Litigation Practice is headed by Indranil Ghosh who has extensive experience in acting for clients before various forums including. Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, Commissions and Tribunals, Mr.Ghosh been nominated as “The International Who’s Who of Commerial Litigators 2007”, Won the Queen’s Award, Aisa Law leading Lawyers in the field of Dispute Resolution by Asia Pacific Lawyers, Scroll of Homour for the year 2009 presented by International Council of Justics, All India Bar Association.

Mr. A. P. Saxena retired as General Manager from National Housing Bank (NHB) after completing 29 years of service with NHB. He has been actively engaged in the areas of Regulation and supervision of Housing Finance Companies, besides Refinance, Risk Management, Policy Formulations in the field of Housing Finance.

As part of NHB, he had numerous exposure on International training /seminar viz., International Housing Finance at Wharton University, World Urban Forum IV at Nanjing (China), kfw Germany. He was on the Board of CERSAI as a Nominee Director of NHB.

Mr. Saxena has been associated with Inter Regulatory Meetings with RBI, SEBI, IRDAI on various regulatory and compliance issues of group NBFCS/HFCs. He has in-depth knowledge on issues relating to KYC/AML, Fair Practice Codes, Corporate Governance,  Grievance Redressal System (GRIDS) etc. He has been actively involved as a member of Project Implementation Unit, in the successful implementation of external borrowing of 50 million Euro from German Bank (kfw) on development of Energy Efficient Housing and World Bank USD 100 million on low-income housing, through Refinance window of NHB.

Rahul heads the Mumbai office of Lex Favios as its Counsel. 

He is a leading expert in the area of Dispute Resolution and Banking & Finance being the core practice area and has extensive experience in advising clients with regard to strategy and procedure in litigation, drafting and vetting pleadings, and providing an overall comprehensive legal support. He has a rich experience in handling matters before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, High Courts, NCLT.  

Rahul specializes in Civil and Commercial Litigation particularly relating to areas of Banking & Finance, Company Law Matters, Insolvency related matters, Regulatory Approvals and Compliance and has vast experience in handling all securitizationand related matters.

Hehas expertise  in drafting and filing application for initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process(“CIRP Process”), before the Adjudicating Authority, acting as Counsel for the Resolution Professional/Bank and undertaking,(a) Review of Documents/Information Memorandum(s) /Resolution Plan(s), (b) Rendering Legal Opinion on issues flagged by the Resolution Professional, (c) Attending CoC/ other meetings (including preparation), (d) Preparation and submission of claims (excluding computation) , (e) Verification of claims of other creditors, (f) Transaction Audit (Legal side), (g) Drafting and filing Miscellaneous application before the Adjudicating Authority.

Abhishek Arora is a Litigation Lawyer and part of Banking and Dispute Resolution Team of the Firm His practice areas cover Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance, Securitization, Real Estate, Consumer Disputes, Corporate Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Criminal Litigation. Abhishek has been appearing before various Courts & Tribunals and have extensively handling Writ Petitions, Company Petitions, Arbitration Proceedings, Consumer Complaints, Civil and Commercial Suits, Recovery and Securitization matters before Courts and Tribunals and assisting banks, NBFC and other financial institutions with respect to due diligence and title search across India. Abhishek specializes in Civil and Commercial Litigation particularly relating to areas of Banking & Finance, Company Law Matters, Insolvency related matters, Regulatory Approvals and Compliance and has vast experience in handling all securitization and related matters.

Ashmita’s practice area covers Corporate Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Foreign Direct Investments, Franchising, Licensing and Hospitality. Ashmita has an integrated law degree from The Northcap University, Gurugram

Ashmita is a seasoned corporate lawyer with expertise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) advisory, particularly for clients looking to establish a presence in India. With a track record in guiding international companies through the complexities of the Indian regulatory environment, as well as navigate the intricacies of licensing and distribution laws.

She has been advising and assisting Hospitality corporates while offering expertise on the legal requirements for operating hotels in India. Her role encompasses the review and acquisition of necessary approvals and licenses under various Indian laws and regulations specific to the hospitality industry.

Her expertise includes conducting comprehensive legal due diligence for companies across diverse service sectors, a crucial step in preparation for private equity investments. She ensures that all legal aspects are meticulously reviewed to provide clients with reliable insights for decision-making.

