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Anand Sharma & Associates (“ASA”) – A law firm consisting of specialized team of lawyers, who work across diverse practice areas and sectors, covering varied and nuanced needs of clients with a practical approach contributing meaningfully to the discourse on legal developments, delivering topical, commercialized and specialized services. ASA is a well-equipped organization comprising of qualified and well experienced lawyers.

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SHIMPY ARMAN SHARMA

Partner Litigation Head (Banking & Finance Laws)

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ARMAN SHARMA

Partner (Head Compliance, Corporation Investigations, White Collar Crime, Banking & Finance Laws)

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ABHISHEK SHARMA

Sr. Consultant (Direct and indirect taxes and arbitration laws)

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MOHD AMAN KHAN AFGHANI

Senior Associate

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SHIVANGI-GOEL

SHIVANGI GOEL

Senior Associate

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Mohd. Arham

MOHD. ARHAM

Associate

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YESHASVI SHRIVASTAVA

YESHASVI SHRIVASTAVA

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ERA KHATANA

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LEKHRAJ PATIDAR

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NISHKARSH

NISHKARSH KUMAR

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Kritik

KRITIK RASTOGI

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SHIMPY ARMAN SHARMA

Partner (Litigation Head)
(Banking & Finance Laws)

ARMAN SHARMA

Partner (Head Compliance, Corporation Investigations, White Collar Crime, Banking & Finance Laws)

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ABHISHEK SHARMA

Sr. Consultant
(Electricity laws, Commercial laws advisory and litigation)

MOHD AMAN KHAN AFGHANI

Senior Associate

SHIVANGI-GOEL

SHIVANGI GOEL

Senior Associate

Mohd. Arham

MOHD. ARHAM

Associate

YESHASVI SHRIVASTAVA

YESHASVI SHRIVASTAVA

Associate

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ERA KHATANA

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LEKHRAJ PATIDAR

Associate

NISHKARSH

NISHKARSH KUMAR

Associate

Kritik

KRITIK RASTOGI

Associate

Shimpy Arman Sharma

Partner Litigation Head

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Her specialization is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and private client practice. She has been practicing since 2003. With nearly 20 years of experience, she is known for her expertise in handling complex matters involving questions of IPR, real estate law, criminal matters, family law, employer-employee issues,. She has an expertise in handling matters in various courts pan-India and has represented clients before the High Court and the Supreme Court of India. She is a commercial mediator in the Ministry of Corporate Services and also empanelled as a mediator in the Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre- SAMADHAN. She has also been the former Additional Advocate General (AAG), State of Haryana, Supreme Court and also the former Standing Sr. panel counsel for State of Punjab, Supreme Court. She has also been an empanelled counsel for big corporate clients such as IFFCO Tokyo, National Insurance, BSNL, Tata AIG and others. She is a Senior panel Counsel, Pro bono for Delhi State Legal Service Authority (DSLSA). She is a member of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA). Along with this, she is also a member of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Arman Sharma

Partner (Head Compliance & Corporation Investigations and White Collar Crime)

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Mr. Arman Sharma specializes in white collar crime defence, corporate disputes, and litigation and has been practicing since 2008. With over 14 years of experience, he is known for his expertise in handling complex matters involving questions of constitutional law, criminal law and arbitrations pertaining to India and internationally as well. He pursued his masters of law (LLM) in 2016 in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution from School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London, UK. He has handled matters of wide impact and huge financial magnitude for large corporations and domestic and international listed companies. He has spearheaded various proceedings pertaining to Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Foreign Exchange Management, 1999, Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and other regulatory enactments. He has extensive experience in international commercial and domestic arbitration; corporate and commercial litigation; regulatory practices and securities law. He focuses on litigation, arbitration, investigations, mergers, acquisitions and foreign inward investment.

He has also assisted in drafting of the second edition of SFIO Investigation Manual for the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. He along with his team has also worked on the Judicial Reforms in Criminal Law, for Niti Ayog, Ministry of Law. He along with his team have also assisted in the Serious Fraud Investigation Office’s (SFIO) Investigation Manual, Second Edition for the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi, for carrying out investigations based on the Committee member’s suggestions, experts on the subject and other representatives of various agencies.

