ARV Chambers of Law, law firm in Delhi and Mumbai. Counsel you can rely on, when it matters most.

• SARFAESI proceedings and enforcement of securityDemand notices, taking possession and enforcing secured assets under the SARFAESI Act, and defending challenges to those actions.
• High-value debt recoveryRecovery strategy for large exposures, shaped by the borrower's assets, the lender's security position and its commercial objectives.
• One-time settlements (OTS)Structuring, negotiating and documenting settlements that close accounts on terms the institution can approve.
• Loan structuring and documentationStructuring and documenting loans and security for banks, NBFCs and financial institutions, to mitigate financial risk and secure the transaction.
• Banking and finance advisoryDay-to-day advice on lending documentation, creation of security and regulatory compliance.

• Insolvency proceedingsInitiating, defending and conducting insolvency resolution proceedings under the Code.
• Restructuring and resolution strategyAdvice on restructuring options and resolution plans aimed at preserving value for stakeholders.
• LiquidationLegal support through the liquidation process, including claims and the conduct of proceedings.
• Creditor-side advice for lendersAdvising banks and NBFCs on when and how to invoke the IBC alongside SARFAESI and other recovery routes.
• Representation before the relevant authoritiesRepresentation before the NCLT, NCLAT and other relevant authorities for effective resolution.

• Shareholder disputesDisputes between shareholders and promoters, including rights arising under shareholder and joint-venture arrangements.
• Corporate restructuringAdvice and representation on reorganizations, schemes of arrangement and other restructurings.
• Corporate governance mattersBoard-level and compliance issues, directors' responsibilities and governance disputes.
• Contract and commercial disputesBreach, enforcement and termination disputes arising from commercial agreements.
• Company law proceedingsRepresentation in company law matters from pleadings through to final hearing.

• Arbitration strategy and conductAdvice on arbitration agreements and clauses, and conduct of proceedings from commencement through award and enforcement.
• Mediation and conciliationStructured negotiation that resolves disputes while preserving commercial relationships.
• Lok AdalatsRepresentation in Lok Adalat proceedings for speedy, amicable settlement of disputes.
• Negotiated out-of-court settlementsSettlement strategy and drafting for high-value disputes where a negotiated outcome serves the client best.
• Commercial dispute resolutionChoosing the right mechanism and forum for each dispute, and managing it efficiently to a conclusion.

• Company formationSetting up the entity and the legal framework for early-stage funding rounds.
• Regulatory complianceOngoing compliance support and corporate legal audits to keep the business on a sound statutory footing.
• ContractsCommercial agreements drafted for clarity and enforceability, and negotiated to protect the client's position.
• Business structuringAdvice on structuring ownership, operations and transactions to suit the business.
• Start-ups and entrepreneursAdvisory support for founders, with meticulous due diligence and compliance from the outset.

• Regulatory approvalsGuidance on the approvals and compliance requirements that govern infrastructure and energy projects.
• Project structuringAdvice on structuring projects and their contractual framework.
• Project financingAdvice on financing structures, security and documentation for lenders and project sponsors.
• Legal due diligenceStructured review of title, contracts, litigation, compliance and corporate records ahead of a transaction or financing.
• Contract management and dispute resolutionSupport through the life of the project contracts and resolution of disputes that arise.

• RERA regulatory complianceGuidance on registration, disclosures and the continuing obligations of developers under RERA.
• Land acquisition disputesChallenges to land acquisition and claims arising from it, including questions of compensation.
• Complex land disputesTitle, possession and boundary disputes involving significant landholdings or projects.
• Land and property documentationTitle review and documentation for land and property transactions.
• Advice to developers and institutional clientsPractical regulatory and transactional counsel for builders, financial institutions and other institutional landholders.

• Defense in financial fraud mattersDefense strategy built from the earliest stage of an inquiry or complaint, through to trial where required.
• Money launderingAdvice and defense in money-laundering matters, including related asset proceedings.
• EmbezzlementDefense and investigation of embezzlement and breach-of-trust allegations.
• CybercrimeAdvice and representation in cyber-fraud and other technology-enabled offences.
• Fraud investigationsFact-finding and internal investigations that establish what occurred and inform the next legal step.

• Tax planning and compliancePlanning and compliance across direct and indirect tax, including assessments and disputes.
• Tax litigationRepresentation in tax disputes and appeals.
• GST advisory, audits and litigationCompliance, classification, audits and dispute support before tax authorities, to simplify GST for businesses.
• International taxation and duty drawbacksCross-border structuring and tax questions, and claims and compliance relating to customs duty drawback.
• Legal metrology and technical-standards complianceCompliance with legal metrology requirements, packaged-commodity declarations and applicable technical standards.

