Prominent Indian Lawyer Sunil Ambalavelil Honoured with ‘Best Indian Lawyer in the UAE’ Award
Award presented by Karnataka legislators, philanthropists in Dubai
Dubai: Sunil Ambalavelil, a distinguished Indian lawyer based in the UAE, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Best Indian Lawyer in the UAE’ award by the (BCCI), UAE, in recognition of his outstanding legal contributions to the Indian expatriate community.
The award was presented at a grand ceremony held at Etisalat Academy, Dubai, on the 9th of February in the presence of eminent dignitaries, including Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul General of India to Dubai; UT Khader Fareed, Speaker of the Karnataka Assembly; Madhu Bangarappa, Karnataka’s Minister of Primary and Secondary Education; NA Haris, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly; Arathi Krishna, Deputy Chairman of the NRI Forum, Government of Karnataka; renowned philanthropist Dr Ronald Colaco and Dr Thumbay Moideen, Founder and President of Thumbay Group, UAE.
Their presence highlighted the significance of the award in recognising excellence among NRIs in the UAE.
Sunil Ambalavelil is a leading corporate and commercial lawyer and the Founding Partner of NYK Law Firm, Dubai. With over two decades of experience, he specialises in commercial transactions, cross-border acquisitions and UAE laws, including Commercial Transactions Law, Companies Law, Dubai Real Estate Law and UAE Labour Law.
He is a Registered Legal Practitioner with the Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and a member of both the Karnataka Bar Council and the Supreme Court of India Bar Association.
Expressing his gratitude upon receiving the award, Sunil Ambalavelil stated: "I am deeply honoured and privileged to receive the ‘Best Indian Lawyer in the UAE’ award from Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), UAE. My journey in Dubai began two decades ago, and it has been an incredible experience witnessing the city’s transformation into a global legal and business hub. This recognition reaffirms my commitment to serving the Indian expatriate community and businesses in the UAE with excellence and integrity.”
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Inappropriate for MLAs seeking free IPL tickets, says D.K. Suresh
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Milk Union Ltd President D.K. Suresh on Monday said it is inappropriate for MLAs to seek free IPL tickets, adding that those interested in watching matches should pay for them personally.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he said, “IPL is a commercial tournament and does not represent the country. It is not right for public representatives to focus too much on such matters.”
Referring to the recent controversy during the RCB celebrations, he said, “let us find out who benefited the most from the statements made during the incident.” He also pointed out that BJP MLAs had received IPL tickets as well.
Responding to discussions about relocating the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Suresh said the government has already approved the construction of a new stadium at a location he had proposed.
“I had suggested building a stadium in Surya City and submitted a proposal for it. Bengaluru needs four stadiums in four directions to cater to its growing population and encourage youth participation in sports,” he said.
He noted that apart from Kanteerava Stadium, KSCA, and the Football Stadium, there are limited facilities in the city.
“When I was a Lok Sabha member, I had proposed allocating 100 acres in my constituency at Surya City. The land was later earmarked and the plan approved,” he added.
Suresh said he has discussed the project with Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Chairman Shivalingegowda, and Anekal MLA Shivanna.
“The Cabinet has now approved the project, and a stadium will be developed on around 50–60 acres,” he said.
He further added that he has requested the Deputy Chief Minister to build another stadium at Shivarama Karanth Layout through the BDA, where 40 acres have been allocated. Plans are also being discussed to develop a well-equipped stadium in Bidadi.
Commending state government's recent bilingual policy move, Suresh said forcing children to learn three languages could affect their comprehension.
“It is a good decision to make two languages compulsory. Learning a third language should be left to the choice of students and parents,” he said.
Responding to criticism from BJP leaders, he said their tendency is to oppose every decision of the government.
“To please their central leadership, they take a pro-Hindi stance. Instead, they should advocate for the adoption of Kannada in all states,” he said.
When asked about the earlier three-language policy under Congress, he said, “the situation is different now. Today, the focus should be on quality learning. Kannada should remain the primary language, while students and parents can choose an additional language.”
