Born on May 19, 1959, Justice A. Hariprasad embarked on his educational journey, earning a B.Sc. Degree from Government Victoria College, Palakkad, in 1979, followed by a Law Degree from Government Law College, Kozhikode, in 1982. The legal profession beckoned, and on January 8, 1983, he was duly enrolled as an Advocate, becoming an esteemed member of the Bar Association, Tirur.

For nearly 13 years, Justice A. Hariprasad dedicated himself to the practice of law across various courts in Malappuram District. His commitment and expertise led to his recruitment as a District and Sessions Judge in the Kerala Higher Judicial Service. Subsequently, he assumed the role of Additional District and Sessions Judge in Palakkad on August 18, 1995. His judicial service extended to other key locations, including Thalassery, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode, where he served as an Additional District Judge.

In recognition of his capabilities, Justice A. Hariprasad took on the responsibility of directing the Kerala Judicial Academy of the High Court of Kerala, a position he assumed on December 2, 2004. Furthering his contributions to the judiciary, he was appointed as the Registrar (Subordinate Judiciary) of the High Court of Kerala on June 1, 2010. During his tenure, he served as the Principal District and Sessions Judge in Ernakulam for approximately nine months.

Continuing his upward trajectory, Justice A. Hariprasad took the oath as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Kerala on January 28, 2013. His dedication and judicial acumen earned him the distinction of being appointed as a permanent judge on June 30, 2014. Throughout his illustrious career, Justice A. Hariprasad has left an indelible mark on the legal landscape, exemplifying a commitment to justice and the rule of law. Justice A. Hariprasad is now a designated Senior Advocate practising at the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

Hon’ble Justice Smt. P. Sree Sudha, the eldest daughter of Sri Venkateswarlu and Smt. Padmavathi, was born into a distinguished family. Her father, a retired Judicial Officer, and her mother, a homemaker, instilled values of discipline and diligence.

Commencing her academic journey in Adoni, Kurnool District, she pursued her intermediate education in Kurnool and graduated in Pulivendula of Kadapa District. Justice Sudha earned her Law Degree from A.C. College of Law, Guntur, showcasing her commitment to legal studies.

Having enrolled as a member on the rolls of the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh, Justice Sudha embarked on a legal practice that took her to various locations, including Tenali, Srikalahasti, and Kavali. In the course of her professional endeavours, she entered into marriage with Dr. P. Srikanth Babu, presently serving as the Principal of BRKR Government Ayurvedic Government Medical College in Hyderabad.

Justice Sudha distinguished herself as a legal professional when she was selected as a Direct Recruit District Judge. Her induction into this esteemed position occurred on 21.08.2002. Over the subsequent 19 years, she served diligently in various capacities, including I Additional District and Sessions Judge in Nizamabad, Special Judge for Bomb Blast Cases-cum-Additional Judge for Family Court in Hyderabad, Chairperson for Land Appellate Tribunal-cum-II Additional District Judge in Hyderabad, Industrial Tribunal for Warangal and Khammam Districts, Judge in Mahila Court, Metropolitan Sessions Judge in Vijayawada, Principal District and Sessions Judge in Karimnagar, Visakhapatnam, Nizamabad, and as Chief Judge of the City Civil Court in Hyderabad.

Her expertise extended to roles such as Special Judge for ACB Cases in Hyderabad, Chairperson of VAT Appellate Tribunal and Transport Appellate Tribunal, and Director of Judicial Academy in Secunderabad. In each role, she gained commendable exposure in various branches of law, showcasing her versatility and dedication.

Justice Sudha illustrious career reached its zenith when she was elevated to the Bench as a Permanent Judge of the High Court for the State of Telangana. She assumed her responsibilities in this esteemed position on 15.10.2021, marking a significant milestone in her judicial journey.

Born on 4th April 1969, Honourable Justice Mrs. Surepalli Nanda is the daughter of the late Dr. Bollarum Danappa, a distinguished government doctor specializing in Ophthalmology, and the late Smt. Bollarum Meera. Her early years were spent in Gowlipura, Old City, Hyderabad.

