Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/04/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Nihar Thackeray
2025
Nihar Thackeray was appointed as the Honorary Chairman of the SME Legal Council, recognizing his expertise in insolvency and bankruptcy law. In this role, he contributed to clarifying legal timelines under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), specifically regarding the non-mandatory nature of the 10-day report submission deadline for Resolution Professionals.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nihar Thackeray is a prominent Indian lawyer and the grandson of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray. | |
| He is the founder and Managing Partner of Vis Legis Law Practice Advocates, a law firm established in August 2017. | |
| Raised by his mother Madhavi Thackeray after his father Bindumadhav Thackeray died in a 1996 road accident, he grew up separately from the main Thackeray political family. | |
| Though not politically active, he has expressed openness to joining politics if needed and publicly supported Eknath Shinde during the Shiv Sena factional dispute. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
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| College/University |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Legal Science & Bachelor of Legislative Law (BLS LLB) |
Personal Life
| Nihar is a devout individual who frequents various Indian temples in different cities. | |
| He shares a strong bond with Raj Thackeray. | |
| He organizes and participates in football tournaments for lawyers. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | 28/12/2021 |
Family
| Father | Bindumadhav Thackeray (died in a road accident on 20 April 1996) |
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| Mother | Madhavi Thackerey |
| Siblings | Neha Thackeray (sister) |
| Spouse | Ankita Patil |
Career
| Joined the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in 2012. | |
| Worked as an attorney at Jayakar & Partners law firm from 2010 to 2014. | |
| Practiced law at Legasis Partners from 2015 to 2017. | |
| Founded Vis Legis Law Practice Advocates in August 2017, incorporating lawyers from across India. | |
| Serves as Managing Partner of Vis Legis Law Practice, specializing in Corporate Law, Geo-Political Risk Analysis, Investment Advisory, and Institutional/Government Relations. | |
| Legal expertise includes Civil & Criminal, Real Estate, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Arbitration, Securities and Company Law Litigation, and Documentation. | |
| Represented SEBI before the Securities Appellate Tribunal. | |
| Handled international commercial arbitrations for companies like Al Jabriah Metals Trading Limited and CQM Limited. | |
| Represented Eknath Shinde's group in a Supreme Court case determining the Shiv Sena faction. | |
| Serves on the Director’s Board of Sterling Workforce Enterprises Private Limited with Supriya Anil Shete and Rahul Narendra Hingmire. | |
| Serves on the boards of Bombay Motels Pvt Ltd and Bindatone Private Limited alongside his mother, Madhavi Thackeray. | |
| Appointed Honorary Chairman of the SME Legal Council. |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/nihaar-b-thackeray-035796138 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nihar Thackeray is the grandson of the renowned Indian politician Bal Thackeray. | |
| 2. He is an Indian lawyer and the founder of Vis Legis Law Practice Advocates Law Firm. | |
| 3. Raised by his mother separately from the Thackeray family after his father's passing, Nihar grew up with his sister. | |
| 4. His grandfather managed numerous businesses, including restaurants, Bindatone audio company, and Neha Films, a production house for the film Agnisakshi. | |
| 5. Between 2005 and 2007, he pursued studies at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics affiliated with the University of Mumbai. | |
| 6. In 2011, he completed an International Commercial Litigation course at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). | |
| 7. He joined the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in 2012. | |
| 8. For four years, from 2010 to 2014, he worked at Jayakar & Partners law firm as an attorney. | |
| 9. From 2015 to 2017, he practiced law at Legasis Partners. | |
| 10. In August 2017, Nihar founded Vis Legis Law Practice Advocates, incorporating lawyers from across India. | |
| 11. His legal expertise includes Civil & Criminal, Real Estate, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Arbitration, Securities and Company Law Litigation, and Documentation. | |
| 12. He has represented SEBI before the Securities Appellate Tribunal and handled international commercial arbitrations for companies like Al Jabriah Metals Trading Limited and CQM Limited. | |
| 13. Although not politically active, he expressed openness to joining politics if needed and supported Eknath Shinde during a dispute. | |
| 14. Nihar represented Eknath Shinde's group in a Supreme Court case determining the Shiv Sena faction. | |
| 15. He serves on the Director’s Board of Ssterling Workforce Enterprises Private Limited with Supriya Anil Shete and Rahul Narendra Hingmire. | |
| 16. He is also on the boards of Bombay Motels Pvt Ltd and Bindatone Private Limited along with his mother, Madhavi Thackeray. | |
| 17. Nihar organizes football tournaments for lawyers and enjoys participating. | |
| 18. He shares a strong bond with Raj Thackeray. | |
| 19. A devout individual, he frequents various Indian temples in different cities. | |
| 20. Nihar met Ankita Patil, daughter of Harshvardhan Patil, at Harvard University, leading to their marriage on 28 December 2021. |