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Smarika Singh
Ms. Smarika Singh is a Partner in the Firm’s Dispute Resolution team. She works very closely on matters pertaining to litigation and commercial arbitration. Smarika has been part of Domestic & International Commercial Arbitrations and related litigation in the sectors of Oil & Gas, Power & Infrastructure, Coal & Mining and Construction. She also regularly advises clients on contentious issues arising under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act and the Food Safety and Standards Act. She represents clients in litigations before the Delhi High Court as well in the Supreme Court of India and in specialized Tribunals such as the Telecom Dispute Settlement & Appellate Tribunal, National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and National Company Law Tribunal. Smarika has also contributed to various publications, with articles such as “Online Dispute Resolution: Lets Resolve It” published in Asian Dispute Review, January 2007; “Minerva Mills: Embargo On Basic Structure” published in All India Reporter, March 2005 Edition; “Need For A Trade Secrets Legislation: Delay Is Detrimental” published in Indian Economic Panorama, April 2006; “Want To Play On The Stock Exchange? Get Finger Printed!” published in Lawyers Collective Magazine, April 2006; The CAS (Conditional Access System) Case: Beneficial Yet Controversial” published in Indian Economic Panorama, January 2007. SELECT EXPERIENCE STATEMENT Some of the select transactions where she has assisted the firm: ARBITRATIONS Represented Vale Australia Pty Ltd., an Australian miner, in an international commercial arbitration under the ICC Rules. The dispute related to coal supply to an Indian entity. She also acted in the consequential challenge to the award right up to the Supreme Court; Represented Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited in arbitration proceedings conducted under the ICC Rules at London, arising out of disputes in respect of a turnkey contract for the construction of a power plant in Sulemaniah, Kurdistan Iraq; Advised AAPC Singapore Pte Ltd. in an international arbitration under the ICC Rules in relation to disputes over the use of “Ibis” trademark; Represented Havells India Pty Ltd. in an arbitration conducted under the ICC Rules in Paris, in respect of various intellectual property rights agreements; Represented Viom Networks Limited, a passive infrastructure service provider, in an ad hoc arbitration proceeding in respect of disputes under a master services agreement with its infrastructure service provider; Advised and represented Chic Tex Inc. a Canadian company, in various fora in relation to disputes with Indian shareholders; Acted as counsel for Vodafone Essar Limited in ad hoc arbitration proceedings in India. Appeared and represented Indus Towers Limited before the High Court of Delhi in a dispute arising out of a master services agreement entered into with an active infrastructure service provider, under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Represented Valency International Trading Pte Ltd. in an arbitration in relation to disputes concerning supply of urea. Presently representing an Indian agro company in an arbitration conducted under the ICC Rules in New York, in relation to a joint venture dispute. Presently representing an Indian Oil & Gas Company in proceedings arising from challenge to an arbitral award, concerning a turnkey contract for construction of pipeline. Presently representing an international apparel company in proceedings arising from challenge to an arbitral award, concerning a joint venture dispute. OTHER SIGNIFICANT LITIGATIONS Presently representing Nestle India Limited in a class action proceeding initiated by the Union of India before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Also representing Nestle India Limited before the Supreme Court of India in relation to disputes arising out of ban on sale and manufacture of Maggi Noodles in India. Represented Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. before a Committee constituted by the Government of India to probe into and make recommendations in disputes involving gas migration from deep water blocks and consequential third party violations. Represented Indian Hotels Company Limited in its dispute with New Delhi Municipal Council concerning the hotel property at No. 1, Mansingh Road, New Delhi. Presently representing a car seat manufacturer before the National Company Law Tribunal in disputes concerning allegations of oppression and mismanagement. Presently