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Sapan Gupta

Group General Counsel

ArcelorMittal

London, UK

Sapan Gupta

Milton Hershey School

Sapan’s Biography

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Sapan Gupta serves as General Counsel of ArcelorMittal, having previously been General Counsel of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS), and Vice President at ArcelorMittal Group. ArcelorMittal is one of the world’s largest steel producers and a global leader in industrials and manufacturing.

Sapan brings significant experience in various areas of law including Dispute Resolutions, Banking and Finance, Bankruptcy, Fintech, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Industrials, Manufacturing and Infrastructure. Sapan has worked in various industries including Banks, Non-Bank Finance Companies, Real Estate, Steel, Ports, Mining and Power.

Previously Sapan was a Partner and National Practice Head at India's most prestigious law firm, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas. At Bajaj Finance, Sapan handled all legal matters in his role as first Chief Legal Officer. Sapan was Deputy Head of the legal team at Standard Chartered Bank in South Asia, overseeing all transactions and managing risk in the region.

Working in New York at global law firm Sidley Austin, Sapan gained considerable... Sapan Gupta serves as General Counsel of ArcelorMittal, having previously been General Counsel of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS), and Vice President at ArcelorMittal Group. ArcelorMittal is one of the world’s largest steel producers and a global leader in industrials and manufacturing.

Sapan brings significant experience in various areas of law including Dispute Resolutions, Banking and Finance, Bankruptcy, Fintech, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Industrials, Manufacturing and Infrastructure. Sapan has worked in various industries including Banks, Non-Bank Finance Companies, Real Estate, Steel, Ports, Mining and Power.

Previously Sapan was a Partner and National Practice Head at India's most prestigious law firm, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas. At Bajaj Finance, Sapan handled all legal matters in his role as first Chief Legal Officer. Sapan was Deputy Head of the legal team at Standard Chartered Bank in South Asia, overseeing all transactions and managing risk in the region.

Working in New York at global law firm Sidley Austin, Sapan gained considerable international experience. Other roles include positions at ICICI Bank, HSBC and Tata Group where he started his career. Frequently acknowledged for his achievements, Sapan has won awards and recognition from Chambers, IFLR 1000, The Legal 500 and Asia Law 500.

Sapan was honoured to serve as Chairman of the Mumbai Chapter for Young Indians at the Confederation of Indian Industry. He has also acted as a member of the Legal & Operations Committee of the Indian Banks’ Association.

Equally at home in Mumbai, New York, Kuala Lumpur or London, Sapan is truly a global citizen. A multi award-winning lawyer, Sapan graduated from the University of Delhi with a degree in Commerce and his LLB Law qualification. He was awarded his LLM at Harvard Law School and attended the LSE as a Chevening Gurukul Scholar. Sapan is licensed to practice law in India and the State of New York. moreless

Sapan’s Newsfeed

Economic Times | India Times

ArcelorMittal appoints Sapan Gupta as global General Counsel

Sapan Gupta, who is currently general counsel of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, and vice-president ArcelorMittal, has been promoted to the post of global general counsel at ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel producer.

The Times of India

Sapan Gupta promoted to global legal head of ArcelorMittal

The general counsel of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India and vice-president, ArcelorMittal, Sapan Gupta, has been appointed as global legal head of ArcelorMittal.

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Sapan’s Background

ArcelorMittal

Group General Counsel

Jun 2021 - Present

London, UK

In June 2021 Sapan was promoted to the position of global General Counsel of the ArcelorMittal Group. As General Counsel he will deal with all the legal and compliance matters of the group around the world.

ArcelorMittal

General Counsel (AMNS) & Vice President ArcelorMittal Group

Apr 2020 - May 2021

Mumbai, IN

ArcelorMittal is a leading mining and steel company with a goal to use smarter steels to build a better world.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

Partner, Banking and Finance

Dec 2015 - Apr 2020

Mumbai, IN

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas is regarded as India's most prestigious full service law firm and is known as an award-winning organisation for its major transactions across all sectors of industry.

Bajaj Finance

Chief Legal Officer

Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

Mumbai, IN

Bajaj Finance is one of the largest non-banking finance companies in India with AUM of USD 6 billion.

Standard Chartered Bank

Head of Legal - Corporate Finance, Transaction Banking and Capital Markets (South Asia)

Apr 2008 - Jul 2014

Mumbai, IN

Standard Chartered Bank is a well-known banking and financial services company headquartered in London and operational worldwide including in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Sidley Austin LLP

Associate

Oct 2006 - Mar 2008

New York, NY, USA

Sidley Austin LLP is a top international law firm specializing in transactional and litigation matters.

HSBC India

Assistant Vice President - Legal

Apr 2004 - Jul 2005

Mumbai, IN

HSBC India is a subsidiary of UK-based HSBC Holdings plc. HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking & financial services organizations, serving around 38 million customers, with around 3,900 offices globally.

ICICI Bank

Manager - Legal

Sep 2001 - Apr 2004

Mumbai, IN

ICICI Bank is a multinational bank offering a variety of financial services.

