To live by the law is the duty and right of every citizen of a nation. Laws give people the system and structure necessary to live in a respectful way. They protect the rights of every human being and at the same time ensure that no one is being wrongfully treated. The legal framework of any nation reflects the social, political, economic, and cultural components of society. There would be Anarchy without a well-functioning legal and Judicial System. For transacting business and commerce, laws and regulations are needed, and more importantly, there needs to be a mechanism to enforce such laws and regulations. For instance, corporations cannot work without contracts between them and their employees, suppliers, shareholders, and other stakeholders. Indeed, in the absence of contractual agreements between them and their partners, there would be anarchy. Moreover, as mentioned earlier, such contracts have to be enforced as well since in the case of noncompliance or default on the contractual obligations, arbiters and judges are needed to adjudicate on them. More importantly, the legal and judicial systems have to be well-oiled meaning that there must be speedier disposal of cases as well as fair and transparent mechanisms where due diligence is done and due processes are followed.
A Comprehensive Range of Services
To solve all the legal issues be it civil scenarios or criminal cases of dishonour, or just obtaining consultation we have law firms working day and night. Everything needs legal intervention, and legal intervention raises the requirement for a legal expert. Law firms provide Lawmen to help the Laymen understand their legal rights. One such firm that holds the law above everything is Mr. Sudhindra Bhat’s SS Law, a leading law firm that is empowering businesses and individuals with all professional law services with a personal touch under one roof. The firm specialises in criminal law, family and divorce, civil, IPR, personal injury, property, corporate law, arbitration, and mediation. Whether you are an MNC or a Suburban-based company or an individual with a bright idea, SS Law’s commitment to providing excellent service remains the same: combining technical excellence with commercial insight to provide the clearest of answers. SS Law stretches its limits to make sure the services they provide are consistent and timely. They follow protocols which allow them to manage their clients and new area of services. SS Law also provides advisory, training, and investigation services under Anti-Corruption Laws and White-Collar Crimes to corporations. It provides advisory, compliance, and litigation support services Trial Court, High court, and Supreme Court. In addition to that, SS Law firm assists clients in Immigration, during and after raids or investigations by Customs and Regulatory authorities like Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Enforcement Directorate, Narcotics Control Bureau, etc. to take a view on key issues and options to deal with high-risk positions, briefing and debriefing of employees and discussions with authorities to close the case. Emigration and Family Law services are the latest addition to their diversified plethora of law services. The firm also intends to be the number one go to firm for insolvency matters which has seen a huge number of cases being filed since the IBC has come into effect. They also aim to further expand knowledge and practice areas in international arbitration, data privacy, competition, consolidated labour codes, etc.
What makes our firm stand out is our excellence combined with commercial insight which allows us to take the most complex questions and provide the obvious answers – Sudhindra Bhat
Spearhead of The Organization
Being a lawyer is not merely a vocation. It gives an individual the power to bring justice and discipline in the society. For this, one must have a strong sense of responsibility, be unbigoted, and dedicated to the profession. Dr. Bhat is that one person. The Forerunner of SS Law— one of the leading law firms in India — Dr. Bhat has been offering legal services for about three decades. Till now, he has empowered and helped hundreds of individuals and businesses with several law services.
The Multifaceted Master Dr. Bhat’s exceptional expertise comes from years of experience and high qualification. To be the best in his field, he made sure his educational experience becomes rich and vast. Today, he not only holds a Bachelor in Law and an MBA but also an LLM, MFM, CFA, M.Phil. and PhD. His multifaceted education has shaped him into one of the most respected lawyers in the country.
He now specializes in criminal law, family/divorce, civil, IPR, personal injury, property, corporate law, arbitration, and mediation. His organization SS Law also provides advisory, training, and investigation services in Trial Court, High court, and Supreme Court. But this all-rounder approach is not the only USP of his organization. Dr. Bhat understands the trust his clients put in him and makes sure that the team devotes its time to find the best solutions with a personal touch.
He has provided quality legal support and services to various clients ranging from different sectors including Outsourcing and Offshoring Industries, Information Technology and Services, Banks, Financial Institutions, Insurance Companies, Real Estate, and Builders and Developers.
Sudhindra Bhat has the experience of being legal and Business Consultant of major Indian publicly traded companies, Universities and also of Indian subsidiaries of several Fortune 500 companies. He regularly speaks in various fora and has to his credit, a number of publications in various national and international professional journals and magazines on Corporate-Commercial, International Arbitration, Litigation, Finance and Business. He conducted various training programme for several Fortune 500 companies.
Sudhindra Bhat is considered a thought leader and his opinions on topical and commercial-legal disputes of national importance are regularly quoted in national dailies and recognized and received several awards nationally and internationally.
The success story of Dr. Bhat does not stop here. He is also known for his expertise in finance and business, which he keeps sharing through his books like Security Analysis and Portfolio Management by Excel Publication new Delhi, Corporate Financial Management by Excel Publication new Delhi, Management Accounting by Excel Publication new Delhi, and Financial Service. He has prepared more than 23 study material for different University and Training. He has served in board positions in Indo- Italian Chamber since 2010. He is a member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and has held different position in several organisation since 2004.
