Key Members
Qualified Legal Attorneys
Several Years of Experience
Subject Matter Expertise
Rishabh Jogani - Partner
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Rishabh is an India qualified lawyer with several years of experience. In addition to construction law, he specialises in shareholder disputes, intellectual property law issues, debt recovery claims and real estate matters. He regularly advises clients on various legal issues.
He has represented clients in both domestic and international arbitrations. He has done several ad-hoc arbitrations and arbitrations under the ICC, LCIA or SIAC institutional rules. He has represented clients in arbitrations governed by Indian, English, Singaporean, Kazakhstani and Sudanese law.
He has also managed complex litigations before the Indian Courts. As an experienced lawyer, he has managed hundreds of challenging disputes before various forums. He regularly advises clients on various legal issues.
Rishabh has previously worked with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., Mumbai, DSK Legal, Mumbai and Mr. Pradeep Sancheti, Sr. Advocate, Bombay High Court. Rishabh holds Bachelors of Law and Bachelors of Legal Science degrees from the University of Mumbai. He also holds an LL.M in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary University of London and also holds a Masters in Intellectual Property Law, IGNOU, New Delhi.
Adarsh Ramakrishnan - Partner
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Adarsh is an Indian qualified lawyer.
Before MRP Advisory, Adarsh worked in the international arbitration team of a Swiss law firm in Geneva. Previously, Adarsh was a senior associate in the arbitration practice group of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, one of the largest law firms in India.
Most of his experience lies in construction and infrastructure sector. He has advised and represented clients in arbitrations arising out of contracts executed in the UK, Switzerland, Jordan, Greece, Syria, Singapore and India. These arbitrations were in different sectors under Indian, English and Swiss law.
Adarsh has also represented clients before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, trial courts and tribunals on matters relating to commodity trading and financing, real estate, white-collar crimes, bank guarantees and service contracts.
He received his LL.B. degree with first division honours from Amity Law School, Delhi. Adarsh has also completed the MIDS LLM, a joint programme offered by the University of Geneva and Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies.
Gunjan Chhabra - Partner
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Gunjan is a dual-qualified legal professional, holding qualifications as an Indian Advocate and being called to the Bar of England & Wales as a Solicitor. With a distinguished academic background, she graduated in the First Division with Distinction from Amity Law School, Delhi, affiliated with GGSIPU, a recognized State University. Subsequently, pursued a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Kurukshetra University, which is a part of the prestigious Association of Commonwealth Universities. With over a decade of professional experience she has earned accolades and client appreciation for a diverse range of legal services for handling complex construction disputes and arbitrations across various stages before courts and tribunals, providing insightful legal opinions on claim assessment during pre- dispute resolution stages, crafting persuasive arguments and representing clients in disputes and others. She is proficient in representing clients before courts and national & international arbitration tribunals, encompassing both ad-hoc and institutional frameworks, and is also empanelled as an Arbitrator with various institutions. She also serves as an external member on the POSH Committee for various organizations.
She has been recognized for outstanding contributions, receiving the “Pioneering Women Leadership Award” from ET Now, CMO Asia, and the World Women Leadership Congress, showcasing exceptional leadership and expertise in the legal domain.
Roopa Somasundaran - AVP – Business Strategy & Operations
Areas of Practice: Business Strategy & Operations
Roopa Somasundaran is the AVP – Business Strategies & Operations. Bringing with her an extensive background in law firm management, brand communication, and corporate relations, Roopa is an accomplished professional known for her strategic acumen and innovative approach to business operations, practice development and knowledge management. With approximately 15 years of experience with leading tier 1 and tier 2 law firms in India, Roopa Somasundaran plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s brand and operational strategies as she possesses a distinguished career in legal practice management and brand communication. Her expertise extends to developing and executing brand strategies that align with the firm’s vision and market positioning. Roopa is a prolific writer and speaker, contributing insightful articles to notable platforms such as Mondaq, Lexology Index and other prominent legal journals. She is a sought-after speaker at various conferences, where she shares her knowledge on law firm management, brand strategy, and communication. Her work is frequently covered by mainstream media, highlighting her thought leadership in the industry.
