Sivakant Tiwari
Lawyer and author focusing on legal ethics
Born
December 20th, 1945
79 years ago
Died
July 26th, 2010
15 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
India, Singapore
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Born in 1945, a prominent lawyer and author, primarily engaged in the fields of legal practice and legal education. Practiced law in both India and Singapore, contributing to various legal frameworks. Authored several publications on legal ethics, corporate law, and human rights, advocating for reforms in legal education and practices in these regions. Served in significant roles within legal associations, promoting collaboration between legal professionals across jurisdictions.
Authored works on legal ethics and human rights
Served in leadership roles in legal associations
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