Memberships and Professional Association with Indian Legalisation Institutions
HE IS A LIFE MEMBER OF THE SUPREME COURT BAR ASSOCIATION, AS HE PRACTICES PRIMARILY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA AND HIGH COURT OF DELHI
HE IS A LIFE MEMBER OF THE SUPREME COURT BAR ASSOCIATION, AS HE PRACTICES PRIMARILY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA AND HIGH COURT OF DELHI
OTHER INNINGS IN THE BAR COUNCIL OR ASSOCIATION IN INDIA
- BAR COUNCIL OF KERALA, ERNAKULAM, KERALA STATE (SINCE 1990)
- KERALA HIGH COURT ADVOCATES ASSOCIATION, HIGH COURT OF KERALA
- ERNAKULAM DISTRICT BAR ASSOCIATION, ERNAKULAM, KERALA STATE
- ALUVA BAR ASSOCIATION, ERNAKULAM DISTRICT, KERALA STAT
- MEMBER OF INDIAN COUNCIL OF ARBITRATION- DELHI
- INDO GERMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MUMBAI
FOREIGN MEMBERSHIPS/ INNINGS IN THE BAR
- LAW SOCIETY OF ENGLAND AND WALES- A UK SOLICITOR- UNITED KINGDOM (SINCE 2003)
- LAW SOCIETY OF IRELAND- AN IRISH SOLICITOR- DUBLIN, IRELAND (SINCE 2022)
- MEMBER OF BAR COUNCIL OF COLOGNE, GERMANY- A ERUOPEAN LAWYER, COLOGNE- GERMANY (SINCE 2002)
- MEMBER OF THE ANWALTSVEREIN, GERMANY
- MEMBER OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERICAL LAWYERS UNION
- FORIEGN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION IN GERMANY
- LAWYERS ASSOCIATION IN COLOGNE IN GERMANY
Memberships and Professional Association with Arbitration Institutions
Adv. Saju Jakob has maintained a long-standing professional interest in domestic and international arbitration and has been associated with several leading arbitration institutions and dispute resolution bodies in India and abroad. His involvement with these institutions reflects a sustained commitment to the development of arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution as effective mechanisms for resolving complex commercial and cross-border disputes.
Professional associations and memberships include engagement with the following institutions:
- Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA), New Delhi
- London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), London
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration, Paris
- German Institution of Arbitration (DIS – Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit), Germany
- Construction Industry Arbitration Council (CIAC), New Delhi
- Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), New Delhi
Through these associations, exposure has been gained to a broad spectrum of arbitration practices, including domestic arbitration, international commercial arbitration, institutional arbitration, ad hoc arbitration, construction disputes, infrastructure disputes, investment-related disputes, engineering contracts, and cross-border commercial transactions.
Particular emphasis has been placed on the study and application of international arbitration frameworks, including the UNCITRAL Model Law, the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, institutional arbitration rules, comparative arbitration systems, and the evolving jurisprudence relating to enforcement of arbitral awards.
In addition to professional practice, substantial academic engagement has been maintained in the field of arbitration. Lectures and training programmes have been conducted on Arbitration Law, International Commercial Arbitration, Comparative Arbitration Systems, Institutional Arbitration, Enforcement of Foreign Awards, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. These academic contributions have been delivered through universities, professional institutions, arbitration bodies, and legal education programmes in India and abroad.
The combination of litigation experience, international legal exposure, academic engagement, and professional association with leading arbitral institutions has enabled the development of a comprehensive understanding of modern arbitration practice and dispute resolution mechanisms at both the domestic and international levels.
FOREIGN MEMBERSHIPS / INTERNATIONAL LEGAL PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Adv. Saju Jakob possesses extensive international legal experience spanning more than two decades and has been actively associated with legal professions, bar associations, law societies, and professional organizations across Europe. His professional engagements have enabled him to develop a unique understanding of common law, civil law, European legal systems, international commercial law, cross-border transactions, arbitration, and comparative legal studies.
