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Advocate | Criminal Defence | Commercial Litigation | Shipping & Maritime Law

About

Advocate with experience in commercial and criminal litigation, legal drafting, dispute resolution, and legal research. My work has involved matters before the Bombay High Court, subordinate courts in Mumbai, the National Company Law Tribunal, and proceedings relating to white-collar crime and commercial disputes. Prior to litigation practice, I worked with CMA CGM handling cargo claims, liability assessments, recoveries, and disputes involving Bills of Lading, Charterparty Agreements, and international maritime conventions. This experience developed a strong interest in shipping and maritime law. My professional interests include criminal defence, white-collar crime, proceedings under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, commercial litigation, shipping and maritime law, and complex disputes requiring strategic legal analysis and advocacy.

Location

Mumbai

Work experience

Associate at Lexicon Law Partners, Sep 2025 - Mar 2026 · 7 mos, Mumbai, • Drafted pleadings, legal notices, affidavits and applications across civil, commercial and criminal litigation matters before the Bombay High Court, City Civil Court, Small Causes Court and Sessions Court, Mumbai. • Assisted in proceedings before the PMLA Special Court relating to Enforcement Directorate actions affecting redevelopment rights of cooperative housing societies, including preparation of pleadings and writ petition strategy. • Supported defence strategy in complex criminal proceedings involving allegations of banking fraud and offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, including preparation of detailed counsel briefs and analysis of evidentiary records. • Represented clients in landlord-tenant, real estate and redevelopment disputes involving cooperative housing societies, property rights and development agreements. • Worked on corporate and commercial disputes before the National Company Law Tribunal involving shareholder conflicts and disputes within closely held family companies. • Assisted in merger and corporate restructuring matters, including preparation of scheme-related tribunal filings and supporting documentation. • Coordinated litigation documentation, client communications, filings and court schedules across multiple ongoing matters.

Legal Analyst at CMA CGM, Aug 2024 - May 2025 · 10 mos, Mumbai, • Managed cargo claims involving loss, damage and delay, including liability assessment under Bills of Lading, Charterparty Agreements and international maritime conventions. • Negotiated claim settlements and recoveries with customers, insurers and third-party stakeholders. • Drafted claim-related legal correspondence, settlement documentation and recovery notices. • Assisted in dispute resolution, evidence review and pre-litigation strategy in shipping and maritime matters.

Legal Intern at CMA CGM, Mar 2024 - Aug 2024 · 6 mos, Thane, Maharashtra, India

Legal Intern at Khan Deshmukh and Associates, Jul 2023 - Mar 2024 · 9 mos, Mumbai, • Conducted legal research across criminal and civil matters. • Assisted in drafting bail applications, anticipatory bail applications, writ petitions, legal notices and legal opinions. • Worked on matters involving the NDPS Act, MCOCA, Customs Act, domestic violence proceedings and quashing petitions. • Assisted in client consultations and litigation strategy discussions.

Legal Intern at Law Global Advocates, Jul 2022 - Jul 2022 · 1 mo, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Legal Intern at The Micro, Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC), Nov 2021 - May 2022 · 7 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Education

Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandals Pravin Gandhi College of Law Vile Parle (W) Mumbai 400 056

Higher Secondary Certificate, Science, Sarvodaya Senior Secondary School, Ranpur, Kota, Rajasthan