People
Ashish Raghuvanshi
SENIOR Partner
Commercial Disputes | Appellate Practice | Criminal Trials & General Civil Litigation
Tanuj Kakrania
Partner (Kolkata)
Corporate Law | Dispute Resolution | Commercial Litigation | Arbitration
Ashutosh Mishra
Founder & Managing Partner
Ashutosh Mishra is the Founder and Managing Partner of Nyaayam Associates. Ashutosh possesses extensive litigation expertise and has worked as an understudy to one of Mumbai’s preeminent criminal lawyers on several high-profile cases. He has a keen interest in political affairs and has engaged with several reputed personalities throughout his career. He has worked with the Deputy Chief Minister of Indials largest province, Uttar Pradesh.
Ashutosh holds a Bachelor’s in Law from the University of Mumbai and has read for Master’s in Law at the Amity University, Noida. He was selected to participate in a uniquely conceived Postgraduate Programme on Leadership, Politics, and Governance. He aims to grow Nyaayam Associates with his strong foothold in multiple facets of law & public policy.
MILAN HEBBAlLI
Senior Partner
Milan Hebballi is a Senior Partner at Nyaayam Associates. He has extensive experience in the sphere of Litigation, White Collar Crimes and Real Estate. With over a decade of remarkable experience in handling complex high-profile matters, he has been recognized with several accolades and distinctions over the years.
Milan’s professional journey began in the Chambers of Senior Counsel Shri. Aabad H. Ponda at “Ponda Advocates” in 2014. He argued his maiden brief before Justice Smt. Revati Mohite Dere during the initial years of his career with his exceptional legal skills and court craft. He currently practices at the Bombay High Court including other benches of the High Court and lower courts. Having combined expertise in the field of in White Collar Crimes, Milan has also represented his clients at various regulatory authorities. He has dealt with several high-profile national clients, foreign corporations_ high net-worth individuals, and real estate magnates and plans to expand his portfolio of practices with Nyaayam Associates.
ASHISH RAGHUVANSHI
Senior Partner
Ashish is a Senior Partner at Nyaayam Associates and plays a pivotal role in leading the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice. With over a decade of experience, he has appeared before the Bombay High Court, Delhi High Court, trial courts across jurisdictions, as well as the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
Ashish holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Mumbai. He began his professional journey under the mentorship of two of India’s leading Senior Advocates, Mr. Aabad Ponda (Mumbai) and Mr. Siddharth Aggarwal (Delhi). His early exposure to high-stakes litigation laid the foundation for his extensive expertise across a wide range of legal matters.
He has developed deep proficiency in general civil litigation, white collar crimes, and blue collar crimes. Over the years, Ashish has advised and represented individual and corporate clients in regulatory proceedings, criminal trials, and complex commercial disputes. His strategic approach and courtroom acumen make him a trusted advisor and counsel in contentious matters.
ISHAN AGRAWAL
Partner
Ishan is a Partner at Nyaayam Associates and has expertise in the sphere of Securities Laws, Inbound/Outbound Investment structures and strategies, Corporate Advisory, Commercial Litigation, Private Equity and Banking & Finance. Ishan completed his Bachelor’s in Law from Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur and began his professional journey with Bharucha & Partners.
Ishan has advised HNIs, corporates, NBFCs and investment banks on a broad range of domestic transactions, including share transfer, offerings and private placements. In addition to working towards the financial regulatory and securities laws, he regularly appears before various forums like the Securities Appellate Tribunal, Supreme Court, High Courts, NGT, NCLT, Electricity Commission, and arbitral tribunals.
Ishan has been a part of several high-pro le mandates including, but not limited to, Kingfisher Airlines, Augusta Westland and Anheuser-Busch Inbev, world’s largest brewing company. His clientele includes healthcare companies, NBFCs, and other corporates.
TANUJ KAKRANIA
Partner (Kolkata)
Tanuj is a seasoned legal professional at Nyaayam Associates and leads the firm’s Kolkata office. With over 7 years of practice, Tanuj has established himself as a trusted advisor and litigator, specializing in corporate law, dispute resolution, commercial litigation, and arbitration. A graduate of Hidayatullah National Law University, Tanuj brings a strong academic foundation to his practice. He has worked with a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, small and medium enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals, delivering tailored legal solutions in both domestic and international matters.
Tanuj plays a pivotal role in managing disputes across the Northeastern states and has represented clients in prominent forums, including the Supreme Court of India, the Kolkata High Court, and various tribunals. Known for his client-first approach and strategic acumen, Tanuj has been instrumental in securing favorable outcomes in high-stakes disputes and transactions. His commitment to excellence and integrity underscores the firm’s dedication to providing superior legal services.
DIVAKAR N. DADHICH
Partner
Divakar is a BLS/LLB graduate with Diplomas in Cyber Law and Human Rights, is a skilled Advocate with a rich and diverse legal background. He has significant experience in High Court Testamentary Matters, Succession, Probate, and Family Law, including Divorce and Maintenance Cases. During his tenure with Advocate Sudeep Pasbola, Vice Chairman of the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, and Advocate Vishal B. Thadani, Assistant Government Pleader at the High Court (Writ Cell), Divakar gained valuable insights into critical areas such as the IPC, IBC, Environmental Law, and Constitutional Matters. His Clerkship under Justice A.K. Menon at the Bombay High Court further deepened his understanding of the legal system.
