Anand Desai

Anand Desai is the Managing Partner of DSK Legal, a leading full-service law firm in India with offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Pune.1 He has over 40 years of extensive domestic and international legal experience and is recognized as a prominent practitioner in India.12

Professional Background

Anand Desai has been the Managing Partner of DSK Legal since its founding in April 2001.2 He is known for his expertise in various practice areas, including:

• Commercial litigation
• International and domestic arbitration
• Corporate M&A
• Corporate governance
• Real estate
• Media & Entertainment
• Information technology
• Intellectual property1

Notable Achievements and Recognitions

Anand Desai has received numerous accolades and appointments throughout his career:

• Appointed as Chairman of a Committee by the Government of India's Ministry of Law and Justice to recommend amendments to the Specific Relief Act, 19631
• Appointed as a member of the Court at the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) for a five-year term14
• Featured in the book "100 Legal Luminaries of India" published by LexisNexis1
• Described as a "Legal Icon" in the Top 100 A-List published by India Business Law Journal1
• Listed in Who's Who Legal as a "Thought Leader" and in Chambers Global as an "Eminent Practitioner"1
• Recognized as one of Asia's Top 15 Litigators 2022 by Asian Legal Business3

Professional Associations and Community Involvement

Anand Desai has held leadership positions in various professional and community organizations:

• Served as the National President of the India-American Chamber of Commerce1
• Elected as President of TiE Mumbai from April 20161
• Involved with several NGOs, including:
  • Trustee of L&T Employees Welfare Foundation
  • Director of Paani Foundation
  • Advisory board member of Swades Foundation and Yuva Parivartan
  • Chairman of the Tribal Mensa Nurturing Program
  • Managing council member of Vision Foundation of India1

Education

Anand Desai holds the following degrees:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Bombay University
• Bachelor's degree in Law from Bombay University
• LLM from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland2

Anand Desai is widely regarded as an astute litigator and negotiator, known for his innovative and strategic approach to legal matters.2 His expertise is valued by both large corporations and high-net-worth individuals, including business leaders and celebrities, for both professional and personal legal requirements.3