Roopa has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to the legal field and corporate communications. Her accolades include Woman of Substance Award by News NCR, Trailblazer Award by A2Z Communications, Karmaveer Chakra (instituted by the UN & iCongo) to name a few. These awards underscore her impactful leadership and her role in advancing the field of law firm management and brand strategy. Roopa Somasundaran holds a robust educational background as English Honours graduate from Kolkata University, Masters in Journalism & Mass Communication from Amity University and LLB from National Institute of Law & Research, that supports her expertise in legal practice and corporate strategy. As a member of the Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana, she adheres to the highest standards of professional conduct and legal excellence.
Valerio Gerro - Manager Business Development
Areas of Practice: Business Development
Valerio Gerro is a dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Manager with a proven track record in client relationship management, market expansion, and business growth across international markets. His extensive experience across diverse industries enables him to bring a strategic and innovative approach to the legal sector, with a focus on business expansion and client engagement.
At MRP Advisory, Valerio plays a key role in strengthening the firm’s position in construction arbitration and shareholder disputes. He works closely with clients and stakeholders, leveraging the firm’s expertise in resolving complex disputes, including extension of time claims, payment defaults, contract breaches, non-adherence to specifications, interpretation of contractual provisions, maintenance liability, and liquidated damages. His ability to bridge legal expertise with commercial strategy allows him to deliver tailored solutions that align with client objectives.
Valerio effectively navigates cross-border business opportunities, fostering international partnerships and contributing to the firm’s continued growth and global reach. His commitment to excellence and strategic vision make him an invaluable asset in driving MRP Advisory’s expansion in the legal industry.
Jyoti Tyagi - Assistant Manager- Human Resources
Areas of Practice: Assistant Manager- Human Resources
Roshanara Rauf - Principal Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Roshanara is a dual-qualified lawyer (Advocate- India, Solicitor-England and Wales) with over six years of experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration. She advises on complex, cross-border disputes across a range of industries and jurisdictions.
At MRP Advisory, Roshanara focuses on high-value arbitrations under leading institutional rules including DIAC, QICCA, ICC, NEPCA, and ad hoc proceedings. Her practice involves close collaboration with international clients and counsel teams, from pre-dispute strategy to final award. Prior to joining MRP Advisory in 2022, she represented clients before the Delhi High Court in commercial and civil litigation matters.
Kunj Pandya - Senior Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Kunj is an Indian qualified lawyer registered with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa since 2015. She is specialized in handling matters pertaining to both civil and commercial litigation and arbitration. Prior to joining MRP Advisory, Kunj has worked with the dispute resolution team of Solomon & Co., Mumbai wherein she has appeared before different forums like the High Court of Bombay, National Company Law Tribunal, City Civil Courts, RERA and Consumer Forum. In addition to arbitration matters, she is experienced in handling matters pertaining to commercial transactions, real estate laws, employment and labour laws, insolvency and bankruptcy law, company law and family law. She has also completed her Masters in Law in Litigation and Dispute Resolution. She has worked with the Senior Judge at the Federal Court of Claims in Washington DC and also at a litigation law firm in Washington DC where she has practiced in the courts of Virgina, Maryland and Washington DC.
Kunj has completed her Bachelors in Law from Mumbai University and her Masters in Law from The George Washington University in Washington DC.
Email: kunj.pandya@mrp-advisory.com
Sharda Srivastava - Senior Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Sharda is an Indian qualified lawyer registered with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa since 2019. She has specialization in handling matters pertaining to both civil and commercial litigation and arbitration.
Prior to joining MRP Advisory, Sharda has worked with the dispute resolution team of Solomon & Co., Mumbai wherein she has appeared before different forums like the High Court of Bombay, National Company Law Tribunal, City Civil Courts and Consumer Forum. She has also practiced in the courts at Lucknow and represented clients in a wide array of matters before arbitral tribunals and Commercial Court, Lucknow. In addition to arbitration matters, she has experience in handling matters pertaining to commercial transactions, insolvency and bankruptcy law, company law and family law.
She has completed her bachelors in law from the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi with International Law as her subject of Honors.
