Nilesh Tribhuvann

Founder & Managing Partner

Nilesh Tribhuvann is Founder and Managing Partner at the Firm, where he heads the Dispute Resolution and Litigation practices. Nilesh has over 15 years of experience in the Indian legal arena and has handled some of the most high-stakes, high-profile Litigation, Dispute Resolution and White-Collar Crime matters. Nilesh has been the trusted legal advisor for several reputed brands such as Apple, InterGlobe (Indigo Airlines), Godrej, Reliance, and Hyundai, among others.

As the Managing Partner of one of the fastest growing technology driven firms in India, Nilesh spearheads a dynamic team of over 65 law professionals towards the next generation of legal developments.

Nilesh has handled over 7000+ cases and 4000+ arbitration matters while also having noteworthy complex litigation matters to his credit, having represented eminent personalities and a diverse set of prestigious organizations in famed matters.

Nilesh’s expertise has significantly catalysed the aggressive growth of the Firm, and his profile and repertoire of work is unique, as it embodies his active involvement in not only Litigation and Arbitration matters, but also Corporate & Commercial matters, Contractual matters, Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions and Joint Venture transactions for senior leadership comprising of top CEOs and CFOs of reputed organizations. With his profound legal command and distinct court craft, Nilesh services a wide range of renowned global clients that includes business houses, multinational corporations, international law firms, ministers, political dignitaries, high net worth individuals, media houses, government bodies, and Bollywood celebrities such as Karishma Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty, among others. He has also been retained on the panel of legal experts with several, highly regarded conglomerates, aviation companies, real estate giants and mass communication corporations.

Under his leadership, the Firm has won ALB Rising Law Firm of the Year 2025 award, Legal Era Top White-Collar Firm in India 2024-25, Forbes Top Law Firm in India 2024 award. He has also won ALB’s Top Dispute Lawyer 2023 award along with the award for Top Managing Partner in 2022 award in the Forbes Legal Powerlist.

Nilesh has two value-driven post-graduate degrees in Law, namely in Constitutional Law and Commercial Law. Trained under the tutelage of Senior Counsels, the Late Mr. Ram Jethmalani and Mr. Mahesh Jethmalani, Nilesh has a 360-degree view in all the fundamental aspects of litigation. Clients often reach out to him not just for his representational skills, but also for his litigation strategy and commercial advisory. Having worked with most of the eminent counsels in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi circles, Nilesh provides expert direction to clients on all contentious legal matters. While the primary forum of his legal practice is the High Court of Judicature at Bombay and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, he has also represented clients in other legal forums such as High Courts of Delhi, Karnataka and various other states, District Courts, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Arbitration Tribunals and the like – both on the original and appellate sides.

Indicative Experience

  • Initiated a company petition under the Companies Act, 2013, addressing oppression and mismanagement in a prominent optician company.
  • Successfully represented a leading telemarketing brand in critical litigation, protecting operational and reputational interests.
  • Filed impactful PILs during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in hospital price regulation and improved patient information policies in Maharashtra.
  • Specialized in domestic and cross-border arbitrations, with a strong focus on enforcement of awards across jurisdictions.
  • Provided strategic guidance in mediation, conciliation, and negotiation for intricate disputes.
  • Defended clients in high-profile cases involving the Central Bureau of Investigation, Enforcement Directorate, and Economic Offences Wing.
  • Handled several high-profile matters including the DHFL scam, the Yes Bank scam and cases related to Insider Trading.

Conducted in-depth compliance checks and fraud investigations for major clients, ensuring regulatory adherence while maintaining confidentiality.

Enabled a mining company to raise INR 5.5 billion from foreign investments, ensuring seamless regulatory compliance and investor confidence.

Represented clients such as Apple, Indigo Airlines, and Godrej Properties in significant consumer protection cases, achieving favorable outcomes.

  • Advised and represented one of India’s leading real estate conglomerates in structuring, negotiating, and executing a landmark residential township project spanning over 500 acres.
  • Advocated for landowners affected by government land acquisition policies, securing fair compensation and safeguarding livelihoods.

