About Us
Leading Law Firm of the Year
In CHRL Associates, our practice extends across a wide legal terrain ranging from insolvency and economic offences to civil, criminal, regulatory matters.
Our firm brings together strategic insight, courtroom agility and unwavering integrity, delivering legal solutions that are both impactful and principled.
Through providing expert legal services, we advocate for justice, build trust and relationships with our clients, and strive to make a positive impact that extends beyond the courtroom.
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Our Practice Areas
We provide comprehensive legal services across corporate law, litigation, real estate, family matters, intellectual property, labour and employment and dispute resolution.
Services
- Service Matter /Company Matters (CAT, DRT, DRAT, NCLAT, NCMEI)
- Litigation Criminal and Civil
- Family Matters
- Arbitration
- White Collar Crime/ Investigation
- International/Fugitive Criminal Extraditions
- PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering)
- RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority )
- Banking and Finance
- GST, Taxation
- Pro-Bono (Free legal aid to those who cannot afford it )
- EOW (Economic Offence Wing)
- Intellectual Property
- Commercial Disputes (including Commercial Courts)
- Cyber Crimes
How It Works
From consultation to resolution protecting every right of the client as everyone deserves information and clarity.
Consultation
Initial Meeting, Conference, Consultation and Customized legal solutions made for you
Resolutions
Assisting the you to arrive at a best possible resolution by accompanying the you in every stage and process.
Take Action
Timely and attentive support—reach out to us whenever you need assistance.
JAMES P THOMAS
A-O-R (Advocate on record, Supreme Court of India) Senior Partner
Practice Areas: Service Law| Civil Litigation| White-Collar Crime [PMLA]| Company Law.
James P Thomas is a Senior Partner at the firm and an Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India, with over 25 years of hands-on experience in litigation and legal advisory. He works closely with clients on a wide range of legal issues, particularly in service matters, civil disputes, white-collar investigations under the PMLA, and company law. He regularly appears before the Supreme Court, High Courts, and other key forums like the Electricity Appellate Tribunal and Central Administrative Tribunal. His clients include individuals, professionals, public sector employees, and businesses, many of whom have relied on his counsel for years.
LL.M (Business Law)
Membership: Bar Council of Kerala, India
Ravi Sagar
A-O-R (Advocate on record, Supreme Court of India) Senior Partner
Practice Areas: Civil Litigation| Special Leave Petition [SLPs]| Writ Petitions
Ravi Sagar is a Senior Partner at CHRL and an Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India, with over 30 years of experience in civil and constitutional litigation. He has appeared extensively before the Supreme Court of India, as well as multiple High Courts, both in original and appellate proceedings. His practice focuses on civil disputes, Special Leave Petitions [SLPs], and writ petitions involving complex questions of law. Ravi has built a reputation for delivering effective and pragmatic outcomes for a diverse clientele, including individuals and institutions.
As a Senior Partner at CHRL, Ravi Sagar plays a vital role in shaping the firm’s litigation strategy and mentoring young professionals. He provides thought leadership across practice areas and maintains oversight on key constitutional and appellate matters handled by the firm.
LL.B, LL.M (Labour Law), Membership: Bar Council of Guwahati, India
Bibin John
Partner Areas of Practice: Civil Litigation| Property and Contractual Disputes
Bibin John is a Partner at the Firm, with a focused practice in civil law including disputes involving property, contracts, and constitutional rights. His works reflect a consistent commitment to fairness, transparency, and the equitable application of the law. Bibin brings a client-centric approach to litigation, prioritizing clear communication, strategic clarity, and a strong ethical foundation in every matter he handles. As a partner at CHRL, Bibin contributes to the firm’s mission to deliver impactful, integrity-driven legal solutions while also mentoring young lawyers to uphold the values of the profession.
LL.B
Membership: Bar Council of Delhi, India
Atul Maliyan
Areas of Practice: Criminal Law/ White Collar Crimes/ Family matters/ Extraditions| Appellate Criminal Litigation | Bail and Trial Advocacy
Atul Maliyan is a Partner at the Firm, with a focused practice in criminal law. His practice covers a range of criminal matters, where he advises and represents clients at various stages of the criminal justice process, including pre-trial investigations, bail hearings, trial proceedings, and appeals before appellate courts. He regularly engages with clients facing both general and special offences, including cases involving allegations under the Indian Penal Code, special statutes, and regulatory offences. As a Partner at CHRL, Atul leads key matters involving individual rights, criminal procedure, and compliance-related issues.
B.Sc. & LL.B
Membership: Bar Council of Delhi, India
Stany
Associate
Glorina
Jr. Associate
Rose marry
Associate
Abhishek
Associate