He is a member of International Bar Association (IBA), Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA). Along with this, he is also a member of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). CII also has various committees doing extensive research on various aspects of law and Mr Sharma is also a member of this committee.

Abhishek Sharma

Sr. Consultant
(Electricity laws, Commercial laws advisory and litigation)

He has an experience of 12 years in the Supreme Court and various other High Courts and District Courts. His areas of expertise are litigation, international trade law, arbitration (Domestic and International) and corporate law. He also deals with international disputes relating to Letter of Credit, stand by Letter of Credit, Anti-dumping, Joint Venture, franchises, Direct & Indirect Taxation, maritime disputes; Handling commercial disputes including disputes relating to International Sales Contracts, International Trade Mechanisms, Anti Suit Injunctions. He also provides legal assistance to a wide client base including overseas disputes, constituents of steel industry, cement industry, oil industry, hospitality industry (chain of international five star hotels), textile industry, yarn manufacturers, fertilizer industry, leading food and food products manufacturers, EHV Power Cable manufacturers,

Optical Fibre Cable Manufacturers, erection, procurement and construction contractors, home appliance manufacturers, agro products manufacturers, gum and chemical manufacturers, silk yarn industry, companies undertaking turnkey projects, mining companies among other leading and prominent business.

He has a membership of Bar Council of Delhi, and is a member of Delhi High Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Bar Association.

Mohd Aman Khan Afghani

Senior Associate

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PRACTICE AREA

Arbitration, Commercial laws, Real estate laws and Labour laws
Mohd Aman Khan Afghani handles the Dispute Resolution & Litigation Practice at ASA. His principal practice areas include Dispute Resolution while specializing in Arbitration and Litigation. He has represented various clients including companies in Arbitration proceedings before Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and other Arbitral Tribunals and also before High Court of Delhi and other Forums. He is also involved in the process of filing and registration of Trademarks. He has represented the companies before Labour Commissioners and also in Labour Courts. He has also represented companies and private clients in various civil and criminal matters in various courts in India. Coordinated with the external counsels while appearing in matters before various courts and tribunals. He has briefed various senior advocates in high stakes matters before courts and tribunals. He is also well versed with drafting of pleadings in civil, criminal and arbitration matters. He has also drafted various agreements for startups, companies and private clients.
He is a member of the Delhi High Court Bar Association and is enrolled in the Bar Council of Delhi 2016.
SHIVANGI-GOEL

Shivangi Goel

Senior Associate

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PRACTICE AREA

Civil Writs, Criminal, Real Estate & Service Laws

Shivangi Goel handles the Dispute Resolution & Litigation Practice at ASA and has expertise across a broad range of legal areas, including arbitration, securitization, consumer protection, constitutional law, commercial transactions, and civil disputes. She has a wide range of experience in Special Leave Petitions arising out of service and criminal matters, as well as securitization and original applications for borrowers and financial institutions, civil suits, criminal offenses, writ petitions, civil & criminal appeals, and all the related pleadings. She has appeared extensively before courts and tribunals across India, handling consumer disputes, loan recovery, real estate, commercial frauds, cybercrimes, defamation, and economic offenses. 

In addition to litigation, she has drafted various transactional documents, including conveyance deeds, lease deeds, sale agreements, license agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding. 

She completed her LL.B. from the prestigious Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi and was enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in the year 2020.

Mohd. Arham

Mohd. Arham

Associate

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Mr. Mohd Arham is a dedicated young lawyer who completed his legal education from the Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi in 2023 and currently assisting the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team at ASA. He has exhibited a strong aptitude for the practice areas of International and Domestic Arbitration, Debt Recovery Laws, Commercial and Criminal Litigation, which is evident from his outstanding academic performance and co-curricular activities during law school. His dedication to achieving excellence in the legal profession is thorough and commendable.

During his time in law school, Arham’s academic performance and co-curricular activities stood out, reflecting his dedication and commitment to his legal education, he also participated in/attended various online courses on Arbitration, Constitutional Law, and Human Rights. Arham is a student member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), United Kingdom, and a Young Member of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Singapore (SIAC) and International Arbitration & Mediation Centre (IAMC), Hyderabad. Apart from Law and its Practice, he is also interested in sports, particularly Cricket.

