Counsels Team
SACHIT MATHUR
MANAGING PARTNER
Sachit Mathur is a seasoned legal professional with close to two decades of experience in corporate and real estate advisory. His expertise in these practice areas is unparalleled, encompassing regulatory advise, transaction structuring, transactional leadership, land/project acquisition and real estate development /joint ventures, for a host of leading institutional clients. His impeccable track record in these areas is supplemented by an extensive background in regulatory affairs, legal compliance and dispute settlement.
Sachit’s clientele comprises a diverse mix of onshore and offshore real estate developers, investors, industries, funds, warehousing developers, renewable energy-focused organizations, and high-net-worth individuals, who have reposed their long standing trust in his pioneering solutions and worked with him consistently over the years. His reputation as an influential legal mind has also enabled him to provide policy advisory services to the Central and State Governments and numerous Government Corporations. In his illustrious career, Sachit has represented the who’s who of the corporate world, including companies such as DLF Limited, Birla Estates Private Limited, Godrej Properties Limited (GPL), Tata Housing, Mahindra Lifespaces, Welspun Group, Adani Group and Sobha Developers, to name a few, on various high-profile cases and transactions. His expertise and experience has earned him the reputation of a go-to lawyer, who is recognized for delivering impactful business results for his clients, even in the most complex of situations and transactions.
His contributions and expertise have earned him numerous accolades : he has been recognized as a ‘Top legal practitioner’ in Real Estate by Chamber & Partners, a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the field of Real Estate by Legal 500, a ‘Highly Regarded Lawyer’ by IFLR 1000 for over a decade, a ‘Distinguished Practitioner’ by Asia Law 2022-2023, Top 100 Lawyers by Forbes Legal Powerlist 2022 and many more.
Prior to establishing Emerald Law Offices, Sachit was the Lead Partner of the Pan India Real Estate practice of Saraf and Partners, before which he was a Partner at Luthra & Luthra Law Offices.
MADHAVAN SRIVATSAN
SENIOR PARTNER
Madhavan is an accomplished corporate lawyer with a legal career spanning over 22 years having experience in both corporate laws and litigation. Over the years, he has honed his skills to become a well-recognized lawyer in several key areas of the legal landscape.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) represent the pinnacle of strategic business transactions. With a sharp eye for detail and an innate ability to navigate the intricate processes of M&A, he has successful advised on numerous high value deals across various sectors. His clients recognize him for not only his in-depth understanding of legal aspects relating to transactions, but also for his abilities to understand the broader strategic and financial implications for clients, ensuring that utmost value is realized.
Private Equity, a realm known for its complexities and high stakes, is where Madhavan has substantial experience. He has guided clients through the labyrinth of private equity investments, offering astute insights that consistently lead to sound and safe financial decisions.
In the realm of Commercial Contracts, his is well recognized for his exceptional negotiation skills, coupled with a deep understanding of contractual nuances, which ensure that clients’ interests are guarded with utmost diligence.
Madhavan’s passion extends beyond traditional corporate landscapes. He has a keen interest in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit, often seen providing invaluable guidance to startups. Beyond legal advice, he is passionate to support startups with strategic insights that help them to flourish in their journey to success.
Madhavan also specializes in General Corporate Advisory. He helps clients navigate the ever-evolving terrain of corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters. His insights ensure clients are well-prepared for the multifaceted challenges of their business. Madhavan is also consistently involved in corporate / commercial litigation, including pre-litigation advisory and strategy for litigation disputes.
Madhavan has earned various recognitions and awards for his high quality legal advisory including prestigious ‘Forbes, Legal Powerlist’ in 2020, 2021, and 2022 under the ‘Top Individual Lawyers’ category. In addition, he is also an active speaker and mentor, participating in various events and discussions.
Prior to joining Emerald Law Offices, Madhavan was a Partner at Desai & Diwanji. Following his tenure at Desai & Diwanji, he was operating a boutique law firm.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) represent the pinnacle of strategic business transactions. With a sharp eye for detail and an innate ability to navigate the intricate processes of M&A, he has successful advised on numerous high value deals across various sectors. His clients recognize him for not only his in-depth understanding of legal aspects relating to transactions, but also for his abilities to understand the broader strategic and financial implications for clients, ensuring that utmost value is realized.