Nikhil Ramdev - Principal Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Nikhil is an India qualified lawyer.
Nikhil has represented clients in both domestic as well as international arbitrations. He has experience in dealing with various types of Construction and Infrastructure arbitrations and court proceedings challenging the arbitral awards.
Before MRP Advisory, Nikhil has worked in the Chambers of leading Senior Advocates and a boutique Arbitration law firm. He has done several arbitrations governed by Indian, Omani and English laws. He has represented cases before High Court of Delhi, Supreme Court of India and various arbitration tribunals.
He received his LL.B. degree from Amity Law School. He is a member of Bar Council of Delhi, YSIAC, YMCIA, YIAG, YICCA and ICC YAF.
Vritti Gulati - Senior Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Vritti is an India-qualified lawyer specialising in complex arbitration matters, including commercial and construction disputes.
She is a law graduatefrom Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, and an Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.
Vritti is admitted to the Bar Council of Delhi and is an active member at YSIAC, WIPO ADR Young, Swiss VYAP, SADRC, IWAI, Young ITA, Young ICCA, Young CEAN, Young MCIA, Young IAMC, and AA40.
Passionate about nurturing the next generation of ADR professionals, she mentors emerging practitioners and frequently serves as a judge in national and international ADR and moot court competitions.
Misbah Fazalbhoy - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Misbah is an India – qualified lawyer with a focus on arbitration and commercial litigation. She read her Bachelors of Law at Government Law College, Mumbai and additionally holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from Pune University.
Prior to joining MRP Advisory, Misbah has interned with reputed law firms like Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co., Trilegal, Constantine Cannon LLP in both India and London, which allowed her to gain experience in arbitration, litigation and commercial laws.
Misbah is a member of YSIAC, Young MCIA. In her spare time Misbah is an active volunteer with the Aga Khan Education Board for India (part of the Aga Khan Development Network).
Email: misbah.fazalbhoy@mrp-advisory.
Sarthak Arora - Senior Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Sarthak is an Indian-qualified lawyer specialising in international arbitration and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on construction and infrastructure disputes. He is a law graduate from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. He has done his Master’s in Business Laws from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore.
At MRP Advisory, Sarthak has advised and represented clients in high-stake disputes across the Middle East and South Asia under leading arbitral institutions including the ICC, SIAC, LCIA, and DIFC-LCIA. His recent work includes acting for contractors in complex FIDIC-based EPC disputes involving delay, disruption, variations, and force majeure claims in Oman, Kuwait, and India.
Sarthak has worked on matters involving power projects, metro construction, high-speed rail, and clean fuel infrastructure, and regularly liaises with international quantum and delay experts.
He has also contributed to ongoing legal publications and frequently judges ADR competitions and lectures on international arbitration and construction law.
Vivek Sharma - Senior Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Vivek is an Indian qualified lawyer with a focus on dispute resolution. Before MRP, he interned at law firms in India and China. He holds Bachelor of Law from Amity Law School, Delhi and is enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi. He has also taken a language course from St. Stephens College, University of Delhi and attained elementary proficiency in Mandarin. He has achieved merit in several international arbitration competitions.
Devesh Matta - Senior Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Devesh is an alumnus of Symbiosis International University and also holds a Master’s degree in Constitutional Law from Maharashtra National Law University. With over four years of experience in dispute resolution, his practice primarily focuses on arbitration, both international and domestic, as well as high-stakes commercial litigation. He has acted in both ad hoc and institutional arbitrations seated in India and Singapore under the aegis of leading institutions, including the ICC, SIAC, DIAC, MCIA, IIAC, among others. Devesh has successfully managed high-stake arbitrations and commercial disputes, particularly those involving large-scale infrastructure projects, representing a diverse clientele comprising government agencies, multinational conglomerates, and private entities. He has also handled high-profile shareholder disputes, civil and criminal appeals, and matters involving complex transactions.
Pallavi Agrawalla - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Pallavi is an India-qualified lawyer specialising in international dispute resolution, with a focus on construction arbitration. She is engaged in arbitrations under various institutional rules, and contributes to drafting pleadings, supporting case strategy, and managing documentation in high-value disputes.
