Team Arbitration Workshop
Gaurav Rai
Editor,
The Arbitration Workshop
Gaurav Rai is a Managing Associate at C&S Partners and his practice primarily focuses on Corporate Commercial Litigation, Commercial Arbitration and Legal Advisory. He completed his B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from National Law University Odisha in 2015 and has a Master of Laws (LLM) from University College London in 2016.
He started his career as a Legal Assistant to the Office of Justice A.K. Patnaik, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India and assisted him in his work as an Arbitrator. Thereafter he worked in the arbitration team at Legafin Law Associates and AKS Partners.
He has written and published multiple articles in well-reputed blogs, journals and as book chapters most notably in the International Arbitration Law Review titled, Pre-arbitral steps in a multi-tier dispute resolution system in India - analysing the current quagmire and the way forward, Int'l Arb. L. Rev., 2020, 23(3), 212-232; and Liverpool Law Review titled, The Hermeneutics of the Concept of Misrepresentation: Addressing the Quagmire of Damages and Compensation in Cases of Misrepresentation in Formation of a Contract Under Indian and English Law, Liverpool L. Rev. 43, 477–500 (2022).​
He can be contacted at gaurav@thearbitrationconsultant.in
Gautam Mohanty
Editor,
The Arbitration Workshop
Gautam Mohanty is a PhD candidate in International Economic Law at Kozminski University, Warsaw, Poland. He has completed his B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from National Law University Odisha in 2015 and has a Master of Laws (LLM) from Central European University, Hungary in 2017.
He is an Assistant Professor at Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) with a keen interest in International Commercial Arbitration, International Investment Law, Public International Law and International Economic Law. He is an advocate enrolled with the bar in India and is also an Arbitration Consultant in the offices of Justice Deepak Verma, Former Judge Supreme Court of India.
He is a graduate of the coveted Arbitration Academy, Paris and a visiting researcher at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, University of Cambridge. He regularly publishes in reputed journals. His first book is titled ‘Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards and Public Policy Exception- Including an analysis of South Asian State Practice’ and is published by Springer Publications.
He can be contacted at gautam.mohanty1414@gmail.com
Arnav Doshi
Senior Staff Editor
Arnav Doshi is currently an associate at Trilegal. He completed his B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree from Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat. He has a keen interest in investment and commercial arbitration with the intersectionalities of insolvency and human rights law. The predilection for arbitration stemmed from the participation in the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot which provided great insight into International Investment Arbitration. Apart from being an avid mooter, he was also selected as a student participant at the VIII Arbitration School organized by the Ukrainian Arbitration Academy.
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He can be reached at: 19jgls-arnav.jd@jgu.edu.in.
Abhay Raj
Senior Staff Editor
Abhay Raj is an associate at TLP Advisors. He has completed his B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree from Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat, and is a former exchange student of Queen Mary University of London. Being an avid mooter, he has done Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot and has coached multiple teams, providing him with insight into the field of Investment Arbitration. He has also worked as a paralegal at Saraf and Partners, and assisted them on matters pertaining to arbitration and contract law. He currently also serves as a General Editor at the Queen Mary's Business and Law Journal.
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He can be reached at rajabhayuk@gmail.com.
Jugaad Singh
Junior Staff Editor
Jugaad Singh is a penultimate year B.A.LL.B. (Hons.) student at the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala. He has a keen interest in Constitutional Law, White Collar Crimes and Commerical Arbitration. Having participated in International Moot Court Competitions like Jessup and Monroe E. Price Media Law Competition, he has honed his legal research skills, allowing him to publish various articles. Jugaad is constantly seeking opportunities that help him gain wider experience and understanding of various areas of law. He is currently acting as a Research Assistant to the Editor, Professor Gautam Mohanty.
He can be contacted at jugaadsinghlaw@gmail.com
Shruti Avinash
Junior Staff Editor
Shruti Avinash is a fourth year student pursuing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at NALSAR, Hyderabad. Shruti demonstrates a commitment towards research-driven solutions and has published articles at various law journals. With an impressive track record, she is a force to be reckoned with in the field of education accessibility. Shruti has also demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, and has held various positions of responsibility at her university.
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She can be reached at: shrutiavinash@nalsar.ac.in
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Ishita Chandra
Junior Staff Editor
Ishita Chandra is a third year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonipat. With a strong focus on subjects such as Arbitration, Commercial Law, and Constitutional Law, she has authored few research papers and articles. She is an avid researcher and her recent works are featured at the SCC Online Blog, Manupatra and CICCL Blog MNLUA. Her main area of interest include exploring the intricacies of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
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She can be reached at: ishichandra1406@gmail.com.
Vrinda Gaur
Junior Staff Editor
Vrinda Gaur is a fourth-year B.A. LL.B (Hons.) student at Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. With a keen interest in legal writing, she has authored articles on diverse legal nuances and has published on numerous recognised blogs.
Her interest in law extends to fields including but not limited to Arbitration Law, Insolvency Law and Competition Law.
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She can be reached at vrindagaur176@gmail.com.