AQUILAW

LEGAL ADVISER - HOME & HILL AFFAIRS DEPT MEMBER, GOVERNING COUNCIL, WBNUJS | MEMBER, STATE BOARD OF WILDLIFE, GOWB | MEMBER, WB HERITAGE COMMISSION, LEGAL ADVISOR WBTDC

Sanjay Basu is a Partner at AQUILAW, (Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar)

Sanjay Basu is a lawyer having over 26 years of experience. He is the Founding Partner of AQUILAW, a full-service law firm having offices at Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi and Bhubaneshwar. His expertise spans across in transactions, litigation, arbitration and policy practice. He has appeared in many high-stake corporate disputes concurrently running in various forums, criminal matters and advisory, commercial disputes, international arbitrations and international transactions. He also advises Governments and constituents of the Government on complex legal issues. Sanjay was the former Senior Standing Counsel for the State of West Bengal at the Supreme Court of India.

Sanjay Basu is also one of the key promoters of Tidings Media & Communications Private Limited which owns newspapers and digital news platforms such as Ei Samay (Bengali), News Ei Samay (English), Samachar Ei Samay (Hindi), Himalaya Darpan (Nepali).

EXPERTISE

Sanjay is renowned for his expertise in advising clients on high-value commercial transactions, offering strategic and innovative solutions tailored to complex deals. He leads the criminal law practice of the Firm and handles high stake criminal law matters. He has deep knowledge in technology and media law, providing specialized counsel to navigate the unique challenges of these dynamic industries. He is also adept at offering strategic guidance on intricate corporate structures and regulatory frameworks, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Additionally, his proficiency in resolving high-stakes promoter disputes underscores his ability to deliver pragmatic solutions and secure favorable outcomes for clients.

WORK EXPERIENCE

CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

Handles criminal proceedings for complainants, accused and law enforcement agencies.

INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC ARBITRATION

Appears and advises claimants as well as respondents in various international arbitration and enforcement proceedings in various overseas jurisdictions.

SUITS, WRITS, AND APPEALS

Advises and represents various Clients including Fortune 500 Companies in Writs, Appeals and Suits relating to, inter alia, tender matters, blacklisting of tenders, contractual disputes, infrastructure contracts, bank guarantee matters, defamation, policy decisions etc., before various High Court and Supreme Court of India.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Bar Council of West Bengal

Supreme Court Bar Association of India

CHAMBER AFFILIATIONS

The Confederation of Indian Industry

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Indian Chamber of Commerce

The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India

LL.B - University of Calcutta