Shivani Jadhav

Dispute resolution lawyer with 7+ years of experience across commercial, civil, criminal, and regulatory litigation, with demonstrated ability to handle high-volume, multi-forum disputes and institutional clients. Proven track record of drafting 200+ pleadings, managing 100+ matters, and contributing to favorable interim reliefs, reduced liability exposure, and strategic settlements across forums including NCLT, arbitration tribunals, and trial courts. Trusted by senior counsel to independently manage case strategy, coordinate high-stakes litigation, and advise on legal risk, with strong alignment for Tier-1 dispute teams.

Associate Counsel - M V Kini Law Firm

(2025-03 - 2026-05)

• Managing 25+ ongoing civil and commercial disputes across corporate, labor, consumer, and land matters, ensuring 100% procedural compliance and timely filings
• Drafted 70+ pleadings, motions, and written submissions, directly contributing to favorable interim orders and improved litigation outcomes
• Acted as core litigation support for institutional clients (Air India, AAI, HCI, FCI, IIT Bombay), reflecting high trust in handling complex, high-stakes matters
• Assisted in trial preparation and litigation strategy, strengthening argument structuring and hearing readiness
• Provided risk-based legal analysis of statutes, contracts, and case law, enabling informed legal decisions and mitigation of adverse exposure
• Coordinated with senior counsel and internal stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment and seamless execution of litigation strategy

Associate Counsel - Rajani Chambers

(2024-07 - 2025-02)

• Managed 40+ civil and criminal matters, including high-sensitivity cases (POCSO, murder, PWDVA, financial crimes), ensuring end-to-end ownership from drafting to hearing support
• Represented clients in arbitration proceedings, contributing to dispute resolution strategy and improved settlement positioning
• Handled PMLA matters, supporting regulatory compliance and reducing enforcement-related risks
• Drafted applications, pleadings, and legal submissions leading to favorable procedural orders and reduced litigation exposure
• Worked closely with senior counsel on high-risk matters, demonstrating reliability and trust in sensitive litigation environments

Junior Advocate - Adv. Jash J. Dalia

(2022-06 - 2024-06)

• Supported 60+ matters across NCLT, consumer forums, and criminal courts, ensuring efficient case progression and strategic execution
• Drafted 100+ pleadings, complaints, replies, and applications, improving case turnaround time and procedural accuracy
• Handled Section 138 NI Act matters, contributing to favorable settlements and recovery outcomes
• Conducted in-depth legal research and precedent analysis, strengthening case strategy and legal arguments
• Entrusted with independent drafting and filings, demonstrating ownership and accountability in active litigation matters

Associate - Rajani Chambers

(2021-03 - 2022-01)

• Assisted in 30+ civil and criminal matters, including serious criminal litigation and property disputes
• Drafted pleadings and conducted legal research that improved case preparedness and reduced procedural delays
• Contributed to arbitration proceedings, building ADR strategy and documentation expertise

Associate - Adv. Sana Raees Khan

(2020-12 - 2021-03)

• Supported litigation in complex criminal matters (NDPS, MCOC, cybercrime, organized crime), contributing to defense strategy and documentation
• Drafted pleadings and legal correspondence ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong procedural positioning

BLS LLB (Hons) - Law - SVKM's Pravin Gandhi College of Law, Mumbai (2020)