Private Equity, a realm known for its complexities and high stakes, is where Madhavan has substantial experience. He has guided clients through the labyrinth of private equity investments, offering astute insights that consistently lead to sound and safe financial decisions.
In the realm of Commercial Contracts, his is well recognized for his exceptional negotiation skills, coupled with a deep understanding of contractual nuances, which ensure that clients’ interests are guarded with utmost diligence.
Madhavan’s passion extends beyond traditional corporate landscapes. He has a keen interest in nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit, often seen providing invaluable guidance to startups. Beyond legal advice, he is passionate to support startups with strategic insights that help them to flourish in their journey to success.
Madhavan also specializes in General Corporate Advisory. He helps clients navigate the ever-evolving terrain of corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters. His insights ensure clients are well-prepared for the multifaceted challenges of their business. Madhavan is also consistently involved in corporate / commercial litigation, including pre-litigation advisory and strategy for litigation disputes.
Madhavan has earned various recognitions and awards for his high quality legal advisory including prestigious ‘Forbes, Legal Powerlist’ in 2020, 2021, and 2022 under the ‘Top Individual Lawyers’ category. In addition, he is also an active speaker and mentor, participating in various events and discussions.
Prior to joining Emerald Law Offices, Madhavan was a Partner at Desai & Diwanji. Following his tenure at Desai & Diwanji, he was operating a boutique law firm.
AJAY BHADU
PARTNER
Ajay Bhadu is a corporate counsel with more than a decade of experience across law firms and in-house legal teams. Ajay has worked on multiple corporate, commercial, and real estate transactions along with senior management and cross-functional teams of various resident and non-resident corporations, and has been actively providing strategic legal support for their M&A and real estate transactions (including liaising with authorities such as RBI, and DIPP for seeking regulatory approvals for the consummation of the transaction).
Ajay’s extensive experience spans across multiple M&A and Real Estate transactions and he specializes in structuring foreign investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and collaborations in residential and commercial construction & development projects. Ajay has been involved across the deal cycle, initiating from term sheet, due diligence exercise, drafting transaction documents, and assistance in closing and post-closing documentation and compliances, and regularly advises on Companies Act, foreign exchange laws, and other corporate and commercial laws.
Ajay’s proven ability to provide strategic legal guidance has garnered him a name of a trusted advisor to both Multi-National Companies and High Net Worth Individuals alike. Prior to joining hands with Emerald Law Offices, Ajay was a Partner with Saraf and Partners Law Offices and Desai & Diwanji, and has also worked with Godrej Properties.
Ajay’s extensive experience spans across multiple M&A and Real Estate transactions and he specializes in structuring foreign investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and collaborations in residential and commercial construction & development projects. Ajay has been involved across the deal cycle, initiating from term sheet, due diligence exercise, drafting transaction documents, and assistance in closing and post-closing documentation and compliances, and regularly advises on Companies Act, foreign exchange laws, and other corporate and commercial laws.
Ajay’s proven ability to provide strategic legal guidance has garnered him a name of a trusted advisor to both Multi-National Companies and High Net Worth Individuals alike. Prior to joining hands with Emerald Law Offices, Ajay was a Partner with Saraf and Partners Law Offices and Desai & Diwanji, and has also worked with Godrej Properties.
RAHUL MALHOTRA
PARTNER
Rahul is a distinguished legal professional with close to two decades of remarkable expertise advocating for both domestic and international clients across a diverse spectrum of litigations and disputes. Leading the firm’s litigation practice, he brings unparalleled insight and proficiency to the forefront.
