Dr. Bhardwaj is a distinguished international lawyer, policy advisor and strategist, with expertise in international trade, climate policy, investment law, foreign policy, and governance. He has worked across multiple jurisdictions, including India, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States and currently Switzerland. His contributions span across prominent multilateral and governmental organizations such as the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat, the Indian Embassy in Washington, D.C., the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, the World Bank Group and the World Trade Organization, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping global climate and trade issues. He also has a brief stint of working at the British Parliament.

With a robust background in international law, Manuj has been instrumental in developing strategies for sovereign states at international courts and tribunals, as well as during multilateral negotiations. His expertise extends to advising organizations on market entry strategies and facilitating profitable expansions. His participation in high-level diplomatic missions and international conferences, including the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Commonwealth Election Observer Missions, United Nations Annual Climate Conference, World Bank – IMF Annual Meetings and the UNCTAD World Investment Forum, underscores his significant impact on global policy discussions.

A passionate advocate for climate justice and sustainable development, Manuj's research has garnered international recognition. He was the first lawyer to be awarded the prestigious United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Doctoral Scholarship by Prince Albert II of Monaco. He completed his Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D. / Ph.D.) from American University Washington College of Law, Washington DC with specialization in international trade and climate law and policy with a focus on climate finance. His academic work focuses on the nexus between economic growth and climate action, particularly in developing nations like India. He holds dual master’s degrees in public policy and human development from the United Nations University and Maastricht University in the Netherlands, with a specialization in foreign policy and human development with a focus on international trade and climate policy.

Beyond his legal and policy work, Manuj is dedicated to education, serving on the Industrial Advisory Board of various universities in India and teaching international law courses. He is also an active mentor and speaker at international forums on human rights, climate change, and entrepreneurship. Additionally, he holds the position of Senior Advisor at the International Law Institute in Washington, D.C. Manuj frequently offers expert commentary on Indian news channels, particularly on issues related to energy security and defense, providing valuable insights into international relations.

Priyanka Sud is a seasoned lawyer who is having a wide spread experience of over 18 Years of independently handling and arguing various types of Suits, Petitions, Criminal Complaints, Writs before Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court, District Courts of Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula as well as various Quasi-Judicial Bodies of Chandigarh.

She is enrolled with the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and In the course of her Litigation Practice She has represented Managements of Companies, Individuals, and Conducted Trials across a Spectrum of Industries. She is a POSH, Matrimonial, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Corporate and RERA Consultant.

She had been on the Panel of Union of India as Senior Panel Counsel for Punjab and Haryana High Court. Presently she is on the Advisory Board of the Prasanchetas Foundation. She is on the Panel of PUNSUP and various other cooperative bodies.

A First-Generational Lawyer who started as a litigator, she evolved rapidly to become a business lawyer who is having her Independent Law office at Tricity Plaza, Peermuchalla, Adjoining Sector 20, Panchkula under the Title of “Priyanka Sud and Associates”. The Motto of her Law office is “OUR PRACTISE IS YOUR SOLUTION”.

Sanjay Notani is a Partner at ELP and co-heads the International Trade & Customs practice. He is a member of the Supreme Court Bar of India (SCBA) and Maharashtra & Goa Bar Council, American Bar Association (ABA) and has the distinction of being appointed to ABA’s Steering Group of the Export Controls & Economic Sanctions Committee, representing Asia. Sanjay is also Vice Chair on the ABA’s South Asia/Oceania & India Committee. He is also a member of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) and the Customs and International Trade Bar Association (CITBA) and represents various committees. Additionally, Sanjay has been nominated by the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) to be a member on its Committee on Environment and Climate Change.
His advisory work includes, appellate litigation to obtain trade remedial reliefs from unfairly traded imports in anti-dumping, countervailing and safeguard duty proceedings (Trade Remedial Actions) pertaining to inbound and outbound levy of duties, and disputes arising from Free Trade Agreements (FTA’s)/Regional Trade Agreements (RTA’s) including disputes at the World Trade Organization (WTO) representing India. Sanjay also provides trade advice on various FTA’s/RTA’s being negotiated and signed by India. The scope includes analysis of all the matters that constitute an import or export declaration including valuation, classification, country of origin, marking and labelling, qualification for the relevant Free Trade Program/Agreement and Free Trade zone issues.
He also has regulatory and advocacy experience in India’s emerging legal landscape in the evolving technologies space and advises clients on issues concerning privacy, e-commerce, data localization and digital tax. Sanjay provides strategic legal and commercial advice to corporates, trade bodies and governments on the inherent challenges in doing business globally, including the strategies to be adopted by Global Value Chains (GVC).