Tata Housing and Development Company Ltd

Assistant Manager - Legal

Jun 2000 - Aug 2001

Mumbai, IN

Tata Housing is a growing real estate development company in India. The company is a subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited.

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Sapan’s Gallery

Media

Sapan Gupta | View: India's insolvency law as creator of jobs

Editorial

May 2019

Delhi, IN

Writing for The Economic Times, an Indian English-language business-focused daily newspaper, Sapan shares his views on the new corporate insolvency regime in India.

Sapan Gupta | Bankruptcy Act a perfect recovery tool for banks

Interview

Mar 2017

Delhi, IN

Sapan is interviewed on the Bankruptcy Act and states that it will not only help the banking industry but industry in general. Sapan believes it has the potential to be a very effective recovery tool.

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Memberships

Indian Banks' Association

Member of Legal & Operations Committee

Mumbai, IN

The Indian Banks' Association has the promotion and development of sound and progressive banking principles, practices and conventions at its heart. It is an association of banking and financial institutions.

Confederation of Indian Industry

Chairman of Mumbai Chapter for Young Indians

Mumbai, IN

The Confederation of Indian Industry works through advisory and consultative processes in partnership with government, the business community and civil society to create and sustain a positive environment in support of the development of India.

Awards & Recognition

Society of Indian Law Firms

Awardee, Corporate Legal Award

Jul 2021

TMA

Joint Winner of TMA Award for Mega Company Turnaround - Essar Steel India

Aug 2020

Sapan was recognised by the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) for his pioneering work on the operational turnaround of Essar Steel following its bankcruptcy.

International Financial Law Review

IFLR Asia Best Lawyers 2020

2020

Sapan was recognised by the IFLR as a Leading Lawyer in the Practice Area: Banking, Capital markets: Debt Industry, Sector: Banking. In addition, he was acknowledged as a Tier 1 practitioner in the Practice Area of Banking and Restructuring & Insolvency.

Chambers and Partners

Recognised as Band 1 Lawyer: Restructuring and Insolvency

2020

London, UK

Sapan was also recognised as Ranked Lawyer for Banking & Finance along with an acknowledgement as Band 1 practitioner in Banking and Finance and in Restructuring/Insolvency.

Asialaw

Profiles Distinguished Practitioner in Practice Area: Banking and Finance

2020

Asialaw is a legal directory providing information on Asia's regional and domestic firms and shining the spotlight on leading lawyers from the region. Sapan was also recognised for his achievements in Outstanding Practice Area: Banking and Finance as well as for Restructuring & Insolvency in the Highly Recommended Practice Area category.

Chambers and Partners

Ranked Lawyer for Banking and Finance

2019

London, UK

Sapan was acknowledged as a Band 1 practitioner for Banking and Finance.

International Financial Law Review

Leading Lawyer: Highly Regarded (Banking and Capital Markets)

2019

Sapan was named by the IFLR as Leading Lawyer: Highly Regarded for the practice area of Banking and for Capital Markets: Debt Industry in the Banking Sector.

The Legal 500

Leading Individual for Banking & Finance

2019

London, UK

Sapan was named in the Tier 1 Practice Area of Banking & Finance for his 'expert negotiaton skills and thorough understanding of the client’s requirements’.

Asialaw

Profiles Leading Lawyer in Practice Area: Restructuring and Insolvency

2019

Sapan was also named for his Outstanding Practice Area of Banking and Finance.

The Legal 500

Leading Individual for Banking & Finance

2018

London, UK

Asialaw

Leading Lawyer in Practice Area: Restructuring and Insolvency

2018

International Financial Law Review

Leading Lawyer: Banking, Capital Markets and Debt Industry Sector of Banking

2018

Chambers and Partners

Ranked Lawyer for Banking and Finance

2018

London, UK

Sapan was ranked as Band 1 practitioner in the Banking and Finance category.

International Financial Law Review

Leading Lawyer: Banking, Capital Markets and Debt Industry Sector of Banking

2017

Chambers and Partners

Ranked Lawyer for Banking and Finance

2017

London, UK

Legal Era

40 under 40 Rising Star Award (GENNEXT) in private practice 2016

2016

Mumbai, IN

Sapan was identified as one of the Rising Stars in private practice by Legal Era, publication of the legal industry in 2016.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Chevening Gurukul Scholar

Oct 2013

London, UK

Sapan attended the London School of Economics as the recipient of the Chevening Gurukul Scholarship, awarded to students with leadership qualities to undertake postgraduate study / courses in universities in the United Kingdom.

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Bar Admissions

The Bar Council of India

Member

Delhi, IN

The Bar Council of India is a statutory body responsible for the regulation of legal practice and edition in India.

New York City Bar

Member

New York, NY, USA

Sapan holds a professional bar license and is qualified to practice law in New York.

Sapan’s Education

London School of Economics and Political Science

Gurukul Chevening Leadership Program

2013 - 2013

Harvard Law School

Master of Laws (LLM): Banking, Corporate, Finance and Securities Law (attended as Tata Scholar)

2005 - 2006

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