Justice Surepalli Nanda achieved academic excellence throughout her educational journey. She passed SSC in 1st Division from Holy Mary High School, Saifabad, in 1984, followed by Intermediate in first division in Bi.P.C in 1986 from Sarojini Naidu Vanita Maha Vidyalaya, Exhibition Ground, Hyderabad. She obtained a BA in English literature from Osmania University in 1990 and an LL.B (special) degree from Vunki Sanna Rudrappa Law College (VSR Law College), affiliated to Gulbarga University, in 1993. She is married to Sri Surepalli Madhava Rao, a retired District and Sessions Judge and current practicing advocate in A.P. High Court. Their son, Dr. Surepalli Prashanth, is a medical and law graduate actively practicing as an advocate in A.P. High Court.

Justice Surepalli Nanda enrolled as an Advocate on the rolls of the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh on 04-08-1993. Her legal career began by working in the office of Hon’ble Justice G Chandraiah. Subsequently, she served as a Junior Counsel assisting V. Rajagopal Reddy, Senior Advocate, from 1994 to 2000. With over 28 years of active practice at the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad, Justice Surepalli Nanda handled diverse cases, specializing in Constitutional Law (Writs).

Her pro-bono work for the Legal Services Authority is notable, having served as Panel Advocate for A.P. State Legal Services Authority and Member of A.P. High Court Legal Services Committee. Justice Surepalli Nanda played a pivotal role as a Master Trainer for legal aid panel lawyers in Telangana, contributing to the state's top-ranking in completing the training for Legal Services Panel Lawyers within three months.

Apart from her legal practice, Justice Surepalli Nanda has defended the Bar Council of India as its sole counsel since 2000 and officially served as the Standing Counsel for the Bar Council of India from 2006 until her elevation as a Judge of the High Court of Telangana in 2022.

Her extensive legal career includes roles such as Assistant Government Pleader for Panchayath Raj (2001-2002), Assistant Government Pleader for Land Acquisition (2002-2004), and Standing Counsel for the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh (1995-continuing). She also worked as Reporter for Indian Law Reports, Law Journal of High Court of Andhra Pradesh. Justice Surepalli Nanda served as Central Government Counsel (2010-2015), Panel Advocate for Corporation Bank and Oriental Bank of Commerce, and Legal Advisor to Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences. She has represented various entities, including the Union of India and Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, as a special Counsel.

Acknowledging her expertise, Justice Surepalli Nanda has been designated as a Senior Counsel, empanelled for important legal issues on behalf of the High Court of Telangana. She has been recognized as a Legal Expert for NRI Women Safety Cell, a member of the High Court Gender Sensitization and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC), and has been nominated for various legal advisory roles.

In terms of academic contributions, Justice Nanda has more than 64 reported judgments in various law journals. She has also been actively involved in the legal community, serving as an Executive Committee Member and Secretary of the A.P. High Court Advocates Association, as well as fulfilling the role of Returning Officer for bar elections.

Justice Nanda further expanded her legal repertoire by taking on various roles and responsibilities. Her commitment to public service is evident through her appointments as Panel Advocate for National Commission for Women, New Delhi, for the State of Telangana from 30-11-2018, and as Panel Advocate for National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj from 25-06-2018. She showcased her legal prowess by representing entities like Corporation Bank and Oriental Bank of Commerce as a Panel Advocate, handling cases related to Central Sanman Pension as Government Counsel, and dealing with matters on behalf of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, New Delhi, as a special Counsel from 2016 to 2022.

Justice Nanda served as Legal Advisor to Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences and represented Hajee A.P. Bavan and Co. Constructions Pvt. Ltd before the Telangana High Court. Her multifaceted legal expertise is further evidenced by her role as a Member of the Board of Studies, Faculty of Law, Osmania University, from the year 2021.

Recognizing her contributions, Justice Nanda was empanelled as a Senior Advocate in 2021, reinforcing her position as a legal luminary in the High Court of Telangana. Her involvement in the institutional ethics committee of Medical and Health Research Institute, Maternal Health Research Trust, showcased her commitment to ethical considerations in medical research.

Justice Nanda actively participated in various social causes, notably serving as a member of a five-member Interview cum Interaction Committee for the empanelment of Legal Assistants for NIRDPR. Her appointment as a Legal Expert for NRI Women Safety Cell, Women Safety Wing, Telangana State, further underscored her dedication to ensuring the safety and rights of women.

In addition to her legal contributions, Justice Nanda has been an integral part of the High Court Gender Sensitization and Internal Complaints Committee (GSICC) since 30-11-2019. This role aligns with her commitment to fostering a gender-sensitive and complaint-friendly environment within the legal community.

