SIDDHARTH RATHO
Summary
Dual-qualified lawyer (India & England & Wales) with over a decade of experience advising global businesses on corporate, regulatory, and dispute resolution matters. As Head of Litigation & Legal Strategy at Nuvama Wealth Management, I lead multi-jurisdictional legal, compliance, and governance initiatives across India, DIFC, and Singapore. My academic background — an LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Laws and a B.A. in International Relations & Economics from the United States — brings a global and analytical perspective to legal strategy. Passionate about driving growth and integrity through practical, business-aligned legal solutions
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
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Work History
Head - Litigations
Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
- Leading Nuvama's litigation vertical, overseeing disputes, compliance, governance, and risk strategy across group entities (domestic and international)
- Advising the Board and senior leadership on regulatory, corporate, and contractual matters involving SEBI, RBI, exchanges, and investigative bodies (ED, SFIO, EOW).
- Built and mentored an internal legal team; established SOPs for litigation, contract lifecycle management, and group legal governance.
- Managing legal budgets, external counsel, and insurance claims under D&O and other liability policies, ensuring cost-efficient and compliant risk mitigation.
- Managing high stakes litigations before Supreme Court and High Court
- Spearheading data protection, privacy, and corporate governance initiatives aligned with global standards.
- Serve as the primary liaison with auditors, regulators, and insurers on legal and compliance matters.
Associate Partner Designate
Naik Naik & Co.
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Led matters in international arbitration, white-collar litigation, and corporate advisory.
- Represented a global motion picture production company in SEBI and SAT proceedings.
- Advised banks and financial institutions on Companies Act, PMLA, RBI, and SEBI compliance.
- Represented clients in insolvency and regulatory enforcement matters.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
- Utilized data-driven insights to inform decision-making processes, optimizing outcomes for both clients and the firm.
Senior Associate
Trilegal
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked with global media, financial, and technology clients on cross-border disputes and compliance.
- Managed international arbitrations (ICC, SIAC, MCIA) and advised on internal investigations.
- Advised boards on corporate governance, director liability, and compliance frameworks.
- Supported implementation of global compliance policies for Indian subsidiaries.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful completion of complex projects within deadlines.
Senior Associate
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Advised on governance, internal investigations, and corporate actions for financial institutions and global investors.
- Represented debenture holders and lenders in arbitration, insolvency, and enforcement proceedings.
- Consistently maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and timely updates on project progress.
Leader
Nishith Desai Associates
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Led international arbitration and advisory mandates for global funds, MNCs, and technology clients.
- Contributed to landmark arbitration judgments on appeal rights and enforcement of foreign awards.
- Advised on FDI regulations, deal structuring, and sectoral policies (including EVs and renewable energy).
- Involved in research work related to Electric Vehicles and FAME schemes
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
Associate
Parimal K Shroff & Co.
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Represented clients in real estate, family, and commercial arbitration matters.
- Acted for an international hotel brand in an arbitration arising from a franchise dispute.
Education
LLM - Corporate and Financial Laws
O.P. Jindal Global University
New Delhi, India07.2022
LLB - Law
Government Law College
Mumbai06.2014
BA - International Relations & Economics; Minor in Mathematics
Connecticut College
Connecticut, USA05.2011
International Baccalaureate -
Mahindra United World College of India
Pune05.2007
Interests
Economics, Global Affairs, Sports, Music, Travel, Fitness
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
- “Is the Indian Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 special or general law?” published in Lexis PSL Arbitration on September 12, 2019
- “Stamping of the Underlying Contract for a Valid Arbitration Clause – An Existential Crisis” - published in the June 2019 issue of the ICC India Arbitration newsletter (Issue 4)
- “Indian Supreme Court strikes down pre-deposit requirement in arbitration agreement” - published in Lexis PSL Arbitration on March 26, 2019
- “Supreme Court of India Rules out the Rulebook in favor of Substantive Rights” - published in the Kluwer Arbitration Blog on September 21, 2018
- “Preference of Domestic Parties towards Foreign Seat and Foreign Governing Law: Rationale, Advantages and Learnings” - published as a chapter in the book Repositioning India for Arbitration published by the Nani Palkhivala Arbitration Centre
- “Are we prepared for the driverless future yet?” - published on LiveMint on April 10, 2018
- “Corporate Governance in India Faces a Potential Watershed Moment” - published in the March 2017 issue of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association Journal
VISIBLE EXPERTISE
- Speaking Engagements
- Webinar on Dealing with US Sanctions – An Indian Perspective (August 2019)
- Video interview with Bloomberg Quint on legal repercussions of the autonomous Uber vehicle killing a pedestrian (March 2018)
- Panelist on Commercialization of Drones in India at the TiE Global Summit II in Mumbai (February 2018)
- Teaching Engagements
- Visiting faculty at Government Law College, Mumbai: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws
- Guest Speaker at Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, NMIMS, Mumbai – Enforcement of Contracts in India
MISCELLANEOUS
Special skills: Oral Advocacy, legal drafting, speaking at events, writing, policy work, global networking
Timeline
Head - Litigations
Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
Associate Partner Designate
Naik Naik & Co.
08.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Associate
Trilegal
02.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Associate
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
01.2020 - 03.2021
Leader
Nishith Desai Associates
02.2015 - 01.2020
Associate
Parimal K Shroff & Co.
06.2014 - 02.2015
LLM - Corporate and Financial Laws
O.P. Jindal Global University
LLB - Law
Government Law College
BA - International Relations & Economics; Minor in Mathematics
Connecticut College
International Baccalaureate -
Mahindra United World College of India