Cognizant’s Legal APAC team has been recognized as ‘IT In-house Legal Team of the Year 2021-2022’ by Legal Era Magazine, India’s leading legal publication.   

The Annual Indian Legal Era Awards acknowledge the talent and excellence of the legal fraternity and are considered highly prestigious awards in the legal industry.  The ‘IT In-house Legal Team’ is the most competitive award category, with nominations this year coming in from 11 leading IT companies.

Cognizant Legal APAC was honored as the winner after a meticulous review process to ensure thoroughness and sensitivity to the year’s diverse circumstances, opportunities and experience.

The Legal Era jury comprised eminent legal leaders including Justice Dipak Misra, former Chief Justice of India; Justice Deepak Verma, former Judge, Supreme Court of India; Justice Arjan Kumar Sikri, former Judge, Supreme Court of India; Padma Shri Dr. TK Viswanathan, Chairman Bankruptcy Law Reforms Committee, among others.

Cognizant’s Legal APAC team’s business support was distinguished for its innovation, strategic focus and enabling continuous growth for Cognizant, its people and the legal community. Under the leadership of Narayanan T, Cognizant General Counsel, India and APAC, and John Kim, Cognizant General Counsel, the team has expanded its scope as a strategic business partner to support the Cognizant’s global business teams with increased operational efficiency, legal insights and a range of other services. The Legal APAC team is partnering globally to anticipate trends, mitigate risk and drive meaningful change through the excellence of its people and their passion and commitment. 

Read Legal Era’s coverage here.