Shri Bahram N. Vakil, a founding partner of AZB & Partners, is widely regarded as one of India’s foremost experts in restructuring, infrastructure, and project finance law. Recognized by leading global publications for his sharp commercial insight and exceptional negotiation skills, he has been described as a “gregarious and hard-headed lawyer” who consistently offers smart, reliable, and practical advice. A Columbia University LL.M. graduate and member of the New York State Bar, Mr. Vakil has served on numerous high-level national and international committees, including the Bankruptcy Law Reforms Committee that drafted the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016,  the RBI Task Force on the Secondary Market for Corporate Loans, and key expert groups of IBBI, IFSCA, ASSOCHAM, and FICCI. His leadership extends across global insolvency initiatives, including roles with the International Insolvency Institute and INSOL International.