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RIYA KALRA
Advocate
New Delhi
Summary
Dedicated legal professional with extensive pan-India experience specializing in arbitration, civil, and commercial law. Proven track record in drafting legal documents, providing strategic advice, and representing clients in high-stakes litigation. Committed to executing assigned tasks with precision and focus. Capable of independently handling matters, bringing a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering results.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Panag & Babu
2 2023 - Current
- Represented one of the largest renewable energy clients in a construction arbitration involving issues of wrongful termination and breach of contract; applications under Section 9 and 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 before the Madras High Court; and a commercial suit before the Civil Court in Gujarat challenging termination of a contract
- Represented a media giant before the Hyderabad High Court in an application under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, addressing whether courts can grant specific performance of determinable contracts in arbitration
- Advised and represented a medical device company in an employment dispute before the Punjab & Haryana High Court and the Gurgaon Civil Court
- Represented a Fortune 500 company in bail and discharge proceedings in a customs mis-declaration case, before ACMM, Esplanade Court, Mumbai
- Represented a leading medical device company in a quashing petition arising from a complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, before the Hyderabad High Court; in a SLP before the Supreme Court regarding non-deposit of the admitted amount in a summary suit; and in a writ petition before the Delhi High Court seeking clarification on the correct HSN code for medical device imports
- Secured bail orders in corruption, fraud, and forgery matters before the Delhi High Court
- Represented a fintech company in the withdrawal of CIRP after constitution of the COC, before NCLT Delhi
- Advised clients on seeking consolidation of FIRs under writ remedy where offences were committed in close proximity and using the same modus operandi, before the Delhi High Court
- Conducted training sessions for medical device companies to ensure compliance with India's custom regime and existing marketing practises
Associate
Chambers of Mr. Apoorv Parag Tripathi
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Law practice specializing in civil, commercial and arbitration law
- Drafted pleadings for construction arbitration and applications under Sections 9, 11, 29A and 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
- Assisted seniors during cross-examinations and final arguments in arbitrations on behalf of PSUs and government universities
- Represented clients in commercial disputes, including money recovery, pre-institution mediation, and property-related suits
- Advised client on a writ petition challenging the vires of the provisions of the Finance Act, 2021 and the Drug Prices Control Order, 2013
- Represented DDA and government universities before the Delhi High Court; drafted pleadings and legal opinions on their behalf
- Represented clients in cheque bounce cases and drafted agreements, including sale, family settlements, and MOU
- Law practice specializing in civil, commercial and arbitration law
Independent Work
R
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Drafted demand notices, summary suits, civil suits for recovery, legal opinions, and submissions for state financial corporations, government functionaries, and private clients
- Represented a client in a petition for dissolution of marriage
- Appeared before the Delhi High Court, DRAT and various district courts across Delhi
Education
Bachelor Of Arts And Bachelor Of Law -
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
New Delhi05-2019
Senior Secondary -
Manav Sthali School
New Delhi05-2013
Key Internships
- Khaitan & Co, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Team
- Kachwaha Partners, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Team
- Karanjawala & Co., Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Team
- Dentons Link Legal, Dispute Resolution Team
- Singh & Singh, Trademark Litigation Team
- Mr. Sidharth Luthra, Senior advocate
- Mr. Sanjoy Ghose, Senior advocate
- Mrs. Geeta Lutha, Senior advocate
Publications and Accomplishments
- Asia Business Law Journal - 'Litigation laws and practices in India'
- Lexology - 'Year in review: Anti Money Laundering in India'
- Awarded best memo award and gold access card for SCC OnLine in the Geeta National Moot Court Competition
- Finalist in the National Moot Court Competition organised by Faculty of Law, Delhi
Interests
Timeline
Independent Work
R
12.2019 - 01.2023
Associate
Chambers of Mr. Apoorv Parag Tripathi
06.2019 - 12.2022
Senior Associate
Law Offices of Panag & Babu
2 2023 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts And Bachelor Of Law -
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Senior Secondary -
Manav Sthali School
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