Abhijeet A Desai, Advocate, High Court
Abhijeet A Desai, Advocate, High Court
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OUR LEGAL EMPANELMENTS

● Union Bank of India.

● Corporation Bank .

● Standing Counsel, Union of India.

● Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)

● Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MSPGCL)

● Maharashtra State Electricity Holding Company.

● Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL)

Areas of Practice

Intellectual Property Rights

Alternate Dispute Resolution/Arbitration

Alternate Dispute Resolution/Arbitration

 The Firm has developed a robust and sophisticated Intellectual Property practice, catering to diverse industries driven by innovation, technology and creative enterprise. We advise and represent clients in the identification, protection, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, ensuring that their proprietary as

 The Firm has developed a robust and sophisticated Intellectual Property practice, catering to diverse industries driven by innovation, technology and creative enterprise. We advise and represent clients in the identification, protection, commercialisation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, ensuring that their proprietary assets are effectively secured and strategically leveraged. Our practice extends beyond domestic advisory to cross border protection strategies, enabling clients to safeguard their intellectual capital in India and internationally.

We provide end to end assistance in the creation, registration, prosecution and management of IP portfolios, with a focus on both statutory compliance and long term brand and innovation protection. The Firm undertakes comprehensive due diligence, risk assessment and advisory services to ensure that clients’ intellectual assets remain enforceable and commercially valuable. Our approach integrates legal precision with industry specific insight, thereby offering structured and reliable guidance across the lifecycle of intellectual property rights.

Our services include:

a) Trademark filings, oppositions, rectifications and securing registration in India, along with strategic advisory on brand protection and enforcement actions.

b) Advising on and securing registrations for copyrights and industrial designs, including drafting of necessary documentation and representation before the appropriate authorities.

c) Patent, trademark and copyright prosecution, including responding to examination reports, attending hearings, managing oppositions and ensuring continued protection and renewal of rights.

d) Drafting and filing of international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, coordinating with foreign associates and managing multi jurisdictional filing strategies.

Through meticulous portfolio management, strategic enforcement and proactive advisory, the Firm ensures that clients’ intellectual property rights are comprehensively protected and positioned to support sustained commercial growth.

Alternate Dispute Resolution/Arbitration

Alternate Dispute Resolution/Arbitration

Alternate Dispute Resolution/Arbitration

 The Firm possesses extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution and has successfully represented clients across multiple jurisdictions in India. We regularly appear in domestic and international arbitrations, mediation proceedings and other consensual dispute resolution mechanisms. Our role encompasses comprehensive drafting, p

 The Firm possesses extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution and has successfully represented clients across multiple jurisdictions in India. We regularly appear in domestic and international arbitrations, mediation proceedings and other consensual dispute resolution mechanisms. Our role encompasses comprehensive drafting, preparation and filing of statements of claim and defence, counterclaims, rejoinders, written submissions and detailed arguments, ensuring procedural compliance and strategic positioning at every stage.

With a structured and commercially focused approach, the Firm assists clients in navigating the arbitration framework with clarity and efficiency. We place emphasis on minimising procedural delays, safeguarding enforceability of awards and protecting the client’s commercial interests throughout the process. Our collective experience, strategic insight and consistent track record in complex disputes enable us to deliver effective and result oriented representation tailored to the specific objectives of each client.

Family Matters

Alternate Dispute Resolution/Arbitration

Family Matters

The Firm comprises experienced and highly qualified advocates practicing before Family Courts and allied forums, equipped to address the full spectrum of family law disputes. We regularly handle matters relating to divorce and judicial separation, child custody and visitation rights, adoption, maintenance, inheritance, succession and fami

The Firm comprises experienced and highly qualified advocates practicing before Family Courts and allied forums, equipped to address the full spectrum of family law disputes. We regularly handle matters relating to divorce and judicial separation, child custody and visitation rights, adoption, maintenance, inheritance, succession and family settlements. Each matter is approached with careful legal analysis and strategic planning to safeguard the rights and long term interests of our clients.

Recognising the sensitive and personal nature of family disputes, the Firm adopts a balanced approach that combines firm legal representation with discretion and empathy. Our advocates are skilled not only in courtroom advocacy and negotiation but also in guiding clients through emotionally challenging circumstances with clarity and composure, ensuring that they receive comprehensive legal support during significant personal transitions.

