In the realm of law, larger isn’t necessarily better. Indeed, there is a rising trend of high-powered attorneys and recent law school graduates foregoing the impersonal trappings of the mega firms in favour of the opportunity to make a difference in a more reasonably-sized boutique firm. Working in a smaller firm or office allows attorneys to have more hands-on experience, engage and form connections with clients, and have more opportunities to grow and develop in their field of law.
Founded by Mrs. Sushila Ram Varma, The Indian Lawyer & Allied Services is a multi-city boutique business and commercial law firm with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The Firm offers its clients legal, financial, business consulting, tax, accounting, and secretarial services. The objective is that each client who works with the Firm should be able to obtain expert services all under one roof.
The Indian Lawyer & Allied Services team is made up of lawyers, solicitors, chartered accountants, business management consultants, and taxation advisors who are dedicated professionals with a high level of professionalism and integrity who offer a wide range of services such as legal, financial advisory, business consulting, taxation and accountancy, and secretarial services.
The Firm is a full-service law firm that offers commercial clients a broad spectrum of services from the birth of their business through operations and, in the event of a conflict, dispute resolution through mediation, litigation, or arbitration. The firm is assisting overseas as well as domestic clients in their business operations.
Mrs. Sushila Ram Varma
Mrs. Sushila Ram Varma, Advocate and Chief Consultant, promotes India as a reputable, preferred, and secure investment destination through a global network. Through conferences and social media, she supports Doing Business in India.
Sushila Ram Varma was born and raised in Darjeeling, which is famous across the world for its outstanding flavoured tea. She feels that while prospects in small towns may differ from those in major cities, it is dedication and drive that may propel a person to any height. She began her career in the capital city of Delhi and then expanded to other regions of the country.
She says her greatest contribution to the law firm, which she runs, is her vision to work diligently and in the best interests of the client. She is certain that no client is so insignificant that they should be ignored. As part of her vision, she feels that winning the client’s trust is the most crucial component that contributes to the firm’s success. With this in mind, the firm’s motto is “Reliable,” “Responsible,” and “Resourceful.”
Because she advises international customers on a daily basis, she believes in providing accurate and correct counsel to ensure that clients receive the finest professional guidance possible when doing business in India. The firm represents a diverse range of national and international customers, from start-ups to multibillion-dollar corporations, through its worldwide alliance network. She believes that out-of-court settlements are the best and quickest way to resolve conflicts since they save time and money and work in the best interests of all parties.
Through her career, she has worked with many major clients such as Bechtel International Inc., Enron Oil and Gas International Inc., PLM International Inc., United Airlines, Boeing, Mitsui, Hitachi, Bank Nationale de Paris, Credit Lyonnais, Caterpillar, Aetna, Raytheon, Ebasco Overseas Ltd., Marathon Inc., Herbalife International and Sony Entertainment Television, FEMC, or OJSC FEMC/DVGSK, Stroystandard, Tata Group, BSNL, Hindustan Times, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Syndicate Bank (now, merged into Canara Bank), Central Bank of India, Manipal Group, Platinum Group, TTG Industries, Heritage Hospitals, Boyden India. She also regularly writes for some of the important newspapers and magazines on the multifarious aspects of the law and how it affects society at large.
An Excellent Mentor
Sushila Ram Varma has always believed that if you work hard enough, you can achieve any goal in life. Her life mantra has been that there are no shortcuts and that one must be dedicated to one’s job. She is a great believer in setting high standards for oneself and striving for them.
She urges her team to work in the client’s best interests. She believes that if one works with this in mind, success, honours, and goodwill will flow naturally. She also warns that one should never lose sight of the reality that the law is one of the few professions in which one may truly assist another human being in improving his or her lot. She is a firm believer that knowledge must be shared or else its worth fades. With this in mind, she started The Indian Lawyer Blog—4 https://theindianlawyer.in/blog/, where her team regularly updates the blog with important developments in the law on a weekly basis.
Sushila Ram Varma is the Chief Editor of the aforementioned blog, which is ranked among the Top 20 Legal Blogs in India. Her team also disseminates legal knowledge using social media platforms such as YouTube, where videos, interviews, discussions, and Q&A sessions, among other things, are published to impart legal knowledge. Every one of these attempts has been undertaken in the public interest and is documented in plain language for all to comprehend.
As a mentor and guide to many, she aspires to launch legal lessons online to assist new professionals in strengthening their skill sets and learning the complexities of the law. Finally, she is adamant that law is a noble career, and she strives to do everything she can to reassure society that law is a noble profession despite the commercialization of most professions.
Vision for Future
According to Sushila Ram Varma, the law firm is considering expanding its presence in some of India’s most prominent cities, as well as expanding its international business. Currently, the firm serves clients abroad with convenience and comfort through its network of legal firms in other countries. The firm, on the other hand, has taken advantage of the pandemic’s transition from the physical to the digital world by reaching out to a large number of prospective customers via multimedia, social media, webinars, and other means.
Recognition for Exemplary Services
➔ Lex-Falcon Award 2022
➔ Indian Achievers’ Award 2021
➔ Exceptional Women of Excellence Award 2018
➔ Best Boutique Business Law Firm- India 2021 for the Asia-Pacific Region
➔ Featured in LexTalk World Magazine February 2022
➔ Featured on the Cover Page of LexTalk World Magazine December 2021
➔ Featured on the Cover Page of The Inner Review Magazine December 2021
➔ Featured in Achievers’ World Magazine April-June 2021 by Indian Achievers’ Forum (IAF)
