Overview

With a career spanning a decade, Anshul specializes in dispute resolution, with a focus on corporate and commercial disputes, insolvency & bankruptcy matters, arbitration, litigation, and ADR.

Anshul’s extensive experience encompasses a wide array of legal domains. He has represented clients in both domestic and international jurisdictions, earning a reputation for his strategic prowess and tenacity in complex legal matters.

Having appeared before 40+ Courts/Tribunals/Forums across India and abroad, Anshul has established himself as a formidable presence in the litigation arena. Notably, he frequents the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and various High Courts, including the High Court of Delhi, Bombay, Punjab & Haryana, Gujarat and others.

Anshul’s client portfolio boasts leading multinational companies, banks, financial institutions, and non-banking financial companies, for whom he advocates before arbitral tribunals as well as judicial and quasi-judicial forums such as the National Company Law Tribunal, Debt Recovery Tribunal, and the National Green Tribunal. Anshul combines profound expertise with a relentless commitment to achieving optimal outcomes for his clients.

Experience Statement

• Represented the Resolution Professional of ‘Corporate Power Ltd.’: Successfully argued before the Supreme Court of India, establishing precedent on the applicability of the Limitation Act to the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, shaping the legal landscape for future cases in this domain.
• Advocated for the Committee of Creditors of Reliance Capital: Secured crucial ruling from the NCLAT regarding the powers of creditor committees in negotiations and resolution plan considerations, enhancing clarity and efficacy in insolvency proceedings.
• Defended forensic auditor firm – Kroll and its Directors in a landmark criminal case: Secured a rare stay on criminal investigation from the Punjab & Haryana High Court, with far-reaching implications spanning the realms of insolvency law and criminal jurisprudence. Anshul also advised and represented Kroll in the first of its kind cross border dispute before the Delhi High Court challenging a request for recording of evidence, by the Indian court appointed commissioner in a Suit before the court at California, USA. Currently, the Firm is also appearing for Kroll’s parent US entity before the Gujarat High Court which is seized of an interesting proposition of law concerning service of summons abroad under Hague Convention by a court in India.
• Pioneered legal strategies in arbitration: Successfully represented Aditya Birla Finance in a precedent-setting case before the Calcutta High Court, affirming the validity of unilateral arbitrator appointments, thereby contributing to the evolution of arbitration jurisprudence.
• Advocated for environmental compliance: Represented Welspun Energy (UP) before the National Green Tribunal, ensuring adherence to environmental laws in the establishment of a 1320MW Thermal Power Plant, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable development.
• High-stakes litigation in pharmaceutical disputes: Represented Biocon in India’s first-ever biosimilar litigation shaping the legal landscape in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Navigated high-profile criminal proceedings: Provided strategic counsel to a key accused in the high-profile cases such as the Common-Wealth Games (CWG) Scam and the 2G Telecom Scam (representing Swan Telecom), showcasing proficiency in complex criminal litigation.
• Served as trusted advisor to leading corporations: Provided comprehensive legal counsel to prominent entities such as healthcare major – Fortis Group, key Indian Banks – State Bank of India, IDBI Bank, and ICICI Bank, spanning a spectrum of legal challenges including arbitration, insolvency, and regulatory compliance.