Shilpa Shah
Visiting Faculty
- B.Com, H.L. Law College, Ahmedabad (1980)
- L.L.B. Corporate Law & Taxation, Sir L.A. Shah Law College, Ahmedabad (1983)
With over three decades of legal experience, Shilpa Shah leads the Bengaluru practice at Singhania & Partners. She has provided expert legal counsel to domestic and multinational corporations, PSUs, ministries, and government authorities in corporate and commercial transactions. She specializes in banking, intellectual property, M&A, real estate, taxation, technology, science, joint ventures, and acquisitions, with a focus on infrastructure, information technology, and real estate.
Under her leadership, Singhania & Partners’ Bengaluru team has been empaneled as consultants for the World Bank and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), contributing to their annual reports and analysis of India's foreign direct investment landscape. She has successfully defended the interests of major institutions, including the National Highways Authority of India and the State Bank of India, in high-stakes legal matters.
Under her leadership, Singhania & Partners’ Bengaluru team has been empaneled as consultants for the World Bank and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), contributing to their annual reports and analysis of India's foreign direct investment landscape. She has successfully defended the interests of major institutions, including the National Highways Authority of India and the State Bank of India, in high-stakes legal matters.
Shilpa Shah was recognized among the top 100 individual lawyers in Forbes Legal Powerlist 2020. She has also been nominated by Asialaw and Legal500 as a leading lawyer for her outstanding representation of corporate clients such as PwC, National Instruments, and renowned e-commerce companies.
Her expertise in regulatory compliance, FDI, FEMA, and competition law has made her a trusted advisor to multinational clients operating in India.
Her expertise in regulatory compliance, FDI, FEMA, and competition law has made her a trusted advisor to multinational clients operating in India.
- The Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 Has Precedence Over the Companies Act, 1956.
- Identified as one of Asia-Pacific's most highly acclaimed legal experts in the corporate sector by the Asia Law Leading Lawyers Survey.
- Recommended as a leading individual lawyer by Legal 500.
Ms. Shilpa Shah is a highly respected legal professional with over 30 years of expertise in corporate and commercial law. As Senior Partner & Head of the Bengaluru practice at Singhania & Partners, she has been instrumental in advising global corporations, PSUs, and regulatory bodies on complex legal matters, particularly in banking, infrastructure, and real estate sectors.
Her commitment to legal excellence, strategic advisory role in high-profile cases, and dedication to mentoring legal professionals have solidified her reputation as a leading legal expert in India. Through her contributions to legal research, thought leadership, and professional mentorship, she continues to shape India's corporate legal landscape.
Her commitment to legal excellence, strategic advisory role in high-profile cases, and dedication to mentoring legal professionals have solidified her reputation as a leading legal expert in India. Through her contributions to legal research, thought leadership, and professional mentorship, she continues to shape India's corporate legal landscape.