The Bombay Incorporated Law Society
The Bombay Incorporated Law Society (“BILS”) was a Society formed on 15th December, 1894 by 33 Attorneys (now referred to as Solicitors) who were practicing as Attorneys of the Bombay High Court. Out of the 33 Attorneys, 16 were English Solicitors and 17 were Indian Solicitors. Pursuant to the License granted by the Governor of Bombay in Council, BILS was registered under the provisions of Section 26 of the Indian Companies Act, 1882 as a Society with limited liability, without the addition of the word “limited” to its name, on 15th January 1895.
BILS has, on 15th December 2019, celebrated 125 years.
The members of BILS are Solicitors who have successfully passed the Solicitors Examination ("Exam") which is conducted by BILS twice in a year.
BILS has, on 15th December 2019, celebrated 125 years.
The members of BILS are Solicitors who have successfully passed the Solicitors Examination ("Exam") which is conducted by BILS twice in a year.
Objects of The Bombay Incorporated Law Society:
The Memorandum of Association of BILS, inter alia, in its Objects provides that BILS has been established to support and protect the character, status and interest of the legal profession generally and particularly of the members practicing within the territories under the jurisdiction of the Governor of Bombay.
One of the objects of BILS is also to encourage further intensive and specialized study of law by persons desiring to be members of BILS, and for that purpose to provide for practical training and experience, to hold and conduct tests and/or examinations, to stipulate and provide for the qualifications and grant and issue of certificates to candidates who so qualify.
One of the objects of BILS is also to encourage further intensive and specialized study of law by persons desiring to be members of BILS, and for that purpose to provide for practical training and experience, to hold and conduct tests and/or examinations, to stipulate and provide for the qualifications and grant and issue of certificates to candidates who so qualify.
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Our team
Members of the current Managing Committee
HEAD OF LEARNINGAnna Torpey
With extensive experience Anna advise top national and international companies.
PARTNERJonathan Kane
Advises clients in high-profile energy projects related to the development of new energy.
ASSOCIATEMark Johnson
An independent attorney at law, as a member of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group.
HEAD OF LEARNINGAnna Torpey
With extensive experience Anna advise top national and international companies.
HEAD OF LEARNINGAnna Torpey
With extensive experience Anna advise top national and international companies.
PARTNERJonathan Kane
Advises clients in high-profile energy projects related to the development of new energy.
ASSOCIATEMark Johnson
An independent attorney at law, as a member of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group.
HEAD OF LEARNINGAnna Torpey
With extensive experience Anna advise top national and international companies.
HEAD OF LEARNINGAnna Torpey
With extensive experience Anna advise top national and international companies.
PARTNERJonathan Kane
Advises clients in high-profile energy projects related to the development of new energy.
ASSOCIATEMark Johnson
An independent attorney at law, as a member of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group.
HEAD OF LEARNINGAnna Torpey
With extensive experience Anna advise top national and international companies.
HEAD OF LEARNINGAnna Torpey
With extensive experience Anna advise top national and international companies.
PARTNERJonathan Kane
Advises clients in high-profile energy projects related to the development of new energy.
ASSOCIATEMark Johnson
An independent attorney at law, as a member of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group.
Members of the Managing Committee
PRESIDENTFerzana Behramkamdin
Firm: FZB & Associates
VICE PRESIDENT Nilesh Modi
Firm: Rustamji & Ginwala
HON. SECRETARYRashna Khan
Firm: Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe
HON. ASST. SECRETARYNirav Shah
Firm: DSK Legal
Yazdi Dandiwala
Firm: Mulla & Mulla & Cragie Blunt & Caroe
Kaiwan Kalyaniwalla
Firm: Maneksha & Sethna
Priyahas Jani
Firm: Vigil Juris
Sailesh Vaidya
Firm: Kanga & Co.
Rajan Jayakar
Firm: Jayakars
Ashok Praranjpe
Firm: MDP Partners
Darius Dalal
Firm: Jehangir Gulabbhai & Bilimoria & Daruwalla
C. Rashmikant
Firm: Rashmikant and Partners
Bahram Vakil
Firm: AZB & Partners
Viren Miskita
Firm: M. T. MISKITA & CO
Mihir Mody
Firm: K. Asher & Co
Chaitanya Mehta
Firm: Dhruve Liladhar & Co
PRESIDENTMr. Kaiwan Dossabhoy Kalyaniwalla
Firm: Maneksha & Sethna
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
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VICE PRESIDENTMr. Marezban Padam Bharucha
Firm: Bharucha & Partners
Date of Enrolment: 07/11/1973
Date of Enrolment: 07/11/1973
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HON. SECRETARYMr. Nilesh Ramesh Modi
Firm: Rustamji & Ginwala
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
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HON.ASSISTANT SECRETARYMr. Yazdi Piroj Dandiwala
Firm: Mulla & Mulla & Cragie Blunt & Caroe
Date of Enrolment: 01/11/1974
Date of Enrolment: 01/11/1974
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PRESIDENTMr. Kaiwan Dossabhoy Kalyaniwalla
Firm: Maneksha & Sethna
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
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VICE PRESIDENTMr. Marezban Padam Bharucha
Firm: Bharucha & Partners
Date of Enrolment: 07/11/1973
Date of Enrolment: 07/11/1973
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HON. SECRETARYMr. Nilesh Ramesh Modi
Firm: Rustamji & Ginwala
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
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HON.ASSISTANT SECRETARYMr. Yazdi Piroj Dandiwala
Firm: Mulla & Mulla & Cragie Blunt & Caroe
Date of Enrolment: 01/11/1974
Date of Enrolment: 01/11/1974
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PRESIDENTMr. Kaiwan Dossabhoy Kalyaniwalla
Firm: Maneksha & Sethna
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
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VICE PRESIDENTMr. Marezban Padam Bharucha
Firm: Bharucha & Partners
Date of Enrolment: 07/11/1973
Date of Enrolment: 07/11/1973
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HON. SECRETARYMr. Nilesh Ramesh Modi
Firm: Rustamji & Ginwala
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
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HON.ASSISTANT SECRETARYMr. Yazdi Piroj Dandiwala
Firm: Mulla & Mulla & Cragie Blunt & Caroe
Date of Enrolment: 01/11/1974
Date of Enrolment: 01/11/1974
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PRESIDENTMr. Kaiwan Dossabhoy Kalyaniwalla
Firm: Maneksha & Sethna
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
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VICE PRESIDENTMr. Marezban Padam Bharucha
Firm: Bharucha & Partners
Date of Enrolment: 07/11/1973
Date of Enrolment: 07/11/1973
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HON. SECRETARYMr. Nilesh Ramesh Modi
Firm: Rustamji & Ginwala
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
Date of Enrolment: 04/11/1989
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HON.ASSISTANT SECRETARYMr. Yazdi Piroj Dandiwala
Firm: Mulla & Mulla & Cragie Blunt & Caroe
Date of Enrolment: 01/11/1974
Date of Enrolment: 01/11/1974
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