Indian commercial lawyer
Hemant Batra (born 15 August 1967) is an Indian business, public policy , corporate and commercial senior practicing lawyer , newspaper – columnist writer author,[ 16] [ 17] [ 18] [ 19] TV anchor /Host,[ 20] [ 21] [ 22] [ 23] public speaker, commentator (law & public policy ), mentor, and legal counsel.[ 24] [ 2] [ 3] [ 15] [ 25] [ 4] [ 26] He was the co-founder and counsel at Kaden Boriss Global, an alliance and forum of independent and autonomous law firms and legal enterprises.[ 1] [ 6] [ 27] Hemant holds a position as the Secretary General [ 28] of SAARCLAW[ 29] (South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation in Law). SAARCLAW is a regional Apex body of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation ). He has also authored several books on law and policy.[ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12] He was engaged by the Lok Sabha as a Guest Anchor and Guide for a fresh series of Sansad TV called `75 Years: Laws That Shaped India'[ 30] [ 31] [ 32] [ 33] The other Guest Anchors engaged by the Parliament for Sansad TV being Bibek Debroy , Dr Karan Singh , Amitabh Kant , Shashi Tharoor , Maroof Raza and Sanjeev Sanyal .[ 34] [ 35] [ 36] [ 37] The global TV channel Sansad TV was launched by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi , Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu and Speaker of Lok Sabha Om Birla on 15 September 2021.[ 38] [ 39] [ 40]
Hemant Batra withdrew from all active roles in Kaden Boriss law firm in 2015 and formally quit the law firm in 2016. He now independently practises law as an arguing Counsel in the Indian Supreme Court and Delhi High Court. He is seen now in the roles of arbitrator , mediator , conciliator , tutor of law and public policy . He is authoring books for Eastern Book Company.[ 41] [ 42] Hemant has recently merged his practice with India's leading and topmost law firm, namely, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM). In the law firm, he heads the new vertical of New Ventures & Growth where he is responsible for the expansion and growth of SAM geographically, territorially, and professionally. As per industry sources, his role is working closely with the founders Shardul S. Shroff and Pallavi S. Shroff[ 43] [ 44]
Kaden Boriss partnered with I-Inspire 2013, a national conference for women leaders, aiming to be a confluence of ideas, a convergence of thoughts and celebration of the spirit of diversity and entrepreneurship. He is also the chairperson of the Organizing Council of International Infrastructure & Construction Law Arbitration Moot (IICLAM)[ 45] and member of the advisory board of the Organisation for International Cooperation (OIC) based in New Jersey, US.[ 46] IICLAM[ 47] is a joint initiative of Kaden Boriss, National University of Singapore (NUS) and Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), Singapore.[ 48] He is a recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Seva Medal .[ 49] Batra took over as the chairman of the panel of jury for the grant of Aces Awards for Corporate Excellence and Sustainability in Asia.[ 50] [ 51] [ 52] [ 53]
"We are committed to social justice and can play a key role in encouraging legal reforms and disseminating information on progressive decisions, related to human rights, across the legal community in South Asia," says Hemant Batra on the UNDP website.[ 54]
Batra joined the advisory board of the pivotals, the first ever stakeholders engagement platform.[ 55] [ 56] [ 57] In his role as a policy specialist and global business lawyer, he was invited to join the leadership team of a well known not for profit organization.
Batra was appointed in July 2017 as an active member of the Union of International Associations (UIA), the only appointment from India that year.[ 58] [ 59]
He established his music label called Urf Hekbat to accomplish his passion of playing, composing and arranging lounge and new age music. This fact was disclosed by him in an interview given to a well-known lawyers monthly magazine. He is also a sound recording artist.[ 60]
^ a b "Kaden Boriss promotes 4 to managing partner, as ex-MP Hemant Batra takes a step back" . www.legallyindia.com .
