10 Most Inspiring Legal Leaders in India 2025

Real estate in India is a high-growth sector, and therefore strong leadership is not just an asset; it is a necessity. Sanjeev Sachdeva is the Chief Legal Officer at ELAN Group, who exemplifies this role, bringing over three decades of expertise that bridges law, business, and strategy.

From his early days in company secretarial practice to his successful law firm leadership and senior positions at marquee developers such as Gumberg India, M3M India, and Emaar India, Mr. Sachdeva has consistently turned complexity into clarity. 

Today at ELAN, he fosters a “legal-first” culture, ensuring that every step is backed by long-term vision, compliance, and commercial intelligence. Mr. Sachdeva believes that real estate will be transformed by digitized land laws and ESG mandates, leading to greater transparency. At ELAN Group, he not only safeguards growth but also shapes the future of responsible real estate in India.

Mr. Sanjeev Sachdeva is recognised as one of the Most Inspiring Legal Leaders in India 2025. In a one-on-one conversation with Corporate TrendZ, he shared his ways to stay grounded as a leader:

“I also maintain a reflective journal where I go through legal dilemmas, leadership lessons, and ethical reflections. These practices keep me grounded and balanced, particularly during high-stakes negotiations.”