Her pursuit of excellence extends beyond the courtroom, as she received the National Unity Award in 2020 from the Telangana Citizens Council, acknowledging her exceptional service in the legal field. Justice Nanda remains an exemplary figure in the legal profession, combining legal expertise with a dedication to public service and ethical considerations.

Justice Nanda continues to be a beacon of legal excellence, combining a rich professional history with a commitment to ethical practice, public service, and the advancement of legal education and justice. Her multifaceted contributions underscore her as a stalwart in the legal community, making a lasting impact on both the legal profession and society at large.

Adv. Deepak Bhattacharjee did his LL.B. from University College of Law, Osmania University in the year 1981 and thereafter pursued his LL.M. in constitutional law from University PG College of Law, Osmania University in the year 1984. He enrolled as lawyer in the year 1981. He joined the office of Late Upendra Lal Waghray and thereafter, started his independent practice in the year 1983 and became panel advocate of Canara Bank, Syndicate Bank and SBI in the same year. Later he was also empanelled by several renowned banks. He was appointed as Standing counsel of numerous esteemed universities and institutes.

Mr. Bhattacharjee was also designated as Senior Advocate by High Court of Andhra Pradesh in the year 2016. More than 400 + judgements in which he appeared as counsel are reported in law journals. He is now regularly engaged as Senior Advocate in High Court of Telangana, High Court of A.P, Supreme court of India, NCLT, NCLAT, DRT, DRAT by various Law Firms and body corporates.

Adv. Basava Prabhu S. Patil is a Senior Advocate practicing in the Supreme Court of India. He is also the Advocate General for the State of Sikkim. A lawyer with three decades of practice, he has made over 25000 appearances before various forums including High Courts, Commissions and Appellate Tribunals besides having represented his clients in domestic and international arbitrations. His field of law practice is diverse and includes constitution, criminal, electricity, anti-dumping, environment, corporate, telecom, banking, real estate, matrimonial, IT, technology and broadcasting media and entertainment laws. He is an alumnus of University Law College, Bengaluru and was the first to graduate and enroll from its 5-year law course in 1991. He was designated as Senior Advocate by the Karnataka High Court at the age of 39.

Mr. Patil has been conferred with the National Bar Award in 2009 in recognition of his dedication to the study and practice of civil law and the 40th Annual Aryabhata International Award in 2014 in recognition of his service in the field of law. He is also on Board of Examiners, Supreme Court of India for the Advocates on Record Examination and a distinguished visiting faculty at his alma mater, the University Law College. Basava Prabhu lives in Delhi since 2002.

Adv. Dr. Venkat Reddy Donthi Reddy is a Senior Advocate, he was born on 31-08- 1965 in Gomaram Village, Medak, Telangana. He has various academic qualifications such as M.A., LLM., PGDHRD, PGDADR, PGDCL&IPR., PhD in Law. Before joining the Advocate profession, he had worked for Indian Air Force in fighter aircrafts for 18 years from 1985 – 2003. Dr. Venkat Reddy had enrolled at Bar to practice as an advocate on 04-09-2003 and is specialised in various areas of law such as Intellectual Property Rights, Constitutional matters, Mines related matters, Criminal and Civil matters as well as Arbitration. During this journey he has represented at various courts including High Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Allahabad, Dharwad and The Supreme Court of India.

Venkat Reddy is also the founder of M/s. RVR Associates Law Firm, Vice President of AIPPI India group, a member of INTA and life member of FTAPCCI AND NIHRD, he has also been the President of ALERT. Along with such huge achievements Dr. Venkat Reddy has been a guest faculty at Hyderabad Central University, Osmania University Law College, NALSAR, PG College of Law, OU, ICFAI Law Colleges, JNTU Kakinada, Symbiosis Law College, Company Secretaries; Hyderabad Chapter, Central Detective Training Institute Hyderabad, Telangana Police Academy and various other law and engineering colleges including guest lectures to Advocates. He has also been a speaker and moderator at Global Intellectual Property Conference (GIPC), Speaker and moderator at World Intellectual Property Forum (WIPF) and Gorilla IPR conferences.