^ a b "Gift Of Annuity: A Truth For Every Professional?" . www.outlookindia.com/outlookmoney/ .
^ a b Service, Tribune News. " 'Person of eminence' tag on FB for convict Ajay Chautala" . Tribuneindia News Service .
^ a b Outreach, Rounak Biswas, Associate (26 July 2017). "Hemant Batra, Founder, Kaden Boriss Global, on working at AMSS and the UN, and his diverse experience – SuperLawyer – share your career experience and professional insights with law students and lawyers" . superlawyer.in . Retrieved 20 March 2018 . {{cite web }}
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^ "Mr Hemant K Batra Lead Partner Kaden Boriss Legal LLP, National Capital Region – Lawyer Biography" . International Law Office. Retrieved 30 July 2013 .
^ a b "Law firms find loopholes to promote their services" . Livemint. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013 .
^ aknoi tm (16 May 2009). "CNBC TV 18 Expert Corporate Lawyer Hemant K Batra From Kaden Boriss India speaks on Satyam Scam" (YouTube) . YouTube . Retrieved 30 July 2013 .
^ a b Batra, Hemant K. (2019). Due Diligence . ISBN 978-9388206549 .
^ a b "Due Diligence – EBC Webstore" . www.ebcwebstore.com .
^ a b Batra, Hemant K. (24 September 2017). SAARC and SAARCLAW . Independently Published. ISBN 978-1790235124 .
^ a b Batra, Hemant K. (24 September 2017). SAARC and SAARCLAW . Independently Published. ISBN 978-1790235124 .
^ a b "SAARC & SAARCLAW | Pothi.com" – via store.pothi.com.
^ "Leadership Programme Committee" . Icaap11.org. Retrieved 30 July 2013 .
^ "Nouvelle en détail" . Idlo.int. Retrieved 30 July 2013 .
^ a b "SAARCLAW has new Secretary General The SAARCLAW Executive Council (EXCO), the international governing body of SAARCLAW (South Asian Association For Regional Co-operation in Law) elected Hemant Batra its Vice President, as the new Secretary General (SG) of SAARCLAW. He has been the incumbent Vice President of SAARCLAW since 2007 and his name was proposed by Pakistan and seconded by Bhutan/India. He takes over from the current incumbent Tania Amir ul Islam, a renowned barrister and constitutional expert from Bangladesh" . Epaper.timesofindia.com. 14 January 2011. Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2013 .
^ "Insolvency and bankruptcy code: The new route to M&A" . 31 July 2021.
^ "Understanding the MMDR Act" . 25 September 2020.
^ "Understanding the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2021" . 9 April 2021.
^ "Understanding IBC: Facts and implementation challenges" . July 2021.
^ "PM Modi to launch Sansad TV on September 15, say sources" . The Economic Times .
^ "All set for Sansad TV launch; Karan Singh, Tharoor, Kant, Sanyal to host special shows" .
^ "75 Years - Laws that Shaped India | Episode - 01" . YouTube . 22 September 2021.
^ "Teaser: 75 Laws that shaped India" . YouTube . 17 September 2021.
^ "FCRA rules halt BKU's foreign funds" . Hindustan Times .
^ "Nouvelle en détail" . Idlo.int. Retrieved 30 July 2013 .
^ "Corporate lawyer Hemant Batra from Kaden Boris speaks on Satyam Scam" . CNBC. 16 May 2009.
^ "Hemant Batra speaks on Satyam Scam and Maytas Fraud" . Zee Business. 13 May 2009.
^ "Core Team Members" . One Only Nature Endures . Retrieved 30 July 2013 .
^ "Apex and recognized bodies" . Archived from the original on 30 May 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2013 .
^ "PM Modi to launch Sansad TV on September 15, say sources | India News - Times of India" . The Times of India . 10 September 2021.
^ "Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch Sansad TV on Sept 15: Report" . 10 September 2021.