• Consumer disputesRepresentation before district, state and national commissions, for both individual and commercial consumer matters.
• Advice on the IRDAI regulatory frameworkGuidance on the regulatory requirements that apply to insurers and intermediaries.
• Insurance claim and policy disputesRepresentation in disputes over claim repudiation, policy interpretation and settlement.
• Counsel to insurance and finance companiesContinuing advice on policy wording, grievance handling and regulatory compliance.

• TrademarksRegistration, protection and enforcement of marks and brand identity.
• CopyrightsProtection and enforcement of copyright in creative and commercial works.
• PatentsProtection and enforcement of inventions and technical innovations.
• Trade secretsSafeguarding confidential business information through agreements and enforcement.
• IP litigationEnforcement of intellectual property rights and defense of infringement claims.

Leads the firm's presence in Maharashtra, representing corporate and financial clients before the Bombay High Court, MIAC, DRT and NCLT Mumbai. Known for sharp litigation skills, strategic insight and a practical, solution-oriented approach.

A veteran banking expert with over 38 years at the State Bank of India, including the setup of its first Stressed Asset Management Branch (SAMB) in Delhi. His expertise in debt resolution, fraud examination and recovery strategy strengthens the firm in banking, NBFC and corporate matters under SARFAESI, RDDBFI and IBC.

Gagan Mathur brings more than twenty-five years of experience at the Bar, and is widely respected for his command of the courtroom, his strategic acumen and his exceptionally precise drafting. His practice spans writ jurisdiction, RERA matters and proceedings before the NCLAT, the CAT, and the labor and industrial tribunals. Alongside his litigation work, he advises start-ups and entrepreneurs on due diligence and compliance, helping founders build their businesses on a sound legal footing from the outset.

Mohit Mathur is an advocate of twenty-seven years' standing, whose career has been built at the Allahabad High Court. A graduate in science and law (M.Sc., LL.B.), he specializes in criminal law and brings the same depth of preparation to writ petitions and tax matters. Over nearly three decades at the Bar, he has built the depth of experience that clients look for when criminal, writ and tax matters call for careful and capable handling.

A second-generation lawyer with over 30 years of experience in litigation, litigation advisory, ADR, IBC, and banking & finance, across criminal and civil matters. Has appeared before High Courts, DRT, DRAT, consumer forums and district courts, and acted for financial institutions under the NI Act, Companies Act, SARFAESI Act and IBC.

Experienced in litigation and corporate legal matters, including regulatory approvals, joint ventures, feasibility studies and corporate legal audits. Skilled in land and property documentation and in the regulatory frameworks governing real estate, infrastructure, telecom, consumer and commercial laws.

Brings experience from top-tier law firms and a strong banking and finance background, having worked closely with leading Indian and international banks and NBFCs. Expert in property law and related documentation.

Advocate with rich experience in corporate litigation, with a particular focus on banking & finance. Recognized for sound courtroom advocacy, a practical approach to every brief and strong working relationships with clients and colleagues.

Two years of experience in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, and banking & finance, bringing a focused and diligent approach to complex matters.

A third-generation lawyer experienced in ADR, banking & finance, corporate litigation and insurance. Represents private individuals and public corporations in civil and criminal cases before district courts and consumer forums in Delhi.

Harsh Raj Singh is a valued member of the litigation practice at ARV Chambers of Law, bringing seasoned court craft and a sharp instinct for dispute strategy to every brief. He appears for individuals, financial institutions and corporate entities across a wide range of forums. His practice spans trial and appellate advocacy in criminal law, matrimonial and family disputes, and service matters. Beyond the constitutional and civil courts, he regularly handles commercial and recovery disputes before the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), and within alternative dispute resolution (ADR) frameworks. Rigorous legal research and a pragmatic, client-centered approach shape his work, with an emphasis on timely, cost-effective and strategic resolutions suited to the particular complexities of each dispute.

Megha Rajput holds an LL.B. from Chaudhary Charan Singh University and practices in banking and finance, commercial law, debt recovery and corporate legal matters. She brings practical command of legal drafting, documentation, case management and court proceedings. Analytical in thought and principled in conduct, she is committed to delivering effective legal solutions, guiding commercial transactions and ensuring regulatory and legal compliance for her clients.

New Delhi

C-54, First Floor, Neeti Bagh, New Delhi 110049

Tel: 011-41759900

Mumbai

Premises No. 18, 3rd Floor, Dholakwala Building, 84/86, Janmabhoomi Marg (Old Ghoga Street), Fort, Mumbai 400001

Tel: 022-48249900

Associate Advocates

Every other location is covered through our team of associate advocates across India.