His advisory proficiency spans a wide spectrum of legal domains, encompassing contractual claims, insolvency and bankruptcy, company law, debt recovery, consumer litigations, white collar and writ petitions. Rahul has garnered the trust of a diverse clientele, counting major stakeholders in the automotive, financial, logistics, real estate, and infrastructure sectors among his satisfied partners Rahul and his team exhibit a consistent presence advocating for clients across various legal arenas, including the High Court of Delhi, several State High Courts in India, the Supreme Court, domestic and international Arbitrations, Tribunals, and Appellate Bodies. His widespread representation underscores comprehensive expertise and dedication to serving clients across diverse legal landscapes.
Rahul’s dedication extends beyond the realm of litigation. He possesses a unique ability to craft and execute highly effective strategies, with a focus on early dispute resolution, ensuring optimal outcomes for his clients. Furthermore, his client counseling approach is marked by insightful guidance, skillfully navigating them through complex legal terrains with clarity and precision.
His advisory proficiency spans a wide spectrum of legal domains, encompassing contractual claims, insolvency and bankruptcy, company law, debt recovery, consumer litigations, white collar and writ petitions. Rahul has garnered the trust of a diverse clientele, counting major stakeholders in the automotive, financial, logistics, real estate, and infrastructure sectors among his satisfied partners Rahul and his team exhibit a consistent presence advocating for clients across various legal arenas, including the High Court of Delhi, several State High Courts in India, the Supreme Court, domestic and international Arbitrations, Tribunals, and Appellate Bodies. His widespread representation underscores comprehensive expertise and dedication to serving clients across diverse legal landscapes.
Rahul’s dedication extends beyond the realm of litigation. He possesses a unique ability to craft and execute highly effective strategies, with a focus on early dispute resolution, ensuring optimal outcomes for his clients. Furthermore, his client counseling approach is marked by insightful guidance, skillfully navigating them through complex legal terrains with clarity and precision.
ASTHA SINGH TREHAN
PARTNER
Astha Singh Trehan is an accomplished lawyer, with over a decade of invaluable experience in the fields of real estate, infrastructure, contracts, and joint venture transactions. Whether it’s navigating complex real estate transactions or developing innovative regulatory solutions, Astha has worked with global players in the sector and manages an impressive portfolio of successful projects and satisfied clients.
She has represented clients in transactions related to renewable energy, warehouse developments, real estate development, leasing, zoning, land use, land acquisition, conducting due diligence, commercial leasing, strategies for the process of acquisitions, and hindrances in process of acquisition by renewable energy companies throughout India. Astha’s extensive experience in regulatory compliance and risk management in the real estate and renewable energy sector has further bolstered her ability to provide effective counsel to her clients.
Astha is an alumnus of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, and a gold medallist in corporate law and has experience working with leading organizations like Saraf and Partners, Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India, and Applied Solar Technologies India.
Astha has over the years advised and assisted some of the prominent companies and industries such as Renew Power, O2 Power, Azure Power, Welspun Logistics, and many more on various transactions and other complex legal issues.
She has represented clients in transactions related to renewable energy, warehouse developments, real estate development, leasing, zoning, land use, land acquisition, conducting due diligence, commercial leasing, strategies for the process of acquisitions, and hindrances in process of acquisition by renewable energy companies throughout India. Astha’s extensive experience in regulatory compliance and risk management in the real estate and renewable energy sector has further bolstered her ability to provide effective counsel to her clients.
Astha is an alumnus of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, and a gold medallist in corporate law and has experience working with leading organizations like Saraf and Partners, Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India, and Applied Solar Technologies India.
Astha has over the years advised and assisted some of the prominent companies and industries such as Renew Power, O2 Power, Azure Power, Welspun Logistics, and many more on various transactions and other complex legal issues.
ADITI LODHA
PARTNER
Aditi has an extensive experience of nearly two decades in providing legal counsel pertaining to intricate real estate affairs. Her expertise lies in realm of real estate regulatory matters, encompassing areas such as land acquisition, joint venture transactions, and legal compliance. Have in depth understanding and worked on matters of land title intricacies, regulatory nuances and formulating and steering negotiations.
Throughout her career, she has lent her expertise to various major industry players, most notably with substantial tenures at HRH Hotels Group of Hotels and the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation. In these roles, she has provided guidance on a myriad of matters including dispute resolution, land title restructuring initiatives, and the development of expansive tracts of land and diverse property portfolios owned by these esteemed organisations.
