As the founder of IndiaLaw LLP, Sreejith brought the best practices of the corporate world into the legal profession. He founded the firm in 1998, and over the course of more than two decades, the firm has grown to be a preferred name for several corporate leaders.

Sreejith is well acquainted with the legal landscape of arbitration and civil & commercial litigation proceedings. He has successfully handled several civil and commercial litigations in the High Court of Bombay and various other courts. Though his forte is commercial arbitration, his opinion is continually sought after in all kinds of dispute resolution.

His unique approach is to create a specialist mechanism for handling regular commercial arbitrations in a time bound manner for faster dispute resolution, obviating procedural delays in civil litigation. His work got him nominated as a member of the National Task Force constituted by CII on Dispute Resolution.

Sreejith has also developed an innovative mechanism for the execution of the Arbitral Award and Decrees and has successfully handled thousands of execution proceedings across the country. The mechanism includes a potent blend of technology, a systematic approach and subsequent training to the Associates & Advocates.

Sreejith’s expertise in Arbitration, Banking and Non-Banking Finance Laws has earned IndiaLaw a loyal corporate clientele. Today, the firm is associated with several leading Banks, NBFCs and other corporates. Right from the inception of his legal career, Sreejith had identified the requirements of the Indian corporate and he went on to create a client-friendly process that put clients at ease while addressing their legal concerns. This helped INDIALAW progress into a result-oriented, accountable group of lawyers who believe in the proactive handling of cases, personalized communication with their clients providing case development at every turn with tailored action plans.

Sreejith is instrumental in introducing technology (including a customized ERP), a well-defined standard operating procedure and a dedicated client service team among others, which defined the modern legal practice. His vision, discipline and sincerity has led to the establishment and growth of the IndiaLaw.

Shiju, Senior Partner at IndiaLaw LLP, overseas the firm’s non-litigation practice and spearheads the Corporate, M&A, and Insolvency & Bankruptcy practice areas.

With extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and joint ventures, Shiju has advised on numerous complex corporate transactions for acquirers, investors, and promoters.

He has played a pivotal role in establishing the firm’s insolvency and bankruptcy practice, guiding the team through high-profile IBC matters and advising lenders, promoters, resolution applicants, and liquidators. Shiju’s expertise extends to high-stakes infrastructure projects, where he has provided strategic advice on concession agreements, PPP projects, and EPC contracts. He is involved in drafting various model concession agreements for Government Authorities.

An alumnus of the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, Shiju is a distinguished professional in corporate law and transactions. Shiju’s profound knowledge and experience make him a pivotal figure at IndiaLaw LLP, driving the firm’s success in non-litigation matters and complex corporate transactions.

A senior partner at INDIALAW, Vinod heads the Cochin office. Prior to moving to Cochin, Vinod was a part of the Firm’s Pan India litigation, Arbitration and Intellectual Property team at Pan India HQ in Mumbai. During his tenure with the firm, he has represented matters before the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court.

A highly regarded Intellectual Property lawyer, Vinod has wide experience in both IP litigation, and IP filing and prosecution and has represented many clients in their patent, copyright, and trade mark infringement suits. Additionally, he is a Registered Patent Agent with the Indian Patent Office.

Vinod’s expertise also includes Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Arbitration. His extensive experience lists arbitration, mediation and execution of Awards, structuring, drafting & negotiating transactional agreements in relation to joint ventures, real estate, hospitality, information technology, derivative trading, manufacturing, finance, banking, outsourcing and licensing. Vinod has also advised many clients in their overseas investments.

Vinod completed his Masters in Intellectual Property & Technology Laws from the National University of Singapore.  He commenced his law practice in 1999 with an eminent corporate lawyer, Mr. M.G. Ramachandran, in Delhi. Before joining INDIALAW, Vinod worked with Rodyk & Davidson LLP and One Legal LLC: both leading law firms in Singapore.

A Partner with INDIALAW, Durgesh currently heads the Firm’s Criminal Litigations practice. An integral part of the firm since 2004, Durgesh has been actively involved in court room trials and high profile litigations bearing social importance that caught attention of leading print media like Times of India, Mid-Day, among others.

