Team
S.B. Upadhyay
Chairman
Mr S.B. Upadhyay is an eminent jurist par excellence and a designated Senior Advocate practising before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. It has been our immense fortune that Mr Upadhyay also happens to be the founder of UNUC Legal LLP. Mr Upadhyay has been a leading counsel before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in various commercial, civil as well as criminal matters which through the passage of time has chartered the course of jurisprudence in India. Post his designation as a Senior Advocate, UNUC Legal LLP is operating under his able guidance and blessings.The journey of Mr S.B. Upadhyay shall always be our guiding light and an example that every one of us at UNUC Legal LLP looks forward to emulating.
Pawan Upadhyay
Founder
Pawan Upadhyay is a highly accomplished legal professional specializing in Contract Management and Construction Arbitration with over two decades of experience in India’s legal industry. With a remarkable track record, Pawan has successfully represented leading business houses, High-Net Individuals, conglomerates, and Government Organizations in numerous high-stakes matters. His expertise in contract law, coupled with a deep understanding of the construction industry, enables him to effectively navigate complex legal issues and deliver favourable outcomes for his clients. Pawan’s exceptional skills and rich experience make him a trusted advisor and advocate in the field of dispute resolution and contract management.
Sharmila Upadhyay
Managing Partner
Sharmila is a leading member of our Litigation Team. Sharmila is also an Advocate-on-Record duly recognized by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. Sharmila has a rich academic record and holds a Master’s Degree in Law from Delhi University. Sharmila also represents various States, Government Organizations and leading Corporations, Individuals before the Supreme Court, and various High Courts of India. Sharmila is an exceptional and outstanding legal strategist and has to her credit several key and High stakes matters before the Higher Courts of India.
Rajeev Chhetri
Joint Managing Partner
Rajeev Chhetri is a distinguished professional known for his exceptional proficiency in handling civil and commercial matters, specializing in litigation and arbitration. With extensive experience in various fields, Rajeev provides comprehensive advisory services for transactional matters and advocates on behalf of clients in esteemed courts throughout India. With an unwavering commitment to safeguarding client interests and achieving their objectives, Rajeev Chhetri offers invaluable guidance and delivers effective representation, ensuring that his clients receive the utmost care and dedication throughout their legal journey.
Rajesh Chhetri
Joint Managing Partner
Rajesh Chhetri provides wide expertise in the realm of dispute resolution encompassing both litigation and arbitration. Additionally, he has gained substantial experience in diverse fields such as insolvency and bankruptcy code, banking and finance, environmental law, infrastructure, commercial disputes, and white-collar crimes. Rajesh’s practice involves providing comprehensive advisory services for transactional matters and zealously representing clients before commercial courts, High Courts, and the esteemed Supreme Court of India. With a profound understanding of legal intricacies and a versatile approach, Rajesh Chhetri is committed to delivering valuable guidance and effective representation to clients, ensuring their interests are safeguarded and their objectives are achieved.
Meenakshi Rawat
Joint Managing Partner
Meenakshi, with her extensive experience, specializes in handling matters related to white-collar crimes. Her expertise encompasses dealing with cases before the Enforcement Directorate, CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation), as well as matters at NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) and NCLAT (National Company Law Appellate Tribunal). Meenakshi regularly practices in the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, and various Tribunals. Her vast experience and comprehensive understanding of legal intricacies in white-collar crime cases make her a reliable and proficient advocate.
Sarvjit Pratap Singh
Partner
Sarvjit has more than 12 years of experience and is a highly skilled advocate renowned for his expertise in handling cases before various Tribunals and the Supreme Court of India. With a profound understanding of legal procedures, and specialized knowledge in Supreme Court drafting, Sarvjit Pratap Singh excels in navigating intricate legal frameworks and presenting compelling arguments. His meticulous approach to drafting and extensive experience in Supreme Court procedures make him a formidable legal professional capable of providing exceptional representation and advocacy in a wide array of cases.
