Pranay is a seasoned lawyer, with 8 years of experience, having expertise in both, Corporate Law and Dispute Resolution. Having worked at one of India's leading corporate law firms within its M&A team and also with top Senior Advocates, he brings a unique perspective to commercial transactions, as well as an innate understanding of business necessities to any dispute. He acquired his B.B.A. LL.B degree from Symbiosis Law School, Pune in the year 2009 and has since been practicing in New Delhi. He is a member of the Delhi High Court Bar Association and is a Mentor in a leadership and growth program for aspiring lawyers, run by the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata and iPleaders.com. He was recently felicitated as a 'Pioneering Mentor' in this program.
Having a keen understanding of technology and science, providing business focused legal advice comes naturally to him when advising clients in the software, technology, engineering, telecommunication and Internet industry. His ability for quick understanding of technical concepts has resulted in rendering crucial, time critical advice that has helped his clients save both time and money.
Pranay has advised on a multitude of commercial transactions, including court driven mergers, demergers, slump sales, asset purchase, share purchase, for varied businesses such as cosmetics, IT, and construction. An aptitude for anticipating potential issues in transaction at the stage of preparation of transaction documents, and balancing these with commercial considerations is a highly appreciated and honed skill that he brings to the table.
Cutting his teeth at litigation, Pranay has represented several large corporate clients in dispute resolution across various forums, like the Delhi High Court, Debt Recovery Tribunal, Company Law Board, National and District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forums, arbitral tribunals and several district Courts. Owing to his excellent oratory skills and a command over language he has curated a loyal client base in the dispute resolution practice. He has served on the panel of lawyers for large PSU companies, such as Steel Authority of India Ltd. and Gas Authority of India Ltd. He has also had the privilege to represent the Union of India before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India as a designated counsel on the Union of India 'B' Panel for the Supreme Court, where he was involved in helping to define India's civil, commercial and criminal laws, at its bleeding edge.
His work has consistently been appreciated and led to significant recognition in the industry. Having already run a successful practice with his previous boutique law firm, Lex Adista, he carries with him a rich bouquet of clientele and expertise. Out of the box thinking, unique perceptive, sharp intuition, keen intellect, exceptional ability to retain information and attention to detail make him an invaluable asset to any legal team.
Apart from advising corporate clients on both commercial transactions and disputes, Pranay maintains a penchant for providing affordable legal services to startups and small businesses, and creative professionals such as musicians and artists.
