-Chair of the Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Committee of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA); Lecturer for international arbitration at the Law School, University of Zurich (since 2001); Chairman of the Board of the Swiss Arbitration Academy (SAA) (www.swiss-arbitration-academy.ch); Head lecturer for CAS (Certificate in Advanced Studies) in Arbitration; SAA in cooperation with the Universities of Lucerne and Neuchâtel.

SENIOR EXECUTIVE Retired EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Fuel Management of NTPC Ltd., India’s leading power utility having installed capacity of more than 25000 MW and ambitious growth plan of 75,000MW by 2017. Responsible for monitoring & arrangement of fuel, (coal/gas, Naphtha etc. ) for power stations to sustain high level performance, which interalia includes tie up fuel (coal & gas) both long term/short term from Domestic/International sources through linkage & import etc. Tie up of logistics inland/Rlys. & shipping etc. Liaison with Port/Rlys. authorities etc. To articulate & craft fuel sourcing strategy, liaison/interaction with Govt. authority/Policy makers/Regulator etc. Led the nucleus team of NTPC in the maiden foray into Exploration & Production of oil & gas. Also having experience in Feasibility preparation, Project Appraisal ,Project Management, Construction Erection Commissioning of super thermal power projects, Materials & Contracts Management & construction of large scale Hydro power project. Adept at, co-ordination supervision and managing the day-to-day and round the clock construction activities of large scale time bound projects involving a no. of multi disciplinary contractors. and maintenance of all specialized services, Infrastructural facilities in construction of power projects.. Keen understanding of the procedures and implementation of quality systems and complying with the norms of regulatory authorities. problem solving and man management skills. Fair for adopting latest technology, systems in compliance with quality standards. Expertise in swiftly ramping up projects with competent cross-functional skills for on time execution. Deftness in project monitoring and review of project schedules, ensuring cost control within budgeted parameters. Relationship management, communication skills with the ability to network with project members, consultants, contractors and statutory agencies. Area of Expertise; Construction and project management of large scale infrastructure projects in thermal & Hydel power sector. Land Acquisition, Conducting Socio Economic Survey, formulation and execution of Resettlement & Re habilitation plans, Drawing up Environment protection measures etc. Locating and Tie-up for Basic project Inputs. Evaluate feasibility for the execution of plant modification projects, developing plans & schedules for same In sync with project budgets. Develop project execution plans after thorough discussion with clients, selection of sites, project evaluation in terms of outlays and profits attached. List down the resource needs for projects, after considering the budgetary parameters set. Monitor project schedule & execution status through periodic project review meetings. Evaluate Designs; coordinate with Consultants and Sub Contractors for changes in the same. Management of control, receipt, consumption, storage of materials( spares, consumables, construction materials) for operation of 6x210 MW & construction of 2x500 MW thermal Power Plants. Contract & Purchase Management for goods & services, Insurance & Risk Management, Inventory control, spare part development, formulation & Implementation of job contract through land oustees co-operative, Implementation of self employment schemes for the project affected persons. Dispute resolution/conflict management, analyzing of claims, conduction of arbitration proceedings in the matter of contractual claims lodged by leading civil agencies. Preparing of different documents in liaison with leading advocates in the capacity of presenting official and star witness representing NTPC. Successful in obtaining favourable judgement for the corporation by articulating proper documents, evidence, etc. Fuel Management for Gas based Power stations, 4000 MW multiple Power utilities-conceptualizing & structuring strategies for co-ordination with stake holders, policy makers, peer industrial groups etc. Business development in liquefaction of natural Gas Value chain including acquisition of Oil &Gas acreage. Management of exploration activities n Oil & Gas Blocks. Management of all the fuel related activities for 30,000MW spread across all over the country for tie up of Coal, Natural gas, RLNG, Fuel oil Naphtha.

