Rohit Kochhar- The Winner Of the Legal Era Premier League Awards (2012-13)

LegalEra, India’s renowned Legal & Corporate Awareness Magazine published by Legal Media Group, admired the distinguished services imparted by the corporate law firms & companies in the legal arena in India and worldwide and bestowed them with awards for their achievements. The Indian Legal Awards 2012-13 function was not like the regular event filled with dancing divas or jumping jacks. Rather it was a prestigious platform where luminaries from the legal world gathered under one head with a vision to felicitate firms, people within the legal area.

The presence of eminent Soli Sorabjee was marked with great respect when the congregation of nearly 560 lawyers, law firms and in-house counsel from both India and worldwide stood up in admiration. The same mark of respect was showed for Justice Deepak Kumar Verma Former Judge Supreme Court of India who came along with Justice S.S. Parker, ex Judge, Bombay High Court.

The evening took-off with Aakriti Raizada, Founding Editor & MD, LegalEra, Legal Media Group, welcomed the audience and also showed them a good audio visual presentation about the magazine’s success and objectives. She emphasized on building a strong judiciary system in the country because without a viable judicial system, the society will neither be able to grow nor proceed towards establishment of new milestones. The legal fraternity plays an imperative role in the development of a nation.

The LegalEra Awards ceremony is one step towards the evolution of the Indian Legal system – Vision 2020. Mr. Lalit Bhasin, President- Inter-Pacific Bar Association, said, “We have seen awards given to film stars, sports persons, literary figures, but no one has thought of the legal profession. I compliment LegalEra for introducing these much needed Awards.” He further asserted, “LegalEra Awards are a “befitting recognition for the legal professional. This recognition for our profession of the administration of justice demands that we honour those who deserve to be honoured!”

Former Justice Deepak Kumar Verma also congratulated Aakriti Raizada for organizing such an event.
However, he regretted on the current state of the legal system, saying, “I am little disappointed in the gradual degradation in the judicial system.” He also said that there are several arbitrary cases pending, stressing the backlog is one of the biggest challenges which a system is facing.

Awards were given in five different categories- Firm, In-House teams, Individuals, Best of the Year and LegalEra Premier League Awards for Business Excellence.

The first award of the evening was won by Bhasin & Co., Advocates for the 'Best Aviation Law Firm'. Kochhar and Co. bagged the Best Real Estate and Construction Law firm of the Year. DLA Piper got the International Capital Market Award and Norton Rose LLP received the 'International Corporate Law Firm of the Year' Award. Naina Lal Kidwai, Group General Manager and Country Head, HSBC India was given 'Corporate Personality of the Year Award' for making outstanding contribution.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to the esteemed Soli Sorabjee, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India. Kelley Drye & Warren LLP was adjudged the 'Best International Law Firm of the Year' & Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co. bagged the award of 'best Indian Law firm of the year'.

Different awards were given to deserving individuals, corporates and firms. Both winning teams and individuals thanked their team, family and friends. There was a sense of pride and excitement in the air as each person was excited at the prospect of being awarded, felicitated and recognised for being the part of the Indian legal system. Rohit Kochhar, Managing Partner, Kochhar & Co and the winner of Legal Era Premier League Awards(2012-2013) said, “I found it really heartening that many young legal entrepreneurs got recognition today.”

The third edition of the event will be held in 2014.

Rohit Kochhar-An Esteemed Recipient of The Rajiv Gandhi Award

Kochhar Business Services (KBS) is a dynamic full service consulting law firm, offering diversified services to foreign companies wishing to engage in a business activity in India and/or interested in establishing the business presence in the country. KBS also has the experience and expertise to handle varied business expansion plans of foreign companies in India.

KBS is the consulting arm of the Kochhar Group. The Kochhar Group is a renowned Indian group and is imparting multi-disciplinary services under one roof. Acting as 'the business gateway' to India for varied foreign companies and individuals, the other group entities are closely working with foreign companies wishing to involve in any business activity in India; providing them amongst others, business consulting, legal advisory and corporate investigation services of high standards.