Criminal Matters

Criminal Matters

Criminal Matters

The Firm provides comprehensive representation in criminal litigation, particularly in matters involving economic and regulatory offences under the Indian Penal Code, Bombay Police Act, Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, Foreign Exchange Management Act, Negotiable Instruments Act including proceedings under Section 138 thereof, a

The Firm provides comprehensive representation in criminal litigation, particularly in matters involving economic and regulatory offences under the Indian Penal Code, Bombay Police Act, Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, Foreign Exchange Management Act, Negotiable Instruments Act including proceedings under Section 138 thereof, and the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act.

Our practice encompasses representation at all stages of criminal proceedings, including applications for anticipatory and regular bail, discharge of the accused, Criminal Writ Petitions, Miscellaneous Applications and Revision Applications before appropriate courts. With a structured and strategy driven approach, the Firm ensures rigorous preparation, procedural precision and effective advocacy. Across all criminal matters, we maintain the highest standards of professional diligence and are committed to protecting the rights and legal interests of our clients.

Corporate Law

Criminal Matters

Criminal Matters

 

Our Firm renders comprehensive and strategic advisory services to leading corporations and financial institutions in relation to complex corporate and commercial matters. With substantial cross jurisdictional exposure, we are equipped to provide nuanced and commercially pragmatic advice that harmonises Indian regulatory requirements with

 

Our Firm renders comprehensive and strategic advisory services to leading corporations and financial institutions in relation to complex corporate and commercial matters. With substantial cross jurisdictional exposure, we are equipped to provide nuanced and commercially pragmatic advice that harmonises Indian regulatory requirements with international legal standards, thereby enabling our clients to effectively interpret, navigate, and comply with the applicable statutory and regulatory framework.

We possess a strong and demonstrated track record in Corporate Law and regularly advise and represent clients across a broad spectrum of transactions and corporate actions, including business structuring and formation, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, management buyouts, venture capital investments, private equity transactions, strategic collaborations, and other commercial alliances. Our clientele spans diverse industry sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, banking and financial services, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and allied industries. The Firm adopts a solution oriented and client centric approach, working closely with stakeholders to devise legally sound and commercially viable strategies that facilitate seamless navigation of the Indian legal landscape while advancing their defined business objectives.

Banking & Finance

Criminal Matters

Constitutional Matters

 

Our Firm has consistently ensured that it remains abreast of the latest legal, regulatory, and policy developments in the banking and financial services sector, particularly in light of rapid globalisation and the transformative impact of the Goods and Services Tax regime. Given the dynamic and highly regulated nature of this industry, w

 

Our Firm has consistently ensured that it remains abreast of the latest legal, regulatory, and policy developments in the banking and financial services sector, particularly in light of rapid globalisation and the transformative impact of the Goods and Services Tax regime. Given the dynamic and highly regulated nature of this industry, we adopt a proactive and research driven approach to effectively address emerging challenges and compliance requirements.

We have represented and advised clients across the full spectrum of the banking and financial services ecosystem, including banks, international financial institutions, and multinational corporations. Our representation in diverse and complex matters stands as a testament to our depth of experience and established credibility in this domain. The Firm is committed to delivering strategic, commercially viable, and legally robust solutions that ensure procedural efficiency, regulatory compliance, and optimal operational outcomes for our clients, while maintaining the highest standards of professional service.

Constitutional Matters

Constitutional Matters

Constitutional Matters

 Constitutional law forms the foundation of the legal framework and governs the institutional, administrative and socio political structure of the nation. The Firm possesses significant expertise in constitutional litigation, including Writ Petitions under Articles 226 and 32, Public Interest Litigations, as well as allied Criminal and Ci

 Constitutional law forms the foundation of the legal framework and governs the institutional, administrative and socio political structure of the nation. The Firm possesses significant expertise in constitutional litigation, including Writ Petitions under Articles 226 and 32, Public Interest Litigations, as well as allied Criminal and Civil Applications before constitutional courts.

Our advocates are experienced and dependable in handling complex questions of constitutional interpretation, fundamental rights, administrative action and statutory validity. With strong research acumen and effective courtroom advocacy, the Firm ensures that each matter is pursued with precision, responsibility and a steadfast commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of its clients.

Shipping and Aviation

Constitutional Matters

Shipping and Aviation

The Firm has achieved notable success in advising and assisting clients in securing regulatory approvals and resolving complex corporate structuring issues within the aviation sector. Our clientele includes airlines, hull insurers, aircraft purchasers and lessors, aviation financing entities and other industry participants. We provide end

The Firm has achieved notable success in advising and assisting clients in securing regulatory approvals and resolving complex corporate structuring issues within the aviation sector. Our clientele includes airlines, hull insurers, aircraft purchasers and lessors, aviation financing entities and other industry participants. We provide end to end legal support in transactional, regulatory and dispute resolution matters, ensuring compliance with applicable aviation laws and international conventions.

