About Neerav

Leading Indian Dispute Resolution lawyer to help in cross border commercial legal matters.

Neerav Merchant has over 22 years of experience in dispute resolution, arbitration, litigation, enforcement of foreign judgments and awards, asset recovery, technology and telecommunication, intellectual property, employment, anti-corruption, and real property matters.

Neerav regularly speaks at several international forums, including seminars and conferences hosted by Asian Legal Business, International Bar Association and Law Society of England and Wales. He is on the panel of arbitrators of Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration.

Recently, Neerav has:

• Advised SwissPost, the national postal service of Switzerland, on data protection and privacy issues under Indian law.
• Advising Ceres BioSystems India Private Limited on a breach of contract by Gujarat State Fertilizer and Chemicals Limited.
• Advised Appear TV AS, Norway, on the legal steps and issues in connection with infringement/passing off of the client’s domain name.
• Advised CHEP South Africa on Indian employment law issues in connection with its Indian subsidiary, CHEP India Private Limited.
• Representing Jeumont SA in enforcing in India an ICC arbitration award.
• Representing SABIC UK Petrochemicals Limited on its ongoing dispute with Punj Lloyd Limited at the Delhi High Court.
• Advised Rofu (H.K.) Limited on Indian employment laws with special reference to the impact of foreign exchange and income tax laws on the foreign parent employing personnel in India.
• Represented Morgan Stanley Advantage Services Private Limited on its application to the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India to permit limited liability partnerships to be registered as an “other services provider.”
• Representing Wockhardt Limited in various civil and criminal litigation matters in India, and advising on regulatory issues.

EDUCATION

• BCom, Jai Hind College, University of Mumbai (1993)
• LLB, KC Law College, University of Mumbai (1996)

ADMISSIONS

• India

MEMBERSHIPS

• Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
• Bombay Incorporated Law Society
• International Bar Association (Regional Representative – Asia of the Litigation Committee for 2018-2019)
• Inter Pacific Bar Association (Vice Chair, Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Committee)

Ranked by

• Chambers Asia Pacific
• Chambers Global
• Asialaw Leading Lawyers
• Who’s Who Legal
• Practical Law Company and Indian Lawyer 250

Languages

English, Indian

About Majmudar & Partners

Majmudar & Partners (formerly Majmudar & Co.), established in 1943, has evolved into one of India’s premier law firms representing the who’s who of banks, companies, and financial institutions. Inbound investments into India, corporate/M&A, competition, banking and finance, private equity and venture capital, tax, technology, media and telecommunications, employment, projects and energy, and disputes are the main practice areas of the firm.

We are one of the few Indian law firms to have created an industry focus. We specialize in the following industries: (i) financial services and insurance; (ii) pharmaceuticals and life sciences; (iii) technology; (iv) manufacturing and industrial; and (v) consumer and retail. This coupled with senior partner led delivery and extreme responsiveness has made us a sought after firm for clients who need high quality and high value services in tight timeframes.

We have a national team of close to one hundred (100) lawyers. Most of our lawyers have international work experience, and have been recognized as leaders in their field. We are structured on the lines of an international law firm, where each lawyer is on a partnership track.

We service clients nationally and internationally from our main offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, and integrated network offices in Chennai, Hyderabad, and New Delhi.

Contact Neerav

Majmudar & Partners

8B, Chander Mukhi Mumbai, , 400 021

Website

http://www.majmudarindia.com

Time Zone

UTC+5.5