Core services of KBS

• Management Consulting
• Identification of Business Partners & Business Matchmaking
  
• India Entry Strategy
  
• Conducting Feasibility & Site Location Studies
  
• Business Strategy
  
• Financial, Business & Technical Due-Diligence
  
• Government Liaison & Lobbying Work
  
• Transaction Advisory Services
  

Business Support Services

• Real Estate Services
  
• Business Center and Logistics support for New Entrants
  
• Assisting Overseas Business Delegations
  

Mr. Rohit Kochhar is the Managing Partner & National Chairman of Kochhar & Co. He is actively advising different multinational clients on various investment aspects. In the past, Rohit Kochhar has been conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Award in 2009 for the excellence in corporate law. Rohit Kochhar is the first practicing lawyer in India to have been given the Rajiv Gandhi Award since its formation.

Other Awards & Accolades

• Mr. Rohit Kochhar has been conferred the prestigious LegalEra Premier League Awards (2012-13 ) for his outstanding achievements
• Mr. Kochhar is the recipient of the Rashtriya Gaurav Award (Pride of India) in Jan 2010 for his exceptional achievements in the legal field
• Mr. Rohit Kochhar has been awarded the National Citizens Award for his unique contribution in the field of “Youth Affairs” in 2001

Rohit Kochhar enjoys the distinction of being the first practicing lawyer in India credited with the formation of as many as five different business entities each working in a separate service segment. Apart from KBS, Rohit Kochhar is the founding member and promoter of the following companies-

• Pinkerton India
• Kochhar LexServe (“KLexServe”)
• Confiar

KBS possesses the essential qualifications, skill sets & expertise and is closely working with clients to create their future strategies. As a trusted business and strategy advisor, KBS is transforming and creating new sources of economic value by identifying the most viable business model. The business strategy services of KBS include amongst others-

• Creating a strong customized business plan to suit the divergent needs of each client in order to excel in the competitive Indian marketplace
• Advising clients on varied legal and business issues by keeping in mind the current strength of the competitors

Rohit Kochhar: Renowned Corporate Lawyer and the Winner of Rashtriya Gaurav Award 2010

Kochhar & Co. is the Indian law firm that possess international level skills, scope, abilities and experience. The hallmarks of the law firm include determination, vast legal expertises, efficiency and customer care, all of which guide partners and associates in their daily business dealings.

Rohit Kochhar is the Chairman & Managing Partner of the Kochhar & Co. and is playing an imperative role in the management and operations of the firm at the national level. Apart from handling the domestic clientele, Mr. Kochhar is also continuously advising varied foreign clients on diversified matters, including inbound investments. As a corporate lawyer, Rohit Kochhar is regularly giving legal assistance to various Fortune 500 companies (including major US and Japanese corporations) on a host of issues and sits in the management board of Indian subsidiaries of these corporations. Rohit Kochhar, an eminent corporate lawyer, speaks regularly at varied international seminars and has made viable presentations at distinctive forums in North America, Europe and Japan. Presently, he is holding the position of Honorary Secretary of the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF). Mr Rohit Kochhar has received several awards & recognitions such as Rashtriya Gaurav Award, Rajiv Gandhi Award, International Council of Jurists Award and National Citizens Award for his dynamic and progressive accomplishment in corporate law and legal entrepreneurship.

Kochhar & Co. is one of the largest corporate law firms in India, enjoying the distinction of being the most trusted law firm, with a presence in more than five prominent cities, including New Delhi, Gurgaon, Mumbai, Chennai & Hyderabad, and five overseas offices- Singapore, Tokyo and Dubai etc. With its unique 'client-oriented' approach, the firm is successfully imparting diversified legal services in different areas, including foreign direct investment, mergers, joint ventures, privatization, project finance, capital market, infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, litigation and arbitration. Rohit Kochhar, a leading corporate lawyer, is acknowledged by industry peers for his in-depth knowledge and expertise.

Rohit Kochhar provides his clients a constructive approach to fulfil their strategic business objectives. Working closely with each client to get an in-depth understanding of their business, Kochhar & Co. offers bulge-bracket services to suit the needs of those clients who want fast and professional services.

Education

• LL.B., University of Mumbai - merit scholar (ranked 3rd out of 3000 students).
• B.Com., (Honours), University of Delhi - merit scholar.

Member

• Delhi High Court Bar Association
• Supreme Court Bar Association
• International Bar Association (IBA)
• Inter Pacific Bar Association (IPBA); Past Chair of the Cross Border Investment Committee (1997-1998) and the Membership Committee (1998-2000)

Publications

• Co-authored a book titled “Doing Business in India” published by Business Laws, Inc
• Article on 'Exit from a Joint Venture in India' in IBL (Journal of the Japanese Institute of International Business Law).