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Adv. Shiva Singh Chauhan

Adv. Shiva Singh Chauhan

International Trade & Bankruptcy Lawyer | Corporate Law | AI & Data Privacy Law
4+ Years Experience

Professional Summary

Adv. Shiva Singh Chauhan is a Lucknow-based lawyer with over four years of experience across Corporate Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, International Trade Law, Civil & Criminal Litigation, Securities Law, and emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Privacy. An LL.B. Gold Medalist from the University of Lucknow and an LL.M. (A++) graduate from Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad, he has served as a Legal Consultant with the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. His work has involved trade policy formulation, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, WTO-related matters, and G20 initiatives. He currently practices before the High Court at Lucknow and District & Sessions Courts while also serving as a compliance retainer for an international company based in Paris, France.

Areas of Practice

• Corporate Law & Compliance
• Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) Matters
• NCLT & NCLAT Litigation
• International Trade Law (WTO, FTA, UNCLOS)
• Civil Litigation & Writ Petitions
• Criminal Litigation
• Securities Law & SAT Appeals
• SEBI Regulatory Matters
• Debt Recovery & DRT Matters
• Negotiable Instruments Act Matters
• AI, Data Privacy & Technology Law
• GDPR, DPDP Act & EU AI Act Compliance
• Legal Drafting & Advisory Services

Courts & Tribunals

• High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench • District & Sessions Courts, Lucknow • National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) • National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) • Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) • Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) • Various Regulatory and Quasi-Judicial Authorities

Achievements

• LL.B. Gold Medalist – University of Lucknow
• LL.M. (A++) Distinction – Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad
• Gold Medal Recipient in Class 10, 11 & 12 Academic Excellence
• Legal Consultant (YP – Legal Grade) at CTIL, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India
• G20 Deputation through DoPT/CAG, Government of India
• Judge – John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition
• Organizer – 1st International TradeLab Annual Conference
• HR Certification – AIMA
• CS Foundation Certificate – ICSI

Contributions

Industry, Government of India.
• Initiated the CTIL Law & Policy Research Paper Series on SSRN.
• Prepared the G20 Compendium on Auditing in Tackling Corruption.
• Presented research on AI-Driven Transformation in Criminal Justice at an International Conference on Law, Economics & Artificial Intelligence.
• Presented research on Conflict between Trademark and Geographical Indication at the 10th International Conference on International Law organized by ISIL, New Delhi.
• Served as Outreach Coordinator for TradeLab Legal Clinics, Geneva, supporting international trade law initiatives and capacity building.