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
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.
Roshanara Rauf - Senior Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Roshanara Rauf is an India qualified lawyer with prior experience in civil and commercial litigation. She has represented clients in several high-stake matters relating to government contracts, intellectual property rights, information technology and constitutional law. Having worked as an in-house counsel for companies in India and UAE, Roshanara also has experience in general corporate law.
She is an alumna of the National University of Advanced Legal Studies.
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 - Senior 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.
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.
Vritti Gulati - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Vritti is an India-qualified lawyer with a focus on dispute resolution.
Prior to joining MRP Advisory, she interned at various law firms. She has also worked as a research assistant in international research projects. She holds a Bachelor of Law from VIPS, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, and is a member of the Bar Council of Delhi, YSIAC, WIPO ADR Young, and Young MCIA. She is an enthusiastic social volunteer and currently serves as a mentor to Just Justice (Teach for India Project).
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.
Shakya Dev Chandra - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Shakya is an Indian qualified lawyer, specialising in arbitration and commercial litigation.
Prior to joining MRP Advisory as an Associate, he has interned in various Indian firms including J. Sagar and Associates, Meraki Chambers, Solomon and Co., etc., which has allowed him to garner valuable experience in arbitration, litigation and commercial laws. He has advised clients from the construction, infrastructure industries.
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.
Sarthak Arora - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Sarthak is an Indian qualified lawyer specializing in arbitration and commercial litigation. He holds a Bachelor of Law from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi. He has furthered his legal expertise by completing a Master of Business Laws program at NLSIU Bangalore.
He has worked on a variety of matters, including construction arbitration matters, insolvency & bankruptcy matters, Intellectual Property matters, consumer and company law matters.
Before MRP Advisory, Sarthak has worked in boutique Arbitration law firms. He has regularly appeared before the Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts of New Delhi and has represented clients in both domestic as well as international arbitrations.
Pallavi Agrawalla - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Pallavi is an India-qualified lawyer with a focus on dispute resolution.
Prior to joining MRP Advisory, Pallavi has interned with reputed Law Firms and Chambers, which allowed her to gain experience in arbitration, litigation and commercial laws. She has experience of working on diverse aspects, focused primarily on the laws relating to real estate, money laundering, taxation, arbitration, and civil and criminal procedural laws.
She holds a Bachelor of Law from School of Law, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, wherein she was honoured with the Chancellor’s Gold Medal. She is enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi, and is associated with various organisations such as Young ICCA, LCIA YIAG, Swiss VYAP, SADRC and Indian Women in International Arbitration, with an aim to promote the understanding and use of international arbitration law and practice.
Naved Bangi - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Naved is an Indian Qualified Lawyer with a focus on dispute resolution.
Prior to joining MRP Advisory as an Associate he has interned with Abhay Nevagi & Associates, SA Legal & Chambers of Advocate Khorzan Irani.
These internships allowed him to garner valuable experience in arbitration and commercial litigation.
He has completed his Bachelors in Law from Kishinchand Chellaram Law College (KC), Mumbai. Further, he has also completed his Masters in Law (LLM) in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution with specialism 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.
Vivek Sharma - 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.
Yudhveer Singh Rawal - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Devesh Matta - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
His approach is marked by meticulous case preparation, in-depth research, and clear, strategic communication with clients. Outside of work, Devesh can be found immersed in a book or cheering for his favourite football team.
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.
Swara Ghate - Lead Business Development ( Dispute Resolution )
Areas of Practice: - Business Development
Swara Ghate is a dynamic and business-focused legal professional with a proven track record of five years in the legal and business sectors. With a unique approach that goes beyond mere interpretation of the law, Swara leverages her expertise to optimize business operations and foster growth. Her guiding work mantra, “Your success is my success,” underscores her commitment to driving businesses towards new heights through strategic legal and business excellence.
Throughout her career, Swara has excelled in overseeing legal execution, spearheading business development initiatives, fostering client engagement, and establishing robust internal processes. Her adeptness at expanding firm networks within the Indian legal community is evident, as she has engaged with diverse entities ranging from General Counsels to Government bodies while also introducing new practice areas.
Swara’s professional journey has equipped her with invaluable expertise in international legal matters, relationship-building within various industries, adept project management skills, and effective problem-solving abilities. Early on, she played pivotal roles in collaborating with two American organizations, fostering strategic alliances in legal and business landscapes across the United States, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
A graduate of Jindal Global Law School and United world School of Law, Gujarat University, Swara brings a blend of academic excellence and practical experience to her endeavours. With her dedication, strategic mindset, and commitment to driving business success, Swara Ghate is poised to continue making significant contributions in the legal and business domains.
Anuraag Pradip Iyer - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Anuraag is an Indian qualified lawyer with a focus on dispute resolution.
He holds Bachelor of Law from Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA and is enrolled with Bar Council of Delhi. Before MRP, Anuraag has worked with PSL Advocates & Solicitors as a part of the Commercial Dispute Resolution Team. He has a keen interest in arbitration and commercial laws. He has also worked with Ernst and Young LLP as an Associate Consultant with the Regulatory Compliance Team. He has interned with several law firms engaged in commercial litigation and arbitration.
Anuraag is a member of YSIAC, Young MCIA, Young HKIAC. When not working, he enjoys playing football and watching television shows.
Ashutosh Desai - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
Devesh Matta - Associate
Areas of Practice: Arbitration and Litigation
His approach is marked by meticulous case preparation, in-depth research, and clear, strategic communication with clients. Outside of work, Devesh can be found immersed in a book or cheering for his favourite football team.
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.