Varun Sharma
Partner
Varun Sharma, an advocate at UNUC Legal LLP, brings five years of invaluable experience in the legal profession. With a strong focus on commercial matters and arbitration cases, Varun also specializes in handling insolvency and bankruptcy cases at NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) and NCLAT (National Company Law Appellate Tribunal). His versatile background has allowed him to gain exposure and represent clients before various Tribunals, High Courts, District Courts, and in arbitration proceedings. With an impressive track record, Varun’s extensive courtroom experience reflects his exceptional expertise and adaptability in providing effective legal representation to his clients.
Rishab Khare
Partner
Rishab is a young, dynamic lawyer with a specialization in Infrastructure Arbitration, Contracts, and Criminal Law. Rishab holds a Master’s in Law (Corporate & Financial Laws) and is a product of a leading law school, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab and Jindal Global Law School, Sonepat. Rishab during his five intensive years of experience in the field of law has assisted a Former Judge of the Supreme Court, Leading Senior Advocates and Premium Law Firms in a variety of Disputes ranging from High-value Arbitrations to Criminal & Consumer Matters.
Rinku S Valanju
Partner
Rinku Smitesh Valanju is a distinguished advocate with over two decades of experience in the securities market. She began her career holding a senior management position in the Arbitration and Listing Department of BSE Limited before transitioning to a legal practice where she has since established herself as a formidable presence. Mrs. Valanju’s academic background is as impressive as her professional journey, having earned a law degree from Mumbai University, a postgraduate management degree in finance from the prestigious Welingkar Institute of Management, and an advanced degree in Securities Laws from Government Law College, Mumbai. Additionally, she has acquired significant expertise in foreign securities markets through certifications from the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in the USA. Over the years, Mrs. Valanju has successfully represented a wide array of clients, including trading members, corporates, and stock exchanges, before various adjudicating authorities such as SEBI, SEBI Special Courts, Arbitral Tribunals of BSE/NSE, the Securities Appellate Tribunal, the Bombay High Court, and the Supreme Court of India. Her extensive experience in regulatory and compliance matters, particularly in broking compliance and inspection-related assignments, further cements her reputation as a legal expert in the field of securities law.
Vikram Sharma
CFA, Financial Consultant
Vikram Sharma is a visionary leader who motivates peers, clients and team, guiding them with business astuteness and insight. His forte is providing provide independent opinion for business transactions where unbiased advice is required in regard to Advisory for Valuations, Funds and Strategic Advisory. Over more than 20 years of his career, he has performed numerous assignments pertaining to value creation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Startups Valuations, Regulatory Valuations, Fund Advisory, Research assignments and various business transactions for diversified businesses. He has strong expertise in IPs valuation for transfer pricing issues, derivatives segment especially in valuation of complex Futures and Options products. Vikram Sharma has done his masters in Finance and International Business from IMT Ghaziabad. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), BIT (Bachelor of Information Technology), an Associate member of GARP, HND (Computing) from EdExcel UK and also a Registered Valuer for securities and Financial Assets from IBBI. He is in valuation panel for National Research Development Corporation, Government of India (NRDC with IOCL) for independent valuation opinions. Vikram develops and imparts valuation guidance for the Valuation Aspirants, and frequently speaks on business valuation at national forums which includes legal, professional, and trade association meetings. During his long career, he has been a serial entrepreneur and established various ventures in Education, Financial Consulting, Valuation Advisory, Education Technology, Marketing Research, Information Technology and Financial Research. Previously he has worked for Equity Research departments for Stock Broking companies and planning and expansion divisions of various groups. He is founder member and director of Pure Value Advisory. He is also serving as CFO and independent consultant to Indian, US, UAE and Indonesian companies.
Ankit Shah
Partner
Ankit Shah is a highly experienced professional with over 10 years of experience in the legal field, specifically in representing clients in various Tribunals and the Supreme Court of India. His extensive exposure to these judicial bodies demonstrates his expertise in navigating complex legal matters and arguing cases at the highest level of the Indian judicial system.
