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About Commwiser

We understand the world behind the headline.

Commwiser was built at the intersection of law, business and communications. Our work sits where reputation meets commercial opportunity, and where communication has real consequences.

Our story

Built around two distinct but complementary needs.

  1. 01Strategic business development for law firms
  2. 02Litigation PR

9years in the industry

The legal industry has its own distinct dynamics, where reputation, relationships and an understanding of the legal ecosystem play a critical role. Yet, specialised expertise in public relations and business development tailored to the needs of law firms was limited.

The gap became apparent while working with a leading law firm in India. It was clear that effective communication and business development in the legal sector required more than conventional PR and marketing capabilities. They demanded a deeper understanding of the legal profession, its people, practices and business priorities.

A similar need existed in the area of litigation communications. In high-stakes disputes, reputation is often among the first casualties. Navigating these situations requires more than media management; it calls for an understanding of the dispute itself, the court process, the parties involved and how the matter is likely to evolve. Only then can communication be aligned with the broader objective of protecting reputation.

These insights led to the creation of Commwiser, a specialised firm built around two distinct but complementary needs: strategic business development for law firms and litigation PR. We set out to bring together legal-sector understanding, strategic thinking and communications expertise to help law firms build their practices and help individuals and organisations navigate complex, reputation-sensitive disputes.

The idea was born from an unexpected professional turn. The legal industry was not a planned destination, but what began as a chance entry into the sector evolved into a deep professional commitment spanning more than 14 years. What started with recognising an unmet need has grown into a specialised practice shaped by the evolving demands of the legal ecosystem.

Today, that founding insight continues to guide Commwiser: bringing together legal understanding and strategic communication to address challenges that conventional PR and business development approaches may not fully appreciate.

Aman Abbas, Founder and CEO of Commwiser

The founder

Aman Abbas

Founder & CEO

One of the pioneers of Litigation PR and law firm marketing in India.

Litigation PR

He advises promoters involved in headline-grabbing court battles on their communication strategy.

Law firm practice development

He advises India’s leading law firms on their practice development.

Before Commwiser

  • Shardul Amarchand MangaldasHeaded Strategy and Client & Market Development
  • KPMG in IndiaLed corporate communications
  • Global PR agencies in IndiaWorked with several

Aman is also the founder of LawWiser.

The team

Our leadership comes from top-tier PR and law firms. Around it, a team that brings every discipline into the room.

LawWiser

Our own platform for legal and regulatory change.

LawWiser is a digital knowledge platform that simplifies legal and regulatory developments for businesses. Through it, we bring together General Counsels, practising lawyers, policymakers, regulators and industry leaders to decode key issues, share insights and build a professional community.

From policy updates to regulatory roundtables, LawWiser gives us an edge in advocacy and stakeholder engagement, helping clients not only respond to change but shape it.

Visit lawwiser.com

Our values

Commwiser receiving its award on stage at the India PR and Corporate Communications Awards 2020
India PR & Corporate Communications Awards 2020

Recognised

  • India’s PRide 2026BrandCommunion
  • India PR & Corporate Communications AwardsIPRCCA 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
  • Specialised Consultancy of the Year (Law), GoldIPRCCA 2020
  • Corporate Excellence AwardIPE
  • Top 100 PR Influencersexchange4media
  • Top 30 People to Watch in the Business of Law in AsiaAsia Law Portal

Featured in

The Economic TimesBar & BenchPRWeekThe Global Legal PostIndia Business Law JournalAsia Law PortalLaw.asiaVantage Asiaexchange4mediaCampaign Indiaafaqs!Adgully

Mirovia

India, connected to the world.

Commwiser is India’s member of Mirovia, the first full-service international network dedicated to the legal industry. Through it, our clients benefit from shared best practice, market intelligence and local insight across partner agencies worldwide, and their message reaches the markets that matter to them.

Local intelligence. Global reach. One strategic approach.

India Market Access, for international law firms →

Let’s talk about what matters.

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