Abhisshek Singlla is a Partner at Bergen Law, with over 15 years of diverse experience spanning international commercial law, M&A, joint ventures, startup advisory, and private equity. A graduate of King’s College London, Abhisshek has balanced legal depth with entrepreneurial vision throughout his career. Recognized by Forbes India, Legal 500, ALB India, and INBA, he is regarded as one of India’s emerging legal disruptors.
Beyond his professional achievements, Abhisshek mentors at Startup India and the Atal Innovation Mission, helping founders understand complex corporate and M&A processes. His leadership style reflects empathy, resilience, and foresight, positioning him as both a trusted advisor and a forward-thinking strategist.
Coming from a small town and beginning with modest academic exposure, Abhisshek pursued law at King’s College London, where his perspective on global legal systems was shaped. Early in his career, he worked on landmark deals, including restructuring and investment transactions for Flipkart and a high-stakes cross-border contract negotiation with Jindal Steel and Andritz, experiences that defined his resilience and problem-solving mindset.
Over the years, Abhisshek has worked with multinational corporations, startups, and global investors across India, Singapore, the US, and the UK. His journey reflects not only technical expertise but also an empathetic approach to client counseling. His rise at Bergen Law—from Associate Partner in 2022 to Partner in 2023—demonstrates his commitment to leadership and firm-building.
Outside boardrooms, Abhisshek enjoys music, movies, and family time, with films like The Pursuit of Happyness and 3 Idiots leaving a deep impression on his worldview. Known for being hardworking, ambitious, and determined, he blends personal integrity with professional ambition.
Key Highlights of Koffee Conversation with Abhisshek Singlla
- Defining Career Moments: From advising Flipkart during its early private equity investments to negotiating Jindal Steel’s international contracts, Abhisshek shared stories of resilience and responsibility.
- Empathy in Law: He stressed the importance of emotional intelligence in client relationships, highlighting how trust and empathy create lasting impact.
- Global Perspective: His experience in India, Singapore, US, and UK transactions showed how principles remain universal, with local nuances requiring adaptability.
- Bergen Law’s Growth: Under Managing Partner Roma Priya’s leadership, the firm has expanded into new practice areas, with ambitions of becoming a 100-lawyer firm.
- Mentorship: As a mentor at Startup India and Atal Innovation Mission, Abhisshek emphasized educating young founders on compliance, negotiation, and investor confidence.
- AI in Law: He acknowledged the growing role of legal tech and AI tools for proofreading, formatting, and summarization—while noting the need for continued evolution.
- Personal Insights: His comfort food is dal, sabzi, chawal; he prefers tea over coffee; his favorite color is blue; and his dream travel destination is the United States.
- Books & Movies: Inspired by The Pursuit of Happyness and 3 Idiots, he values stories that emphasize perseverance and positivity.
- Leadership Style: Defined by focus and a solutions-driven approach, his philosophy is to “focus on solutions, not problems.”
- Future Goals: He envisions scaling Bergen Law further, mentoring young lawyers, and shaping India’s startup ecosystem with legal and strategic guidance.
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