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Biography

Shaurya Rai is an engineer turned lawyer, admitted to practice law in India and has an extensive background in litigation and commercial arbitration. Prior to the MIDS, he completed his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi and holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota, USA.


Shaurya has served as a judicial law clerk to Hon’ble Justice (Retd) Rohinton F. Nariman at the Supreme Court of India. He also acted as a junior counsel to Mr. S V Raju, Senior Advocate (Additional Solicitor General of India) and has acted on behalf of the Government of India in high-stakes constitutional matters, financial crimes prosecutions, and criminal and commercial disputes. In 2021 Shaurya was one of the youngest to be appointed as a Panel - A Counsel to represent the Government of India before the Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court.


Shaurya specialises in Information Technology law and has represented various social media giants and start-ups in civil and criminal and commercial disputes. Independently, Shaurya regularly advises various public sector undertakings, universities, start-ups and other corporate entities. He also represents a multi-billion dollar construction company in mediation proceedings.


Shaurya is passionate about access to justice and is involved in many pro-bono projects. Beyond courts and tribunals, Shaurya can be found enjoying long runs and walks around Lake Geneva. He also has an eclectic taste in music and enjoys live musical performances and concerts.

Nationality

India

Working languages

English
Hindi

Other languages

Location

India
New Delhi

Areas of Expertise

International Dispute Settlement
Transnational Litigation
International Arbitration
Intellectual Property Law
Commercial Litigation
Criminal Law
Litigation
White Collar Crimes
Information Technology Law

Bar information

New Delhi, India - 2019

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