Astha Nahar

Staff Lawyer

Astha is an Indian-qualified lawyer. She holds an LLM in International Legal Studies from New York University, where she focused on international trade law, international organisations, international commercial arbitration, international investment arbitration and negotiations. While at NYU, she served as a Graduate Editor of the Journal of International Law and Politics. She also holds a BA, LLB (Hons) from NMIMS Kirit P Mehta School of Law, Mumbai. 

Prior to joining Volterra Fietta, Astha practiced as an associate in the capital markets team at a leading law firm in India, where she advised on public offerings and private placements. She also gained experience in international arbitration during an internship at a law firm in India. During law school, she participated in moot court competitions and served as Student Editor-in-Chief of the NMIMS Law Review.

Education

LLM, New York University School of Law (Specialisation – International Legal Studies)

BA, LLB (Hons), NMIMS Kirit P Mehta School of Law, Mumbai

Languages

English and Hindi

Bar admissions

India