Raunaq Verma
Financial Consultant
Raunaq Verma is a distinguished financial consultant renowned for his expertise in debt fund arrangement and syndication. With a robust background in securing and structuring debt solutions across diverse sectors, Raunaq has established a notable reputation in the Indian financial community. His extensive experience spans arranging high-value debt deals, project financing, and corporate finance, where he excels in crafting intricate financial solutions tailored to the unique needs of businesses. Leveraging his profound industry knowledge and strong relationships with banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions, Raunaq is adept at optimizing financing strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. His core competencies include managing complex debt syndication, enhancing supply chain finance, and improving working capital management. Raunaq’s sharp acumen for identifying opportunities and his exceptional client relationship management skills have solidified his standing as a trusted advisor for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients alike.
Piyush Gupta
Partner
Piyush Gupta is a Partner at UNUC Legal LLP, where he is involved in advising on arbitration, commercial litigation, and regulatory disputes. His practice focuses on representing clients in complex matters arising from infrastructure projects, commercial contracts, and regulated sectors.
At UNUC Legal, Piyush works closely on dispute strategy, drafting, and proceedings before arbitral tribunals, High Courts, and other adjudicatory forums. He is engaged across various stages of disputes, including pre-dispute advisory, pleadings, interim proceedings, and final hearings.
He brings a structured and detail-oriented approach to dispute resolution, with particular emphasis on procedural strategy, evidence management, and contractual interpretation. Piyush regularly assists clients in navigating multi-party disputes and regulatory proceedings linked to infrastructure and commercial operations.
Aditi Anup
Partner
Aditi Anup is a Partner at UNUC Legal LLP, where she is involved in advising on arbitration, commercial disputes, and regulatory matters. Her practice focuses on complex disputes arising from infrastructure, commercial, and regulated sectors, with experience across multiple forums.
She is an alumna of O.P. Jindal Global University, where she completed her legal education, and brings a strong academic foundation to her professional work. Aditi’s approach combines legal analysis with a practical understanding of dispute strategy, procedure, and documentation, supporting clients through various stages of litigation and arbitration.
At UNUC Legal, she works closely with clients and senior members of the firm on dispute resolution strategy, pleadings, and proceedings before courts, tribunals, and arbitral forums.
sarada prasana Mohanty
director proclove consultancy
Sarada Prasana Mohanty is the Director of Proclove Consultancy, the engineering and technical advisory arm collaborating with UNUC Legal LLP. Through this collaboration, he supports the firm’s techno-legal approach to dispute resolution and advisory work.
He brings engineering and project-level expertise to matters involving infrastructure, power, energy, and regulated sector projects, particularly where technical assessment, project documentation, and execution issues intersect with legal disputes. His role involves providing technical inputs, analysis, and support in matters relating to project delays, performance issues, contractual interpretation, and claims.
The collaboration between UNUC Legal and Proclove Consultancy enables an integrated approach to arbitration and dispute resolution, combining legal strategy with engineering insight. This structure allows for a more informed assessment of facts, evidence, and project-specific complexities in high-value infrastructure and commercial disputes.
anmol wadhwa
Partner
Anmol Wadhwa is a Partner at UNUC Legal LLP, He advises on complex commercial, infrastructure, and regulatory disputes, with experience across high-value matters and multi-forum proceedings.
His practice involves strategic oversight of arbitration proceedings, dispute planning, and representation before arbitral tribunals, High Courts, and regulatory authorities. Anmol is regularly engaged in matters involving infrastructure projects, contractual disputes, and issues arising in regulated sectors, where procedural strategy and risk assessment are critical.
At UNUC Legal, he works closely with clients and internal teams on dispute structuring, pleadings, evidence strategy, and coordination across different stages of arbitration and litigation. His approach is marked by a strong focus on preparation, consistency of legal position, and long-term dispute management.