Setting the Bar High with Ravi Aswani of 36 Stone - Episode 13

In Episode 13 of the Legal Genie podcast, your host, Lara Quie, is in conversation with Ravi Aswani. Ravi is a commercial dispute resolution barrister, arbitrator, and mediator at 36 Stone. Called to the bar of England & Wales in year 2000, he has a broad practice which covers shipping and international trade, commodities, energy, oil and gas, metals and mining, insurance and re-insurance, banking and finance.  Ravi is instructed primarily in the Commercial Court in the UK, as well as international arbitrations seated all over the world.  He is consistently recommended by Chambers & Partners UK Bar and Global Directories as well as the Legal 500. Ravi has a longstanding passion for matters of equality, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and social mobility. He is also passionate about mentoring and assisting the next generation of practitioners.In this episode Ravi shares:·         His childhood growing up in the leafy suburbs.·         Studying law at UCL and going to Nottingham for his Bar Vocational Course.·         His pupillage and the challenges he faced. How his experience as a pupil has made him determined to be a good pupil supervisor.·         How he turned not getting a tenancy into an advantage.·         How 36 Stone is experimenting with ways to level the playing field and encourage social mobility.·         Why you should try to get a placement at a law firm and a chambers before deciding to become a barrister.·         The challenges of being a self-employed barrister.·         The benefits of using LinkedIn to attract new work.·         Playing the long game when it comes to business development and building relationships abroad.·         Dealing with imposter syndrome. ·         How specialising in shipping law helped him to create a broad-based commercial disputes practice. ·         His experience of mentoring. ·         His six pieces of advice for young lawyers.I hope that you will enjoy the episode.To learn more about Ravi Aswani you can find him on LinkedIn and connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raviaswani/https://36group.co.uk/members/rga1Also:·         If you liked this episode, please rate the show, and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts to help the Legal Genie reach a wider audience.·         Look out for the next episode coming soon.You can connect with Lara Quie as follows:·         On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie·         Website: https://www.laraqassociates.com·         If you have a question or guest idea, please do drop Lara a line at [email protected]        Send us Fan MailLara Q AssociatesA boutique business and executive coaching consultancyDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show Also:·         If you liked this episode, please rate the show, and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts to help the Legal Genie reach a wider audience.·         Look out for the next episode coming soon. You can connect with Lara Quie:·         On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie·         Website: The Legal Genie Podcast (buzzsprout.com)