Information note
In the matter of a practice in corporate and commercial law
Vikram DesaiAdvocate, Bengaluru
- Enrolment No.
- KAR/2954/2012
- Enrolled with
- Bar Council of Karnataka
- Qualifications
- B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Chamber: Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru
1. Counsel
1.1 Vikram Desai is an advocate enrolled with the Bar Council of Karnataka since 2012, practising in corporate and commercial law in Bengaluru.
1.2 Before independent practice, Vikram Desai worked with a corporate law firm in Bengaluru for seven years on commercial disputes and transactions.
1.3 Languages: English, Kannada, Hindi and Marathi.
2. Areas of practice
- 2.1
Corporate and commercial
Drafting and vetting of shareholder agreements, service contracts, NDAs and vendor agreements. Advice on company and LLP compliance.
- 2.2
Arbitration
Representation in domestic arbitrations under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Petitions under Sections 9, 11 and 34.
- 2.3
Commercial courts
Commercial suits for recovery, breach of contract and intellectual property before the Commercial Courts.
- 2.4
Insolvency
Applications by financial and operational creditors before the National Company Law Tribunal, Bengaluru Bench.
- 2.5
Employment
Employment contracts, policies, terminations, and matters under the Industrial Disputes Act and the POSH Act.
- 2.6
Real estate
Due diligence, development agreements, leases, and complaints before the Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
3. Courts and forums
3.1 Appears before:
- High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru
- National Company Law Tribunal, Bengaluru Bench
- Commercial Courts, Bengaluru
- Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Karnataka
- Arbitral tribunals seated in Bengaluru
4. Chamber
Office 306, 3rd Floor, Cunningham Chambers
No. 9, Cunningham Road, Vasanth Nagar
Bengaluru 560052
- Phone
- +91 98765 43204
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 17:30 to 20:30. Saturday by appointment.
5. Questions
5.1 How do I meet the advocate?
Call or email the chamber to fix a time. Meetings happen at the chamber on weekday evenings, or on video call.
5.2 What should I bring to the first meeting?
A short note of the facts in date order, and copies of every document you have: agreements, notices, emails and any court papers.
5.3 Do you take matters outside Bengaluru?
Matters before tribunals and High Courts outside Bengaluru are taken up on a case by case basis.
5.4 How are fees decided?
Fees depend on the nature of the matter and the forum. They are discussed and agreed in writing before work begins.