From India to the US to Singapore: Ashok Lalwani on Cross-Border Law & Legal Careers

What does it really mean to be an international lawyer? In this episode of The Daily Lawyer Podcast, we speaks with Ashok Lalwani, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig Singapore LLP and former Senior Partner at Baker McKenzie, about building a career across jurisdictions, clients, markets and legal systems. Ashok traces his journey from India to the United States, from Sidley Austin in Chicago to White & Case in India, and then to Singapore, where he went on to build and lead significant India-focused and cross-border legal practices. This conversation covers the opening up of the Indian economy, early infrastructure and power projects, the evolution of India-related legal work, foreign law firms in India, the role of Singapore as a professional base, and what it takes to build a meaningful international legal career. We also discuss: What an international lawyer actually does How India practices are built across global law firms Why client relationships matter deeply in Asia How young lawyers can be proactive about their careers The importance of networking early and intentionally How the Indian legal market has matured over the last 30 years The changing role of general counsels in India Foreign lawyers and foreign law firms in India AI, efficiency and the future of legal practice What young lawyers should read, learn and focus on This episode is part of a special mini-series enabled by Solomon & Co., a full-service law firm based in Mumbai with a legacy spanning over 115 years and four generations. If you are a law student, young lawyer, in-house counsel, law firm professional or someone curious about cross-border legal careers, this episode offers a deeply practical look at how international legal careers are built. Connect with Solomon and Co. - https://solomonco.in/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solomon-co-advocates-solicitors/ Connect with us: Contact: [email protected] Website: https://thedailylawyer.in/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailylawyerig/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-v-krishnan/ Hear the full conversation and tell us what do you want us to ask the next international lawyer on the podcast? Disclaimer: The content of this video is in the nature of personal views, and NOT legal advice. Kindly consult a lawyer with the specifics of your issue to get appropriate legal advice. #thedailylawyer #AshokLalwani #JennaKrishnan #InternationalLawyer #LegalCareer #CrossBorderLaw #IndiaPractice #IndianLegalMarket #ForeignLawFirms #GreenbergTraurig #BakerMcKenzie #LegalPodcast #LawStudents #YoungLawyers #InHouseCounsel #GeneralCounsel #SingaporeLaw #indialaw