Lawyers in India
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Pallavi Kanakagiri
Partner
Argus Partners
Pallavi Puri
Partner
DMD Advocates
Pallavi Shroff
Pallavi S Shroff is the managing partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM & Co), heads the dispute resolution practice and is also the chief mentor for the competition law practice in the firm. Pallavi has been a driving force in further enhancing the positioning of SAM & Co as India’s premier full-service law firm ever since she took over as managing partner in 2015. Under her guidance, the firm has exponentially grown from 60 partners in 2015 to 144 partners as of December 2021, with diversified practice offerings and an accelerated pan-India presence across seven countrywide offices. She has been instrumental in the firm’s advanced technology initiatives and transformation and enhancement of the firm’s client service delivery. With over 39 years of extensive and highly regarded experience, Pallavi’s expertise spans across dispute resolution, competition law and white-collar crime. Pallavi frequently advises and counsels some of the largest and most challenging litigation and arbitration matters in the areas of energy, infrastructure, natural resources, mergers and acquisitions, legislative and policy related matters. She regularly appears in the Supreme Court and the high courts of India, arbitrations, mediations and international legal disputes. She is an alternate member (India) at the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) Court of Arbitration. Under Pallavi’s leadership, the firm has been regularly engaging with FICCI and CII and representing the entire Indian Industry in the Presidential Reference proceedings (Special Reference 1 of 2012) being heard by a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court. The judgment passed by the Constitution Bench is one of the most famous and compelling rulings in India on methods of disposal of natural resources in India. Chambers and Partners, 2022 views Pallavi as an ‘Eminent Practitioner’ for Competition/Antitrust and a ‘Star Individual’ for Dispute Resolution. They have called Pallavi, “a widely acknowledged stalwart in the field of competition law best known for her handling of cartel, abuse of dominance and other contentious issues, but increasingly active providing strategic oversight on very large-scale, multi-jurisdictional merger control mandates” while Who’s Who Legal of Commercial Arbitrators has rated Pallavi, “as one of three leading practitioners involved with arbitration”. She has been recognised in Fortune India’s most Powerful Women in business, 2020 and 2021 and among Top 50 Managing Partners and Top 100 lawyers in the Forbes India Legal Power list 2020.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Parag Bhide
Parag Bhide is a Partner at AQUILAW, (Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar)
AQUILAW
Parag Bhide
Partner
Bharucha & Partners
Parag Srivastava
Co-founder and Partner
Bombay Law Chambers
Parul Tuli
Partner
Juris Legal
Parveen Moudgil
Parveen K. Moudgil, Partner of the Legacy Law Offices is an alumnus of the Kurukshetra University in India. He is enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana and possesses over 21 years of hardcore litigation experience. He has been regularly appearing before the Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions, District Courts in Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali, Patiala, Jalandhar, Dalhousie, Solan etc. He filed number of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against illegal mining, illegal release of acquired land to the politicians, unconstitutional appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries by the State Government etc. He also conducted the murder trial of the widely reported Vijay Singh Addl. Distt. Judge murder case. He successfully represented number of celebrity clients of the Law Firm including bollywood film stars, Padam Shree Awardee etc. in Civil and Criminal litigation matters. His main areas of practice include Civil, Criminal, Matrimonial, Arbitration, Land & Revenue, Banking and Service Laws. He also handles arbitration cases concerning commercial disputes. Large number of clients of the Law Firm have benefited from his sound legal advice and practical approach towards handling contentious disputes.
Legacy Law Offices
Pawan Sharma
Partner
DMD Advocates
Payal Dayal
Partner
Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors
Payal Parikh
Managing Partner
ANB Legal
Piyush Agrawal
Piyush Agrawal is a Partner at AQUILAW, (Kolkata)
AQUILAW
Piyush Mishra
Piyush is a partner based in the Mumbai office of Phoenix Legal.
Phoenix Legal
Piyush Swami
Associate
Law Offices of Rony Oommen John
Pooja Chakrabarti
Partner
Argus Partners
Pooja Mahajan
Partner and Head of Insolvency & Restructuring
Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors
Pooja Ramchandani
Partner
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Poonam Bisht
Poonam Bisht is the Partner & Chief Executive Officer of Dhir & Dhir Associates, one of the highly reputed law firms in India. With a long-standing commitment and association with the firm for over two decades, Poonam has brought in organic growth both internally and externally through her in-depth understanding of critical aspects of law firm management. She has played an instrumental role in building robust systems and processes across various firm functions. She spearheads the firm’s operations and focuses on management, strategic communications, finance, practice development, IT, and more. Poonam works closely with lawyers and clients to understand their legal requirements and professional aspirations, helping to create business opportunities. Over the years, she has successfully assisted Managing Partners and Partners on several strategic and financial initiatives, enabling the firm to scale its growth trajectory. Since taking on the CEO’s role, she has introduced several successful working models. She is widely recognized for transforming the firm’s managerial and strategic functions. Under her leadership, the firm has implemented technology-driven processes, aligned with best practices, and developed a growth roadmap with a strong focus on delivering expert and practical client solutions. In addition to her operational responsibilities, Poonam ensures a conducive work environment where professionals are motivated to deliver high-quality services efficiently. She is actively involved in acquiring and retaining talent, motivating professionals, and aligning team aspirations with the firm’s vision. She keeps the team informed about new laws and amendments, especially relevant in India’s rapidly evolving economic and legal landscape. Poonam also serves as the Presiding Officer of the firm’s Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), established under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Additionally, she is an External Member of the POSH Committee of a major aerospace manufacturing company.
