Aditya Shamlal Joins Times Internet Limited as Chief Legal Officer
Aditya Shamlal has joined Times Internet Limited as its Chief Legal Officer, bringing over 18 years of experience spanning corporate law, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital transactions. The appointment marks a significant in-house leadership move for one of India’s largest digital products companies.
Shamlal transitions to Times Internet from Zeta, where he served as Head of Legal and built out legal teams across Zeta, Titan, and Radix. His background cuts across both private practice and senior in-house roles, with deep exposure to technology, media, entertainment, and sports law.
Education Background and Career Progression
Education
Aditya Shamlal is a graduate of the National Law School of India University, Bangalore.
Career Journey
Shamlal began his legal career at Amarchand Mangaldas, New Delhi, where he trained and practised in the corporate department. He subsequently moved into litigation, working out of the chambers of a senior advocate in Delhi, where he appeared before the High Court, District Courts, and various tribunals in New Delhi.
In 2012, Shamlal took on the leadership of the New Delhi offices of GameChanger Law Advisors, a role he held for nearly a decade. There, he advised clients across sports, media, entertainment, and technology, alongside a focused venture capital and M&A practice.
In 2021, Shamlal joined Zeta as Head of Legal, where he established and scaled legal functions across Zeta, Titan, and Radix. His in-house tenure gave him hands-on experience structuring legal operations for fast-growing technology businesses.
Strategic Significance
Shamlal’s appointment as CLO of Times Internet brings together a rare combination of private practice rigour and senior in-house operational experience. His background in technology, venture capital, M&A, and media law aligns closely with Times Internet’s portfolio of digital products and businesses. The hire signals the company’s intent to strengthen its legal leadership as it continues to scale.
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