He has contributed to high-profile cases, including the Mumbai Metro Project and Lilavati Hospital, and managed private and Commercial Cases for Banks across India.
Divakar primarily practices in High Courts and Subordinate Courts and SARFAESI Matters in DRT and DRAT representing various Banks with precision and dedication.
PANKAJ KUMAR
Associate Partner
Pankaj Kumar specializes in White Collar Crimes and is well experienced in dealing with criminal cases and matters related to special acts such as UAPA, NDPS, PMLA. He possesses exceptional skills in strategizing, drafting and managing matters related to economic offences, PMLA, UAPA and other criminal matters.
During his professional tenure, Pankaj served as a Refugee Status Determination Assistant for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in New Delhi, India. He has assisted in the development and maintenance of processes designed to ensure that persons of concern, government authorities, and partners have access to accurate information regarding RSD procedures, including UNHCR standards, policy and practice. He was also employed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Tanzania in the capacity of Resettlement Expert. The experience of having worked with the United Nations has equipped Pankaj with specialist drafting skills, monitoring and evaluation, negotiation skills, and conflict management skills.
Whilst holding a LLB Degree from the esteemed National Law Institute University in Bhopal, India and being a registered Member of the Bar Council of Delhi.
SIDDHARTHA IYER
Head
Siddhartha Iyer, a graduate of Hidayatullah National Law University is an Advocate-on-Record at the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India with over eight years of experience. He is the author of the, Supreme Court Practice and Procedure (6th Edition, 2025), published by the Eastern Book Company.
Specializing in litigation, Siddhartha routinely represents Public Sector Undertakings, State Governments, and private clients in complex disputes. His primary practice area is before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.
Earlier, Siddhartha worked in the chambers of distinguished Senior Advocates Shri Rakesh Dwivedi and Shri Subramonium Prasad.
KARAN JAIN
Counsel
Karan Jain is a criminal law advocate at the Bombay High Court, specializing in bail, quashing, discharge, revision, and appellate matters under IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, and statutes including MCOCA, TADA, and NDPS. Since 2016, he has worked with Senior Advocate Aabad H. Ponda, handling complex litigation, drafting pleadings, analysing evidence, and managing time-sensitive hearings. He combines courtroom advocacy with strategic case management and coordination with clients, agencies, and courts, supported by a strong foundation in statutory compliance and financial processes gained during his B.Com., IPCC, and articleship at V.J. Shah & Co., Chartered Accountants.
GANDHARV GARG
Principal Associate
Gandharv Garg is an Advocate specializing in commercial and corporate laws with a specific focus on securities law, while maintaining a robust practice across all civil, arbitration, and consumer disputes. Holding an LL.M. in Constitutional Law and a BBA LL.B. (Hons.) in Corporate Law, he brings extensive experience from his tenure with prominent legal offices, including the Office of Senior Advocate Rajeev Kr. Virmani and SKV Associates & Solicitors, where he managed complex arbitrations, writ petitions, and civil suits. He possesses distinct insight into the judicial process, having served as a Judicial Clerk for Justice Prateek Jalan at the Delhi High Court and as a Legal Researcher for Justice (Retd.) G.P. Mittal, assisting in the drafting of judgments and arbitral awards. His practice involves appearances and strategic litigation across various forums, including the Delhi High Court, District Courts, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), and the National Green Tribunal.
KUSH KHANDELWAL
Senior Associate
Advocate Kush Khandelwal is a dedicated legal professional with a diverse experience in the legal field. Kush completed his BLS LL.B. from the University of Mumbai in 2022 and has successfully completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Securities Law from Government Law College, Mumbai, securing (First Class June 2025). His academic background, coupled with his practical exposure, enables him to handle complex regulatory and enforcement-related matters.
With over three years of experience, he has been actively involved in handling intricate legal matters, particularly in securities law, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters. He appears and assists in appearing before esteemed forums such as the SEBI Appellate Tribunal (SAT), High Court, Sessions Court, Arbitration, City Civill Court, and Magistrate Court.
Kush is known for his enthusiasm, diligence, and client-centric approach. His well-rounded expertise enables him to effectively assist clients in navigating legal complexities and resolving disputes with confidence and precision.
ANSHIT AGGARWAL
Senior Associate
Mr. Anshit Aggarwal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, and a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) degree from Panjab University. As first-generation lawyer, he has substantial experience in handling corporate and commercial litigation.
Anshit actively assists in litigation and dispute resolution, with a focus on shareholder disputes and matters arising under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. He has been involved in conceptualising and implementing corporate restructuring transactions, including mergers, demergers, and reduction of of share capital. He is well versed with stamp duty implications relating to mergers and demergers.
Prior to joining the firm, Anshit read in the Chambers of Mr. Virender Ganda, Senior Advocate.