Before joining MRP Advisory, Pallavi interned with reputed law firms and chambers in India, gaining exposure to arbitration, litigation, and commercial laws, including real estate, taxation, money laundering, and civil and criminal procedure.
She is an alumna of School of Law, KIIT University, where she was awarded the Chancellor’s Gold Medal. She is enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi and actively engages with professional organisations such as Young ICCA, LCIA YIAG, Swiss VYAP, SADRC and Indian Women in International Arbitration.
When not working, Pallavi enjoys reading fiction, watching movies, and spending time on art and craft.
Shakya Dev Chandra - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Shakya is an Indian Qualified Lawyer with a focus on dispute resolution, especially for construction and infrastructure projects.
Shakya has advised clients primarily from the construction and infrastructure industries and has been involved in institutional arbitrations conducted under the ICC Rules, LCIA Rules and DIAC Rules, as well as ad-hod domestic and international arbitrations. His experience spans across different jurisdictions including English, UAE, Indian, French, Omani and Gabonese law.
Shakya has extensive experience working in construction disputes arising out of residential projects, railway projects, etc. He specialises in claims pertaining to geotechnical matters, extension of time, prolongation costs, disruption costs, completion certificates, bank guarantees and employer claims such as delay damages and back charges, etc.
He holds a Bachelor of Law (BLS. LLB.) at Government Law College, Mumbai and additionally holds a Masters in Law, specialising in Alternative Dispute Resolution, from Jindal Global Law School, Sonepat.
Yudhveer Singh Rawal - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Yudhveer is an Indian-qualified lawyer with over six years of experience specializing in international arbitration and commercial litigation, with a strong focus on construction and infrastructure disputes. He is enrolled with the Bar Council of India and Delhi and holds an Advanced Master’s degree in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration from Leiden University, Netherlands, alongside a law degree from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi.
At MRP Advisory, Yudhveer plays a key role within the Arbitration & Litigation Team, advising and representing clients in complex high-value institutional arbitrations conducted under the ICC, DIAC, LCIA and SIAC Rules as well as ad-hoc domestic and international arbitrations, involving large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across South Asia and the Middle East. His expertise includes managing FIDIC-based EPC contract disputes related to delays, disruptions, variations, and force majeure claims, often coordinating with international experts. His expertise spans across different jurisdictions including English, UAE, Indian, French, Omani and Singaporean law, among others.
Over the course of his career, Yudhveer has Clerked at the Delhi High Court, managed complex litigations (dealing with Civil, Commercial, Criminal and Bankruptcy Laws) and appeared before various Courts and Arbitral Tribunals for clients across various sectors.
Beyond practice, Yudhveer contributes to the arbitration community through publications, lectures, and active engagement in ADR events, advancing international dispute resolution and sharing insights on emerging trends and best practices. He is also a member of various Arbitration Associations like the Young ICCA, YSIAC, Swiss VYAP, Young ITA and MCIA.
Naved Bangi - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Naved is an Indian Qualified Lawyer with a focus on dispute resolution.
Naved has been involved in arbitrations conducted under the ICC Rules as well as ad-hoc arbitrations. His experience spans across disputes governed by diverse legal systems, including English, Omani, French, Indian, UAE and Gabonese law.
He completed his Bachelors in Law from Kishinchand Chellaram Law College (KC), Mumbai, and went on to pursue his Masters in Law (LL.M.) in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution, with specialisation in Arbitration, from the distinguished Queen Mary University of London.
Riya Sinha - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Riya is an Indian-qualified lawyer specialising in arbitration and commercial litigation.
Prior to joining MRP Advisory, Riya worked with the Dispute Resolution team of S&A Law offices, Gurugram, wherein she was involved in high-stake arbitrations involving infrastructural (public-private partnership) projects.
She interned at some reputed law firms like Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Samvad Partners, Karanjawal & Co., Chambers of Advocate Rishabh Sancheti, and others. During the internships, she has primarily worked on different aspects of arbitration and commercial litigation, Insolvency and Bankruptcy laws, Data Protection and Data Privacy laws, and Company Law.