Related Experts

Arvind Gurumurthy

Senior Partner (South Practice Head)

Kanan Chawda

Associate Partner

Nilesh Tribhuvann is Founder and Managing Partner at the Firm, where he heads the Dispute Resolution and Litigation practices. Nilesh has over 15 years of experience in the Indian legal arena and has handled some of the most high-stakes, high-profile Litigation, Dispute Resolution and White-Collar Crime matters. Nilesh has been the trusted legal advisor for several reputed brands such as Apple, InterGlobe (Indigo Airlines), Godrej, Reliance, and Hyundai, among others.

As the Managing Partner of one of the fastest growing technology driven firms in India, Nilesh spearheads a dynamic team of over 65 law professionals towards the next generation of legal developments.

Nilesh has handled over 7000+ cases and 4000+ arbitration matters while also having noteworthy complex litigation matters to his credit, having represented eminent personalities and a diverse set of prestigious organizations in famed matters.

Nilesh’s expertise has significantly catalysed the aggressive growth of the Firm, and his profile and repertoire of work is unique, as it embodies his active involvement in not only Litigation and Arbitration matters, but also Corporate & Commercial matters, Contractual matters, Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions and Joint Venture transactions for senior leadership comprising of top CEOs and CFOs of reputed organizations. With his profound legal command and distinct court craft, Nilesh services a wide range of renowned global clients that includes business houses, multinational corporations, international law firms, ministers, political dignitaries, high net worth individuals, media houses, government bodies, and Bollywood celebrities such as Karishma Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty, among others. He has also been retained on the panel of legal experts with several, highly regarded conglomerates, aviation companies, real estate giants and mass communication corporations.

Under his leadership, the Firm has won ALB Rising Law Firm of the Year 2025 award, Legal Era Top White-Collar Firm in India 2024-25, Forbes Top Law Firm in India 2024 award. He has also won ALB’s Top Dispute Lawyer 2023 award along with the award for Top Managing Partner in 2022 award in the Forbes Legal Powerlist.

Nilesh has two value-driven post-graduate degrees in Law, namely in Constitutional Law and Commercial Law. Trained under the tutelage of Senior Counsels, the Late Mr. Ram Jethmalani and Mr. Mahesh Jethmalani, Nilesh has a 360-degree view in all the fundamental aspects of litigation. Clients often reach out to him not just for his representational skills, but also for his litigation strategy and commercial advisory. Having worked with most of the eminent counsels in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi circles, Nilesh provides expert direction to clients on all contentious legal matters. While the primary forum of his legal practice is the High Court of Judicature at Bombay and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, he has also represented clients in other legal forums such as High Courts of Delhi, Karnataka and various other states, District Courts, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Arbitration Tribunals and the like – both on the original and appellate sides.

In The Media

Good news for travellers! DGCA’s BIG relief for parents flying with kids

We are delighted to announce that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been spotlighted in ET NOW for his insights in the article titled "Good News for Travelers: DGCA's Big Relief for Parents Flying with Kids. For an in-depth look at Mr. Tribhuvann's perspective on this critical issue, we invite you to read…
April 24, 2024  |
ET Now

‘Uninterrupted services for our existing customers’: Kotak Mahindra Bank clarifies after RBI imposes curbs

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN is featured in a Business Today article discussing Kotak Mahindra Bank's response to the RBI's imposed curbs, emphasizing the bank's commitment to providing uninterrupted services for its existing customers.
April 24, 2024  |
BT Money Today

SC pulls up Patanjali and various ministries on misleading ad case

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. Nilesh Tribhuvann, has contributed to a recent article about the Supreme Court's response to a misleading ad case involving Patanjali and various ministries.
April 24, 2024  |
ET LegalWorld

New rule to impact flight ticket prices: Find out which air ticket prices to get cheaper or expensive

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN is featured in The Economic Times article discussing New rule to impact flight ticket prices.
April 24, 2024  |
Economic Times

Significant update on Rana Kapoor, the co-founder of Yes Bank, who has recently been granted bail after four years of incarceration without trial

Here's significant update on Rana Kapoor, the co-founder of Yes Bank, who has recently been granted bail after four years of incarceration without trial. This decision marks a crucial moment in corporate governance and judicial fairness.
June 5, 2024  |
LinkedIn

RBI comes out with FEMA regulations for direct listing on international exchange

We are delighted to Share that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN, has been spotlighted in businessline for his insights in the article titled "RBI comes out with FEMA regulations for direct listing on international exchange"
April 24, 2024  |
The Hindu Businessline

RBI Action on Kotak Mahindra Bank: Is Your Data in Other Banks Safe?