LAW SOCIETY OF ENGLAND AND WALES – UNITED KINGDOM
Solicitor, England & Wales (Since 2003)
Adv. Saju Jakob qualified as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales in 2003 following completion of the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Programme (QLTT) and associated professional requirements. As a Solicitor, he acquired extensive exposure to English Common Law, commercial law, corporate transactions, international contracts, dispute resolution, and professional legal practice standards applicable within one of the world’s most influential legal systems.
The qualification has provided valuable insight into international commercial transactions, banking and finance, corporate governance, arbitration, and transnational dispute resolution, all of which continue to inform his legal practice in India and Europe.
LAW SOCIETY OF IRELAND – DUBLIN, IRELAND
Solicitor, Ireland (Since 2022)
In recognition of his international legal qualifications and professional standing, Adv. Saju Jakob was admitted as a Solicitor in Ireland in 2022. Membership of the Law Society of Ireland has further strengthened his understanding of Irish, European Union, and international legal systems, particularly in the areas of commercial law, international transactions, private international law, and cross-border legal practice.
This qualification enhances his ability to advise clients on legal issues involving India, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
BAR COUNCIL OF COLOGNE (RECHTSANWALTSKAMMER KÖLN), GERMANY
European Lawyer and Practising Lawyer in Germany (Since 2002)
Since 2002, Adv. Saju Jakob has maintained professional association with the legal profession in Germany and has been engaged in legal practice and advisory work involving German, European, and international legal matters.
Through his office in Cologne, Germany, he has advised individuals, corporations, investors, and institutions on matters involving:
- International Commercial Contracts
- Indo-German Business Transactions
- Foreign Investment
- Corporate Structuring
- Cross-Border Family Law
- Immigration and Nationality Law
- International Arbitration
- Private International Law
- Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
His long-standing association with the German legal profession has enabled him to develop significant expertise in bridging legal systems between India and Europe.
GERMAN LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION (DEUTSCHER ANWALTVEREIN)
Adv. Saju Jakob has been associated with the German Lawyers’ Association, one of Germany’s leading professional organizations representing legal practitioners across the country.
This association has facilitated professional collaboration with lawyers, judges, academics, arbitrators, and legal professionals throughout Germany and Europe and has contributed to his understanding of contemporary developments in European and international law.
FOREIGN LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION IN GERMANY
Membership and participation in professional forums of foreign lawyers in Germany have provided opportunities to engage with practitioners from multiple jurisdictions and legal traditions.
Such interaction has enhanced expertise in:
- Comparative Law
- International Commercial Transactions
- Conflict of Laws
- Cross-Border Litigation
- International Family Law
- International Arbitration
- Global Regulatory Developments
LAWYERS’ ASSOCIATION OF COLOGNE (KÖLNER ANWALTSVEREIN)
Adv. Saju Jakob has also been associated with the Cologne Lawyers’ Association, one of the oldest and most respected regional bar associations in Germany.
This association has facilitated active engagement with the legal community in Cologne, including lawyers, judges, arbitrators, academics, corporate counsel, and public institutions.
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL LAWYERS’ NETWORKS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Throughout his professional career, Adv. Saju Jakob has maintained active engagement with international legal networks, arbitration institutions, business chambers, and professional organizations involved in international trade, investment, dispute resolution, and cross-border legal services.
These professional engagements have enabled him to develop a broad international perspective on:
- International Commercial Law
- Cross-Border Investments
- International Arbitration
- Comparative Constitutional Law
- European Union Law
- International Trade and Commerce
- Private International Law
- Public International Law
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE – A UNIQUE PROFESSIONAL ADVANTAGE
The combination of qualifications and professional memberships in India, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Germany provides Adv. Saju Jakob with a rare multi-jurisdictional perspective. This international exposure, combined with more than three decades of litigation and advisory experience in India, enables him to effectively advise and represent clients in matters involving complex domestic and cross-border legal issues while maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and legal excellence.