Ashmita provides in-depth Legal Opinions and ensures that clients are well-versed in compliance requirements, facilitating smooth operations within India’s regulatory framework. Ashmita is skilled at drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of legal agreements, including

Master Franchise Agreements, Sub-Franchise Agreements, License Agreements, Share Subscription Agreements, Shareholders Agreements, Lease Deeds, and other related documents.

Mudit Rathee is a Banking & Finance Lawyer and is a part of Banking Litigation Team of the Firm. His practice areas cover Banking & Finance, Securitization, debt finance, including domestic and cross border syndicated lending (both secured and unsecured), asset sales and corporate financing and refinancing; Real Estate and He has served as a Law Officer in a Public Sector Bank with substantial experience in handling recovery and securitization matters before DRTs, NCLT, and other Courts and Tribunals. His core responsibilities included legal vetting of loan and security documents, ensuring compliance with banking laws and regulatory guidelines, and providing legal opinions to safeguard the Bank’s interest.

He has been actively involved in SARFAESI proceedings, debt recovery actions, title verification, and scrutiny of property documents. He has also handled legal due diligence, risk assessment, and legal audits in respect of secured assets across India.

Mr. Mudit has experience in examining corporate and statutory records, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and assisting in preparation and review of relevant legal documentation in banking transactions.

Mr. Mudit has extensive experience in:

Drafting and vetting of finance documents viz. Loan Agreement, Security Trustee Agreement, Share Pledge Trustee Agreement, Inter Creditor Agreement for banks, financial institutions, and non-banking financial companies.

Drafting and vetting of security documents viz. Deed of Hypothecation, Indenture of Mortgage, memorandum of entry, pledge deed, personal guarantees, corporate guarantees, sponsor support undertakings, trust & retention agreement and other related documents.

Rendering legal opinion on matters related to application of stamp duty, registration of documents, title search and verification of property, enforceability of security;

Significant experience in banking litigation, having represented banks and financial institutions in recovery, securitization, and enforcement matters before DRTs, NCLT, and various Courts and Tribunals, including SARFAESI proceedings and related actions.

Tanya is an experienced corporate-commercial lawyer with specialized expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions, Hospitality sector, Private Equity, Franchising, Licensing and Foreign Direct Investments. Her hospitality practice focuses on providing comprehensive legal support to hotels, restaurants, resorts, and related businesses. Key areas include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating hotel management agreements, franchise agreements, technical services contracts, and supplier arrangements. She advises on regulatory compliance and licensing requirements under Indian laws, including food safety, excise, and local municipal permits.

Tanya also supports real estate transactions related to hotel land acquisition, development, and leasing, along with managing M&A, financing, and private equity deals in the hospitality industry. Additionally, she offers expertise in intellectual property, branding, and advertising for hospitality brands. A significant highlight of Tanya’s career is her role as in-house counsel for the Claridges Group (part of IHCL - Taj Hotels). She advised on regulatory approvals, operational compliance, and was instrumental in the strategic transaction where IHCL assumed management and control of the Claridges brand.

Tanya led the review and negotiation of long-term management and operational agreements, service standards documentation, and coordinated legal requirements to ensure a seamless transition without operational disruption. Known for her attention to detail, deep industry knowledge, and practical approach, Tanya consistently delivers compliant, business-focused legal solutions. She has advised major hospitality corporates on approvals and licenses necessary for hotel operations across India, blending legal precision with sector insights to protect client interests and facilitate growth.

Rishabh Raj is part of the Banking & Finance Team of the Firm. His practice areas cover Banking & Finance, Securitization, land due diligence, and Infrastructure Projects. He has been extensively involved in drafting, negotiation and execution of Consortium Documents of banks such as SBI, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank etc. as well as listed companies and has been involved in carrying out legal due diligence, risk assessment and title search for large tracks of land on a Pan India basis.

Rishabh has been extensively involved in the Firm’s finance documentation practice, including both sole-lender and consortium transactions.

He is well-versed in negotiating and structuring complex financing arrangements, drafting and vetting loan and security documents, and advising on the creation and perfection of security interests. His experience also covers compliance matters relating to stamp duty, registration, and transfer of property laws.