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, such as 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
“RPV Legal has highly skilled and knowledgeable lawyers with expertise in various fields of law especially construction, real estate and arbitration. They are thorough professionals with a strong work ethic.” – Construction
“They excel in drafting, pleading, appearance and research. I highly recommend them.” – Construction
“They are very professional and knowledgeable.” – Dispute resolution
“RPV Legal is a disputes powerhouse. They are excellent in strategy and implementation in complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Their team is very professional, responsive, and astoundingly capable.” – Dispute resolution
“RPV Legal is the firm of choice for complex, high-profile cases. The quality of advocacy and preparation provided by the lawyers is exceptional. The team is easy to get on with, reliable, extremely well organised and quick to respond to calls and emails. They work to a very high and professional standard.” – Dispute resolution
“The team is very competent, enthusiastic and well equipped to handle arbitration and litigation in complex matters. They are thorough in their research and always offer sound and practical legal advice considering all aspects.” – Dispute resolution
“RPV Legal has the capability of expertly navigating through complex legal disputes. Their attention to detail and strategic thinking is praiseworthy. The team at RPV Legal is dedicated and highly skilled.” – Dispute resolution
“Lawyers at RPV Legal possess remarkable legal knowledge, strategic thinking, and meticulous attention to detail. Their team's in-depth knowledge of various laws and regulations, combined with their strategic thinking, ensured a solid approach to my case. Their ability to anticipate challenges and adapt their strategy accordingly was truly remarkable."” – Dispute resolution
“The lawyers at RPV Legal exhibit great versatility in their approach and possess exceptional expertise in the realm of commercial law. Whether it's court litigation, arbitration proceedings, or advisory services, they consistently deliver commendable arguments and defences. They effectively communicate their ideas, actively consider our feedback on their work, and provide honest and rational opinions, thereby establishing their legal advice as highly credible and reliable.” – Dispute resolution
“Professional and user-friendly team.” – Dispute resolution
“The lawyers are competent, knowledgeable and dedicated.” – Dispute resolution
“Hard-working, professional and responsive.” – Dispute resolution
“Highly professional and easy to work with.” – Dispute resolution
“Insightful, professional and good with strategy and delivery.” – Dispute resolution
“Good team size and domain expertise.” – Dispute resolution
“Some of their positive attributes are their great work ethics, professionalism, research skills, drafting, case strategy and legal knowledge.” – Dispute resolution
“Professional and hard-working.” – Dispute resolution
“Efficient services, up to date, and easily accessible.” – Dispute resolution
“RPV Legal places a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and tailors its services to meet their client's needs. This includes providing personalised attention, actively listening to our concerns, and keeping us informed about the progress of our cases. Their expertise allows them to provide effective legal advice, navigate complex legal issues, and offer innovative solutions to their clients.” – Infrastructure
“The lawyers at RPV Legal bring a wealth of expertise, showcasing a profound understanding of the legal landscape. They exhibit remarkable proficiency, unwavering determination, and a strong focus on achieving desired outcomes.” – Mining
“Trustworthy and reliable advice, experienced and highly skilled at their work.” – Mining
“Efficient and professional.” – Real estate
“Exceptional legal expertise, coupled with personalised attention and strategic guidance, made our experience with RPV Legal truly remarkable. Their team's commitment to thorough research, clear communication and unwavering advocacy ensured our success. We highly recommend RPV Legal for their professionalism, integrity and outstanding results.” – Regulatory
“RPV Legal has a blend of both young and experienced lawyers. With such a blend, you get the best of both worlds. They have exceptional knowledge and expertise in the field of regulatory matters. Their strategic approach and meticulous strategy helped me secure a favourable order in my case.” – Regulatory
“Very experienced, having sound knowledge of the law, capable, determined and result-oriented.” – Regulatory
“The RPV Legal team does a great job of communicating with its clients, and the structure they provide regarding the plan of action and timelines.” – Tax
Vipul Agrawal
“Very responsible and makes it easy for us to understand legal jargon easily.”
“Advocate Vipul Agrawal is extremely knowledgeable and has a positive outlook towards matters referred to him.”
“Knowledgeable, efficient, easily accessible and dependable.”
