Established in 2016, Ab Initio Legal LLP is a full-service law firm headquartered in New Delhi, with a pan-India presence through associate offices across the country. Our practice is driven by Partners with varied experience across judicial and quasi-judicial fora in different jurisdictions, offering clients a cost-effective, result-oriented and coordinated response to the unpredictability of litigation.
“By combining strategic foresight, meticulous preparation and practical advice, we ensure our clients are equipped to face the uncertainties of litigation.”
Discover the firmLong-term relationships built on integrity, confidentiality and mutual respect.
Swift, strategic action, from urgent injunctions to strict IBC timelines.
Clear advice and flexible billing, whether retainer, hourly or fixed fee, with predictable costs.
Companies, start-ups, banks and financial institutions facing commercial disputes, insolvency proceedings, arbitration or regulatory issues.
Individuals seeking advice or representation in property, family, consumer, employment or criminal matters, explained in clear and simple terms.
From our head office at Indra Prakash Building, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, and our associate offices, we represent clients before the Supreme Court, High Courts and tribunals throughout the country.
1010, 10th Floor, Indra Prakash Building, 21, Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi - 110001
Get directionsChamber No. 395, Lawyers Block-II, Delhi High Court, Sher Shah Road, New Delhi - 110003
Unit No. 1003, 10th Floor, Tower-D, Vatika Light House at Vatika Town Square, Sector 82-A, Gurugram - 122004
Office No. 19/A, 134 Birla Mansion, Blaze Business Center, 1st Floor, Next to Commerce House, Nagindas Master Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400001
Flat #3B, III Floor, Shruthi Building, Shruthi Laya Apartments, Plot #135, 2nd Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai - 600020
15 G, Free School Street, Esplanade, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700016
We analyse the intricacies of each matter and recommend the best-suited mechanism, whether litigation, arbitration or ADR, to minimise risk and maximise outcome.
An integrated approach to dispute resolution. We analyse the intricacies of each matter and recommend the most appropriate mechanism, whether litigation, arbitration or other forms of ADR, across commercial, contractual, employment and property disputes. We provide cost-effective and time-efficient solutions aimed at minimising disruption to our clients’ operations.
Read more 02Holistic support to corporations, start-ups and businesses, covering recovery suits, shareholder disagreements, contractual disputes and claims of oppression and mismanagement, together with corporate governance and regulatory compliance issues, and a proactive approach to pre-litigation mediation.
Read more 03We provide end-to-end legal support in property disputes, contractual disputes, inheritance disputes and tort claims, from drafting pleadings and initiating proceedings through trials and appeals before the District Courts, High Courts and the Supreme Court of India.
Read more 04Ad hoc and institutional arbitrations (including before the DIAC) across construction, finance and technology, from drafting arbitration agreements to enforcing awards, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and cost-efficiency.
Read more 05We represent creditors, debtors and resolution professionals in CIRP, liquidation and debt restructuring proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), with close attention to the timelines prescribed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Read more 06Robust representation in fraud, corruption, money laundering (PMLA) and embezzlement matters, through investigations, trials and appeals, with defence strategies that also mitigate reputational risk, and support for internal corporate investigations.
Read more 07Urgent injunctions and stay orders before courts and tribunals, securing immediate protection while laying the foundation for favourable final outcomes.
Read more 08Representing consumers and businesses before District Commissions, State Commissions and the NCDRC in matters involving defective goods, deficient services, misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices.
Read moreAn integrated approach to dispute resolution. We analyse the intricacies of each matter and recommend the most appropriate mechanism, whether litigation, arbitration or other forms of ADR, across commercial, contractual, employment and property disputes. We provide cost-effective and time-efficient solutions aimed at minimising disruption to our clients’ operations.
Holistic support to corporations, start-ups and businesses, covering recovery suits, shareholder disagreements, contractual disputes and claims of oppression and mismanagement, together with corporate governance and regulatory compliance issues, and a proactive approach to pre-litigation mediation.
We provide end-to-end legal support in property disputes, contractual disputes, inheritance disputes and tort claims, from drafting pleadings and initiating proceedings through trials and appeals before the District Courts, High Courts and the Supreme Court of India.
Ad hoc and institutional arbitrations (including before the DIAC) across construction, finance and technology, from drafting arbitration agreements to enforcing awards, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and cost-efficiency.
We represent creditors, debtors and resolution professionals in CIRP, liquidation and debt restructuring proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), with close attention to the timelines prescribed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Robust representation in fraud, corruption, money laundering (PMLA) and embezzlement matters, through investigations, trials and appeals, with defence strategies that also mitigate reputational risk, and support for internal corporate investigations.