advising and representing Tata Housing Development Co. Ltd. in disputes before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and before the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority . Presently advising and representing a steel manufacturer in suit proceedings pending before the Calcutta High Court. Represented Sona Koyo Steering Systems Ltd. in proceedings before the Kanchipuram District Court in relation to breach of contract for manufacture of automotive parts by a Korean Company. Advised Converteam India Pvt. Ltd. and General Electric Company in mediation proceedings in London, in relation to disputes over the supply of software for a project in Sudan. Advised and represented Trans Asia Industries Exposition in litigations in the Delhi High Court (suits for possession and summary suits, etc.) and the Supreme Court (against sealing of property by the NDMC). TELECOM DISUPTES Represented Videocon Telecommunications Ltd. before the Supreme Court of India in a Public Interest Litigation questioning the grant of 2G telecom licenses by the government of India; Represented Videocon Telecommunications Ltd. before the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Authority in proceedings initiated by it challenging the imposition of liquidated damages by the Department of Telecommunications. Represented Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd. before the Delhi High Court in a Public Interest Litigation which alleged violation of foreign exchange regulations. WHITE COLLAR CRIMES AND ECONOMIC OFFENCES Investigations and Advisory regarding violations of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (“PMLA”), Reserve Bank of India’s circulars, Foreign exchange rules etc.; Acted as counsel for HDFC Bank Ltd. and Yes Bank Ltd. in respect of proceedings initiated by the Reserve Bank of India alleging breach of code of conduct and ethical standards by certain bank and violations of the PMLA; Representing HDFC Bank Ltd. in proceedings initiated under the PMLA.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Smita Singh
Partner
S&A Law Offices
Smrithi Nair
Partner, Juris Corp (Mumbai)
Juris Corp
Sneha Gandhi
Partner; Patent, Design, Plant Variety Protection and Biological Diversity
Obhan Mason
Sneha Jaisingh
Partner
Bharucha & Partners
Sneha Nagvekar
Partner
Veritas Legal
Somdutta Bhattacharyya
Partner
Argus Partners
Sonal Verma
Dr. Sonal is a well-acclaimed professional known for his work in regulatory and compliance programs over the past decade. He has worked with over 1800 clients in India and 61 globally, including the top three unicorns and numerous Fortune 500 companies. His clientele spans across a wide range of industries, including: Automotive and OEMs Pharma and Life Sciences Manufacturing Chemical Industry BFSI Infrastructure and Utilities (including state-owned PSUs) e-Commerce and Fintech Diversified Conglomerates Dr. Sonal has led multi-million-dollar mandates for pan-global accounts, offering clients deep insights into legal intricacies, potential risks, compliance impact, and proactive de-risking strategies. He began his career in-house at Barclaycard HQ in Northampton, UK, and later held a senior position at a leading Big 4 firm, specializing in legal risk transformation projects. Enrolled with the Bar of Maharashtra & Goa since 2007, Dr. Sonal holds a Doctorate in Law and has pursued several advanced certifications, including: Harvard Mentor Program Strategy & Sustainability – IIM Bangalore Regulatory Compliance Specialization – University of Pennsylvania Data Ethics, AI & Responsible Innovation – University of Edinburgh He currently leads India’s first ESG Practice at Dhir & Dhir Associates. At the intersection of business and law, he integrates legal counsel with technology to drive effective change management in the ESG transformation journey. Dr. Sonal, along with Ms. Maneesha Dhir, co-authored “AI FOR GOOD – INDIA AND BEYOND”, a best-seller on Amazon India. He has also authored five other books, including: A Legal Guide to Capital Raising in the European Union (2009, available on Amazon-Mobipocket until 2016) Four academic law books for University of Mumbai (Mannan Prakashan) between 2000 and 2005 He serves on the Board of Studies for NMIMS School of Law (since 2014) and continues to contribute actively to academia. Dr. Sonal frequently writes on ESG and his articles have been published by leading legal publications. A regular panellist and speaker, he often appears on various platforms, including the prestigious TED Talk, engaging in insightful discussions on law, compliance, ESG, and AI.
