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Mr. Rakesh Kumar

Managing Partner | 📍 New Delhi | Over 25 Years of Legal Experience

Profile

Mr. Rakesh Kumar is an accpmplished advocate and Head of the Corporate Litigation & Insolvency Practice at the firm, bringing over 25 years of rich experience in corporate law, insolvency, and regulatory litigation. Renowned for his strategic advocacy and deep litigation expertise, he has led numerous high-stakes corporate disputes before the NCLT, NCLAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India.

Mr. Kumar is widely respected for his ability to guide companies through financial distress, shareholder conflicts, and regulatory challenges with clarity and precision. He is a trusted legal advisor to promoters, financial institutions, insolvency professionals, and multinational corporations, often representing them in crisis-driven matters involving moratoriums, debt restructuring, and cross-border joint ventures.

As a lead strategist, Mr. Kumar is frequently engaged in complex insolvency proceedings and boardroom disputes where legal outcomes have direct implications for business continuity. His legal insight, combined with a command of procedural and commercial realities, enables him to deliver solutions that are both legally sound and business- aligned.

Beyond litigation, he offers advisory on corporate governance, compliance risk, and transaction-related structuring, making him a comprehensive legal partner for businesses undergoing transformation or restructuring.

Core Practice Areas

  • Corporate & Commercial Litigation
  • Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC)
  • Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
  • Shareholder Disputes & Boardroom Strategy
  • Corporate Restructuring & Risk Management

Representative Work

Mr. Rakesh Kumar has led and advised in a substantial volume of high-value corporate litigation and insolvency matters across NCLT, NCLAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court. His practice includes:

  • Extensive representation of creditors, debtors, and resolution professionals in CIRP, liquidation, and avoidance proceedings under the IBC.
  • Strategic handling of numerous shareholder and boardroom disputes, including cases of oppression and mismanagement.
  • Advising on restructuring, resolution plan approvals, and settlement negotiations across diverse sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
  • Regular appearances in complex commercial disputes involving joint ventures, contractual breaches, and regulatory actions.
  • Proven experience in managing multi-party litigation, cross-border elements, and appellate challenges with commercial and legal precision.
  • Bar Council of Delhi
  • Supreme Court Bar Association
  • Delhi High Court Bar Association
  • Former Chairman – Faridabad Chapter, ICSI
  • District Cricket Association, Faridabad
  • C.S. – Fellow Member, Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
  • B. – Bachelor of Laws