Manuj Bhardwaj
The International Law Institute is proud to announce the addition of Mr. Manuj Bhardwaj as an advisor on India including law, policy, climate, and economics. In addition to his counsel on India specifically, Mr. Bhardwaj will continue to collaborate with ILI on programs and international conferences focused on India, South Asia, climate, and trade.
Manuj Bhardwaj is an international lawyer, policy negotiator and strategist for the sovereign states at International Courts, Tribunals & Multilateral Forums. He specializes in international trade & investment, climate policy & governance, strategic affairs, and foreign policy. Until recently, he worked as the Head of Climate Governance, Energy and Trade Policy Advisory at BSM Legal Advisors & Strategy Consultants LLP. Manuj has substantial and sizeable knowledge of economic affairs, business development, legal & policy issues, strategy shaping, international trade & investment, climate change law, and international relations. He has experience working with a range of governmental, inter-governmental, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions on strengthening India’s bilateral relations in the areas mentioned above.
Manuj has a Dual Masters (MSc) in Public Policy & Human Development with specialization in Foreign Policy & Development from United Nations University & Maastricht University based in The Netherlands. Manuj is an adjunct faculty at a number of law schools in India and abroad. Manuj was also the youngest member of the Commonwealth Secretariat Observer Mission to Sierra Leone’s Presidential Elections. During this mission he had an opportunity to hold various discussions around Climate Action and International Trade with all leading political parties of Sierra Leone. He is currently based in the US and pursuing his Doctoral research at American University Washington College of Law.
