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Shibabrata Bhaumik
| Dr. Shibabrata Bhaumik | |
| Shibabrata Bhaumik | |
| Born | November 4, 1983, Kolkata, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Lawyer, Angel Investor, Philanthropist |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Co-founder of QLegal, Angel Investor |
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Dr. Shibabrata Bhaumik[1] (born November 4, 1983) is an Indian entrepreneur, lawyer, angel investor, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of QLegal, one of India's leading law firms, headquartered in Noida, providing state-of-the-art legal advice and services to government houses, businesses, and leading figures in politics, business, and films. He was listed on Forbes in 2018 for his work in the legal and business sectors.[2]
Early Life and Education
Dr. Shibabrata Bhaumik was born on November 4, 1983, in Kolkata, India, to a middle-class Bengali family. His father, Shri. Bibhuti Bhusan Das Bhaumik, is a civil engineer, and his mother, Smt. Subhra Das Bhaumik, is a housewife. He has a younger sister, Ms. Sumedha Bhaumik, who is married to Mr. Karthik Mehta.[3]
Shibabrata completed his Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology from Meerut University. He further pursued a Bachelor of Legislative Law (LLB) from Meerut University and earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from ICFAI University. He has been awarded an "Honorary Doctorate" from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, and the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, for developing a legal platform that integrates legal aid and awareness programs.[4][5]
Career
Dr. Shibabrata Bhaumik co-founded QLegal, a law firm headquartered in Noida, with the primary focus on providing exceptional legal advice to individuals, businesses, government agencies, respected political leaders, film celebrities, and many others. His firm is known for taking pro bono legal cases when clients are unable to pay the litigation fees, reflecting his commitment to social justice and public service.[6]
He has been recognized for his outstanding contribution to the legal field, being awarded the title of "Best Legal Consultant for 2024" for his compassionate and selfless work, especially for women who are victims of rape or suffering under domestic violence, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and children who are juvenile sex offenders. This award was presented by Saina Nehwal, a renowned Indian badminton player.
Dr. Bhaumik has also been recognized with the "Best Legal Awareness for 2024" award by Shri Chirag Paswan, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI), Government of India, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Former Governor of Maharashtra, Government of India, and other prominent personalities.[7][8]
Notable Works
The World Human Rights Protection Commission has appointed Dr. Shibabrata Bhaumik as their National Vice President for 2024-2025. He was awarded this position in the presence of several distinguished guests, including Shri Anurag Thakur, Member of Lok Sabha, Shri Manoj Tiwari, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Shri Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, Former Minister of Textiles of India, and Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty.[9]
In addition to his legal career, Shibabrata Bhaumik is an angel investor and visionary entrepreneur who was featured in Forbes in 2018 for his impact on the business and legal sectors.
Awards and Recognition
- Honorary Doctorate from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.
- Best Legal Consultant for 2024.
- Best Legal Awareness for 2024.
Philosophy
Advocate Dr. Bhaumik believes in the principle of "Audi Alteram Partem," which means "the other party must be heard." He is dedicated to upholding the law and ensuring proper representation for every person before the court, regardless of their means or knowledge. He considers his profession a fight for justice, equality, and freedom.
External Links
- Dr. Shibabrata Bhaumik on LinkedIn
- Dr. Shibabrata Bhaumik on Crunchbase
- Dr. Shibabrata Bhaumik on Instagram
- Dr. Shibabrata Bhaumik on Facebook
- Dr. Shibabrata Bhaumik on Twitter
- Dr. Shibabrata Bhaumik on YouTube
References
- ↑ https://www.forbesindia.com/article/brand-connect/will-payq-be-indias-first-neo-bank/64297/1
- ↑ https://zeenews.india.com/companies/payq-founder-shibabrata-bhaumik-disrupting-payment-industry-with-digital-billing-geo-tagging-2309043.html
- ↑ https://www.zeebiz.com/small-business/news-payq-declared-as-india-s-first-neo-bank-139954
- ↑ https://www.thestatesman.com/inspiration-hub/shibabrata-fintech-chanakya-explains-buyers-shift-towards-lipstick-effect-post-covid-1502904191.html
- ↑ https://www.hindustantimes.com/videos/india-news/how-to-keep-your-money-safe-while-shopping-online-experts-answervideo/video-94Cn2UKQCoSMSpXJkmGfeL.html
- ↑ https://www.business-standard.com/content/specials/fintech-chanakya-shibabrata-bhaumik-smashes-revenue-estimates-amid-pandemic-with-e-loan-120091001491_1.html
- ↑ https://www.aninews.in/news/business/payq-powers-smes-to-kiranas-enables-digital-billing-to-geo-tagging20200520184607/
- ↑ https://www.lokmattimes.com/business/payq-powers-smes-to-kiranas-enables-digital-billing-to-geo-tagging/
- ↑ https://finance.yahoo.com/news/london-fintech-darling-catches-silicon-214500969.html