“Vipul is very solution-oriented, provides exceptional guidance and strives hard to achieve favourable results. His deep understanding and knowledge of contracts and arbitration law is impressive.”
“Vipul has strong advocacy skills. He takes time to thoroughly understand the intricacies of any dispute or issue and then offers creative strategies and innovative solutions. He has great professionalism and integrity.”
“Vipul is a skilled lawyer who thinks on his feet. He is very efficient, reliable and dedicated, and that makes all the difference to any case. He always exceeds expectations with his work and personalised approach to every matter.”
“Vipul is a reliable disputes lawyer with sound technical knowledge. He pays great attention to detail, offers practical advice and argues well.”
Waheb Hussaini
“Thorough, knowledgeable, and good, timely communications.”
Jatin Kochhar
“Working with Jatin was an absolute blessing. His legal expertise and attention to detail surpassed our expectations. He listened attentively, communicated clearly, and tirelessly fought for our case. I couldn't be happier with the outcome and highly recommend his services.”
“He is remarkable in research, understanding the nuances of the case and accordingly makes strategies to achieve the desired results in his client's favour. He possesses great knowledge and skills.”
“Jatin is a smart young lawyer with expertise in diverse laws. He is a highly skilled lawyer which allows him to provide effective legal advice, navigate complex legal issues, and offer innovative solutions to his clients. he believes in achieving the best outcomes for his clients and often works long hours, conducts extensive research, and meticulously prepares legal documents to deliver high-quality legal services.”
“Working with Jatin was an absolute pleasure. His professionalism, expertise and attention to detail were exceptional. He communicated effectively, provided timely updates, and fought tirelessly for our case. I highly recommend Jatin for anyone seeking reliable and results-driven legal representation. He demonstrates exceptional knowledge, dedication and attention to detail. His strategic approach and excellent communication skills instilled confidence throughout our case. We are incredibly grateful for his professionalism and the favourable outcome he achieved.”
“Jatin is a young partner. However, he may be young in age but he has exceptional knowledge and know-how of the legal industry. He was instrumental in drafting, research, strategising and in getting a favourable outcome for me.”
“He is a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer in the field of construction and real estate work. He excels in drafting, research and appearance before the courts and tribunals.”
“Jatin possesses a deep understanding of legal concepts and issues. His strategic thinking and meticulous approach to case preparation ensured that no stone was left unturned. His streamlined approach, unwavering commitment, and ability to explain legal complexities in a simple manner gave me immense confidence throughout the process.”
Sooraj Sharma
“Knows how to get to the core of the case and delivers exceptional results.”
“Exceptionally sharp and very pleasant to work with.”
“Absolutely first class. A phenomenal tactician and a brilliant legal mind.”
“Sooraj is extremely strategic and insightful. He is a patient listener and a deep thinker. He is brilliant and highly skilled in complex international disputes and an absolute pleasure to work with.”
“Sooraj is a fantastic advocate, gives robust and clear advice and is great with clients.”
“The communication and problem-solving capabilities that Sooraj possess is top-tier.”
Kunal Verma
“Kunal is an experienced and competent lawyer. He has a very practical approach to legal issues and easily breaks down complex problems to come up with the best solutions.”
“Highly experienced, effective and reliable. Has deep understanding and extensive knowledge of law.”
“He is super-knowledgeable, massively experienced, pragmatic, and good with clients.”
“Extremely smart, commercially minded and very good at explaining complex situations in a simple way.”
“Thorough, meticulous and impressively committed to the case.”
“Kunal is easy to work with, down to earth and an impressive advocate.”
Shashank Verma
“A very experienced lawyer, he has in-depth knowledge of law and public policy, and is professional and result-oriented.”
“A very decisive and effective commercial lawyer.”
“He is a calm and measured advocate, and a genuine expert in commercial disputes.”
Work highlights
Represented a sovereign state in a multi-million-dollar transnational litigation pertaining to a mega financial fraud and embezzlement of public funds.
Assisted a landowner as the petitioners in a multi-billion-dollar eminent domain dispute before the Supreme Court of India concerning the acquisition of a prominent land parcel in Mumbai.
Work highlights
Advised a major religious charitable foundation in a dispute concerning the construction of the world’s tallest religious skyscraper in India.
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.
