Gitanjali Shankar
About Gitanjali Shankar
Gitanjali Shankar is a Managing Associate at Linklaters in London, specializing in Energy and Infrastructure law. She has over a decade of experience with the firm and has previously worked in both London and New York offices.
Work at Linklaters
Gitanjali Shankar has been a part of Linklaters' legal team for over a decade, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the firm. She currently serves as a Managing Associate in the London office, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this, she worked as a Managing Associate in New York from 2018 to 2020 and held various roles including Associate and Legal Adviser from 2012 to 2018. Her extensive experience at Linklaters spans multiple offices, including London and New York, providing her with a diverse international perspective.
Education and Expertise
Gitanjali Shankar specializes in Energy and Infrastructure law and is a solicitor qualified in England and Wales. She completed her B.A. LLB (Hons.) at the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences from 2006 to 2011. Prior to her law degree, she studied Commerce at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, achieving her Pre University qualification from 2004 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in the legal field.
Background
Gitanjali Shankar's educational journey began at Sindhi High School, where she completed her high school education from 1994 to 2004. Following this, she pursued higher education in Commerce before transitioning to law. Her career began at Amarchand Mangaldas in Mumbai as an Associate, and she subsequently joined NUJS Law Review as an Editor and Senior Associate Member, contributing to legal scholarship and discourse.
Professional Experience
Gitanjali Shankar has accumulated significant professional experience in the legal sector. She worked at Amarchand Mangaldas as an Associate for six months in 2011. Following that, she joined Linklaters, where she has held multiple roles, including Managing Associate, Associate, and Legal Adviser. Her tenure at Linklaters has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of legal practices in both the UK and US markets.