Founded in 2015 through the restructuring of an 85-year-old commercial law chambers, RPV Legal is a boutique firm with a broad commercial and white-collar defence and investigations practice. The lawyers have long track records acting on commercial disputes across a number of sectors, including aviation, banking, construction, infrastructure, real estate, energy, life sciences and technology. They have acted as counsel in multiple landmark litigations and complex domestic and international arbitrations. In particular, the team specialises in high-value international and multi-jurisdictional arbitrations under ad hoc and institutional rules. The firm’s roster of clients comprises sovereign states and state corporations, business conglomerates, non-governmental organisations, trusts, banking and financial institutions and several high-net-worth individuals in India. The firm is headquartered in New Delhi and has a strong presence in the appellate courts and the Supreme Court. The key contacts for disputes are co-managing partners Shashank Verma and Kunal Verma, senior partner Yugandhara Jha, and partners Sooraj Sharma, Jatin Kochhar and Vipul Agrawal.
Client feedback
“Professional, timely response and timely filing and attendance.” – Dispute resolution
“Hard-working and experienced team that delivers on time.” – Dispute resolution
“Renowned for its expertise in dispute resolution, the firm boasts skilled litigators and arbitrators who excel in both international and domestic cases, delivering innovative and client-focused solutions.” – Dispute resolution
“Hard-working, easy to work with and gives practical advice.” – Dispute resolution
“Dependable, responsive and highly professional.” – Dispute resolution
“RPV Legal is distinguished by its exceptional legal acumen and client-centric approach. The firm excels in handling politically sensitive and high-stakes cases with utmost professionalism and discretion. Their positive attributes include deep expertise in various legal domains, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex legal challenges effectively. The team at RPV Legal is highly responsive, providing clear and practical legal advice, which is greatly appreciated by clients. Their commitment to achieving successful outcomes and their ability to collaborate seamlessly with co-counsel further highlight their strengths.” – Dispute resolution
“High-quality service, very professional and responsive.” – Dispute resolution
“RPV Legal excels in delivering tailored legal solutions with a high success rate in complex cases. The firm leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance outcomes, supported by a team of seasoned attorneys. Their proactive approach and commitment to ethical practices foster strong client relationships and industry leadership.” – Mining
“RPV Legal boasts a deep bench of expert attorneys, ensuring unparalleled legal acumen across diverse and intricate business challenges. Their team's ability to navigate and resolve the most complex cases underscores their commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.” – Mining
Vipul Agrawal
“He is well-informed, good knowledge base and listens and covers all valid points for the case. Highly professional in drafting, filing and attending cases with clear and concise arguments leading to early resolution. He provides timely feedback.”
Sooraj Sharma
“A brilliant advocate, Sooraj's innovative legal strategies and client-focused approach make him a formidable presence in any case. His commitment to excellence is unmatched.”
“Sooraj's exceptional intelligence is accompanied by remarkable humility. His sharp mind, combined with a friendly and approachable demeanour, make him highly valued by clients.”
“Extremely bright and someone you can rely on.”
“Sooraj is exceptionally dedicated and strategically brilliant, with a knack for innovative legal arguments. His client-friendly approach and profound legal knowledge consistently lead to outstanding results.”
Shashank Verma
“Shashank's visionary leadership and deep legal expertise have been instrumental in driving RPV Legal's success and client satisfaction.”
“One of the best of the best. Highly professional and practical.”
“Shashank always gives measured and commercially sensible advice.”
“Shashank consistently provides thoughtful, commercially sensible advice, earning clients' trust with his strategic insights and expertise.”
Work highlights
Represented a sovereign state in a multi-million-dollar transnational litigation pertaining to a mega financial fraud and embezzlement of public funds.
Successfully acted for India’s biggest construction company concerning petitions for interim measures of protection before the commencement of arbitration proceedings before the Commercial Court and High Court.
Advised the promoters of one of the largest perfume manufacturers in the Middle East and around the globe in disputes relating to a family business governance agreement and apportionment of group assets valued at more than $850 million.
Represented a major construction and infrastructure company in a $150 million arbitration against the National Highways Authority of India concerning a project for highway construction and development.
Advised a major religious charitable foundation in a dispute concerning the construction of the world’s tallest religious skyscraper in India.
Represented the Akshaya Patra Foundation in a suo moto proceeding initiated by the Delhi High Court before the Chief Justice’s bench, addressing a matter of grave public concern pertaining to providing food in homeless night shelters in Delhi.
Acted for Akshaya Patra Foundation in a writ petition against the Directorate of Education before the High Court of Delhi in relation to a case pertaining to tenders floated for kitchens serving mid-day meals in government schools throughout Delhi.
