New Delhi, December 3, 2025: Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM) is proud to announce that its Executive Chairman, Dr. Shardul S. Shroff, has been conferred the prestigious ACES 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition reserved for leaders whose integrity, governance standards, and long-standing influence have shaped Asia’s corporate landscape. The ACES (Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability) Awards are among the region’s most respected platforms celebrating leadership and sustainability.
Accepting the accolade at a gala ceremony in Jimbaran Bay, Bali, Dr. Shroff expressed deep gratitude to the ACES jury and to the many individuals who have contributed to his journey. “This award belongs not to me alone, but to every person who has walked this journey with me,” he said, acknowledging his family, partners, colleagues, and generations of young professionals who continue to inspire him. Emphasising the values of purpose and courage in a rapidly transforming world, he urged young leaders to “stay curious, stay principled, and be bold.”
This recognition reflects not only Dr. Shroff’s remarkable contributions to the legal profession but also the collective ethos that define SAM. His leadership continues to strengthen the Firm’s commitment to ethical governance, responsible practice, and institution-building across India and Asia.
Over the years, Dr. Shroff has received numerous awards and recognitions for his service to the profession and the country. Notably, he received the National Law Day Award from the President of India, honouring his contribution to corporate law and policy reform. Under his stewardship, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. has been repeatedly recognised as one of India’s most trusted and innovative law firms, representing excellence across industries including finance, technology, energy, and infrastructure. His influence extends far beyond the courtroom, reaching boardrooms, policy tables, and academic institutions where the foundations of good governance are built.