Meet Our Expert Team

Manjula Upadhyay

Founding Senior Partner

Ms. Upadhyay is a well-known Advocate with over 35 years of experience specializing in service, civil, and corporate criminal matters, representing Indian and multinational clients nationwide. Her extensive background, including service as an Independent Director on corporate Boards, makes her a trusted expert in employment and labor laws.

Risheka Dhhawan

Founding Senior Partner

Risheka, our Co-founding Partner, has over 19 years of deep expertise in workplace and employment law, advising diverse international clients on compliance, training, and internal inquiries. She provides comprehensive legal services, including the drafting of commercial and employment contracts, and maintains an active litigation and alternate dispute resolution practice across various legal domains.

K. M. Tripathy

Partner

Mr. Tripathy leads the litigation practice at the Firm, bringing with him over 25 years of extensive hands-on experience in a wide range of legal domains, including criminal, civil, revenue, consumer, service, labour, and family law matters. Known for his pragmatic approach, he routinely acts as an Enquiry Officer, conducting domestic inquiries for a diverse array of clients with professionalism and precision.

Ankit Dixit

Partner

Mr. Ankit, a seasoned legal professional and National Law University, Jodhpur alumnus, has over 19 years of expertise in corporate, commercial, and employment laws; his experience in in-house leadership roles at companies like Coca-Cola, Vodafone, GMR, and OYO Hotels allows him to leverage in-depth knowledge of business laws and regulatory frameworks to deliver client-centric strategic advisory.

K. N. Agrawal

Principal Associate

Mr. Agrawal brings a distinguished 35-year career from the Labour Department, Uttar Pradesh, serving in key roles like Assistant Labour Commissioner and presiding over the Labour Tribunal. His public sector background, including work on child labor relief, uniquely positions him to guide clients through complex regulatory and government dealings.

V. K. Singh

Principal Associate

With over 24 years in the Department of Labour, Government of N.C.T. Delhi, Mr. Singh served in major roles like Deputy Labour Commissioner and Judge under the Gratuity and Employee Compensation Acts; his expertise in areas including women and child labor, combined with prior service as Naib Tehsildar, makes him highly effective in administrative and government relations.

Vijeta ohri

Associate Partner

Vijeta Ohri is a seasoned litigation professional with over a decade of experience in civil, commercial, and banking matters. An alumna of ILS Law College, she has represented banks, financial institutions, corporates, and private clients across various judicial forums in India. Her expertise spans high-value disputes, including property and commercial cases, along with strong regulatory insight and strategic dispute resolution skills.

Utsav Mishra

Senior Associate

Utsav Mishra specializes in employment and labour laws, corporate compliance, and regulatory advisory across manufacturing and regulated industries. He holds BA LL.B., LL.M. (Corporate Laws) qualifications and is currently pursuing a PhD. His practice includes data protection laws, POSH regulations, litigation support, and drafting legal documents for courts and tribunals. He also works in Intellectual Property Rights, including trademarks, copyright, licensing, and infringement matters, with a strong compliance-focused approach.

Akshita Kumar

Senior Associate

Ms. Akshita specializes in employment laws and compliance, bringing a litigation-oriented approach to resolving workplace disputes and managing complex legal mandates. A distinguished alumnus of Sharda University, she uses her expertise to draft a wide range of documents—including commercial contracts and organizational policies—while serving prominent corporate clients across courts and tribunals nationwide.

Gauri Kannaudia

Associate

Ms. Gauri holds a BBA-LLB degree from Symbiosis International University. She has extensive experience practicing in POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment), as well as representing clients before District Courts, Tribunals, and various Authorities in Delhi. Her proficiency spans multiple legal domains, including employment and labour laws, civil matters, and corporate law.

Shiksha Shreshtha

Associate

Shiksha Shreshtha is a legal professional with experience in litigation practice, compliance support, and drafting. She holds a B.A. LL.B. degree from Kalinga University, Raipur, and has gained practical exposure with institutions including the Central Administrative Tribunal, Ministry of Law and Justice, Patna High Court, and various Labour Courts. Her work spans administrative, labour, civil, and corporate legal matters, with a strong foundation in legal writing, case analysis, and documentation.

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