In the maritime sector, the Firm handles both dry and wet shipping matters. We advise and represent clients in disputes concerning Bills of Lading, short landing of cargo, cargo liens, charterparty disputes, and proceedings relating to the arrest and release of vessels before competent courts. Our services further extend to ship sale and purchase transactions, shipbuilding contracts, marine insurance claims and issues relating to pollution liability arising from oil, coal and ore cargoes. Through strategic advice and effective representation, we safeguard our clients’ commercial and legal interests across the aviation and maritime industries.

Property Matters

Constitutional Matters

Shipping and Aviation

The Firm represents and advises a broad spectrum of real estate stakeholders, including developers, contractors, builders and flat purchasers, before various judicial and regulatory forums. We provide comprehensive assistance in property acquisition and sale transactions, due diligence, title verification and preparation of transactional 

The Firm represents and advises a broad spectrum of real estate stakeholders, including developers, contractors, builders and flat purchasers, before various judicial and regulatory forums. We provide comprehensive assistance in property acquisition and sale transactions, due diligence, title verification and preparation of transactional documentation, ensuring that every stage of the process is legally sound and commercially secure.

Our advisory practice extends to matters concerning real estate development, ownership structures, construction and development agreements, joint ventures, leasing arrangements, leave and license agreements and allied contractual frameworks. The Firm ensures that its clients are guided toward achieving their commercial and financial objectives while maintaining strict compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Civil Matters

Service Matters

Our consistent ability to represent clients with precision and effectiveness is reflected in our long standing practice and demonstrated daily before various judicial forums. The Firm’s advocacy is grounded in thorough preparation, strategic insight and a clear understanding of the legal and commercial objectives of each matter.

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Our consistent ability to represent clients with precision and effectiveness is reflected in our long standing practice and demonstrated daily before various judicial forums. The Firm’s advocacy is grounded in thorough preparation, strategic insight and a clear understanding of the legal and commercial objectives of each matter.

Our lawyers possess substantial experience in civil law, having handled a wide range of disputes including rent and tenancy matters, tortious claims, recovery proceedings and other complex civil litigation. Their strength lies in their in depth knowledge of substantive and procedural law, coupled with their skill in drafting pleadings and presenting persuasive arguments. This approach reflects the Firm’s core philosophy of client centric representation, ensuring that every matter is pursued with diligence, clarity and a focused commitment to achieving the most effective outcome.

Service Matters

Service Matters

Our team possesses extensive expertise in advising and representing clients in all service related matters, including employment disputes, disciplinary proceedings, service benefits, and regulatory compliances. We provide strategic, timely and result oriented assistance tailored to the specific needs of each client.

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Our team possesses extensive expertise in advising and representing clients in all service related matters, including employment disputes, disciplinary proceedings, service benefits, and regulatory compliances. We provide strategic, timely and result oriented assistance tailored to the specific needs of each client.

We represent clients across the country in service and labour disputes before appropriate judicial and quasi judicial forums, ensuring comprehensive legal support at every stage of proceedings. With meticulous preparation, sound legal strategy and effective advocacy, we strive to secure the most favourable and commercially prudent outcomes while upholding the highest standards of professional excellence.

Estate Planning, Wills,Trusts & Personal Law

Estate Planning, Wills,Trusts & Personal Law

Our team possesses extensive experience and domain expertise in matters pertaining to trusts, taxation, wills and other testamentary instruments, probate proceedings, regulatory approvals, advisory under corporate and securities laws, and court based dispute resolution. We provide comprehensive legal assistance across both advisory and co

Our team possesses extensive experience and domain expertise in matters pertaining to trusts, taxation, wills and other testamentary instruments, probate proceedings, regulatory approvals, advisory under corporate and securities laws, and court based dispute resolution. We provide comprehensive legal assistance across both advisory and contentious matters, ensuring that clients receive structured and legally sustainable solutions tailored to their specific requirements.

Our Private Client Practice advises a broad spectrum of domestic and international clients, including large promoters, global Indian families, banks and financial institutions, trustees, family offices, and High Net Worth Individuals in relation to their private wealth management and estate planning needs. The scope of our services encompasses the structuring, formation, and governance of trust arrangements, succession planning for family businesses, inter generational wealth transfer strategies, and resolution of family and estate disputes, with a focus on preserving value and ensuring long term continuity.

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