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The subject line of this email is borrowed from a question someone asked on Quora. And one of our learners, Vinayak, who is preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)…

You had a great dream when you were young. You had a powerful vision of the future. You would be rich, famous, successful. You would make a difference in the…

At LawSikho, we have been helping hundreds of Indian lawyers to learn international legal work and serve individual clients and companies in the UK, US, Canada, Dubai, Singapore and other…

There is no denying the fact that solicitors in England and Wales make big money, not to mention enjoy a high social status.  How big? We did the maths for…

At LawSikho, we have a formula for success: Capability + Credibility/ track record + Outreach = Success in anything! Most people remain stuck at the knowledge level, and assume the…

Before we get into the topic for today’s mail, let’s take a quick minute to discuss who is eligible to become an independent director (ID).  Section 149(6) of the Companies…

Today, let us start by understanding the time when an independent director (ID) is required to be appointed.  Most public companies appoint independent directors ahead of their IPOs, or if…

After reading my previous emails, at this stage you are probably wondering whether you have enough experience to become an independent director. And why would anyone appoint you as such? …

To answer the question in the subject line: The biggest benefits are, of course, money, prestige, and fame. I’ll tell you more about each of these. But let us start…

Imagine that it’s November 2024. You are sitting in your first board meeting as an independent director in one of the top 100 companies listed on the BSE. The media…