Dhir & Dhir Associates
Sonam Mhatre
Partner
Dhaval Vussonji & Partners
Soniya Putta
Partner
Solomon & Co. Advocates & Solicitors
Sooraj Sharma
Partner & Practice Co-Chair – Transnational Litigation and International Arbitration | Asset Recovery, Enforcement, Global Investigations & White-Collar Crime | Corporate Advisory, Governance & Compliance
Clavius Legal
Soorjya Ganguli
Partner
Argus Partners
Soumen Mohanty
Soumen Mohanty is a Partner at AQUILAW, (Kolkata and Bhubaneswar)
AQUILAW
Soumita Ponkshe
Senior Associate
Spice Route Legal
Soumitra Banerjee
Partner
Juris Arena
Soumitra Majumdar
Partner
JSA Advocates & Solicitors
Soumya Banerjee
Soumya Banerjee is a Partner at AQUILAW, (Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar)
AQUILAW
Sridhar Gorthi
Partner - Corporate
Trilegal
Sriharinadha Raju Alluri
Partner
TLH, Advocates & Solicitors
Stephen Mathias
Senior Partner
Kochhar & Co.
Subrat Kulshrestha
Subrat Kulshrestha is a seasoned legal practitioner based in New Delhi, widely acknowledged for his distinguished expertise in high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and advisory services across diverse practice areas including infrastructure, real estate, and maritime law. With a career marked by consistent excellence before the Delhi High Court and other judicial and quasi-judicial fora across India, Mr. Kulshrestha has carved a formidable reputation for delivering effective legal strategies tailored to complex and commercially sensitive matters. A leading name in trial and appellate litigation, Mr. Kulshrestha regularly appears before the Delhi High Court and other key forums throughout India. His litigation practice is rooted in an incisive grasp of substantive and procedural law, backed by years of practical courtroom experience. He advises and represents clients in a wide spectrum of commercial, civil, and contractual disputes, earning recognition for his strategic litigation management, persuasive advocacy, and sound procedural command. In addition to traditional litigation, Mr. Kulshrestha has developed a significant arbitration practice, including both domestic and international arbitrations. He is proficient in representing clients under major institutional rules as well as ad hoc proceedings, offering comprehensive legal solutions in disputes involving complex commercial transactions, joint ventures, construction contracts, and cross-border investments. His advice is often sought in enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards, including proceedings under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and applicable international treaties. Mr. Kulshrestha possesses considerable experience in advising stakeholders in the infrastructure and project development sectors. His legal counsel spans across pre-dispute strategy, risk allocation, contractual structuring, and resolution of construction disputes. He frequently advises on Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts, concession agreements, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements, providing clients with end-to-end legal support from project initiation to dispute resolution. In the real estate sector, Mr. Kulshrestha’s services include advisory on title verification, land acquisition, regulatory compliance, and contentious matters involving development rights, leases, and builder-allottee disputes. His thorough understanding of state-specific property laws and judicial precedents equips his clients to navigate the evolving legal and regulatory landscape effectively. Subrat Kulshrestha is among the few practitioners in India with dedicated experience in maritime and admiralty law, with a niche focus on personal injury claims of seafarers. He represents injured crew members and their families in seeking compensation for workplace injuries and fatalities occurring onboard vessels. His expertise includes claims arising under Indian and international maritime conventions, with particular emphasis on issues of unseaworthiness, negligence, and shipboard safety standards. Mr. Kulshrestha collaborates extensively with Ms. Poonam Sharma Baloni and Dr. Shrikant Hathi, Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India, offering synergistic legal representation in complex, multi-forum litigation and arbitration. This collaboration enables clients to benefit from a unified team of senior legal professionals equipped to address disputes across jurisdictions and practice sectors. Contact Details: Advocate Subrat Kulshrestha Contact: +91-9769946866 Location: New Delhi, India His commitment to legal excellence, client-centric service, and domain-specific proficiency ensures that clients receive pragmatic, result-oriented, and ethically sound legal representation across the board.
BRUS CHAMBERS, Advocates & Solicitors
Sucharita Basu
Sucharita Basu is Founding & Managing Partner at AQUILAW, (Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar)
AQUILAW
Suhas Srinivasiah
Senior Partner
Kochhar & Co.
Sujoy Bhatia
Managing Partner and Head of Corporate/M&A
Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors