AYESHA TALPADE
3 years’ experience as a lawyer focusing on contract negotiation, governance and dispute resolution for various sports organisations in India and Asia
Bachelor of Law, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, India
Bachelor of Arts, West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, India
LANGUAGES: English, Hindi, French
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Mumbai, India
- Represented the governing body of cricket in India (BCCI) in its disputes with broadcasters, franchisees and players
- Drafted and negotiated tender documents and contracts for the license of broadcasting and sponsorship rights
- Developed strategy and advised on the implementation of governance and structural reforms to the BCCI
- Acted for clients in commercial disputes including in court litigation and arbitrations, touching on contractual rights, tax, intellectual property rights and shareholder disputes
Co-Founder, Make a Difference, Kolkata, India
- Co-founded the chapter in Kolkata working with children at orphanages and street shelters
- Developed and implemented the Cambridge English Project to ensure high quality and standardized English education across all centres
- Managed the sponsorship program and volunteer recruitment program
SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS
- Competed at a national level in Handball
- Competed at the Junior International Handball Federation Championships
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
- Co-Founder of a non-profit which services 3400 children in 23 cities
- Gold Medallist for best student in corporate law
SKILLS: Dispute Resolution, Legal, Negotiation, Project Management, Research
SPORTS: Cricket, Gymnastics, Handball, Mountaineering, Tennis