Urgent injunctions and stay orders before courts and tribunals, securing immediate protection while laying the foundation for favourable final outcomes.
Representing consumers and businesses before District Commissions, State Commissions and the NCDRC in matters involving defective goods, deficient services, misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices.
More than 410 court appearances before the Supreme Court, High Courts, Commercial Courts, NCLT/NCLAT, Consumer Forums, RERA, Labour Courts and Arbitral Tribunals, including institutional arbitrations before DIAC.
Interim and final reliefs in contractual, shareholder and recovery disputes; favourable arbitral awards and protection of high-value commercial and aviation assets.
Initiation of proceedings under Section 7, asset protection during moratorium, and favourable orders on exchange deeds and shareholder rights before the NCLT.
Representation during investigations, preliminary enquiries under the BNSS and trials, securing procedural safeguards and interim protection.
Significant questions of law before the High Courts and the Supreme Court, alongside a strong trial-court practice in civil and criminal matters.
Mr. Amit Manchanda is the Founding Partner of Ab Initio Legal LLP and brings over 21 years of extensive in-house experience, having served in leadership roles with one of India's largest listed organisations.
Mr. Abhay Chitravanshi heads the litigation practice of the firm, a position he acquired at the age of 29.
Mr. Amit Manchanda is the Founding Partner of Ab Initio Legal LLP and brings over 21 years of extensive in-house experience, having served in leadership roles with one of India's largest listed organisations. His expertise spans Company Secretarial functions, Arbitration, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Corporate Governance, Strategic Decision-making and Regulatory Compliance.
He has a proven track record of handling complex litigation, corporate laws, and matters involving restructuring, corporate schemes, mergers, joint ventures, takeovers and financial instruments. Mr. Manchanda has worked closely with tier-1 law firms and Advocates, further enhancing his ability to navigate intricate legal and regulatory landscapes.
His proficiency includes advising on RBI notices, FEMA and FDI compliances, foreign litigation, ROC/RD/MCA/ED investigations, brand protection and Commercial Arbitration. He has also managed IBC matters, National Green Tribunal cases, and a wide range of other Corporate and Compliance-related issues.
Mr. Manchanda is well-versed in boardroom functions, shareholder meetings and NCLT procedures. Before founding Ab Initio Legal LLP, he held the position of Group Head - Legal and Secretarial at Radico Khaitan Limited, where he was instrumental in managing legal and regulatory affairs at the highest level.
Mr. Abhay Chitravanshi heads the litigation practice of the firm, a position he acquired at the age of 29. An Advocate with eight years of litigation experience, he is registered with the Bar Council of Delhi and is a member of the Delhi High Court Bar Association and the Supreme Court Bar Association. He is an alumnus of Campus Law Centre (CLC), Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, where he graduated with First Division.
Mr. Chitravanshi regularly appears and has argued independently before the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, the Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Arbitral Tribunals, and various judicial and quasi-judicial forums. His practice spans Commercial and Insolvency litigation, Domestic and International Arbitration, Civil and Criminal (Blue and White-Collar Crime) trials, and matters under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (POCA). He also has substantial experience in Consumer and Service matters, Employment Disputes, POSH, and complex disputes involving substantial questions of law.
He has worked closely on constitutional matters, including the Marital Rape and Same-Sex Marriage litigation before the Hon'ble Delhi High Court, the former of which remains pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court.
Cleared the Services Selection Board (SSB) for the JAG Branch of the Indian Army in 2019, and was selected as a Law Researcher at the Supreme Court of India in 2023.
Ab Initio Legal has successfully represented us in our Arbitration, Civil and Commercial litigation, and has been a trusted partner throughout. The team is prompt, strategic in its approach and keeps us informed at every stage. We value their dedication and recommend them without hesitation.
The team has guided me through every stage of my dispute, from the initial regulatory complaint to Conciliation and Arbitration, and represented me with real dedication. They were responsive, clear in their advice and consistently thorough. I am sincerely grateful for their support.
The firm has successfully represented us across a number of our Arbitration matters and has been a reliable partner throughout. The team is responsive, practical in its approach and consistently thorough. We value the care they bring to every matter.
Mr. Abhay Chitravanshi has handled our criminal matters with professionalism, care and dedication. The team is responsive, practical and thorough, including in the documentation that follows. We are grateful for their support and would gladly recommend them.
The Litigation team at Ab Initio Legal has provided us with a clear, well-reasoned legal opinion and practical advice on the import of our goods and the applicable legal metrology requirements. Their command of the regulatory framework and their prompt, precise guidance allowed us to proceed with confidence. We are grateful for their support and would gladly recommend them.
A collaborative, learning-first environment where every associate argues, drafts and grows, guided by Partners who lead from the front in court.
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