Abhinav Bhushan will join 39 Essex Chambers as their Chief Executive for Asia on August 16, 2021..Bhushan is currently serving as Director for South Asia at the ICC International Court of Arbitration. He is also the co-chair of ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF), Asia Chapter..Before joining ICC, Bhushan completed his LL.M. at Columbia Law School and earned a certificate in foreign and comparative law. He was also a member of the Columbia International Arbitration Association. He earned his first law degree from the Government Law College, Mumbai, India. Upon graduation, he worked as an associate with Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe, in Mumbai, India..Alexander Fessas, Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, said,“I have known Abhinav for almost ten years, first in his capacity as a Deputy Counsel in Paris and then as our Director for South Asia in Singapore. Abhinav is not only an excellent lawyer but also has the ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships. He has immensely contributed to the ICC Court’s expansion in Asia, and I have no doubt that 39 Essex Chambers will greatly benefit from his talent and expertise. We wish him the very best and look forward to interacting with him in his new role.”.Chief Executive of 39 Essex Chambers Lindsay Scott said,“We are absolutely delighted that Abhinav will be joining us this month in our Singapore office. His legal, commercial and extensive expertise in the region is an excellent fit for Chambers. We continue to expand in our offering of legal services and, and with our offices in Singapore and Malaysia, his experience will be of great benefit, further strengthening our access between Singapore and the rest of Asia and enhancing our offering for clients both domestically and internationally.”.Commenting on the development, Bhushan said,“I am truly honoured to become a part of 39 Essex Chambers and work with some of the most exceptional lawyers in the world. With the incredible support of the Government of Singapore, Members of the Chambers & CEO, Lindsay Scott, our Singapore office, which has been around since 2012, will continue to focus in increasing our accessibility and providing cohesive advocacy and arbitral services to our clients in Asia. Asia and the rise in its economic activity creates an excellent opportunity – and, I can’t wait to be a part of this growth story.”."In the last several years, I have seen Abhinav work exceedingly hard for the ICC International Court of Arbitration. He is a stellar lawyer and I have no doubt that he will be an asset to 39 Essex Chambers. Being in Singapore, he will prove to be an excellent bridge between the Indian parties and their expectations for quality legal services, specially international arbitration, for which Singapore is now one of the popular seats in the world," said Senior Advocate Ciccu Mukhopadhyay..Retired Supreme Court judge Justice AK Sikri also shared his thoughts on the news, saying, "Progression in life is a natural phenomenon and ascendancy in one’s career is everyone’s dream and desire. At the same time it requires sustained efforts, hard work, devotion to one’s duties and earnest commitment to the job. These attributes eminently resonate with Abhinav Bhushan. No wonder, therefore, that Abhinav has achieved one milestone after other. Also, no wonder that he has done justice to every assignment he has undertaken. His job competence and untiring working capacity coupled with sterling leadership qualities earned him well deserved laurels in his capacity as the Director, South Asia, ICC International Court of Arbitration, a prestigious Institution in arbitration. That’s the reason that he’s now picked up by 39 Essex Chambers, which ranks among the finest barristers’ chambers. He is going to adorn a very responsible position as it’s Chief Executive, Asia. It’s a matter of pride for the Indian legal community. I’m also confident that Abhinav will bring Indian and Singaporean lawyers' communities closer by giving new dimensions to their otherwise growing friendship. I wish Abhinav good luck in his new endeavour which, I’m sure, will be fascinating as well as fulfilling.".-- -- --If you would like your Deals, Columns, Press Releases to be published on Bar & Bench, please fill in the form available here.
Abhinav Bhushan will join 39 Essex Chambers as their Chief Executive for Asia on August 16, 2021..Bhushan is currently serving as Director for South Asia at the ICC International Court of Arbitration. He is also the co-chair of ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF), Asia Chapter..Before joining ICC, Bhushan completed his LL.M. at Columbia Law School and earned a certificate in foreign and comparative law. He was also a member of the Columbia International Arbitration Association. He earned his first law degree from the Government Law College, Mumbai, India. Upon graduation, he worked as an associate with Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe, in Mumbai, India..Alexander Fessas, Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, said,“I have known Abhinav for almost ten years, first in his capacity as a Deputy Counsel in Paris and then as our Director for South Asia in Singapore. Abhinav is not only an excellent lawyer but also has the ability to build meaningful, trusting relationships. He has immensely contributed to the ICC Court’s expansion in Asia, and I have no doubt that 39 Essex Chambers will greatly benefit from his talent and expertise. We wish him the very best and look forward to interacting with him in his new role.”.Chief Executive of 39 Essex Chambers Lindsay Scott said,“We are absolutely delighted that Abhinav will be joining us this month in our Singapore office. His legal, commercial and extensive expertise in the region is an excellent fit for Chambers. We continue to expand in our offering of legal services and, and with our offices in Singapore and Malaysia, his experience will be of great benefit, further strengthening our access between Singapore and the rest of Asia and enhancing our offering for clients both domestically and internationally.”.Commenting on the development, Bhushan said,“I am truly honoured to become a part of 39 Essex Chambers and work with some of the most exceptional lawyers in the world. With the incredible support of the Government of Singapore, Members of the Chambers & CEO, Lindsay Scott, our Singapore office, which has been around since 2012, will continue to focus in increasing our accessibility and providing cohesive advocacy and arbitral services to our clients in Asia. Asia and the rise in its economic activity creates an excellent opportunity – and, I can’t wait to be a part of this growth story.”."In the last several years, I have seen Abhinav work exceedingly hard for the ICC International Court of Arbitration. He is a stellar lawyer and I have no doubt that he will be an asset to 39 Essex Chambers. Being in Singapore, he will prove to be an excellent bridge between the Indian parties and their expectations for quality legal services, specially international arbitration, for which Singapore is now one of the popular seats in the world," said Senior Advocate Ciccu Mukhopadhyay..Retired Supreme Court judge Justice AK Sikri also shared his thoughts on the news, saying, "Progression in life is a natural phenomenon and ascendancy in one’s career is everyone’s dream and desire. At the same time it requires sustained efforts, hard work, devotion to one’s duties and earnest commitment to the job. These attributes eminently resonate with Abhinav Bhushan. No wonder, therefore, that Abhinav has achieved one milestone after other. Also, no wonder that he has done justice to every assignment he has undertaken. His job competence and untiring working capacity coupled with sterling leadership qualities earned him well deserved laurels in his capacity as the Director, South Asia, ICC International Court of Arbitration, a prestigious Institution in arbitration. That’s the reason that he’s now picked up by 39 Essex Chambers, which ranks among the finest barristers’ chambers. He is going to adorn a very responsible position as it’s Chief Executive, Asia. It’s a matter of pride for the Indian legal community. I’m also confident that Abhinav will bring Indian and Singaporean lawyers' communities closer by giving new dimensions to their otherwise growing friendship. I wish Abhinav good luck in his new endeavour which, I’m sure, will be fascinating as well as fulfilling.".-- -- --If you would like your Deals, Columns, Press Releases to be published on Bar & Bench, please fill in the form available here.