Handling matters right from inception to logical conclusion of litigation, which includes drafting, filing, pleading, recording of evidence, cross examination, and arguments; he appears before tribunals and quasi-judicial authorities. He specializes in the handling of matters related to Special Enactments such as: Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881, PCMC Act, MPID Act, as well  as White collar crimes, Real estate, Recovery proceedings before Debt Recovery Tribunal/Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal under SARFAESI Act, 2002, MOFA, etc.

Durgesh conducts arbitration proceedings and mediations for some of the reputed business houses in India and takes the lead to bring high turnaround rate.  With more than a decade long association with the Firm, he has been instrumental in the identification of associate lawyers across the country that today constitutes the nationwide legal network of the Firm. His passion for his practise has helped clients through tough situations, bringing them a favourable resolution.

Rahul is a seasoned attorney specializing in complex commercial disputes, focusing on high-stakes litigation and arbitration. He brings a strategic, resolution-driven approach that prioritizes minimizing business disruptions, supported by his deep understanding of commercial contracts and business operations.

In product liability and consumer protection, Rahul advises on risk management and compliance, helping clients navigate regulatory requirements and defend against product-related claims.

He is particularly skilled in regulatory compliance within the food industry, offering guidance on food safety and standards, labelling, and adherence to national and international regulations, enabling businesses to stay aligned with evolving standards.

Rahul’s expertise extends to information technology and data privacy, where he advises on data protection, cybersecurity, and IT law compliance, ensuring clients manage and secure their digital assets effectively.

His work in anti-trust law includes guiding clients through competition issues, such as merger
control, anti-competitive practices, dawn raids and regulatory investigations.

In insolvency and bankruptcy, Rahul helps clients address financial distress, navigate insolvency proceedings, and pursue strategically with practical insights into the insolvency frameworks.

He also provides specialized advice on product packaging under the legal metrology provisions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to avoid legal pitfalls.
Additionally, Rahul’s proficiency in debt recovery and security enforcement is vital for clients aiming to protect their financial interests and secure favourable outcomes.

His strategic, legally sound approach underpins his effectiveness across a range of complex legal issues that challenge business.

A full time  partner at INDIALAW, Shrishail specializes in the field of banking, general corporate, real estate, including infrastructure and project finance. He has been advising some of the major public sector banks, private banks and NBFCs in financing of various large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects. He heads Banking and Finance practice area of the Firm.

He has been advising lenders as well as borrowers in corporate finance, project finance transactions cutting across various sectors viz., power, renewable energy, roads, metro rail, ports, steel, oil & gas etc. His practice Covers all aspects of project finance transaction right from structuring of the transaction to drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, advising clients on various regulatory issues etc. He has represented borrower, lenders, promoters, investors etc. He has handled few of mega power projects, mega port projects, mega road projects, including many a prestigious projects initiated by Government of India, NHAI under its PPP policy. He has also advised clients on restructuring of the debt as well as issue of bonds/ debenture securities.

He is also well known for his expertise among the major players in real estate sector on real estate financing transactions. He has also regular been advising major players in real estate sector on real estate financing transactions involving development of commercial projects, extensive due diligence over land acquisition/ aggregation and necessary approvals thereunder, etc.

He has been regularly approached by lenders as well as corporates for general corporate advisory on variety of subjects including regulatory compliance, company law, banking, insolvency, real estate, tax laws, labour laws, IPR, media laws, municipal laws etc.

Prior to joining the Firm, Shrishail was working with Link Legal India Law Services (Mumbai). He also worked with Dhir & Dhir Associates (Mumbai), Haynes & Boone LLP (USA) and Deutsche Bank Operations India (Mumbai). He is an alumnus of National Law School of India University, Bangalore.

A Partner with IndiaLaw, Nidhi specializes in the field of civil/commercial litigation and Arbitration. She has been in active litigation practice for past 12 years and currently leading the civil and commercial litigation practice. Her practice area covers disputes relating to commercial transactions, Joint ventures, Share Purchase Agreements, Contracts, Construction projects, etc.