We are thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been featured in an insightful article by Economic Times Wealth titled, "RBI Action on Kotak Mahindra Bank: Is Your Data in Other Banks Safe?"
April 29, 2024  |
The Economic Times

NILESH TRIBHUVANN, our managing partner, shares his views with Gargi Rawat on Newsbreak today on NDTV.

What has the RBI asked banks to do? The RBI has asked banks to refund customers the excess interest and other charges. The RBI states, “These and other non-standard practices of charging interest do not align with the spirit of fairness and transparency while dealing with customers.
June 3, 2024  |
NDTV

Revised regulations on flight ticket costs

We are excited to announce that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN, has been featured in an article by The Economic Times discussing the impact of revised regulations on flight ticket costs.
April 27, 2024  |
ET Hospitality World

Tighter H1B visa rules in Republican regime could hurt business for IT firms.

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner NILESH TRIBHUVANN has been featured in Financial Express (India) article titled- Tighter H1B visa rules in Republican regime could hurt business for IT firms.
November 5, 2024  |
Financial Express

Quick Commerce’s Love for Medicine Delivery Gets Shrouded in Criticism.

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner NILESH TRIBHUVANN has been featured in Outlook Start-Up article titled - Quick Commerce’s Love for Medicine Delivery Gets Shrouded in Criticism.
November 8, 2024  |
Outlook Start-Up

RBI’s Actions on Kotak Mahindra Bank: Ensuring the Security of Your Data Across Banks

We're excited to announce that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN, has been featured in a thought-provoking piece by BFSI Economic Times titled, "RBI's Actions on Kotak Mahindra Bank: Ensuring the Security of Your Data Across Banks."
April 29, 2024  |
ET BFSI

RBI’s Actions on Kotak Mahindra Bank: Is your data in other banks safe?

We are pleased to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN, has been featured in an insightful article by The Economic Times Times titled, "RBI's Actions on Kotak Mahindra Bank: Is your data in other banks safe?"
April 29, 2024  |
ET CISO

Managing Partner Mr NILESH TRIBHUVANN received the Promising Law Firm of the Year 2024 award at the Legal Era – Legal Media Group Summit

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner Mr NILESH TRIBHUVANN received the Promising Law Firm of the Year 2024 award at the Legal Era - Legal Media Group Summit. The award was presented by Smt. Rekha Palli, Honorable Justice of the Delhi High Court; Dr. Lalit Bhasin, President of the Society of Indian…
April 26, 2024  |
Legal Era

Quoted viewpoint by our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN, featured on ET NOW

White & Brief - Advocates and Solicitors is delighted to share a recent viewpoint by our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN, featured on ET NOW. Dive into an insightful exploration of Reliance's strategic acquisition of a step-down subsidiary for Rs 300 Crore. What exactly is a step-down subsidiary?
May 10, 2024  |
ET Now

Quoted viewpoint by our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN, featured on Legal ET World

White and Brief - Advocates & Solicitors is pleased to showcase a recent viewpoint from our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN, featured on ETLegalWorld Delve into his analysis of the Delhi High Court's directive to Google and Microsoft for improved compliance in managing non-consensual images.
May 13, 2024  |
ET Legal World

Will this bank continue to offer 9.2% interest on fixed deposits post-merger? Know what changes for FD investors.