Adv. Thomas George is the Founder and Managing Partner of Thomas George & Associates. Thomas George who hails from Kerala was educated, mentored and guided by Prof. Sr. M. Concepta. He chased his passion for law wanting to follow the footsteps of his cousin who was a barrister and completed law thereby entering into a completely new profession. His mentors were Mr. T. Narayana Murthy Public Prosecutor and Mr. V. Amar Kumar an eminent Criminal & Civil Senior Advocate. The firm was founded by him in the year 1998 and the firm has ever since dealt in all kinds of litigation as well as non litigation works. Every development in the Firm has his constant efforts to be grateful for. The firm has its base in Hyderabad dealing with a wide range of subjects including corporate law, Civil & Criminal law, Taxation, Intellectual Property Rights, Consumer & allied laws, Matrimonial Laws, Property & Allied Laws as well as Arbitration.

Since, the establishment of the firm Mr. Thomas George has represented the firm in a plethora of cases before the Hon’ble Supreme Court, various High Courts, Tribunals, District Courts, Quasi-Judicial Authorities etc. He believes in settling the matters at hand amicably by way of Negotiation and Mediation in order to solve the matters quickly.

An In-house counsel with broad experience in providing proactive counselling and advise to major real estate companies on commercial leasing of both retail and office, contract management, compliance management, title due-diligence, legal documentation, lease management, legal risk management, mitigation and compliances. As an in-house counsel, key roles include working closely with business and legal teams in addressing legal requirements pertaining to negotiations and closures of legal documentation. Skilled in strategic advisory to all levels of business, enterprise risk and compliance, enforcement and protection of legal interests.

A masters in Arbitration law from Osmania University. Began her legal career as a litigating lawyer at Thomas George & Associates, moved in-house with Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups, CapitaLand Group (erstwhile Ascendas – Sing bridge), in charge for the Legal Division for its Gurgaon and Hyderabad Operations. Thereafter, moved into the young and vibrant real estate arm of Bharti Enterprises, Bharti Realty, in its Legal Department responsible for its top-quality properties in Delhi-NCR. Post her stint at Bharti Realty, she has now joined India’s largest retail led mixed-use developer, The Phoenix Mills, in its Legal Department.

He studied from ILS Law College Pune and he is practicing Law since 2013. He holds specialisation in Insolvency and Company Law. He is currently partner in Mimansa Law Office.

Adv. Archana Deshmukh has completed her law in the year 2000 and is practicing since last 23 years. She is currently working with Singhania & Co. (Renamed as K Singhania & Co.) in Mumbai as its Litigation Practice Head. As a seasoned professional in the field of dispute resolution, she has extensive experience and expertise in successfully handling multifarious and complex Civil Litigation including Commercial Litigation, Domestic and International Arbitrations.

She regularly represents clients that includes renowned companies before various Courts and Tribunals including the City Civil Court, Bombay High Court, National Company Law Tribunal etc. in the areas of Property Disputes, Real Estate, Commercial Disputes, Consumer Disputes, Testamentary Disputes, amongst various others. Her articles are published in Construction Times, Mondaq.com, LAWyersclubindia.com, BW Business World etc.

The Thulasi is a lawyer practicing at the Supreme Court of India. She works on civil and constitutional law. She was also an Indian Equality Law Fellow at Melbourne Law School (2019) and a Visiting Fellow at the Institute on Law and Philosophy at Rutgers University, New Brunswick (2020). She was the co- counsel for the petitioner in Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018) before the Indian Supreme Court in which the court held criminalizing adultery to be unconstitutional. She has been closely involved in constitutional cases relating to the equality and non-discrimination law, freedom of religion and free speech and expression, which are her primary research interests. She was also an Equality Fellow at the Centre for Law & Policy Research, Bangalore, India. Further, she was engaged as a Digital Rights Fellow by the Centre for Communications Governance, National Law University, Delhi and worked on free speech cases including a challenge to the constitutionality of the sedition law and the permissibility of regulation of hate speech. She completed her Masters in Law in Public Law with Distinction from University College London. Her paper titled ‘private discrimination, public service and the constitution’ is published in the Indian Law Review (2021). She has co-taught a credit course on discrimination law and theory at the National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, India.

He She has contributed a book chapter titled ‘Covid-19 and the Crisis in Indian Democracy,’ in the Routledge Handbook on Law and the COVID-19 Pandemic (Joelle Grogan and Alice Donald (eds), Routledge, 2022, (forthcoming). She frequently writes popular articles on relevant socio-legal issues. During her visit at Bonavero, Thulasi will research on aspects relating to Discrimination law, Secularism and Freedom of Religion in India.