Throughout her career, she has lent her expertise to various major industry players, most notably with substantial tenures at HRH Hotels Group of Hotels and the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation. In these roles, she has provided guidance on a myriad of matters including dispute resolution, land title restructuring initiatives, and the development of expansive tracts of land and diverse property portfolios owned by these esteemed organisations.
VARUN PAREEK
PARTNER
Varun has over two decades of experience representing high-profile clients and corporations in complex and high-stakes litigations. His expertise lies in financial fraud, corporate misconduct, bribery, and other intricate white-collar offenses. Varun is widely recognized for delivering exceptional legal representation and strategic counsel to clients facing challenging legal situations.
Throughout his career, Varun has cultivated extensive expertise across a broad spectrum of legal domains. His proven track record encompasses Insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, civil suits, criminal trials, mediation, arbitrations, international disputes, family law, and succession law. This diverse background empowers him to offer comprehensive legal solutions to clients dealing with complex matters across various areas of law. Over the years he has represented large conglomerates such as New Delhi Television Ltd. (NDTV), Phillips (India), Swiss timing, IL&FS and more.
In the past, Varun served as a Partner at Clasis Law. Before that, he held leadership roles at Luthra & Luthra Offices for over a decade. Additionally, Varun had the privilege of serving as the Global General Counsel with SkipperSeil Limited, gaining invaluable experience in managing legal affairs on a global scale.
Throughout his career, Varun has cultivated extensive expertise across a broad spectrum of legal domains. His proven track record encompasses Insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, civil suits, criminal trials, mediation, arbitrations, international disputes, family law, and succession law. This diverse background empowers him to offer comprehensive legal solutions to clients dealing with complex matters across various areas of law. Over the years he has represented large conglomerates such as New Delhi Television Ltd. (NDTV), Phillips (India), Swiss timing, IL&FS and more.
In the past, Varun served as a Partner at Clasis Law. Before that, he held leadership roles at Luthra & Luthra Offices for over a decade. Additionally, Varun had the privilege of serving as the Global General Counsel with SkipperSeil Limited, gaining invaluable experience in managing legal affairs on a global scale.
HITESH TARA
PARTNER
Hitesh Tara is an accomplished litigator with an impressive track record spanning nearly two decades. His distinguished legal career encompasses a wide spectrum of clients, including prominent business conglomerates, multinational corporations, and high-net-worth.
Hitesh excels in criminal litigation and has also gained recognition for his adept representation in diverse disputes within the real estate sector
His reputation as a formidable legal strategist precedes him. He has effectively advocated for clients in a myriad of criminal cases, encompassing high-profile white-collar crimes, intricate financial frauds, and serious criminal offenses. His ability to unravel complex legal intricacies and formulate winning strategies has earned the trust of clients grappling with the most demanding legal challenges.
In the realm of real estate law, Hitesh Tara has been extensively involved in intricate disputes covering various aspects, from customer conflicts to complex construction arbitrations. His profound knowledge of property laws and regulations consistently proves invaluable to his challenges.
Previously, Hitesh has been associated with prestigious law firms such as Luthra & Luthra Law Offices and Suri & Co.
Hitesh excels in criminal litigation and has also gained recognition for his adept representation in diverse disputes within the real estate sector
His reputation as a formidable legal strategist precedes him. He has effectively advocated for clients in a myriad of criminal cases, encompassing high-profile white-collar crimes, intricate financial frauds, and serious criminal offenses. His ability to unravel complex legal intricacies and formulate winning strategies has earned the trust of clients grappling with the most demanding legal challenges.
In the realm of real estate law, Hitesh Tara has been extensively involved in intricate disputes covering various aspects, from customer conflicts to complex construction arbitrations. His profound knowledge of property laws and regulations consistently proves invaluable to his challenges.
Previously, Hitesh has been associated with prestigious law firms such as Luthra & Luthra Law Offices and Suri & Co.