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. Nilesh Tribhuvann, has been featured in the Economic Times Wealth article titled "Will this bank continue to offer 9.2% interest on fixed deposits post-merger? Know what changes for FD investors."
May 30, 2024  |
The Economic Times

Our Founder and Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN, was a distinguished speaker at the 7th Annual Banking and Finance Legal Summit

We are delighted to share that our Founder and Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN, was a distinguished speaker at the 7th Annual Banking and Finance Legal Summit. Hosted by Lex Witness - India's 1st Magazine on Legal & Corporate Affairs this summit is a beacon of knowledge and innovation in the legal and corporate sectors.
May 28, 2024  |
LinkedIn

IBBI Proposes to Reduce Compliance Burden on Insolvency Professionals.

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been featured in the Business Today article titled "IBBI Proposes to Reduce Compliance Burden on Insolvency Professionals."
June 11, 2024  |
Business Today

Our Managing Partner NILESH TRIBHUVANN demystifies the Bombay High Court’s Judgement in the hashtag#Porsche ‘brat’ allowed to go home matter.

Sharing views with Mirror Now in a panel discussion today, he explains Sneha Koshy as to why the Bombay High Court called the Juvenile Justice Board's order as illegal. Here's a preview of the episode.
June 15, 2024  |
Mirror Now

Mint Explainer: Why GIFT City is Seeking Tax Parity with Domestic Mutual Funds.

We are pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been quoted in the Mint article titled "Mint Explainer: Why GIFT City is Seeking Tax Parity with Domestic Mutual Funds."
June 26, 2024  |
Mint

Misleading Ads: Ambiguous Self-Declaration Rules Leave Advertisers in Compliance Limbo.

We are pleased to announce that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been quoted in the NDTV Profit article titled "Misleading Ads: Ambiguous Self-Declaration Rules Leave Advertisers in Compliance Limbo."
June 24, 2024  |
NDTV Profit

EPFO Discontinues GIS, to Refund Past Deductions: These Government Employees to Get Higher Salary.

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been quoted in The Economic Times article titled "EPFO Discontinues GIS, to Refund Past Deductions: These Government Employees to Get Higher Salary." He shared his expert insights on the matter.
June 29, 2024  |
The Economic Times

An Unwelcome Sequel: Bane of Political Controversies Jumps from Screens to Streaming Platforms

We are delighted to announce that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been featured in Mint national editions. His quote is included in the article titled "An Unwelcome Sequel: Bane of Political Controversies Jumps from Screens to Streaming Platforms," which is also featured in print editions.
June 30, 2024  |
Mint

Sell LIC Policy and Get Money in 48 Hours with Life Cover till Maturity: Looks Attractive? But Beware of Legal Aspects, Other Rules

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN has been quoted in The Economic Times article titled "Sell LIC Policy and Get Money in 48 Hours with Life Cover till Maturity: Looks Attractive? But Beware of Legal Aspects, Other Rules." He shared his expert insights on the matter
July 8, 2024  |
The Economic Times

Our Managing Partner, Nilesh Tribhuvann, had the privilege of sharing the stage with Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Mr. Piyush Goyal

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN , had the privilege of sharing the stage with Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Mr. Piyush Goyal, and visionary leader, Mr. Milind Deora.
November 30, 2024  |
LinkedIn

Meta to Appeal Against CCI Penalty Order.

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Nilesh Tribhuvann , has been featured in the Mint National Edition for his insights on the article titled “Meta to Appeal Against CCI Penalty Order.”
November 19, 2024  |
Mint

Experts Warn of Severe Legal Fallout for Adani Group and Associates.

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been quoted in a Business Standard article titled “Experts Warn of Severe Legal Fallout for Adani Group and Associates,” offering insights into the current Adani situation.
November 21, 2024  |
Business Standard

Here’s What’s Next for PSU Banks with Adani Group Exposures

Nilesh Tribhuvann , our Managing Partner, has been featured in 𝒚𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒊 𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 The Economic Times . The article, titled “Here’s What’s Next for PSU Banks with Adani Group Exposures,” highlights his expert analysis of the unfolding developments.
November 22, 2024  |
The ET

Our Managing Partner, Mr. Nilesh Tribhuvann, has been featured in the Legal Era – Legal Media Group, Leading Lawyer Rankings 2024-25

Mr. Tribhuvann has been honored as a Leading Lawyer for White-Collar Crime, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, and Litigation practice area.
November 30, 2024  |
LinkedIn

US Indicts Adani: Spotlight on US Attorney Breon Peace.

