Press release: January 24, 2024
RPV Legal is proud to announce our outstanding performance in the prestigious Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 rankings, solidifying our position as a leading law firm in the Delhi NCR region.
Firm Rankings
We are thrilled to share the following achievements:
- Tier 1 Ranking: Real Estate and Construction practice (Delhi NCR)
- Tier 2 Ranking: Disputes practice (Delhi NCR)
These rankings underscore our unwavering commitment to excellence, collaborative teamwork, and steadfast dedication to our clients’ needs. Our Tier 1 ranking in Real Estate and Construction demonstrates our unparalleled expertise and market-leading position in this practice area. Simultaneously, our Tier 2 ranking in Disputes highlights our strong capabilities in handling complex legal challenges across various sectors.
Individual Recognition: ‘Recommended Lawyer’ Accolades
We are equally proud to announce that the majority of our senior leadership has been honored as
‘Recommended Lawyers’ by Legal 500:
Published annually, the Legal 500 Asia Pacific provides unbiased commentary and insight into the legal marketplaces of 25 Asia Pacific jurisdictions. Their rankings are based on detailed analysis of law firm submissions and thousands of interviews with General Counsels (GCs) and private legal practitioners, conducted by a team of seasoned researchers adhering to comprehensive guidelines.
Our Recommended Lawyers
- Shashank Verma: Focuses on domestic and international arbitration, commercial litigation, administrative and constitutional law, and white-collar crime. He has advised leading public sector undertakings, banks, financial institutions, multinational corporations, NGOs, educational institutions, and universities.
- Yugandhara Pawar Jha: An Advocate-on-Record in the Supreme Court of India with over two decades of experience in corporate and dispute resolution practices. Yugandhara leads the firm’s commercial law practice and is a regular presence before the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, and other quasi-judicial authorities. Her diverse experience includes roles in esteemed law firms, multinational organizations, and as an in-house counsel. She has successfully represented various corporations, academic institutions, individuals, and State Governments/entities across multiple forums. Notably, Yugandhara serves as an elected office bearer and Treasurer of the Supreme Court Bar Association.
- Kunal Verma: An Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India, leading the firm’s appellate court practice in Delhi. Experienced in domestic and international arbitrations across sectors such as energy, construction, and mining.
- Vipul Agrawal: Specializes in high-value commercial disputes, arbitrations, corporate insolvency, and white-collar crimes. Has represented Indian and foreign enterprises in domestic and international arbitrations and litigations.
- Sooraj Sharma: Concentrates on high-value transnational litigations and arbitrations, politically sensitive cases across jurisdictions, including extradition, recovery and freezing, asset tracing, and international matters involving fraud, anti-ribery, and anti-money laundering. The Legal 500 editorial commentary notes that Sooraj is an “exceptional talent, focusing on commercial litigations and arbitrations.
- Jatin Kochhar: Expertise in business & commercial laws, sports & gaming laws, maritime laws, insurance laws, corporate advisory, and dispute resolution. Recognized for his expertise in Sports Law, advising cricket institutions and “Fantasy Sports” companies. Notably, Jatin has been appointed as Special Counsel to the High-Powered Judicial Committee constituted by the Supreme Court of India to oversee the transfer of wildlife. This committee will cater to all wild animals in need of rehabilitation or rescue across India. This prestigious appointment underscores Jatin’s diverse legal expertise and his commitment to environmental and wildlife protection.
- Indresh Upadhyay: Co-Head of Asset Recovery, Global Investigations, Enforcement & White-Collar Defence Practice. Indresh is a seasoned trial lawyer specializing in complex white-collar defense and trial advocacy. He provides strategic counsel to major real estate and infrastructure conglomerates, as well as financial services firms, including foreign investors in India. His expertise spans financial fraud, anti-corruption, bribery, and money laundering cases. Indresh regularly represents corporations and C-suites in investigations by authorities such as the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement Directorate, Serious Fraud Investigations Office, and Economic Offenses Wing. His contributions to the legal profession have earned him recognition as a distinguished legal professional in the field of Asset Recovery, Global Investigations, Enforcement & White-Collar Defence.
A Milestone Achievement
These rankings and individual recognitions serve as significant milestones, motivating us to maintain our unparalleled excellence in service and client satisfaction. We extend our deepest appreciation to our clients, peers, referees, and our devoted team who have been instrumental in attaining these achievements. As we celebrate these accolades, we renew our commitment to providing top-tier legal services and continuing to set new standards of excellence in the legal profession across Asia Pacific. For more information about our services or to connect with our award-winning team, please contact our office.