Adv. Nandakishor S

Advocate | Corporate, International Trade & Intellectual Property Law Practitioner

1+ Year of Professional Litigation Experience Experience

Professional Summary

Adv. Nandakishor S is a corporate and intellectual property-focused lawyer with experience in contract drafting, transactional documentation, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Currently pursuing an LL.M. in International Trade Law at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi, he combines practical litigation experience with a strong understanding of corporate governance, international trade, and commercial risk advisory. As a Junior Associate at United Legal Firm, he has advised clients on commercial, consumer, labour, and family law matters while assisting in proceedings before various courts in Kerala. His involvement with leading international arbitration institutions further strengthens his expertise in alternative dispute resolution and cross-border legal issues

Areas of Practice

• Corporate Law & Compliance
• Contract Drafting & Commercial Documentation
• International Trade Law
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Advisory
• Corporate Governance & Due Diligence
• Intellectual Property Rights (Trademarks, Copyright & Digital Assets)
• Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Commercial Dispute Resolution
• Legal Research & Policy Analysis
• Client Advisory & Stakeholder Management

Courts & Tribunals

• Kerala High Court, Kochi • District & Sessions Courts, Kerala • Judicial Magistrate Courts • Munsiff Courts • Arbitration & ADR Forums

Achievements

• Member – Young SIAC (Singapore International Arbitration Centre)
• Member – Young ICCA (International Council for Commercial Arbitration)
• Member – Young ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes)
• Member – YIAMC (International Arbitration and Mediation Center)
• Student Member – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
• First Place – Inter-College Debate Competition, Vimala College, Thrissur
• First Place – Essay Writing Competition, Government Law College, Thrissur
• Selected Coordinator – National Moot Court Competition, Government Law College, Thrissur

Contributions

• Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts, service agreements, affidavits, pleadings, and transactional documents.
• Advised clients on regulatory compliance, commercial risk management, and documentation strategies.
• Conducted legal research and policy analysis in constitutional, commercial, and corporate law matters.
• Dissertation on Enforceability of Arbitral Awards from Online Dispute Resolution Mechanisms under the New York Convention.
• Author of “Intellectual Property in the Digital Domain: New Technological Challenges with Specific Reference to Blockchains” published in the Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research (IJLLR), 2025.