Dhir & Dhir Associates
Poonam Sharma
Partner
Bombay Law Chambers
Poonam Sharma
Poonam Sharma, Advocate, is a highly regarded legal professional with extensive expertise in commercial litigation and arbitration, practicing across key jurisdictions including Uttarakhand, Mumbai, New Delhi, and managing matters before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. With a formidable reputation for strategic legal thinking, precision in contract analysis, and robust enforcement of arbitral awards—both domestic and foreign—Ms. Sharma is among the leading advocates in India for complex cross-border and high-stakes commercial disputes. Her multidimensional practice reflects both legal rigor and commercial practicality, making her a trusted advisor to an array of domestic and international clients. Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Poonam Sharma commands a broad-based commercial litigation practice, routinely representing clients before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, and arbitral tribunals. She has successfully acted in matters involving corporate disputes, real estate conflicts, banking litigation, financial transactions, and construction-related disagreements. Her litigation strategy is characterized by in-depth legal research, sharp procedural insight, and effective courtroom advocacy. She is particularly known for her client-centric approach, ensuring that each matter is addressed with a tailored legal strategy. By identifying key legal issues and leveraging opportunities for negotiated settlement, she often achieves swift and commercially viable outcomes. Her ability to resolve disputes before they escalate to protracted litigation, through structured negotiation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR), reflects her commitment to efficiency and client satisfaction. Ms. Sharma’s presence in jurisdictions such as Uttarakhand, New Delhi, and Mumbai underscores her pan-India capabilities, while her supervision of matters before the Supreme Court ensures continuity and consistency in strategy for clients with multi-tiered legal disputes. Domestic and International Arbitration Ms. Sharma is widely recognized for her expertise in arbitration, both ad hoc and institutional, under Indian as well as international rules (including UNCITRAL, SIAC, and ICC frameworks). She regularly advises and represents clients in arbitrations concerning commercial contracts, infrastructure projects, service agreements, joint ventures, and shareholder disputes. A defining feature of her arbitration practice is her proficiency in the enforcement of arbitral awards—domestic and foreign—under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and relevant international conventions such as the New York Convention. Her procedural and jurisdictional understanding of cross-border enforcement mechanisms enables clients to secure the benefits of favorable awards within Indian territory, and vice versa. She also regularly advises on foreign court decrees and their recognition and execution in India, ensuring her clients can recover or enforce their rights efficiently within a global legal framework. Contractual Drafting, Analysis, and Risk Management Poonam Sharma is a highly proficient legal advisor in the domain of commercial contract analysis. She brings to each engagement a meticulous eye for detail and an ability to decode complex contractual obligations, liabilities, and default clauses. Her advisory work includes reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements, with a particular focus on performance obligations, payment milestones, default and penalty provisions, termination clauses, and dispute resolution mechanisms. She is regularly consulted for pre-transaction risk audits and due diligence, enabling clients to identify red flags before they mature into legal disputes. Her practical approach and technical acumen in mitigating legal and commercial risks through well-drafted contractual arrangements play a pivotal role in safeguarding client interests. In collaboration with Dr. Shrikant Hathi, Managing Partner of Brus Chambers, Ms. Sharma contributes to developing dispute mitigation strategies and negotiation frameworks that bolster clients' legal positions in both advisory and contentious environments. International Law and Cross-Border Disputes A unique facet of Ms. Sharma’s practice is her academic grounding in international law, having completed a specialized course at Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), Belgium, under the tutelage of the eminent Prof. Pierre d’Argent. This academic foundation, combined with her professional experience, renders her exceptionally well-equipped to advise on matters involving cross-border contracts, international arbitration, and enforcement of foreign judgments. Her insight into comparative legal systems and treaty frameworks allows her to advise Indian businesses engaged in international commercial ventures and to support foreign investors with India-bound contractual enforcement and regulatory compliance. Her dual capability in both domestic legal systems and transnational legal norms enables her to guide clients through the complexities of multijurisdictional litigation and arbitration proceedings. Poonam Sharma has been prominently featured in the Asia Pacific Legal 500 as a “Next Generation Lawyer,” an accolade that speaks to her growing stature in the legal profession. This recognition reflects her stellar track record in high-value dispute resolution, her ability to manage sensitive commercial negotiations, and her reputation as a forward-thinking, solutions-oriented legal practitioner. Her inclusion in this prestigious list is a testament to her commitment to excellence, legal innovation, and client service. Peers and clients alike commend her for her ethical rigor, strategic clarity, and tenacity in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings. Client Commitment and Strategic Advisory Poonam Sharma’s practice is distinguished not only by her technical legal skill but also by her unwavering commitment to client interests. Whether advising on contractual structuring, strategizing arbitration claims, or appearing before the Supreme Court, her approach is consistently grounded in pragmatic legal analysis and strategic foresight. She has advised multinational corporations, Indian conglomerates, financial institutions, and individual clients, offering bespoke legal solutions in each case. Her reputation as a reliable, effective, and commercially astute legal advisor makes her one of the most sought-after advocates in India for commercial disputes, contract enforcement, and cross-border arbitration. Her consistent track record of success is reflective of her diligence, discipline, and deep understanding of both procedural law and substantive commercial principles. Poonam Sharma stands at the forefront of commercial litigation and arbitration in India. With exceptional proficiency in handling disputes before courts and tribunals, enforcing foreign awards, and interpreting complex contracts, she exemplifies legal professionalism. Clients with contentious commercial issues—be they contractual, jurisdictional, or transnational—can rely on Ms. Sharma for decisive, effective, and insightful legal representation.
BRUS CHAMBERS, Advocates & Solicitors
Poonam Verma
Partner
JSA Advocates & Solicitors
Prabhu Tandon
Managing Partner
Ashwathh Legal
Prachi Dave
Managing Partner
Dhaval Vussonji & Partners
Pranav Srivastava
Pranav is a partner based in the New Delhi office of the Firm.
Phoenix Legal