Indian Lawyer Ajit Mishra Receives Prestigious Freedom of the City of London Award

New Delhi: At an important ceremony at the Guildhall, London, Ajit Mishra, an accomplished lawyer of Indian origin, was honored with the prestigious “Freedom of the City of London Award” on January 23, 2024. The honor recognizes Mishra’s significant contributions to the legal profession and public life.

With a career spanning over two decades, Ajit Mishra, Founder and Chairman of UK India Legal Partnership (UKILP) and Corporate Partner at Knights has been the driving force behind numerous M&A and commercial transactions between India and the UK. His efforts to foster relations between the legal communities of the two countries through UKILP have been widely recognized.

UKILP, a dynamic networking platform, stands out for its inclusive ethos, actively promoting the rights of women and young lawyers in the legal sector. It serves as an important bridge for meaningful interaction and knowledge exchange between legal professionals, actively contributing to strengthening relations between India and the UK.

The Freedom of the City Award, presented by the City of London Corporation, dates back to the 13th century and is a prestigious honor reserved for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to London and public life. Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman, City of London Corporation, lauded Ajit Mishra’s role in bringing together key business stakeholders in the UK and Indian markets, saying it has been invaluable to the relationship between the two countries.

Expressing his gratitude, Ajit Mishra said, “I am grateful to receive the Freedom of the City of London award. I started my legal career with the City of London, and it is a proud moment to be recognized by the City.” Notable past recipients of this prestigious award include global leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, and contemporary celebrities such as Bill Gates and Ed Sheeran.

The honor not only celebrates Ajit Mishra’s achievements but also highlights the importance of collaboration, confidence-building, cultural exchange, and investment promotion in fostering a stronger and more interconnected relationship between the City of London and India. Is. Ajit Mishra’s journey from the city of London to this prestigious award symbolizes the enduring bond between the two countries.