Our Legal Experts

C. B. Hawelikar

Sr. Advisor

Mr. Chandrakant Hawelikar (retired judge) is now a leading legal practitioner. He was enrolled to Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa in the year 1975. Since then he has been practicing and handling variety of cases independently.

In the year 1980 he was appointed as standing counsel of State Bank of India. Thereafter he was appointed as Judicial Magistrate First Class in the year 1988. In 2009 post his retirement as a judge, he has been working as practising Advocate in Mumbai & Navi Mumbai region.

He has expertise in advising and representing clients in variety of dispute relating to all areas of law Civil, Criminal, Labour & Industrial Law, Family Law, Consumer Law etc. He is also acting as a mediator in several matters. He is pillar of the Firm and has been advising firms Associate lawyers from time to time.

Seema Barthwal

Partner

Ms.Seema has decades of work experience and she is heading firm’s crucial portfolios including Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) compliance and litigations, POCSO Cases, Criminal law, Testamentary and Intestate succession laws, Family law, Labour Law, and the Company Law.

She has strong expertise in handling POSH cases and has been effectively advising clients on addressing & defending sexual harassment complaints under the POSH Act. For her expertise she has been frequently invited as key-note speaker for various POSH training programs conducted by the companies and the other organisations.

Ms.Seema handles firm’s Succession Planning Portfolio including Testamentary and Intestate succession. She specialises in drafting of Wills and Codicils and advising clients on Estate planning. She has been actively handling cases of obtaining Probate, Letter of Administration, Heirship Certificate, and Executorship certificates across various courts of Navi Mumbai, Raigad, and Bombay High Court. With her deep legal knowledge and client-focused approach Ms.Seema is successfully representing the firm in Criminal and Family law related cases. She also possesses in-depth knowledge of Civil and Criminal defamation law and is handling wide plethora of clients comprising of individuals as well as the organisations.

Ms. Seema has also been providing legal advice and support to companies in their legal compliances, product documentation, Policy making, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and offers. She has also been representing our firm in employment related disputes. Ms. Seema’s practice is driven by a rights-based, ethical and solution-oriented approach, with a strong focus on sensitivity, compliance, and effective dispute resolution.

Ankita Divekar

Sr. Associate Advocate

Ankita holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Mumbai and has also completed a specialized degree in Cyber Law. She is an integral member of the firm’s litigation wing, with substantial experience in appearing before Magistrate Courts, Senior Division Courts, and District Courts across Navi Mumbai and Raigad.

Known for her assertive and dynamic courtroom presence, Ankita is highly regarded for her effective advocacy while consistently safeguarding the best interests of her clients. She independently formulates effective litigation strategies, adopts a result-oriented approach, and works diligently to achieve favourable outcomes in complex legal matters.

Poyam Swarnkar

Associate Advocate

Poyam is a dedicated legal professional committed to providing diligent and ethical legal services. A graduate in law from D. Y. Patil School of Law and is enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and is actively practicing law.

With a strong foundation in legal research, drafting, and court procedures, Poyam assists clients across areas such as POSH Law, Family Law, Matrimonial Law, Labour Law and Corporate Law. Poyam has hands-on experience in legal documentation, case analysis, and court appearances, and approaches every matter with attention to detail and professionalism.

Poyam believes in continuous learning and staying updated with evolving laws and judicial precedents. Known for integrity, clarity in communication, and client-focused representation, Poyam strives to deliver practical and effective legal solutions.

Nandini Gend

Associate Advocate

Nandini is a motivated and result-oriented legal professional with a strong academic foundation and practical exposure to the Indian legal system. She has completed her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Mumbai and is duly enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa.

Nandini has developed sound knowledge of substantive and procedural laws. She has hands-on experience in legal research, drafting of pleadings, notices, agreements, and affidavits etc.