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==Career==

Dr Roopa Shetty began her legal career as a Legal Advisor at NITTE Education Trust (2002–2004), where she gained practical experience in institutional and educational legal affairs. She then joined Group SJR as ~~Manager–Legal~~ (~~2004–2009~~), where she handled drafting, title verification, documentation, and regulatory compliance. ~~Later~~, she ~~served as Senior Manager – Legal at Ozone Group~~ in ~~2009, managing large-scale property and real estate legal projects~~.

Dr Roopa Shetty began her legal career as a Legal Advisor at NITTE Education Trust (2002–2004), where she gained practical experience in institutional and educational legal affairs. She then joined Group SJR as Senior Legal Manager (2004–2008), where she handled drafting, title verification, documentation, and regulatory compliance. In April 2008, she founded Lex Situs, a premier law firm headquartered in Bengaluru.

In April 2003, she founded Lex Situs, a premier law firm headquartered in Bengaluru. As the Founder and Senior Advocate, she has led the firm for more than two decades, handling property, corporate, and commercial law matters. Under her leadership, Lex Situs has built a strong reputation for professionalism, timely legal solutions, and ethical client service.

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* LIC Housing Finance

* Canfin Homes Limited

==Career Highlights==

Dr Roopa Shetty has established herself as a pioneering legal professional known for strategic thinking, crisis-management abilities, and commitment to public interest. One of the major milestones of her career was her leadership in resolving a high-stakes real estate dispute involving a major project developed by Mantri Realty. When the project neared shutdown, risking the investments of hundreds of middle-class homebuyers, she intervened with an innovative and equitable legal solution.

She designed a unique scheme that enabled landowners to participate as financial contributors to complete the project, creating a collaborative settlement between landowners and investors. As the Legal Advisor for the initiative, she addressed complex legal, financial, and regulatory matters with clarity and precision. Her efforts revived the stalled development and restored confidence among distressed homebuyers.

The Hon’ble Judges of the Bombay High Court appreciated her foresight and acknowledged the effectiveness of the strategy she devised, enabling numerous investors to secure their homes.

In addition to her work in real estate law, Dr Roopa Shetty played a key role in securing a landmark judgment before the Hon’ble Karnataka High Court directing the BBMP to frame comprehensive rules for car parking. Her legal intervention was instrumental in promoting regulatory clarity and strengthening public governance on an issue affecting thousands of citizens.

Through her commitment to justice and ethical legal practice, Dr Roopa Shetty continues to contribute significantly to the legal sector, earning respect from the judiciary, clients, and the legal community.

==Achievements==

Dr Roopa Shetty and her firm, Lex Situs, have received several awards recognizing their contribution to the legal industry.

* Law Firm of the Year 2021 – India Legal Awards

* Best Legal Advisory ~~Service 2021~~ – ~~Legal500~~

* Best Legal Advisory Services 2020 – India Legal Awards (apprised by Solicitor General of India and Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs)

* Additional recognitions for excellence in corporate and real estate legal advisory services

The India Legal Awards honor outstanding law firms across the country for their commitment to client service, innovation, and professional excellence.

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 ==Career==
-Dr Roopa Shetty began her legal career as a Legal Advisor at NITTE Education Trust (2002–2004), where she gained practical experience in institutional and educational legal affairs. She then joined Group SJR as Manager–Legal (2004–2009), where she handled drafting, title verification, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Later, she served as Senior Manager – Legal at Ozone Group in 2009, managing large-scale property and real estate legal projects.
+Dr Roopa Shetty began her legal career as a Legal Advisor at NITTE Education Trust (2002–2004), where she gained practical experience in institutional and educational legal affairs. She then joined Group SJR as Senior Legal Manager (2004–2008), where she handled drafting, title verification, documentation, and regulatory compliance. In April 2008, she founded Lex Situs, a premier law firm headquartered in Bengaluru.
 In April 2003, she founded Lex Situs, a premier law firm headquartered in Bengaluru. As the Founder and Senior Advocate, she has led the firm for more than two decades, handling property, corporate, and commercial law matters. Under her leadership, Lex Situs has built a strong reputation for professionalism, timely legal solutions, and ethical client service.
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 * LIC Housing Finance
 * Canfin Homes Limited
+==Career Highlights==
+Dr Roopa Shetty has established herself as a pioneering legal professional known for strategic thinking, crisis-management abilities, and commitment to public interest. One of the major milestones of her career was her leadership in resolving a high-stakes real estate dispute involving a major project developed by Mantri Realty. When the project neared shutdown, risking the investments of hundreds of middle-class homebuyers, she intervened with an innovative and equitable legal solution.
+She designed a unique scheme that enabled landowners to participate as financial contributors to complete the project, creating a collaborative settlement between landowners and investors. As the Legal Advisor for the initiative, she addressed complex legal, financial, and regulatory matters with clarity and precision. Her efforts revived the stalled development and restored confidence among distressed homebuyers.
+The Hon’ble Judges of the Bombay High Court appreciated her foresight and acknowledged the effectiveness of the strategy she devised, enabling numerous investors to secure their homes.
+In addition to her work in real estate law, Dr Roopa Shetty played a key role in securing a landmark judgment before the Hon’ble Karnataka High Court directing the BBMP to frame comprehensive rules for car parking. Her legal intervention was instrumental in promoting regulatory clarity and strengthening public governance on an issue affecting thousands of citizens.
+Through her commitment to justice and ethical legal practice, Dr Roopa Shetty continues to contribute significantly to the legal sector, earning respect from the judiciary, clients, and the legal community.
 ==Achievements==
 Dr Roopa Shetty and her firm, Lex Situs, have received several awards recognizing their contribution to the legal industry.
 * Law Firm of the Year 2021 – India Legal Awards
-* Best Legal Advisory Service 2021 – Legal500
+* Best Legal Advisory Services 2020 – India Legal Awards (apprised by Solicitor General of India and Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs)
+* Additional recognitions for excellence in corporate and real estate legal advisory services
 The India Legal Awards honor outstanding law firms across the country for their commitment to client service, innovation, and professional excellence.