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Artis Law House is a firm of advocates with offices at Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, Kerala. The firm’s members are enrolled with the Bar Council of Kerala and include advocates holding professional qualifications as Company Secretaries, Insolvency Professionals, Registered Valuers and Trade Mark Agents. The firm’s areas of practice are insolvency and company law, corporate and commercial transactions, taxation (GST and income tax), foreign exchange (FEMA) and prevention of money laundering (PMLA) matters, arbitration, intellectual property, real estate and conveyancing, and regulatory compliance. The firm appears before the Supreme Court of India, the High Court of Kerala, the National Company Law Tribunal, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, the PMLA Adjudicating Authority, the Competition Commission of India, commercial courts, arbitral tribunals and GST authorities. The firm practises in accordance with the Advocates Act, 1961 and the Bar Council of India Rules.

The firm’s objective is to advise clients on legal matters in these areas and to represent them before courts, tribunals and other forums in accordance with law. In carrying out this work, the firm seeks to discharge its duties to clients, to the courts and to the legal profession, consistent with the Advocates Act, 1961 and the Bar Council of India Rules.

BIJOY PULIPRA

Bijoy P Pulipra is a distinguished legal and corporate professional with multifaceted expertise. He is a qualified Company Secretary (FCS 7475), an Accredited Commercial Arbitrator, a certified Insolvency Professional (ICSI IIP N00607), and a Registered Valuer for Financial Assets (IBBI/RV/05/2019/12173). In addition to his corporate credentials, he is an experienced lawyer with an LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Laws, bringing deep insights into complex financial and commercial legal matters. As the Managing Partner at Artis Law House, Bijoy combines his legal acumen with strategic business understanding, advising clients on high-stakes corporate, financial, and insolvency matters with precision and foresight. He holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration (BBA) from Kerala University and a Law degree from Karnataka State Law University (KSLU). He pursued post-graduation in Law [LLM (Corporate and Financial Law)] from Jindal Law School (OP Jindal Law University), showcasing skills and experience in Corporate and Financial Law. Additionally, he is qualified to act as an Independent Director for Public and Listed Companies in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2013, currently holding the position at Marikar Motors Limited. With over 24 years of experience in corporate and related laws, Bijoy is not only a legal expert but also a passionate Corporate Trainer accredited by the Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA). A prolific writer, he regularly contributes articles to national dailies and magazines on diverse topics. He serves as the founder member and General Secretary of NCLT Kochi Bar Association (NCLTKBA) and as a Managing Committee Member of the Trivandrum Chapter of the Southern India Regional Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. As an adept in Corporate laws and connected litigation, Bijoy frequently appears before various legal forums such as the Supreme Court of India, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), National Company Law Appellate Tribunals (NCLAT), Tax Tribunals, and Securities Appellate Tribunal. His qualifications extend to acting as a Trade Mark Agent and expertise in IPR laws. He possesses hands-on experience in Corporate Insolvency, Insolvency advisory and litigation, Valuation of Securities and Financial Assets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Restructuring, Private Equity Investments, External Commercial Borrowings, Intellectual Property Laws, Foreign Exchange Laws, Multi-Dimensional Agreements, Arbitration & Conciliation, Banking laws, Customs laws, Competition law, Angel Funding, and Cross Border Compliance & Business Setting up.

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NITHYA SUMAM DAS

Nithya Sumam Das is a distinguished legal professional specializing in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Corporate Law, offering clients a unique blend of legal expertise, technological insight, and strategic advisory skills. As a Partner at Artis Law House, she advises on the full spectrum of IPR matters, including Trade Marks, Patents, Copyrights, and Designs, with a strong focus on software patents, copyright protection for digital content, and trademark disputes. Her corporate law practice extends to Due Diligence, Corporate Legal Review, Drafting, Pleadings, and Documentation, providing comprehensive legal support to businesses, particularly in technology-driven industries. She also handles IP commercialization, licensing, regulatory compliance, and contractual negotiations, ensuring clients achieve both legal security and commercial advantage. Nithya’s academic credentials include an LL.B from the University of Kerala, an LL.M in Intellectual Property Rights and Technology Law from Jindal Global Law School (OP Jindal University), and a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from Cochin University of Science and Technology. Her prior experience as a Software Developer with leading technology firms in Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram, gives her valuable insight into the technical and innovative aspects of businesses she advises. Enrolled with the Bar Council of Kerala, Nithya is known for her strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive advisory approach. At Artis Law House, she integrates her IPR expertise with corporate law proficiency, helping clients protect intellectual assets, mitigate legal risks, and navigate complex commercial and regulatory challenges with confidence.