Our Team – DSA

Managing Partner, Advocate Deepak Sabharwal

Deepak Sabharwal is a highly experienced lawyer with over 25 years of expertise in Intellectual Property, Drafting and Conveyancing, Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Labour Laws, Commercial Laws, Arbitration, and Corporate Services. He began his career as a Labour law consultant under the guidance of a renowned specialist in the field, eventually becoming the Managing Partner of a firm in 2003. Under his leadership, the firm expanded from one office in Delhi to three in Delhi and additional offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bangalore.

The firm now boasts around 100 specialized employees. Deepak has played a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape, contributing to amendments in the Transfer of Property Act and Registration Act through litigation. He has also been instrumental in landmark judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts, particularly in areas such as the Negotiable Instruments Act, Consumer Protection Act, Arbitration Act, and various Educational Acts. Deepak possesses technical expertise in prosecuting and defending Intellectual Property infringement and passing-off cases, taking action against unfair competition, and managing anti-piracy campaigns and counterfeit goods raids in collaboration with relevant agencies.

S. Basavaraj, Senior Partner (Bengaluru)

S. Basavraj, based in Bangalore, is a distinguished member of our firm with 25 years of legal experience. He specializes in Constitutional Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Town Planning, Municipal and Urban Planning, Land Revenue, Pollution Control laws, Land Acquisition, and Property laws.

His expertise extends beyond our firm, as he serves as a legal advisor to both the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, further enhancing his reputation as a legal authority in the state.

D.K. Panchal, Senior Partner

D.K. Panchal has dedicated himself to excellence in criminal law since 1992. He is a highly skilled and experienced lawyer who has made a name for himself in the field. Despite the competitive environment, D.K. Panchal has distinguished himself in the firm by providing constant support to his colleagues. He is a diligent and sincere member of the team who is always willing to help others.

Shaila Taware, Partner (Mumbai)

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S. A. Shanmugam, Partner (Chennai)

S.A. Shanmugam is a smart and experienced lawyer who has been practicing in Chennai since 2005. He has played a key role in the growth of our firm through his dedication and hard work.

Shanmugam specializes in mergers and acquisitions, capital reduction of listed companies, criminal cases, and arbitration. He is also well-known in the High Court of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and he is an expert in banking and housing finance, liaisoning, and intellectual property rights.

Rohit Kukreja, Partner (Bengaluru)

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Rajeshwar Rao, Partner (Hyderabad)

Advocate Anurya Sabharwal
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Advocate Anurya Sabharwal is an accomplished civil litigator and arbitrator, having more than one year of experience at DSA Legal. He specializes in civil recovery matters pertaining to contract law, consumer law, employment law, and so forth. Advocate Sabharwal has effectively supported and advocated for clients across the entire spectrum of civil asset recovery and damage claims, addressing losses arising from both intentional and negligent actions, as well as statutory violations.

Education: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Symbiosis International University