Matrix Chambers

Anirudh practises in employment and discrimination, public and human rights, private and public international, and commercial law. His cases often have an international element and raise issues overlapping practice areas. He currently acts for a wide range of clients, from vulnerable individuals to commercial parties. He has worked on cases at every level of tribunal and court, including several cases before the European Court of Human Rights.

He is highly regarded for the quality of his oral advocacy, including cross-examination.

Called: 2017

Hindi (fluent), German (basic)

Education

• 2016 – 2017: Bar Professional Training Course (City University)
• 2015 – 2016: GDL (City University), Distinction, Top of year
• 2014 – 2015: MSc International Development (LSE), Distinction, Top of year
• 2011 – 2014: BA Philosophy Politics and Economics (Balliol College, Oxford)

Scholarships and prizes

• Worshipful Company of Arbitrators, Best Team (decided by Tribunal including Sir Peter Cresswell) (2019)
• Inner Temple, Sir Joseph Priestley Award (2017)
• City University, 3 Verulam Buildings Prize for Best Overall Performance in GDL (2016)
• Inner Temple, GDL Major and BPTC Princess Royal Scholarships (2015 and 2016)
• LSE, Prize for Best Overall Performance in MSc (2015)
• Balliol College (Oxford), Various Scholarships and Prizes (2012 and 2013)

Other relevant experience and interests

• Trustee of Good Chance, a theatre company and human rights charity (2018–).
• Experience in political speechwriting and journalism (including interview with the Dalai Lama for front cover by-line in Outlook Magazine) (2011-2013).
• Intern at the Bank of England (2010).