Ayush Srivastava, a first-generation lawyer from Kanpur, transitioned from a brief stint in tax law at an MNC to a thriving career in arbitration and litigation. Graduating from ICFAI University, Dehradun, and NALSAR University, Hyderabad, he found his true calling in arbitration, gaining experience under a senior advocate in Delhi.
Now a Senior Associate at Dentons Link Legal, Ayush navigates complex domestic and international construction, energy, and financial arbitration cases. A passionate traveller and foodie, he balances his intense legal career with explorations across India and abroad, embracing diverse cultures and experiences.
Ayushis is a perspective on India’s evolving digital legal landscape, particularly the increasing importance of specialisation in areas like bytes and legal planning.
- He is a Senior Associate at Dentons Link Legal, specializing in domestic and international commercial arbitration.
- He started his career in tax law at an MNC in Pune before transitioning to litigation and arbitration in Delhi.
- He developed a passion for arbitration while working with a senior advocate, attracted by its scope, complexity, and intellectual challenges.
- He faced initial struggles in understanding legal procedures and filing processes, relying on guidance from court clerks and senior colleagues.
- He discussed handling high-stakes arbitration cases, including a 450-crore construction dispute and a thermal power plant case involving international arbitration.
- He shared strategies for managing arbitration claims, including meticulous document verification and case preparation techniques.
- A first-generation lawyer from Kanpur who avoided engineering due to a dislike for mathematics and instead pursued law.
- He enjoys exploring Delhi’s street food and cultural spots, from momos in Amr Colony to litti chokha at Hanuman Mandir.
- He has travelled extensively across India due to family’s government postings and has recently explored Vietnam; dreams of visiting Meghalaya and seeing the Northern Lights.
- He enjoys trekking, travelling, playing sports like table tennis and basketball, and indulging in North Indian cuisine.
- Loves North Indian food, especially paneer and butter naan; has a sweet tooth for gulab jamun and gajar ka halwa; enjoys old-school and 90s songs; prefers tea over coffee and is a night person.
So do not miss out on the battle behind a courtroom for your top niche with an interview with Ayush Srivastava. Watch the full Koffee Conversation episode below.
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