Dr. B. Ramaswamy, Educator, Author & Motivator. Currently, VICE CHANCELLOR, PRIST UNIVERSITY (DEEMED UNIVERSITY) TANJORE – TAMILNADU (INDIA) Visiting Professor, State University of New York, USA which is one of the largest universities of USA. Chair- Skill Development in National Education Foundation -USA. Representing as a Neutral Accredited Member at the National and International level as Mediator, Arbitrator, Negotiator & Ombudsman. MEMBER- Centre of IT and Social Science, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT). Govt of Delhi. MEMBER - Doctoral Advisory Committee, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Govt of Delhi. MEMBER - Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (DRUCC) on Railways of Chennai Division. Govt of India. MEMBER - ADVISORY COMMITTEE - BON SECOURS – COLLEGE FOR WOMEN,(A GRADE BY NAAC) AFFILIATED TO BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY TANJORE (TN). CHAIRMAN - CORE COMMITTEE OF THE HINDU ECONOMIC FORUM, INDIA. He was Pro-Vice Chancellor, Oriental university, Indore, Madhya Pradesh & Pro-Vice Chancellor of APG Shimla University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. FORMER MEMBER - ADVISORY COMMITTEE - For the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Govt of India. He has obtained all his qualifications from the reputed institutions and universities such as Loyola College, Delhi School of Economics, and National Law University etc. Apart from his exemplary achievements in the field of Sociology, Development Economics & Law, academically and professionally, he has several other qualifications and professional achievements in the fields of Disaster Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, Human Rights, IPR, Cyber Law, Personnel Management and Industrial Relations, Vedic Culture, Leadership, Issues of Women and Children, Disability Studies etc. Honorary Doctorate from Cosmopolitan University, USA,& Inter- American University of Humanistic Studies, Florida, USA, in the field of Social Science. He was also awarded Honorary Doctorate on Humanities in Apostolic International University, affiliated with and accredited by International Institute of Church Management Inc., Florida, USA. Recently he was awarded D.Litt (Development Economics) from International Economics University, Maldives. D. Litt -(Honoris Causa) Doctor of Letters California Public University, Northern Mariana Islands. USA, for Higher Education. He has guided M. Phil. and Ph. D. scholars on his competent areas. He is a Visiting Fellow, Advisor, Member in several prestigious Institutions both in Government and Private such as IIT Roorkee, YASHADA, Raj Bhawan, Pune and NIPCCD, Govt. of India. He is the Academic Advisor to most prominent schools/ colleges and universities. He has published more than 250 articles/ books both in National and International magazines/ publications of repute. He continues to write articles to leading magazines and newspapers. Being a renowned Social Scientist, he is an invited Speaker to deliver key note addresses and Chief Guest to various functions, seminars, national and international conferences, Convocations and workshops. He travelled to more than 29 countries to deliver various areas of lectures. He motivates large number of youth including the school children. He makes tremendous impact while delivering each lecture which brings tremendous mind transformation to the youth of India towards nation building. He holds important positions in Government viz Member/ BENCH OF MAGISTRATE, Maintenance Tribunal- Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen Act 2007. He also worked as Deputy Chief Warden- Civil Defence Corps, Delhi and as Director in very many Institutions and Private bodies. He was an acting Chairperson/ BENCH OF MAGISTRATE- Child Welfare Committee, Government of NCT, Delhi – A bench of Magistrates constituted under section 29 of Juvenile Justice. Being an expert as Social Scientist and Educationist, he is interviewed regularly by the various electronic media, TV channels and Press. His passion is directed towards our Nation Building through Quality Education especially to those who are deprived of Quality education. He has so far produced more than over 1000 civil service officers in the country.

Jaya Prakash graduated from the University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). He was admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore. He is also admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales. In March 1998 he became the exclusive correspondent for a well-known P&I Club. He was made a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 2000. Mr. Prakash sits on many arbitration and mediation panels regionally and is a member of many professional associations and committees in the international arbitration and mediation practice communities. Mr Prakash is well sought after as an arbitrator in commercial, transnational and maritime disputes. He has over 40 years of experience in commercial and maritime law matters.