Bhaskar Chandran is the Group General Counsel at GMR Group. He heads the company’s legal functions spanning several sectors, including airports, energy and transportation and urban infrastructure. An expert on dispute resolution management, he has been involved in multiple complex arbitrations, both domestic and international.
Having worked with top Indian and international law firms on several complex transactions and litigations, Bhaskar has over three decades of experience in the legal and regulatory fields, particularly, regulatory strategy, corporate governance, legal compliance, secretarial, litigation management and structured transactions.
His prodigious experience in dispute resolution management has earned him several laurels and accolades. He graduated from Madras Law College in 1986 and is a member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi.
Known for his regular involvement at forums, conferences and panel discussions on key market topics, he has also held leadership positions in several Indian conglomerates (Tata Group) and global groups (Monsanto and Syngenta). Bhaskar has been recognised as one of the top 25 most influential General Counsels in India by Chambers & Partners. He is the recipient of the Award from the Society of Indian Law Firms for Excellence in the field of Corporate Law.
“Excellence is achieved only by surrender to knowledge, unwavering diligence and professing entrepreneurship. Inspirations in turn, are set by relentless pursuit of Excellence”
Bhaskar Chandran has been the fulcrum for streamlining and safeguarding the Group in its challenges and future endeavours. His unmatched guidance and support in every possible scenario for the Group makes him the repository of strategic solutions, best known in the industry. A unique combination of legal expertise, ability to understand business goals, steering the team’s performance and result oriented approach along with more than three decades of rich global experience has proven him the multidimensional expert. Bhaskar’s foresight, commitment, integrity and service ethics is extraordinary
G M Rao
Group Chairman, GMR Group
A highly regarded professional, his varied experience, expertise and accomplishments make him one of the most talented lawyers in the country. He is highlighted for his focus on complex disputes and arbitrations.