Nidhi has represented various Corporate Houses, Nationalized Banks, Individuals, Trust, and Educational Institutions in several high-profile litigation before Hon’ble High Court of Bombay, NCLT, the erstwhile CLB, City Civil Court, Metropolitan Magistrate Court, DRT and various other Courts and Tribunals across Mumbai. Nidhi has also represented various Multi-National Companies in high stake litigations in the Hon’ble Supreme Court, Delhi High Court and other High Courts pan India. Nidhi also practices in RERA and REAT Tribunal and has represented various Builders and individual home buyer in the RERA litigation.

She is also handling various high-profile Arbitrations relating to Infrastructure sector and commercial disputes.

Prior to joining IndiaLaw she has worked with Legasis Partner (Mumbai) and various other leading law firms.

A Partner with IndiaLaw LLP, Ashwin.R.Anneppanavar currently handles the litigation practice for Bangalore office. Ashwin has experience of 13 years in Litigation besides handling various Non-Litigation assignments relating to Real Estate. He started his journey in the profession with a law firm Holla and Holla, Advocates, Bangalore.

He has vast experience in Litigations arising out of trade and commerce, contracts, employment contracts, Arbitration, Banking laws, Family laws, and also litigations arising out of Transfer of Property Act, Specific Relief Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, Consumer Protection Act, RERA, Labor Laws, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Recovery proceedings under RDDBFI Act, SARFAESI Act,.

He has experience in handling matters right from inception to logical conclusion of litigation, which includes drafting, pleading, recording of evidence, cross examination and arguments. He appears before various Tribunals, Civil Courts, Magistrate Courts, Consumer Forums, Family Courts and High Court.

A Partner at INDIALAW, Suresh heads the Real Estate and regulatory practice of the firm. He has grassroots-level core experience in the fields of Property Law, Land Law, Housing Society Matters, and Land acquisition. During his practice, he has advised clients on Development projects on Collector’s Land, State Housing Board Land, and private land. He has worked and advised on different schemes including Affordable Housing, Slum rehabilitation. He has advised clients in self-development projects, redevelopment projects for co-operative housing society, and old and cessed buildings. In the course of his practice, he has advised clients on forest issues, acquisition of agricultural lands, tribal lands, townships, and leasing of properties in industrial estates. He has hands-on experience in procuring permissions and approvals from Government Bodies such as Revenue Departments, Urban Department and Local Corporations.

He has advised and assisted various domestic and international corporations, banks and financial institutions, developers, individuals, investors, funds, etc. on real property ownership, acquisition, sale, conveyance, joint ventures, construction and development, project finance, mortgage, lease, license, tenancy, trusts, gifts, wills, estate management, etc.

He regularly conducts due diligence on titles for financial institutions, Banks, investors, and actual users. He has rich experience in investigating title and ownership of real property and preparing comprehensive due diligence reports and title certificates. His expertise also covers matters such as local land acquisition, agricultural lands, planning and zoning aspects, procurement of relevant building permissions, and advisory assignments in residential/ commercial projects. He also negotiates transactions and assists in the structuring and finalization of transactions.

He specializes in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating diverse contracts and documents in relation to the above and focuses on providing strategic and solution-based legal advice and assistance on diverse real estate transactions. His drafting experience in real estate documentation: conveyances, development agreements, template agreements for the sale of flats, condominium documents, mortgages, Commercial leases, etc.

As a Associate Partner at Mumbai office of IndiaLaw, Abdullah focus on Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Debt Recovery, and White-Collar crimes litigation practice.
Abdullah represented a wide spectrum of clients in insolvency & bankruptcy practice, including banks, insolvency professionals, committee of creditors, resolution applicants etc. He regularly appears before the National Company Law Tribunal and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. Abdullah has been part of several landmark decisions passed by the NCLT in high-stake matters involving Jet Airways, Sterling Group, Vindhyavasini Group, Future Group etc.

Abdullah has played an instrumental role in representing clients before the High Court of Bombay, other civil and criminal courts. Abdullah’s expertise also extends to matters pertaining to Special Acts such as MPID Act, PMLA Act, NI Act, and MOFA Act.

In addition to regular court appearances, Abdullah has also been involved in advisory work especially in relation to Insolvency & Bankruptcy and White-Collar crimes.

G.P. Yash Vardhan is an Associate Partner in the Hyderabad office of the Firm. He is in an integral part the dispute resolution team of the Firm. His pre-eminent areas of practice include Insolvency and Bankruptcy, Debt Recovery, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigations and Consumer Redressal Issues.