YESHASVI SHRIVASTAVA

YESHASVI SHRIVASTAVA

Associate

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Ms. Shrivastava has completed her integrated degree of bachelor’s in law and Arts (Honors) from Amity Law School, Noida in 2023 and is one of our youngest team member. She is currently part of the Dispute Resolution and Litigation Team of ASA. She is regularly assisting the Partners and Senior Associates on a daily basis with all ongoing matters before Hon’ble Supreme Court and Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.

During her Law School, she has extensively participated in various moots, debates and was also the Chief Advisor of the Debate Society and member of the Moot Court Society. She has consistently achieved first division all through her five years of under-graduate legal education and is interested in understanding the intricacies of law.

She has keen interest in International Law and Arbitration, Intellectual Property Rights, Commercial and litigation. She has interned extensively with tier -1 law firms in their dispute resolution teams and worked on Indian Bankruptcy Law, Competition Law, Trademark filing and disputes, assisted in criminal and Civil researches.

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MS. ERA KHATANA

Associate

PRACTICE AREA

Real Estate Laws, Arbitration, Debt Recovery Laws, Matrimonial, Commercial, and Criminal Litigation.

Ms. Era Khatana is a dedicated and promising young lawyer who completed her graduation from the University of Delhi and earned her law degree from the University Institute of Law and Management Studies, Gurgaon, in 2024. She was enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in the year 2024. She is currently working with the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team at Anand Sharma & Associates, Delhi.

Era has demonstrated a strong aptitude across diverse practice areas, including Real Estate Laws, Arbitration, Debt Recovery Laws, and Matrimonial, Commercial, and Criminal Litigation. She is regularly appearing before High Courts, District Courts and various tribunals especially in Real Estate Regulatory Authority Delhi, Panchkula. Her outstanding academic performance and active participation in co-curricular activities during law school reflect her commitment to excelling in the legal profession.

Era has also pursued various online courses in International Law and Human Rights, further enhancing her legal knowledge. Throughout her legal education, she interned with leading law firms and reputed litigation chambers, gaining practical exposure and honing her legal skills.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Era has a keen interest in lawn tennis, reflecting her well-rounded personality and commitment to personal growth in life.

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LEKHRAJ PATIDAR

Associate

PRACTICE AREA

Debt Recovery Laws, Arbitration and Criminal Litigation, demonstrating his versatility in handling diverse legal matters

Lekhraj Patidar is a lawyer who completed his legal education from the prestigious Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi in 2024 and got enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in the year 2024. He is currently working as an associate at Anand Sharma and Associates, where he is a part of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team. He assists Partners and Senior Associates with daily ongoing matters before the Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi, and various other District Courts and Tribunals. His practice areas include Debt Recovery Laws, Arbitration and Criminal Litigation, demonstrating his versatility in handling diverse legal matters. His experience in different streams of legal practice enables him to provide more comprehensive legal advice and at the same time successfully representing clients in legal matters ranging from Securitization Application before Debt Recovery Tribunal, Consumer Complaints and Appeals before Consumer Redressal Commissions, Civil and Criminal cases before High Court and Supreme Court.


Throughout his academic career, Lekhraj Patidar distinguished himself through active participation in various Moot Court and Debate Competitions, developing essential advocacy skills and he was also a member of the Moot Court Society and Placement Society. Alongside his professional pursuits, Lekhraj Patidar nurtures interests in Politics and Sports, reflecting his well-rounded personality and ability to engage in meaningful discussions beyond the legal domain.

NISHKARSH

NISHKARSH KUMAR

Associate

PRACTICE AREA

Taxation & Dispute Resolution

Nishkarsh Kumar Pharswal handles the Taxation & Dispute Resolution Practice at ASA and has expertise across a broad range of legal areas, including GST and Indirect Tax Litigation, commercial transactions, consumer protection, constitutional law, and civil disputes. He has wide-ranging experience in matters relating to GST disputes, compliance issues, indirect tax advisory, civil suits, writ petitions, appeals, and related pleadings, enabling him to deliver comprehensive and practical solutions to clients. 

