Abhishek Sharma
About Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma serves as the Assistant General Counsel for India, the Middle East, and North Africa at Thomson Reuters, where he specializes in complex transactions and strategic alliances. He holds a Master of Laws from the University of Aberdeen and has extensive experience in legal roles across various organizations, including Goldman Sachs and Citigroup.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Abhishek Sharma has served as the Assistant General Counsel for India, the Middle East, and North Africa at Thomson Reuters since 2014. In this role, he focuses on leading complex transactions and fostering strategic alliances with organizational leaders. His position in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, highlights his commitment to providing legal expertise in a dynamic corporate environment.
Education and Expertise
Abhishek Sharma holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business Law from the University of Aberdeen, which he completed from 2009 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB (Hons)) from the National Law Institute University, Bhopal, between 1999 and 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in commercial contracts, cross-border transactions, legal advisory, and compliance.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Abhishek Sharma accumulated extensive experience in the legal field. He worked as a Vice President Attorney at Goldman Sachs for seven years, from 2006 to 2013, in Bangalore. His earlier roles included serving as Legal Counsel at Citigroup and Zee Turner Limited, as well as General Manager Legal at Reliance Industries Limited, where he gained significant insights into the financial and information technology sectors.
Achievements
Abhishek Sharma has developed key expertise in negotiating contracts and managing risk, particularly in the financial and information technology sectors. His ability to lead complex transactions and create strategic alliances has been instrumental in his career progression and contributions to the organizations he has been part of.