She has published papers on some of the emerging issues and challenges in the field of International Commercial Arbitration, Construction disputes, Insolvency and Bankruptcy laws, Taxation Laws, and Intellectual Property Rights.
She has completed her bachelors in law from the National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi.
Krithika Kannan - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Prior to joining MRP Advisory, Krithika worked as a Debt Recovery Legal Officer at Orbit Housing Association Limited, where she provided specialist legal advice on enforcement actions and court proceedings, ensuring compliance and successful recovery outcomes.
Her expertise in handling complex recovery cases complements her construction law practice. Krithika’s international legal background and dedication to delivering precise, client-focused solutions make her a key member of the MRP Advisory team.
Saurabh Pandey- Assistant Manager, Accounts
Areas of Practice: Assistant Manager, Accounts
Saurabh is a finance and accounting professional with expertise in managing invoicing, collections, accounts receivables and payables, cash flows, and financial statements. He is a commerce graduate from Delhi University and cleared his CA Intermediate exam. He is currently pursuing an MBA in Data Science to strengthen analytical and business decision-making skills. His focus lies in combining financial expertise with data-driven insights to drive efficiency and growth.
Bhavika Tiwari- Trainee Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Bharat Sharma – Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Malvika Arora – Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Shivangi Bhasin- Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Shivam Sethi- Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Shivam Sethi is an Indian-qualified lawyer specialising in civil and commercial litigation, with a dedicated focus on domestic and international arbitration. At MRP Advisory, he has been involved in high-value disputes arising from large-scale infrastructure, transportation, energy, and industrial projects across South Asia and the MENA region. His work covers complex construction and engineering claims under leading arbitral institutions, including ICC, SIAC, LCIA, and DIFC-LCIA.
Shivam’s experience spans the entire project lifecycle, addressing issues such as extension of time, delay and disruption, variations, liquidated damages, and payment defaults. He also advises on contractual interpretation, performance failures, and compliance obligations, often coordinating with international quantum and delay experts to resolve multi-jurisdictional disputes effectively. Beyond his practice, Shivam regularly serves as a judge in ADR competitions and actively promotes student engagement in ADR by encouraging participation in arbitration competitions.
He further contributes to the arbitration and ADR community through scholarly publications and involvement in thought-leadership initiatives on emerging trends in dispute resolution. Shivam remains connected to the global arbitration discourse and advocates for the adoption of best practices to effectively manage complex commercial disputes.
Khyati Kanoje- Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Shriya Mishra- Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Shriya is an Indian-qualified lawyer, specialising in complex arbitration matters, including commercial and construction disputes. She is a law graduate from Amity Law School, Delhi, holds a Masters of Law (LL.M) in Intellectual Property from Queen Mary University of London, and an Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad.
Shriya is an active member of Young ICCA, LCIA, WIPO and United Nations Volunteers. Before joining MRP Advisory, she worked as a trainee paralegal at LB & Co. Solicitors in the UK, where she dealt with IP and real estate disputes. At MRP Advisory, she’s been involved in high-stake domestic and international arbitrations involving FIDIC, EPC and other bespoke contracts.
Shivam Sethi- Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Shivam Sethi is an Indian-qualified lawyer specialising in civil and commercial litigation, with a dedicated focus on domestic and international arbitration. At MRP Advisory, he has been involved in high-value disputes arising from large-scale infrastructure, transportation, energy, and industrial projects across South Asia and the MENA region. His work covers complex construction and engineering claims under leading arbitral institutions, including ICC, SIAC, LCIA, and DIFC-LCIA.
Shivam’s experience spans the entire project lifecycle, addressing issues such as extension of time, delay and disruption, variations, liquidated damages, and payment defaults. He also advises on contractual interpretation, performance failures, and compliance obligations, often coordinating with international quantum and delay experts to resolve multi-jurisdictional disputes effectively. Beyond his practice, Shivam regularly serves as a judge in ADR competitions and actively promotes student engagement in ADR by encouraging participation in arbitration competitions.
He further contributes to the arbitration and ADR community through scholarly publications and involvement in thought-leadership initiatives on emerging trends in dispute resolution. Shivam remains connected to the global arbitration discourse and advocates for the adoption of best practices to effectively manage complex commercial disputes.