^ "When will Sansad TV go live? Why Parliament proceedings need a channel to be aired instead of LS and RS TV?" . 15 September 2021.
^ "PM Modi to launch Sansad TV on 15 Sept: Report" . 13 September 2021.
^ "All set for Sansad TV launch; Karan Singh, Tharoor, Kant, Sanyal to host special shows" .
^ "PM Narendra Modi to launch Sansad TV on September 15: Report" . Business Standard India . Press Trust of India. 10 September 2021.
^ "PM Modi to launch Sansad TV on September 15 - ET BrandEquity" .
^ "संसद टीवी : 15 सितंबर को प्रधानमंत्री मोदी करेंगे नए चैनल का शुभारंभ, लोकसभा व राज्यसभा टीवी का हुआ इसमें विलय" .
^ "Sansad TV Launched: PM Modi, VP Naidu, Om Birla Inaugurate New Govt Channel - Details Here" . 15 September 2021.
^ "Pm नरेंद्र मोदी 15 सितंबर को लॉन्च करेंगे 'संसद टीवी', अब यहां आसानी से देख सकेंगे सदन की कार्यवाही" .
^ "Netas turn hosts, Sansad TV goes on air today" .
^ NETWORK, LIVELAW NEWS (12 November 2019). "[Law Firms] Interview With Advocate Lawyer Hemant Batra" . www.livelaw.in .
^ "Paytm named in online fraud case, officials move HC to quash FIR" . Hindustan Times . 21 February 2020.
^ https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-shardul-amarchand-mangaldas-ropes-in-hemant-batra-for-new-ventures-and-growth-3051375
^ "Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Strengthens Team with Addition of Accomplished Lawyer Hemant Batra" . 12 July 2023.
^ "2nd International Infrastructure & Construction Law Arbitration Moot (IICLAM)" . Siac.org.sg. 14 September 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2013 .
^ "Organization for International Cooperation" (PDF) . 14 January 2012.
^ organizer (28 July 2011). "International Infrastructure and Construction Law Arbitration Moot (IICLAM)" . Mootcourt.in. Retrieved 30 July 2013 .
^ Law, Amity (16 July 2012). "Amity Law School, Noida: 5th International Infrastructure & Construction Law Arbitrationn Moot (IICLAM) 2012" . Amitylawschool.blogspot.in. Retrieved 30 July 2013 .
^ "Sopori receives Mahatma Gandhi Seva Medal 2020" . www.journeyline.in .
^ "Business leaders go places with Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES) 2019" . 22 September 2019.
^ Post, The Jakarta. "Focus on corporate sustainability at inaugural ACES Awards" . thejakartapost.com . Retrieved 20 March 2018 .
^ "Seven Lankan companies short listed for ACES | Daily News Online : Sri Lanka's National News" . Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 12 January 2020 .
^ "AstraZeneca Thailand Wins Two ACES Awards 2022: "Industry Champions of the Year" and "Community Initiative" " . AsiaOne . 25 November 2022.
^ "Report urges stronger legal protections for women and girls affected by HIV in health care settings" . UNDP . Retrieved 20 March 2018 .
^ "Vivek Law, Hemant K Batra hired for advisory board of 'Pivotals' - Times of India" . The Times of India . Archived from the original on 17 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016 .
^ "Business News, India Stock Market, Personal Finance, IPO, Financial News Headlines – The Financial Express" . www.financialexpress.com . 12 May 2016. Retrieved 20 March 2018 .
^ "Vivek Law, Hemant K Batra hired for advisory board of 'Pivotals', AniNews.in" . Archived from the original on 16 May 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2016 .
^ "UIA – Union of International Associations" . uia.org . Retrieved 20 March 2018 .
^ "Active Membership – Union of International Associations" . uia.org . Retrieved 20 March 2018 .
^ "Hemant Batra, Founder, Kaden Boriss Global, on working at AMSS and the UN, and his diverse experience" . 26 July 2017.