He has also won corporate awards for his remarkable business acumen and exceptional work. Banking on values staying ahead in the legal field is one thing but staying ahead while adhering to values and ethics is commendable. Since the beginnings of his career, Dr. Bhat promised himself to do his work with integrity and loyalty. No matter what the case was, he did not leave his values. Now, these two are the touchstones by which he runs his law firm. Another thing that highlights Dr. Bhat’s commitment to his profession is his Pro-Bono-Work initiative. Through this initiative, he offers legal services to people from low-income groups and minorities. With these values and philosophies, Dr. Bhat has created a team of lawyers that are not just exceptional at their job but also possess a strong character.
Our core values are excellence, integrity, respect, performance all bundled up in one law firm – Sudhindra Bhat
A driven leader in a competitive industry legal practices in India have seen a dramatic change over the past few years. People can easily get legal advice within a few clicks. This has increased the competition in field by many folds. However, this competitive and dynamic environment is nothing but an exciting challenge for him. In fact, Dr. Bhat hopes the change keeps happening as it gives him the opportunity to help more and more people. The satisfaction that comes from happy clients encourages him to continue his profession and keep making a difference in people’s lives.
However, it would be an error to not mention the hardworking team at SS Law. SS Law is a strong proponent of Teamwork; they are some of the most dedicated lawyers, including, Ms. Poli Borgohan high court advocate holding degrees such as BA (in English) LLB, LLM, P. Jaganathan, who is a high court advocate holding degrees such as LLB, MA, MBA, MMM, and ML. Usha has completed her LLB, MA, and ML, and is serving as an advocate. The team also consists of Veerabhadrappa P, an advocate holding degrees in B. Com, LLB, and MBA., Ms. Ashawari Behara an advocate holding degrees in BA LLB, Nagraj B, is a BA, LLB degree holder who also works as an advocate for the company and other team members of SS Law are Mr. Ravish, Mr. Seetharam, Mr. Alvin De leon, Mr. Mohammed Zubair, Dr. Ranganath, Mr. Ashok Kumar, Ms. Flavia Agnes, Mr. Shankar Narayan Rao, Ms. Megana M Gallo, Advocates.
Glorious Citations
Mr. Bhat has a bag full of achievements that he has picked up along the way in his career. He has handled high stake corporate clients and HNI’s cases. On top of that, every year he makes it a point to do some cases which need legal help completely free of cost. He has been awarded more than Five times for different achievements. Mr. Sudhindra has solved unsolved tough cases through Arbitration and mediation. He is the author of five books and a corporate award winner. He is well known for his top Academic as well as Industry experience with rich knowledge of Law, Finance, and Business.
Just as when you start turning a wheel, initially you get a lot of resistance, but once the wheel starts rolling, the going gets smooth. While SS Law has comfortably set itself as a well-established law firm, they had to overcome several hurdles. Increased competition and difficulty acquiring new clients and pressure to become more specialised were the set of challenges that SS Law faced in the initial years. This was further exacerbated by the fact that consumers are demanding subject matter experts rather than a jack of all trades service provider. In the legal space, that means both personal and corporate consumers would rather spread their legal needs across multiple specialised firms on a need-by-need basis instead of partnering with one firm who can ostensibly do everything. As SS Law battled through these challenges, a new group of challenges emerged; clients expecting a lot to get done at very low rates. This is something that is very recent, and the driving force behind this is the introduction of cheap, DIY legal services that are causing the cost expectations and the perceived value of legal expertise of the clients to plummet. Another aspect is that more firms are presenting transparent pricing online and in person, forcing practices to compete on price for the first time.
Ss Law battled these hurdles with a brave face. As they combated with SS law experienced a much deserved rising growth graph. They witnessed fast-paced growth when the firm acquired a lot of talent through lateral joinees of partners from different practices and practice areas. The firm grew tremendously fast and since 2018 the firm has never looked back. Started with humble three clients now SS Law has grown to 250 plus new corporate clients and, coupled with the in the retail litigation area, contributed about 70% growth compared to previous years.
The Success Formula
SS Law believes in overcoming all odds and moving mountains when it comes to providing justice to their clients. Their attention to detail regarding the requirements of clients and assessment of the situation is remarkable. Their services include drafting of deeds and agreement services, pro bono work, intellectual and property rights, immigration, arbitration and taxation, among other things. What separates SS Law from its competitors is that, even after having years of experience, it still considers itself as a learner. This approach enables them to generate ‘out of the box’ ideas and innovative solutions. Future advocates and litigators must remain up to date on changes in case law, legislation, regulations, and the industry. They must apply their critical thinking and evaluate how these changes will impact their client and relevant industries, and creatively offer the best and most appropriate solutions and advice for them. Every good lawyer must possess these qualities deemed essential if they wish to succeed: good communication skills, judgement, analytical skills, research skills, people skills, perseverance, and creativity. The firm encourages young professionals to aim to be the best as it will help them in their endeavours. Facing difficulties is a part of life, but one must not lose hope. Being persistent always pays. The law is static, it is the Lawmen that need to be fluid. The future is set, and it is now.