Advocate Bindu S. Chettur
Advocate Bindu S. Chettur is the Founder and Managing Director of Chanakyatse Consultancy, a comprehensive end-to-end management consultancy firm operating in the UAE and India. She holds the position of Senior Associate at Mohamed Salman Advocate & Legal Consultants in Dubai. With over 32 years of distinctive experience spanning the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, she served as a senior lawyer at the Indian Consulate, Dubai, for more than two decades.
As an accomplished Legal Consultant with expertise in mainland UAE and rights of audience in the DIFC and ADGM Courts, she possesses extensive experience in Criminal Law, Civil Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Cross-border Maritime Law, Family Law, Labour Law, Real Estate Law, Startups and Venture Capital, Intellectual Property, Construction Law, Wills and Probate, Execution of foreign judgments overseas, Bankruptcy Law, Setting up businesses, and Debt Recovery cases (in association with Interpol and state officials). Furthermore, she is among the few lawyers licensed by the DIFC Wills & Probate Registry to register common law-compliant Wills for foreign investors and expatriates in Dubai, UAE.
Her notable achievements include a landmark victory in the Sharjah Court, where she was appointed by the Indian Government to advocate in the "death penalty case of seventeen Indians accused of murdering a Pakistani National," resulting in the acquittal of all seventeen members. This success earned international media recognition for Advocate Bindu S. Chettur.
Accolades & Honors
Throughout her professional journey, Advocate Chettur has garnered an array of awards, recognitions, and honors. Notably, she received the Leadership and Women Empowerment Award at the Women Excellence Award, among other accolades detailed below. These acknowledgments underscore the noteworthy achievements that serve as a testament to her exceptional abilities and expertise.
Awards and Honors
Women in Corporate Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Blue Ocean Training & Consultancy - March 2020
Middle East Women Leaders
World Women Leadership - October 2019
Most Iconic NRI
Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs & NRI Media - February 2018
Most Admired Personality
Asia Live - Asian Business Awards - 2018
Women Excellency Award
IWEAP - 2018
Women Empowerment
IBPC - Women Empowerment Event - February 2017
Business Excellence & Innovation
Institute of Directors - April 2017
Guest Speaker
Global Indian Reality Summit - April 2017
Special Guest
Bhartiyam - UAE Mini Badminton Championship - June 2017
Women Entrepreneurship Award
Bharat Nirman - July 2017
Guest of Honor
Sona Premier League - September 2017
India - UAE Success Story
Global Luxury Decode - 2017
Women Excellency Award
WEA & Gemini - 2017
Women Empowerment Award
Middle East Chandrika Daily - 2017
Guest of Honor
The Voice of UAE - 2017
Guest of Honor
Asia One - Indo - UAE Business & Social Forum - 2017
Philanthropy
Advocate Chettur seamlessly embodies the role of a philanthropist, driven by her belief that serving people and the community is a fundamental duty. Leveraging her position and success, she actively spearheads transformative initiatives, dedicating her time and energy to causes close to her heart. Passionate about advocating for those in need, she has invested in various projects aimed at fostering positive societal change and empowering women in their careers. Throughout her various roles, she has consistently championed women’s empowerment.
Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to giving back to society and her country, Advocate Chettur has served as a panel lawyer appointed by the Indian Consulate since 2002, providing pro-bono legal advice to distressed expatriate Indians in the UAE. Her primary focus is on assisting disadvantaged expatriate Indians, including blue-collar workers and financially disadvantaged individuals, driven by her enduring belief in justice and equality—a guiding force in her career. In 2010, she assumed the role of panel lawyer at the Indian Workers Resource Center (IWRC), inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of India. The IWRC later became Pravasi Bharatiya Sahaya Kendra (PBSK), where she currently holds the position of the senior-most panel lawyer. During her tenure as President of IBPC, she organized multiple functions promoting women in business and dedicated time to uplifting emerging women in the business sphere.
Advocate Chettur actively participates in public appearances at numerous social events, serving as an advisor and lawyer for Indian and international citizens. She delivers speeches to educate the public about their legal rights, enhance legal awareness, and advocate for the upliftment of marginalized individuals and communities. In recognition of her philanthropic contributions, Advocate Chettur was selected as the speaker for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in 2015 and 2017, acknowledging the overseas Indian community’s significant contribution to the development of India.
She stands as a steadfast pillar in society, dedicated to supporting and empowering communities globally, and is revered as a champion for expatriate Indians in the UAE.
Positions Held
Key Positions Held
Indian Workers and Resource Centre (IWRC)
Senior-most Panel Lawyer
This organization is under the patronage of the Indian Consulate, UAE.
Pravasi Bharatiya Sahaya Kendra (PBSK)
Senior Most Panel Lawyer
This organization is under the aegis of Ministry of External Affairs, Embassy of India, and Consulate of India
Women Excellence Awards
Global Chairperson
WEA is a women empowerment initiative founded to provide a platform for women achievers from all walks of life to inspire. WEA conducts talks and hosts summits to foster discussions on pertinent challenges faced by women locally and globally.
Indian Business & Professional Council, Dubai (IBPC)
First Female President (former)
Board Member (former)
Community and Social Word (CAS) Group
Member
Ambulance Access for All Foundation
Trustee