November 25, 2020
Munawwar Naseem is a seasoned litigator with over two decades of experience in litigation and alternative dispute resolution, with a diverse practice encompassing high-stakes corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. As an Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India since 2011, he advises clients, argues matters, and briefs senior advocates in both single-forum and multijurisdictional disputes across various courts and tribunals.
He represents multinational corporations – including the world’s largest fast-food chain- in complex, high-value commercial disputes. His notable representations before the Supreme Court of India include appearing for the State Bank of India in the Vijay Mallya proceedings, and for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) in a landmark case interpreting ‘deemed authorisation’.
In addition to his corporate & commercial disputes practice, Munawwar has an extensive body of work in personal family laws. He regularly advises on and litigates matters involving succession, trusts, and partition, offering strategic counsel to individuals and families navigating complex inheritance and estate planning issues.
Beyond litigation, Munawwar is also engaged in social causes with NGOs ‘Snehi’ and ‘Look
Forward Foundation’.
