Hammurabi & Solomon Partners announces the appointment of Mr. Naresh Arora as Senior Partner and Director – International Desk. With over three decades of experience in dispute resolution, corporate and commercial laws, regulatory affairs and corporate governance, Naresh’s association strengthens the Firm’s leadership and supports its continued growth in cross-border and international work.
Naresh has advised leading organisations across telecommunications, digital infrastructure, automotive, consumer durables and hospitality. His experience spans high-value commercial litigation and arbitration, contractual disputes, mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, risk management and engagement with government and regulatory authorities. He has also held senior in-house leadership roles, including Vice President – Legal and Head of Legal Operations / Litigation Head at Altius Telecom Infrastructure, ATC Telecom Infrastructure and Viom Networks Limited, where he managed significant disputes, advised boards and senior management, negotiated commercial arrangements and led multidisciplinary legal teams. He previously served as Chairman of the Legal Committee of the Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA).
At the Firm, Naresh will lead the International Desk’s work across India, the Middle East and GCC jurisdictions, with a focus on cross-border commercial arrangements, international arbitration, infrastructure and investment-related matters, and regulatory issues. His corporate leadership experience and understanding of the commercial realities of international business will add an important dimension to the Firm’s advice to clients navigating multi-jurisdictional transactions, investments and disputes.
Speaking on his association with the Firm, Mr. Naresh Arora said: “I look forward to joining Hammurabi & Solomon Partners and contributing to its continued growth. Having worked closely with businesses in senior legal leadership roles, I believe legal advice must be commercially grounded and responsive to the realities of business. I look forward to bringing this perspective to the Firm’s work across India and the Middle East, and supporting clients on complex commercial, regulatory and dispute resolution matters.”
Ms. Shweta Bharti, Managing Partner at Hammurabi & Solomon Partners, said: “As our international client relationships continue to grow, we are focused on building a stronger platform to serve businesses across jurisdictions and support their India-related requirements. Naresh’s international outlook and extensive corporate leadership experience will be instrumental in advancing this vision, deepening client relationships and expanding the Firm’s cross-border presence.”
Naresh’s appointment is part of Hammurabi & Solomon Partners’ continued efforts to strengthen its institutional capabilities and expand its engagement with clients across jurisdictions. The appointment follows the Firm’s recent expansion with the addition of Ms. Arpita Mukherjee and Ms. Tripti Vinni as Senior Partners. With the addition of Mr. Naresh Arora, the Firm now has 21 partners.