Prominent Indian Lawyer Honoured with ‘Best Indian Lawyer in the UAE’ Award

1. Best Indian Lawyer in Dubai

Award presented by Karnataka legislators, philanthropists in Dubai

Sunil Ambalavelil, a distinguished Best Indian Lawyer in Dubai, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best Indian Lawyer in the UAE’ award by the (BCCI), UAE, in recognition of his outstanding legal contributions to the Indian expatriate community.

The award was presented at a grand ceremony held at Etisalat Academy, Dubai, on the 9th of February in the presence of eminent dignitaries, including Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India to Dubai; UT Khader Fareed, Speaker of the Karnataka Assembly; Madhu Bangarappa, Karnataka’s Minister of Primary and Secondary Education; NA Haris, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly; Arathi Krishna, Deputy Chairman of the NRI Forum, Government of Karnataka; renowned philanthropist Dr Ronald Colaco and Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder and President of Thumbay Group, UAE.

Their presence highlighted the significance of the award in recognising excellence among NRIs in the UAE.

Sunil Ambalavelil is a leading corporate and commercial lawyer and the Founding Partner of NYK Law Firm, Dubai. With over two decades of experience, he specialises in commercial transactions, cross-border acquisitions and UAE laws, including Commercial Transactions Law, Companies Law, Dubai Real Estate Law and UAE Labour Law.

He is a Registered Legal Practitioner with the Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and a member of both the Karnataka Bar Council and the Supreme Court of India Bar Association.

Expressing his gratitude upon receiving the award, Sunil Ambalavelil stated: “I am deeply honoured and privileged to receive the ‘Best Indian Lawyer in the UAE’ award from Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), UAE. My journey in Dubai began two decades ago, and it has been an incredible experience witnessing the city’s transformation into a global legal and business hub. This recognition reaffirms my commitment to serving the Indian expatriate community and businesses in the UAE with excellence and integrity.”

His unwavering dedication to bridging legal expertise between India and the UAE continues to strengthen professional and business ties between the two nations.