DUSHYANT CHAUHAN
New Delhi
Summary
Seasoned legal professional with over two decades of extensive experience in commercial litigation, arbitration, and corporate advisory, with a distinguished track record of appearances before District Courts, High Courts, and various tribunals. Proven expertise in leading end-to-end litigation strategy, including complex dispute management, legal research, drafting, and courtroom advocacy.
Demonstrated capability in advising on high-stakes matters involving dispute resolution, contractual frameworks, regulatory compliance, and insolvency, with deep proficiency across civil procedure, contract law, and allied statutes. Recognized for strategic acumen, precision in drafting, and the ability to navigate multifaceted legal challenges, delivering commercially sound and client-centric solutions
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Associate
S.K Attorneys (Advocates & Solicitors)
2024.01 - 2026.04
- Spearheading end-to-end litigation across forums ensuring case management, cross-functional coordination, research, analysis, drafting, and appearing.
- Regular appearance before the High Court, NCLT & NCLAT, NCDRC, District & Magistrate Court(s), and various legal fora for contentious litigations.
- Represented clients in insolvency proceedings, arbitration and mediation, consumer, and civil matters, and handled the research and drafting of legal documentations.
- Led alongside the team in high-stakes commercial matters ensuring effective case management and strategic directions, including research, analysis, drafting and arguing.
- Managed full lifecycle of contentious commercial disputes before varying legal fora.
- Spearhead matters before various courts and jurisdictions pertaining to intellectual property, white-collar crimes, custom laws, amongst others.
- Represented clients in the cryptocurrency sector in matters involving defamation, cyber complaints, and quashing of FIRs.
- Contributed to high-value white-collar crime matters, including research, drafting, and support in strategic litigation.
- Methodical legal research of complex matters supplemented with obtaining and analysis of factual and legal matrix, and application to develop a suitable strategy.
- Independently managed and dealt with clients and engaging counsels.
Associate
Offices of BS Chauhan and Associates
2021.02 - 2023.12
- Part of a specialized team engaged in research and completion of regulatory compliance requirements for mining corporations.
- Conducted meetings and managed Stakeholder, coordinated with senior advocates, engaging counsels, and clients.
- Representing clients on behalf of management in matters containing labour laws and assisted in licensing of the companies.
- Led the final arguments challenging the arbitral award under Section 34 of the A&C Act pertaining to national highway dispute before the High Court.
- Prepared and reviewed a broad spectrum of legal documents, including loan agreements, pleadings, petitions, appeals, affidavits, and interim applications across commercial and civil disputes.
Associate Intern
Office of Gurinderpal Singh (Former Additional Advocate General Punjab)
2020.06 - 2020.12
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on constitutional, civil and criminal matters. Prepared concise research memos and precedents summaries to support case strategy.
- Drafted petitions, written submissions, affidavits, and legal notices, ensuring citations to statutes and case law were accurate and properly formatted.
- Supported client meetings by preparing background notes, summarizing client statements, and coordinating documents collection under supervision.
- Reviewed 20+ case files weekly, drafted 10+ court documents and reduced document retrieval time by streamlining bundle indexing.
Education
B.A. LL. B (Hons) -
Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra 2015.01 - 2020.01
Skills
- Language(s): English, Hindi
- Technical: MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Legal Database
- Core Legal Skills: Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Arbitration (Domestic & International)
Corporate & Commercial Advisory
Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Structuring
Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC)
Civil & Procedural Law
Regulatory & Compliance Advisory
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Litigation & Advocacy
Courtroom Advocacy (District Courts, High Courts, Tribunals)
Case Strategy & End-to-End Litigation Management
Legal Research & Opinion Writing
Drafting (Pleadings, Written Submissions, Appeals, Notices)
Evidence Evaluation & Witness Preparation
Settlement Negotiations & Mediation
Corporate / Advisory Skills
Transaction Structuring & Legal Due Diligence
Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
Policy & Compliance Framework Development
References
References available upon request.
Co-Curriculars
- Won Constitutional Quiz at Geeta Institute of Law.
- Participated in and Won Intra Moot Competition.
- Attended and participated in INBA’s National Conference on Criminal Justice.
- Participated in Moot Competition at G.G.D.L.P University.
Publications
- Publication at Lex Manthan paper titled “EMERGING CHALLENGES ON FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN INDIA” ISBN number 9798885466677
- Publication (IJIRL), Volume II Issue II titled “A STEP TOWARDS FUTURE: ONLINE DISPUTE RESOLUTION” ISBN Number 2583-0538
Timeline
Associate
S.K Attorneys (Advocates & Solicitors)
2024.01 - 2026.04
Associate
Offices of BS Chauhan and Associates
2021.02 - 2023.12
Associate Intern
Office of Gurinderpal Singh (Former Additional Advocate General Punjab)
2020.06 - 2020.12
B.A. LL. B (Hons) -
Kurukshetra University
2015.01 - 2020.01