
Editorial board

Tariq Khan
Editor In Chief | Legitimate Scrutiny
Mr. Tariq Khan is an acclaimed Arbitration Lawyer and is presently the Registrar at IAMC he was a Former Partner, at Advani & Co., New Delhi, and has also been appointed secretary to the tribunal for SIAC arbitration. He is the youngest BW (Business World) Legal 40 under 40, 2020 and was featured in Fortune 500 (India) magazine (Special Issue, 2017-2018) for authoring the best-seller book “On the Rise”. Mr. Tariq Khan is an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), where he completed his graduation from the Faculty of Law, JMI in 2014. He specializes in International and Domestic Arbitration, MSME disputes, Commercial Laws, Writ Remedies, etc. He is associated with various NGOs, and commissions and is frequently invited by law colleges across the country for interactive sessions.

Dr. Hitesh Bhatt
Editor and Training Coordinator | Legitimate Scrutiny
Dr. Hitesh Bhatt is currently serving as a Law Officer at NTPC Ltd., a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking. He has recently earned his Doctorate in Law (Ph.D.) in 2025 from Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, where he completed his research on “Demystification of the Accountability of the Indian Higher Judiciary.” Prior to this, Dr. Bhatt served as an Assistant Professor of Law at Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University. He holds an impressive academic record, having graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Amity Law School, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh in 2016, securing an outstanding CGPA of 9.41. He pursued his first Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal, and also completed a second Master’s in Public Administration from Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani. Dr. Bhatt has qualified the CLAT-PG examination twice, in 2016 (AIR 51) and 2021 (AIR 30). He is also a two-time UGC-NET qualified scholar, reflecting his strong academic foundation. In addition to his formal education, he holds diplomas in Cyber Law and Criminal Justice from reputed national institutions and has completed over a dozen certificate courses spanning diverse areas of law. He also served as the Assistant Student Editor of the book “A Review of Laws Relating to Tourism in India”, published by Thomson Reuters (ISBN: 978-9384746070).

Maria Jose Alarcon
Editor | Legitimate Scrutiny
LLM Duke University School of Law- International attorney, pending admission to the New York Bar and licensed to practice law in Spain and Ecuador, with a multicultural profile; experienced in international arbitration, transnational litigation, and transactional work in the energy sector. Interested in environmental law and global financial structures; trained in legal analysis and the management and execution of transnational operations.
Expertise in: International Law, Arbitration, Environmental Law, Investment Law, Infrastructure, and Oil and Gas.

Dalmacio Martín Catro
Editor | Legitimate Scrutiny
Mr. Dalmacio Martín Catro is a very versatile personality, he served as Magistrate Judge of the Administrative Litigation Court No. 1 of Albacete and Magistrate Judge of the Courts of the Community of Madrid, by agreement of July 8, 2008, of the Permanent Commission of the Council of the Judiciary, until September 2015. Judge since 2002, specialized in administrative litigation since 2010 with appointments, the destinations were in the Mixed Courts of First Instance and Instruction, Criminal, Civil, Instruction and Juvenile Courts, predominating, until my specialization in the contentious administrative field, in the civil and criminal sphere. Since 2002 Mr. Martín Catro have successfully issued more than 7,000 resolutions. and last not but not the least Mr. Martín Catro is a proud
Managing Partner of Ponce de León Abogados 2020

Brian McMullin
Editor | Legitimate Scrutiny
Mr. McMullin is an experienced and skilled legal advisor and litigator with a proven track record. He has also had an involvement in the regulation of the Solicitors Profession in Ireland. He is currently a member of a number of Law Society Committees, chairs a division of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and is a qualified Mediator. Mr. McMullin has particular interest and experience in disputes concerning partnerships, construction law, contracts, family and inheritance, sport, entertainment, public law, intellectual property, banking, employment, and property. Mr. McMullin is Principle of Braind J McMullin solicitors. The firm was a finalist at the Irish Law Awards 2019 and provides a wide range of legal services to individual, business and public body clients across Donegal, the North West, Dublin and further afield.
visit : www.brainjmcmullin.com

Nishant Chandra
Editor | Legitimate Scrutiny (Founding Member)
I extend a warm welcome to this esteemed platform. I am Nishant Chandra, a graduate of Chanakya National Law University, and I aspire to ascend the ranks of proficient advocacy. While my entry into the realm of law was not solely of my own volition, I am steadfast in my resolve to shape it into my chosen vocation and arena. It is my firm belief that a well-rounded life encompasses not only diligent work but also interludes of leisure, for the adage holds true that "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
The paramount objective of my life is the perpetual refinement of my skills and the boundless expansion of my knowledge base. I staunchly adhere to the principle that actions speak louder than words. Therefore, my commitment to this endeavor is not confined to mere verbal discourse; rather, it is consistently manifested through tangible actions.
I express my sincere gratitude for your attention, and I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to engage with all of you on this platform. Your presence and participation will undoubtedly contribute to the enrichment of our collective discourse at Legitimate Scrutiny.

Editor | Legitimate Scrutiny
Mitra Nath
Ms. Nath is a BSc from London University , LLB(Hons) from London university. she is a all time successful Solicitor at Wales , England at a very renowned Solicitor firm Berlad Graham LLP "Berlad Graham LLP is an innovative firm of Solicitors that delivers expert-only legal advice and exceptional customer service." Visit: www.berladgrahamllp.com . Ms. Nath is an honorable citizen of United Kingdom.

Editor | Legitimate Scrutiny
Denis Sadovnikov
Denis Sadovnikov is a Lawyer, AI & Data Expert, LL.B. (England and Wales), FIP, AIGP, CIPM, CIPP/E E. He is also a 21st-century professional with over 17 years of post-graduate, multilateral experience in the global AI and data-driven economy. An accomplished team leader, he has successfully guided innovative business initiatives across state borders and cultural boundaries, bringing unique, first-hand expertise in engaging with supervisory authorities, including leading GDPR investigations and litigations, as well as handling complex cases in Africa and Eastern Europe. His legal expertise spans English law, EU law, Civil law, International Public Law, Human Rights, Jurisprudence, and Conflict of Laws. Denis is deeply passionate about human-centric technology and fostering human-centric organisational cultures. A proactive, open-minded team player with advanced soft skills, he approaches every challenge with positivity, free from prejudice or superstition, and his proven track record in governance, regulatory affairs, and cross-jurisdictional compliance makes him an invaluable member of the Legitimate Scrutiny editorial team.