Prof. of Practice – Adv./Solicitor Saju Jakob, BAL, LL.B., LL.M. (India), LL.M. (Germany), MBA (USA),

He is widely recognised for his expertise in Constitutional Law and Comparative Constitutional Law, particularly in matters involving constitutional governance, fundamental rights, judicial review, federalism, public interest litigation, and comparative constitutional jurisprudence. Having appeared in significant constitutional matters before the Supreme Court of India, he combines extensive litigation experience with comparative academic research, examining constitutional developments across different jurisdictions and promoting dialogue between constitutional systems throughout the world.

He is an internationally trained lawyer, academic, arbitrator, mediator, and cross-border legal practitioner whose professional work spans India, Germany, the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international jurisdictions. He is an Advocate practising before the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts and is admitted as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales. His principal legal practice is based in India, where he regularly advises and represents clients in constitutional, civil, criminal, commercial, and corporate matters. In addition, he maintains active professional offices and international legal practice in Germany and the United Kingdom, advising clients on legal matters involving Indian, German, English, European, and international law.

His principal areas of specialisation cover a wide range of domestic and international legal disciplines. These include the Constitution of India, Constitutional Law, Comparative Constitutional Law, Civil Law, Criminal Law, Company Law, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Contract Law, International Commercial Contracts, Arbitration, Mediation, Private International Law (Conflict of Laws), German Law, European Union Law, International Commercial Arbitration, International Business Law, Cross-Border Corporate Transactions, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Cross-Border Family Law, Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments, International Inheritance and Succession Law, International Trade Law, and Cross-Border Dispute Resolution.

As a Private International Law expert – A Global Legal Framework for an Interconnected World

Among his various areas of expertise, Private International Law (Conflict of Laws) occupies a central place in the academic, professional, and international work of Prof. of Practice- Adv./Solicitor Saju Jakob, BAL, LL.B., LL.M. (India), LL.M. (Germany), MBA (USA). Throughout his career, he has recognised that the rapid expansion of international trade, foreign investment, migration, digital commerce, transnational families, and global mobility has fundamentally transformed the practice of law. Increasingly, legal disputes are no longer confined within the borders of a single country but involve multiple jurisdictions, legal systems, and international legal instruments.

Private International Law provides the legal framework for resolving such cross-border disputes. It determines which country’s courts have jurisdiction, which country’s law should govern the dispute, how foreign judgments and arbitral awards are recognised and enforced, and how legal rights arising in one jurisdiction may be protected in another. It plays a vital role in ensuring legal certainty, predictability, and fairness in international legal relations involving individuals, families, corporations, governments, and international organisations.

Over the years, Prof. of Practice- Adv./Solicitor Saju Jakob has advised clients on a broad range of matters involving Private International Law, including international commercial contracts, cross-border corporate transactions, foreign direct investment, international arbitration, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, international family and child custody disputes, cross-border inheritance and succession, international taxation, immigration, international insolvency, and multinational commercial disputes. His practice frequently requires analysing the interaction between Indian law, English law, German law, European Union law, and other foreign legal systems, while also considering the application of international conventions and comparative legal principles.

His academic interest in Private International Law extends beyond legal practice. Through his teaching, research, lectures, seminars, and publications, he has consistently sought to promote a deeper understanding of comparative legal systems and the growing importance of cross-border legal cooperation. As an Executive Council Member of the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL), New Delhi, and Professor of Practice, he has actively encouraged dialogue among judges, lawyers, academics, diplomats, policy-makers, and students on emerging issues of Private International Law and international dispute resolution.

It is this long-standing academic commitment and practical experience that inspired the establishment of the Private International Law Club. The Club serves as an international platform dedicated to the study, research, teaching, and advancement of Private International Law by bringing together experts from different jurisdictions to exchange knowledge, examine contemporary legal developments, promote comparative legal research, and contribute to the progressive development and harmonisation of international legal principles.

The Club firmly believes that Private International Law is no longer a specialised niche of legal practice but an essential discipline for every lawyer, judge, academic, business leader, and policy-maker operating in today’s interconnected world. Whether dealing with international commerce, multinational corporations, family relationships, digital transactions, foreign investments, international dispute resolution, or the protection of individual rights across borders, Private International Law provides the legal bridge that connects different legal systems and facilitates cooperation among nations. Through education, research, professional dialogue, and international collaboration, the Club seeks to contribute to the development of a more coherent, predictable, and effective global legal order founded on the principles of justice, mutual respect, and the rule of law.

Throughout his professional career, Prof. of Practice- Adv./Solicitor Saju Jakob has developed particular expertise in advising multinational corporations, international businesses, financial institutions, governmental authorities, diplomatic missions, universities, international organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), entrepreneurs, and private clients on complex legal issues involving multiple jurisdictions. His work includes advising on international commercial transactions, cross-border investments, company incorporation and restructuring, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, international contracts, foreign direct investment, regulatory compliance, international family and inheritance matters, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, immigration, arbitration, mediation, and international dispute resolution.

Alongside his legal practice, Prof. of Practice- Adv./Solicitor Saju Jakob has made significant contributions to legal education and academic research. He currently serves as Professor of Practice at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, where he teaches Constitutional Law, Comparative Constitutional Law, Private International Law, International Commercial Law, International Commercial Arbitration, Corporate Law, Mediation, and related subjects. He is also associated with the Indian Law Institute (ILI), New Delhi, and the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL), New Delhi, contributing to postgraduate teaching, executive education, professional training programmes, seminars, conferences, and scholarly research. His teaching philosophy integrates academic scholarship with practical legal experience, enabling students and professionals to appreciate both the theoretical foundations and practical application of domestic and international law.

His early schooling and college education were completed in India, following which he pursued advanced legal and professional studies internationally. He completed his Solicitor training in the United Kingdom, undertook postgraduate legal studies at the University of Cologne (Germany), participated in specialised academic programmes at the Peace Palace, The Hague (Netherlands), and further pursued management studies in the United States of America. This diverse international educational background has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of both the common law and civil law legal traditions, enabling him to approach complex legal problems from a comparative, multidisciplinary, and international perspective.

Through his combined roles as an Advocate, Solicitor, Professor of Practice, academic, arbitrator, mediator, and international legal adviser, Prof. of Practice- Adv./Solicitor Saju Jakob remains committed to promoting legal certainty, strengthening international legal cooperation, advancing comparative legal scholarship, and facilitating the effective resolution of cross-border legal and commercial disputes. His professional philosophy is founded upon the belief that, in an increasingly interconnected world, meaningful legal solutions require not only a thorough understanding of domestic legal systems but also a deep appreciation of comparative law, international legal principles, and cooperation among jurisdictions. This vision forms the guiding philosophy behind the establishment of the Private International Law Club and its commitment to fostering dialogue, research, education, and collaboration among legal professionals across the world.