He regularly appears before the High Court of Telangana, National Company Law Tribunal, Civil Courts, Consumer Forums, Arbitration Tribunals, Debts Recovery Tribunal, Labour Courts and other quasi-judicial forums & authorities. He represents Banaks and Financial Institutions, Committee of Creditors, Resolution Professionals, Liquidators etc. before the National Company Law Tribunal in matters relating to Insolvency and Bankruptcy.

As a Associate Partner at Mumbai office of IndiaLaw, Aaushi focuses on Arbitration and Civil Litigation. She has a profound experience in handling litigation at the Supreme Court of India, the High Court of Bombay and other lower courts.

As the lead member of the Arbitration Team, she handled various arbitrations, both domestic and International, relating to construction, infrastructure, corporate transactions, banking & finance, media & entertainment, securities, insurance, B2B agreements etc. She represented various Corporates, Banks, HNIs etc. before the various Courts and Tribunals. She also brings in years of expertise in drafting various agreements and legal documents.

An Associate Partner with Chennai office of IndiaLaw, Pranava specializes in the field of civil/commercial litigation and Arbitration. His practice area covers disputes relating to Insolvency, Recovery, Testamentary, Commercial transactions etc.,

Pranava has represented various Companies, Firms, Corporate Houses, High Networth Individuals, Banks, NBFCs in several high- profile litigation before Hon’ble High Court of Madras, National Company Law Tribunal, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal and various other Courts and Tribunals in Chennai and Madurai. Pranava also represented builders and homebuyers in RERA and REAT Tribunal and has represented in high-profile Arbitrations relating to commercial disputes.

Prior to joining IndiaLaw, he has worked with Kochhar & Co., and various other leading law firms.

Ms. Tannya Baranwal is the head of the Kolkata office at IndiaLaw LLP, where her legal expertise lies in specialized areas of litigation, including Insolvency & Bankruptcy, General Corporate & Commercial, Arbitration, Securitization, RERA, and Consumer Litigation. With a diverse clientele, Tannya has successfully represented corporate entities, promoters, nationalized banks, resolution professionals, and resolution applicants in high-stakes IBC matters, appearing before the National Company Law Tribunal and the Appellate Tribunal.

Her practice extends to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT), where she advocates for various builders and individual home buyers in RERA litigation. Tannya has a notable track record handling prominent litigations across city civil courts, tribunals, appellate tribunals, and High Courts.

Tannya’s extensive experience encompasses the formulation of litigation strategies, drafting pleadings, and presenting compelling arguments before various courts and tribunals. Beyond her courtroom engagements, she actively participates in commercial arbitration and advisory work, with a particular emphasis on matters related to Insolvency and bankruptcy laws.

In summary, Ms. Tannya Baranwal brings a wealth of legal acumen to her role, consistently delivering strategic solutions and effective representation across a spectrum of legal domains.

As Associate Partner of the Banking & Finance practice of IndiaLaw LLP, Nim advises various nationalized banks, private sector banks and non-banking financial institutions in sole lending, multiple lending and consortium lending in project finance, structured finance, corporate finance and real estate finance involving structuring, drafting and negotiation of financing documents. Nim’s proficiency in structuring, drafting, and negotiating financing documents underscores her ability to provide strategic counsel tailored to our clients’ needs.

During her professional career of over a decade, Nim has also advised resolution professionals and committee of creditors in insolvency processes. In her general corporate practice, she has conducted extensive due diligence for company acquisition transactions and advised on corporate matters. She has also conducted extensive due diligence for assignment of loan accounts by various banks. In real estate, her specialization ranges from construction finance, housing finance, property acquisition finance, to title investigation and conveyancing.

Nim’s multifaceted expertise position her as a trusted advisor capable of delivering comprehensive solutions to our clients’ most complex challenges in the realms of banking, finance, and legal domains.

Nim’ background also includes stints as in-house counsel at one of the prominent non-banking financial institutions. In her early career she has practiced in general corporate law, real estate and litigation at Calcutta High Court, Debt Recovery Tribunals and National Company Law Tribunal at Kolkata. She is an alumna of the University of Calcutta.