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner Mr. Nilesh Tribhvann has been featured in the Mint article “US Indicts Adani: Spotlight on US Attorney Breon Peace.”
November 24, 2024  |
Mint

SEBI Consultation Paper Proposes Swift Resolution for Intermediary Violations, Faster Enforcement.

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been featured in the Mint National Edition article titled "SEBI Consultation Paper Proposes Swift Resolution for Intermediary Violations, Faster Enforcement."
July 22, 2024  |
Mint

Multiplex, OTT Players Wary of Extra Burden from Karnataka Entertainment Cess.

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been featured in a Mint article titled ‘“Multiplex, OTT Players Wary of Extra Burden from Karnataka Entertainment Cess.”
August 4, 2024  |
Mint

Companies Act to See Slew of Changes Soon

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, Mr. NILESH TRIBHUVANN , is quoted in the Financial Express (India) article titled “Companies Act to See Slew of Changes Soon."
July 30, 2024  |
Financial Express

Streaming platforms battle fresh concerns of government control , regulations

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been featured in Mint article titled - Streaming platforms battle fresh concerns of government control , regulations.
September 22, 2024  |
Mint

Operational creditors continue to get little of insolvency proceeds

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN, has been featured in an Financial Express (India) article titled - Operational creditors continue to get little of insolvency proceeds.
August 21, 2024  |
Financial Express

Reliance-Disney Merger: Why has the CCI Raised Objections Over Cricket Broadcasting Rights.

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN, has been featured in an Outlook Business article titled "Reliance-Disney Merger: Why has the CCI Raised Objections Over Cricket Broadcasting Rights."
August 21, 2024  |
Outlook Business

Reliance Industries and Walt Disney merger approved by competition commission of India

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been featured in The Economic Times article titled - “Reliance Industries and Walt Disney merger approved by competition commission of India “
August 29, 2024  |
The Economic Times

Religare upsets investors by delaying AGM

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner NILESH TRIBHUVANN has been featured in a Mint article titled “Religare upsets investors by delaying AGM “
August 25, 2024  |
Mint

SEBI proposes permitting tights issues without merchant bankers and allotment shares to specific investors

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been featured in Mint article titled - “Sebi proposes permitting tights issues without merchant bankers and allotment shares to specific investors “
August 20, 2024  |
Mint

SEBI rights issue plan may hit merchant bankers revenue

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been featured in Financial Express (India) article titled - “SEBI rights issue plan may hit merchant bankers revenue “
August 27, 2024  |
Financial Express

Online Skill-Based Courses Could Need New UGC Regulations

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been featured in article titled - “Online Skill-Based Courses Could Need New UGC Regulations”
August 27, 2024  |
NDTV Profit

IBBI Mandates Robust Disclosure of Losses Carried Forward in CIRP

We are pleased to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been quoted in the Financial Express (India) print edition in a story titled:
March 18, 2025  |
Financial Express

Noel Tata, Ratan Tata’s half-sisters Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy join board of Ratan Tata Endowment Trust

We are delighted to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been quoted in The Times Of India story titled “Noel Tata, Ratan Tata’s half-sisters Shireen and Deanna Jejeebhoy join board of Ratan Tata Endowment Trust.”
March 18, 2024  |
Times of India

ICICI Securities shareholders could face a tax jolt

We are thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN , has been featured in The Economic Times story titled- ICICI Securities shareholders could face a tax jolt.
March 20, 2025  |
The Economic Times

US SEC Seeks Law Ministry’s Help to Serve Legal Notices to Adanis

We are thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, NILESH TRIBHUVANN, has been featured in The Economic Times for his expert insights on the latest legal twist—“US SEC Seeks Law Ministry’s Help to Serve Legal Notices to Adanis.”
February 19, 2025  |
The Economic Times

High-stakes NSEL collapse settlement

Thrilled to share that our Managing Partner Mr NILESH TRIBHUVANN has been featured in Mint for his insights on the high-stakes NSEL collapse settlement.
February 19, 2025  |
Mint
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