Gaurav Tyagi

Gaurav Tyagi is an Indian Chief Law Officer, General Counsel, lawyer, and legal professional. He is presently serving as Chief Law Officer in a nationalised bank and is based in Pune and Delhi NCR. He possesses a unique blend of court practice and corporate legal leadership, with extensive expertise in banking laws, recovery laws, company law, insolvency matters, cyber laws, information technology laws, administrative law, and constitutional law.

With more than 23 years of professional experience, he has worked with several senior advocates and has held key legal and managerial positions in the Bank of Maharashtra.

Early Life

Gaurav Tyagi was born in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, into a family with a distinguished legal heritage spanning four generations.

His great-grandfather, Nathu Ram Tyagi, served as a Magistrate during the British period and held his court in Jaunchana Village for the entire district. The family became locally known as the Deputy Saheb Family.

His grandfather, Hoti Lal Tyagi, studied law under the guidance of Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya and later became a senior advocate in the Bulandshahr Court.

His father was also a renowned advocate who specialized in revenue and civil court practice in Bulandshahr.

Education

Gaurav Tyagi completed:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Gold Medalist

His academic background provided a strong foundation for his extensive legal career across litigation, banking, governance, and regulatory matters.

Career

Gaurav Tyagi began his legal career by working with several senior advocates and developed expertise in:

• Transfer of Property Act
• Rent Control Act
• Code of Civil Procedure
• Land Laws
• Land Acquisition Matters

He later joined the chamber of Senior Advocate Sanjay Parikh at the Supreme Court of India, where he gained valuable experience in constitutional and civil litigation matters.

Subsequently, he joined the Bank of Maharashtra as a Law Officer. During his tenure, he handled various legal and recovery matters involving:

• SARFAESI Act
• Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) Cases
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy Cases
• Banking Regulation Act
• Recovery Laws

He later served as Deputy Zonal Manager for two banking zones, gaining significant practical exposure to banking operations, governance, compliance, and administration.

Owing to his legal expertise and leadership capabilities, he was elevated to the position of Chief Law Officer, where he advises top management on legal strategy, policy governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and organizational legal affairs.

Areas of Expertise

• Recovery Laws
• SARFAESI Act
• Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) Matters
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
• Banking Laws
• Banking Regulation Act
• Company Law
• Cyber Laws
• Information Technology Laws
• Administrative Law
• Constitutional Law
• Transfer of Property Act
• Rent Control Act
• Land Laws
• Land Acquisition Laws
• Policy Governance

Professional Achievements

• More than 23 years of legal and banking experience
• Chief Law Officer in a Nationalised Bank
• Former Deputy Zonal Manager in Bank of Maharashtra
• Extensive experience in litigation and corporate legal advisory
• Expertise in banking recovery mechanisms and insolvency proceedings
• Advisor on governance, compliance, and policy matters

Personal Life

Gaurav Tyagi continues the legacy of his family’s legal profession and remains committed to upholding the values, ethics, and expertise passed down through generations.

Apart from his professional responsibilities, he is fond of reading books and playing badminton. He strongly believes that technology and artificial intelligence can reshape the legal profession in India and make legal services more accessible, efficient, and affordable for citizens.

Known For

• Banking and Recovery Laws
• SARFAESI and DRT Matters
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy Cases
• Administrative and Constitutional Law
• Corporate Legal Advisory
• Policy Governance
• Legal Leadership