Khaitan & Co Partner Abhishek Sinha is leaving the firm to set up his own academic venture, “NotJustLex”..NotJustLex has been founded with the intention to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and the expectations of clients, law firms and corporates..Speaking on his decision to leave law practice and start this venture, Abhishek said,“I have decided to reinvent the wheel, but with different materials. For the last 16 years, I was pushed and mentored by several seniors and given challenging assignments and unconditional support. This allowed me to have the career path I have had. Happy realisation – I am passionate about a few more things in life and it’s time to give complete time and energy to explore the known in an unknown way.I am very excited and at the same time a little nervous to start all over again.”About the new venture, Abhishek says,“NotJustLex will offer specialized moderated classroom programs and a few online programs. The focus will be primarily on participatory learning. It’s a platform for young lawyers and law students. The idea is to provide the participants with a distinct professional edge in this competitive corporate environment.”Confirming Abhishek’s decision to leave, Khaitan Executive Director Amar Sinhji said“Abhishek has decided to pursue a personal entrepreneurial venture in the legal academic sphere, which is where his passion lies. We are supportive of his decision and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”Abhishek is a 2006 graduate of ILS Law College, Pune. He initially worked at DSK Legal and AZB & Partners, before joining Khaitan in 2009. In 2015, he left Khaitan to join Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas. However, he returned to Khaitan after a six-month stint at SAM.Abhishek is a dual qualified (England & Wales and India) corporate lawyer with an experience of more than thirteen years. He has been leading transactions involving corporate and commercial laws. Abhishek has wide-ranging experience in advising on private equity matters, as well as structures requiring India entry strategies.In addition to his legal practice, Abhishek has been a visiting lecturer at KC Law College, Mumbai and has taught the Securities Law course at GLC, Mumbai.
Khaitan & Co Partner Abhishek Sinha is leaving the firm to set up his own academic venture, “NotJustLex”..NotJustLex has been founded with the intention to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and the expectations of clients, law firms and corporates..Speaking on his decision to leave law practice and start this venture, Abhishek said,“I have decided to reinvent the wheel, but with different materials. For the last 16 years, I was pushed and mentored by several seniors and given challenging assignments and unconditional support. This allowed me to have the career path I have had. Happy realisation – I am passionate about a few more things in life and it’s time to give complete time and energy to explore the known in an unknown way.I am very excited and at the same time a little nervous to start all over again.”About the new venture, Abhishek says,“NotJustLex will offer specialized moderated classroom programs and a few online programs. The focus will be primarily on participatory learning. It’s a platform for young lawyers and law students. The idea is to provide the participants with a distinct professional edge in this competitive corporate environment.”Confirming Abhishek’s decision to leave, Khaitan Executive Director Amar Sinhji said“Abhishek has decided to pursue a personal entrepreneurial venture in the legal academic sphere, which is where his passion lies. We are supportive of his decision and wish him all the very best in his future endeavours.”Abhishek is a 2006 graduate of ILS Law College, Pune. He initially worked at DSK Legal and AZB & Partners, before joining Khaitan in 2009. In 2015, he left Khaitan to join Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas. However, he returned to Khaitan after a six-month stint at SAM.Abhishek is a dual qualified (England & Wales and India) corporate lawyer with an experience of more than thirteen years. He has been leading transactions involving corporate and commercial laws. Abhishek has wide-ranging experience in advising on private equity matters, as well as structures requiring India entry strategies.In addition to his legal practice, Abhishek has been a visiting lecturer at KC Law College, Mumbai and has taught the Securities Law course at GLC, Mumbai.
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