Adv. Advocate Dr. Surepalli Prashanth is a unique professional with dual qualifications in medicine and law. Initially graduating with an MBBS degree from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, in 2011, he transitioned to law due to his burgeoning interest and passion. Embarking on a 3-year LL.B course, he secured his LL.B degree with first division honours in 2016 from MSS Law College, Chaderghat, affiliated to Osmania University.

Mr. Prashanth's academic journey continued as he achieved the 10th rank in the TS-PGLCET LL.M entrance exam, leading him to pursue a two-year LL.M degree with a specialization in International Trade & Economic Law from University College of Law, Osmania University. He successfully obtained a first division in the LL.M course in 2021. Furthering his legal education, he completed a postgraduate diploma in International Humanitarian Law from NALSAR University of Law in 2021. Currently, he is a part-time Ph.D. research scholar at ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad, a constituent of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE).

Enrolled as an advocate on the rolls of the Bar Council of Telangana on September 1, 2016, Mr. Prashanth commenced his legal career in the chambers/office of his mother, Hon'ble Justice Surepalli Nanda, practicing in the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh High Courts. His experience spans various legal domains, including constitutional, civil, criminal, labour, revenue, service, and arbitration matters. He continued in her office until her elevation as Judge, High Court of Telangana, in March 2022.

An innovative and successful legal professional with over 12 years’ experience as corporate advisor and litigation lawyer, and presently working as in house counsel with DLF Limited. Previously practised as an advocate for more than a decade advising clients across industries such as the real estate sector, media and entertainment companies, automobile segment, venture capital fund, oil & gas conglomerate, power & steel.

Manav Gecil Thomas is a Name Partner at the firm. Immediately after finishing law from ILS, Law College Pune he joined Thomas George and Associates under the esteemed guidance of his mentor and father Mr. Thomas George. His area of work includes litigation in the area of Civil, Criminal, Family, Land, Commercial, Corporate, Consumer, Labour, Administration, Banking, Personal and Business Law and also assists in handling the Non-Litigation Matters of the firm. Manav Gecil Thomas has been handling litigation matters before varied forums including the Supreme Court, High Court of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, District Courts throughout India and other statutory tribunals/ quasi forums throughout India. He has received accolades from Hon’ble Judges for well researched presentation of cases at hand. His clientele includes Nationalized Banks, Non- Banking Financial Institutions, Public & Private limited Companies as well as private individuals in India and abroad. Manav Gecil Thomas in a very short time has gained the experience to handle matters single handedly with the guidance of his senior Mr. Thomas George. Manav Gecil Thomas has introduced a Virtual Internship Program during the COVID 19 lockdown and helped interns gain experience and opportunity. He has mentored over 200+ interns.

Virtual Moot Court Competitions have also been introduced since the past two years to encourage students to use their skills and participate. Our Virtual Moot Court Competitions have been featured in various Newspapers and Articles. Manav Gecil Thomas has been invited to various Intra Moot Court Competitions, National Moot Court Competitions and Client Counselling competitions. He has also been invited to give guest lectures at various Law Colleges on different subjects like “How to excel at Law School” “The Practical aspect of Civil Procedure Code” and others.

Prior to joining TG&A, he interned under the guidance of the current Justice of Supreme Court Hon’ble Justice Kurian Joseph wherein he gained the appreciation of the Hon’ble Justice for his eminent research skills. He further interned with Retd. Hon’ble Justice of High Court of Kerala and currently designated Senior Counsel of Supreme Court of India R. Basant wherein he assisted in numerous cases and was highly appreciated for his hard work and dedication. Manav Gecil Thomas interned with designated Senior Counsel of the High Court at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and for the State of Andhra Pradesh (Late) Padmanabha Reddy where he had the fortune of observing the stalwart in action. He also interned with designated Senior Counsel of the High Court at Hyderabad for the State of Telangana and for the State of Andhra Pradesh Adv. S. Niranjan Reddy where he assisted the learned Senior Counsel in research on various Corporate, Civil and Criminal matters.

Apart from his passion towards advocacy, Manav Gecil Thomas is also dedicated towards serving the society and has volunteered at Make a Difference (MAD), an NGO dedicated to empower children from the economically backward society by providing them quality education.