Abhilasha Vij
About Abhilasha Vij
Abhilasha Vij is an Associate with extensive experience in commercial litigation and arbitration, having worked at various prestigious law firms across India, the Middle East, and Germany. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Delhi and a Master of Laws from Stanford Law School.
Work at A&O Shearman
Abhilasha Vij currently serves as an Associate at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. She is based in Germany and has been with the organization for four months. Her role involves engaging in various legal matters, leveraging her extensive background in commercial litigation and arbitration.
Previous Experience in Law Firms
Prior to her current position, Abhilasha Vij worked at several prestigious law firms. She was an Associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from 2022 to 2023 in Dubai, where she also held roles as a Legal Consultant and Internship Trainee. Before that, she was a Senior Associate at Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India from 2018 to 2019 and an Associate from 2016 to 2018. Her experience includes high-value international commercial and investor-state disputes across various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Abhilasha Vij holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, completed in 2015. She furthered her education with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Economic Law, Business, and Policy from Stanford Law School in 2020. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.COM Honours) from Sri Venkateswara College in 2012. Her academic background supports her specialization in commercial litigation and arbitration.
Internships and Early Career
Abhilasha Vij gained valuable experience through various internships early in her career. She interned at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas in 2015, Kochhar & Company, Khaitan & Co, and Dua Associates in 2014, all in New Delhi. These internships provided her with foundational skills in the legal field, contributing to her development as a legal professional.
International Experience
Abhilasha Vij has significant international experience, having spent three years working in the Middle East before relocating to Frankfurt. During her time in Dubai, she worked at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and AstraZeneca as a Secondee. This exposure to diverse legal environments has enhanced her expertise in international commercial law.