He has appeared in and assisted with proceedings before courts and tribunals, dealing with taxation disputes, compliance challenges, commercial matters, and
consumer disputes. His professional journey includes internships with multiple Tier-1 law firms, where he gained exposure to high-stakes matters and sharpened his skills in legal research, drafting, and advisory work. 

He completed his B.A., LL.B. from Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, and during his academic journey actively participated in moot court activities, debates, and research initiatives, which helped him build strong advocacy and analytical abilities. Beyond his professional pursuits, Nishkarsh maintains a keen interest in law, sports, governance, and public policy, reflecting a well rounded personality and the ability to engage meaningfully across diverse domains.

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KRITIK RASTOGI

Associate

PRACTICE AREA

Banking and Finace Law, Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) matters, and Dispute Resolution

Kritik Rastogi has developed a strong foundation in Banking and Finace Law, Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) matters, and Dispute Resolution. His practice also extends to civil and commercial disputes, wherein he advises and represents clients through litigation and strategic dispute resolution.

He has hands-on experience in drafting pleadings, applications, written submissions, and appellate filings, and in assisting clients through various stages of litigation. His approach
combines procedural precision with a practical understanding of banking and recovery laws, enabling him to provide effective and solution-oriented legal representation.

MR. Vishwanathan Iyer

Sr. Consultant
(Electricity laws, Commercial laws advisory and litigation)

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PRACTICE AREA

Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Intellectual Property, Arbitration, Alternate Dispute Resolution and Energy Laws.

Mr. Vishwanathan Iyer is a graduate in Economics (B.A) and Law (LLB) from University of Mumbai and a Qualified Arbitrator and Mediator from IIAM, Cochin. Mr. Iyer is an advocate registered with Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa and is empaneled on the High Court of Bombay’s panel of Arbitrator and with various NBFC’s. With an extensive practice of 23 years of practicing track record, he is a renowned legal expert on diverse phases of civil, criminal, and commercial litigations. During his vast career spanning more than two decades, he has set a remarkable precedence of deft handling of contentious and non-contentious proceedings before various courts of laws and tribunals.

Mr. Iyer’s practice is a combination of contentious and non-contentious work particularly in civil, criminal and commercial litigation in various forums, domestic and international arbitration, alternate dispute resolution, intellectual property rights protection and registration related issues and issues under Information Technology, Securities, Commodities and Corporate Laws.

Mr. Iyer’s extensive litigation and arbitration experience includes a broad range of national and international business-related disputes pertaining to charter party rights and commercial contracts. After completing his Law, he practiced before various courts and tribunals. During his initial years in the practice, he also spent several years in gaining experience in litigation in various forms and alternate dispute resolution, property transactions and commercial contracts. He advises a wide variety of clients, which include individuals as well as large and emerging companies in regulatory and legislative matters.

His areas of expertise include Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Arbitration and Alternate Dispute Resolution. Mr. Iyer is also an arbitrator on the panel of High Court of Bombay and has vast experience in conducting arbitration both as an arbitrator and as a counsel. Mr. Iyer also specializes in disputes related to Electricity, Information Technology, financial frauds and white-collar crime, Securities, commodities, banking and corporate laws.

He is an Advocate enrolled under the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, also appointed as panel Mediator on the panel of High Court Bombay, and empaneled as arbitrator on the panel of High Court of Bombay.
He is also a member of Supreme Court Bar Association, Bombay Bar Association and Delhi Bar Association.

Jyoti Mehra

Senior Associate

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Intellectual Property Rights, Arbitration Laws and Writ Jurisdiction
She is working with the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team. She has successfully assisted and represented clients with Commercial Dispute Resolution and General Corporate Advisory. She has considerable exposure at assisting and representing clients ranging from individuals to big corporates before various fora, including Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi, trial courts as well as Tribunals. She has been representing various Government Departments before the High Court of Delhi, Supreme Court of India as well as various Tribunals. She has closely worked on arbitrations involving contractual disputes arising out of highway construction, concession agreements etc. She is part of the team which is regularly involved in high stake litigation and arbitrations and has further assisted clients in invoking and defending Writ Petitions and other issues related to legal/fundamental rights.
She is enrolled in the Bar Council of Delhi since 2018 and is also a member of Delhi High Court Bar Association.

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