#YWInsiderTalk - Vol. 2

This week on #YWInsiderTalk

Aaron Solomon speaks with 𝗬𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 about spearheading growth initiatives and steering the firm through legal industry transformations, sharing insights on strategic decision‑making, team development, technology adoption, and illustrating how a managing partner steers the firm toward sustainable success amid evolving regulatory landscapes.

Aaron Solomon is the Managing Partner at Solomon & Co., Advocates & Solicitors in Mumbai, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, exchange control regulations, competition laws, banking, investment funds, private equity, capital markets, and securities laws. Click on the link to know more: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/yellowwireconsulting_ywinsider-talk-2-aaron-solomon-activity-7330152134593708033-PNwf

YW: How do you identify and prioritize opportunities for professional growth within your practice area?

AARON: Professional growth begins at the matter level- complex transactions, grey‑area interpretations or sector‑specific challenges deepen my expertise. Watching policy shifts in data privacy, fintech, insolvency and arbitration helps us spot new client needs. Writing articles and analysing legislative changes strengthens knowledge, while leading client calls early ensures our advice is always grounded in each client’s business context. By managing small teams, speaking at panels and mentoring colleagues, I keep my leadership muscles active. Weekly knowledge sessions are crucial, and central to our firm’s team development. This mix of hands‑on work, thought leadership and teamwork focuses our growth and advances my skills.

YW: What’s the most significant shift you have observed in the legal industry in recent years, and how have you positioned yourself to respond?

AARON: Clients now expect lawyers to deliver business‑oriented advice, not just legal opinions. They want advisors who understand their industries, anticipate challenges, and support decision‑making. Regulatory reform in areas like data protection, insolvency, and capital markets is accelerating, so addressing client queries requires grasping how law, policy, and industry trends intersect. Lawyers must be proactive. At our firm, cross‑functional teams collaborate on complex matters that span practice areas, fostering a broader perspective. While technology and AI have boosted efficiency in research and document review, we see them as enablers, not replacements. We continue investing in core skills such as sound judgment, experience, and effective advice, which build trust and sustain client relationships.

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