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Ekta Bahl

Partner, Samvad Partners Β· Accredited Mediator Β· Corporate & Life Sciences Law

βš– Partner, SAMVΔ€D: Partners 🀝 SIMC Specialist Mediator Panel, Singapore πŸ› NLS Bangalore, Batch of 1997
Current Position
Partner
Firm
SAMVΔ€D: Partners
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Specialisation
Corporate Law, Life Sciences & Mediation

About

Ekta Bahl is a Partner at SAMVΔ€D: Partners, Hyderabad, individually ranked by Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2026 for Corporate/Commercial (Hyderabad) and Life Sciences. With over 25 years of legal experience β€” beginning at Tatva Legal and continuing at Samvad since 2016 β€” she has built a deeply respected practice in corporate law and dispute resolution. She is also a certified Mediator empanelled with the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) Specialist Mediator Panel, the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI), and the Centre for Mediation and Conciliation (CMC), with mediation training from Harvard University and an MA in Mediation & Conflict Resolution from MNLU Mumbai. An alumna of National Law School of India University, Bangalore (Batch of 1997), she brings rare seniority, international accreditation, and a genuine commitment to building a more collaborative legal culture β€” making her an outstanding mentor for students aiming for partnership-track corporate careers and careers in mediation and ADR.

Areas of Expertise

  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Life Sciences & Healthcare Law
  • Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
  • Corporate Governance & Advisory

Education & Experience

  • Partner – SAMVΔ€D: Partners, Hyderabad (Apr 2016–Present)
  • SIMC Specialist Mediator Panel – Singapore (Aug 2019–Present)
  • Accredited Mediator – SIMI (Oct 2020–Present)
  • Partner – Tatva Legal, Hyderabad (Jan 2010–Mar 2016)
  • BA LL.B (Hons.) – National Law School of India University (1992–1997)

Practice Areas

Corporate Law Life Sciences Mediation & ADR Online Dispute Resolution Corporate Governance Commercial Disputes Conflict Resolution Healthcare Law

What I Offer

Corporate Law & Partnership Career Guidance

Senior-level insights on building a long-term corporate law career at a Chambers-ranked firm, from associate to partner in Hyderabad’s legal market

Mediation & ADR Career Mentorship

In-depth guidance on becoming an accredited mediator, joining SIMC & SIMI panels, and building a parallel ADR practice alongside corporate law

NLS & Tier-1 Firm Roadmap

Candid mentorship from an NLS Bangalore alumna with 25+ years of practice on navigating Hyderabad’s corporate legal ecosystem and building a Chambers-recognised practice

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