Bar&Bench News Network
In an interview with author Gurcharan Das for Bloomberg- UTV’s show “The Dharma of Capitalism,” Zia Mody allowed viewers a glimpse of the ethics that makes one of the finest lawyers of our times. In the first part of the interview, the founder partner of one of India’s biggest law firms, AZB & Partners, puts forth her views on the quandaries faced by lawyers.
The management guru essentially paints scenarios, and seeks Zia Mody’s reaction. The brief 10 minute interview, which is more like a conversation, is peppered with anecdotes to elaborate a point. Particularly memorable one is where she was hired to represent one of three siblings. Having foreseen the futility of litigation, she advised her client to ‘settle’ the dispute. The client, however, responded that she was hired to fight on his side, but not offer advice on settlement.
The first half of the interview ends with Zia Mody saying that her father, former Attorney General, Soli Sorabjee saying, “Clients normally are necessary evils,” but she begs to differ. “They are not even necessary,” she says.
For those who cannot view the video, the YouTube link can be found here.
|
- 1. "For all those who debate about AZB and AMSS. Zia mody has single handedly shaken the law firm market and taken over many clients from the top law firm. She has built the law in 8 years what most people took more than 20 years to build. She is a lesson in herself. Great to see a woman excel to such great heights. AMSS or for that matter any top firm cannot claim to have such talent". Guest, Mumbai
- 2. "@Guest, Mumbai- Zia built that firm in 8 years? Seriously? I think she has been a lawyer for lot longer than that. Are you discounting her practice and her prior firm before the merger? Anyways, nothing in my view should take away the fact what AMSS is today. It is clearly the top preferred choice of most clients. Enough surveys are on that.". Anon, Delhi
- 3. "I agree. Zia mody has done what few others would dare to try and succeed, that is displace amss in mumbai as the top law firm. Kudos to her.". Anonymous, Uganda
- 4. "AZB is nothing without Zia. AMSS is nothing without the Shroff's. I have been a client of both and I find that there is not much to choose between the two. However in interactions with Shroff's and Zia - far more impressed with Zia!!". Anon, Mumbai
- 5. "If clients are a "necessary evil" - or even not "necessary", then pray, who foots the bill? Who is the sucker who pays a prince's ransom as "hourly billing". ". Rohit, Mumbai
Related Stories
- AZB and Billion Dollar deals: Zia Mody reported to be advising RIL on LyondellBasell deal
- Make way for techy E-Courts at a cost of Rs. 935 crore, welcome video-conferencing in Courts and prisons
- ET honours Zia Mody with Businesswoman of the Year award
- DHC to discipline judges/advocates: Chief Justice to consider audio/video recording court proceedings
- Conversation with Zia Mody, Senior Partner of AZB & Partners
- Government allows video conferencing for AGMs and board meetings
- Naik Naik releases “The Dirty Picture”
Other News
- End of Venture Capital Fund Regulations; SEBI notifies Alternate Investment Fund Regulations
- SILF supports Nariman for President of India; Says no one knows the working of the Constitution better
- Re-Upped Round up May 22
- Supreme Court Lawyers Welfare Trust encourages young talent; Introduces 2 annual fellowships
- Re-Upped Round up May 21
- Clasis Law moves to a larger office space in Delhi
- Re-Upped Round up May 18
The Viewpoint: Indemnification Provisions - Is the fight on the indemnity clause worth the effort?
May 17, 2012 | Bar & Bench brings to you the twentieth article on 'The Viewpoint' series with its Knowledge Partner AZB & Partners. AZB Senior Associate Nandish Vyas and Associate Pranati Ishwar in this article seek to examine the context in which indemnification rights are relevant for acquisition transactions, and also seek to explore if there are areas where they are potentially not worth the comments (4)










