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Smith Chandra is a highly accomplished corporate commercial lawyer with over a decade of experience in both law firms and in-house roles. Throughout his career, Smith has consistently delivered exceptional results in demanding, sensitive, and pivotal assignments, enabling organizations to navigate complex landscapes with unwavering integrity.Smith possesses extensive expertise in cross-border business and commercial transactions. His specialization includes the alcohol and beverages industry, data privacy, intellectual property laws, IT laws, e-commerce laws, and media & entertainment laws.In recent years, Smith has devoted significant attention to data privacy, e-commerce, and media & entertainment. His responsibilities encompass a wide array of roles, from overseeing the delivery of legal services and providing guidance on various commercial transactions, including compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, COPPA, to implementing contract signing tools. Smith also excels at assessing and managing known and anticipated risks, offering legal counsel on general corporate and commercial laws, liaising with external regulatory bodies and government agencies, independently handling high-value commercial transactions, and providing legal advice on non-commercial issues across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States of America. Presently, Smith holds a leadership position as the Head of External Affairs and Legal Function at William Grant & Sons in India, a globally renowned company distinguished for its distillation of Scotch whisky and other premium spirits.Smith's exceptional legal acumen, unwavering dedication, and significant contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Aspire Award and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Times Leadership Team. These awards acknowledge his outstanding performance and unwavering commitment to the organization.As an alumnus of NALSAR, Hyderabad, Smith ardently believes that in-house counsels function as strategic business partners rather than mere legal practitioners. He underscores the importance of meeting service demands, even within resource constraints, effectively managing legal risks in high-growth and emerging markets, navigating intricate compliance challenges, and staying attuned to the ever-evolving business landscape within their respective companies.

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