Amit Prabhat Deshpande

Advocate | Corporate, Commercial & Technology Law Specialist

Mr. Amit Prabhat Deshpande is a senior legal practitioner with over 36 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, with a strong focus on advising public sector undertakings (PSUs), multinational corporations, and technology-driven businesses.

He is enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi (Enrolment No. D/684/1990) and is an alumnus of the University of Delhi, holding degrees in B.Com (Hons.) (1987) and LL.B. (1990). He is also a Life Member of the Indian Council of Arbitration.

Since beginning his legal career in 1990, Mr. Deshpande has advised extensively on matters involving corporate transactions, banking and finance, real estate, commercial contracts, and foreign direct investment (FDI). His practice is further distinguished by deep sectoral knowledge in information technology, data protection and privacy law, cyber law compliance, and digital commercial transactions, reflecting his adaptability to the evolving legal and regulatory landscape.

Professional Experience

Over the course of his distinguished legal career, Mr. Deshpande has advised a wide range of public sector institutions, multinational corporations, and private enterprises on complex commercial and regulatory matters.

His work includes advising clients on:

Corporate transactions and strategic commercial agreements

Banking and finance matters
Real estate and infrastructure transactions
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and international commercial arrangements
Technology law and data protection frameworks
Corporate governance and compliance advisory

He has also represented clients in commercial arbitration proceedings, recovery litigation, consumer disputes, cheque dishonour matters, property disputes, and family litigation.

Mr. Deshpande is widely recognized for his precision in drafting and vetting commercial and infrastructure contracts, as well as his strategic courtroom advocacy and cross-examination skills.

Sectoral Expertise

Mr. Deshpande’s practice covers several key sectors, including:

Corporate and Commercial Law
Banking and Finance
Real Estate and Infrastructure
Technology Law
Data Protection and Privacy
Cyber Law Compliance
Digital Commercial Transactions

His expertise in technology-driven legal domains enables him to advise clients on emerging legal frameworks in the evolving digital economy.

Public Sector Clients

Mr. Deshpande has advised and represented several major Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and government entities, including:

Punjab National Bank
Indian Bank
Jammu & Kashmir Bank
MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.)
Patna Telephones
State Trading Corporation of India (STC)
Siel Foods & Fertilizers Ltd. (formerly Shriram Foods & Fertilizers)
Hindustan Engineering & Industries Ltd.

Private Sector Clients

His private sector clients span multiple industries, including:

Hilti India Pvt. Ltd.
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd.
Great Eastern Shipping Company
Cobra Instalaciones Y Servicios S.A. (Spain)

These engagements reflect his experience advising both Indian and international corporations on complex commercial matters.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Mr. Deshpande has significant experience in handling and advising on:

Commercial arbitration
Recovery proceedings
Consumer disputes
Cheque dishonour matters
Property disputes
Family litigation

His work in dispute resolution combines strong legal analysis, meticulous documentation, and effective courtroom advocacy.

Work with Leading Senior Advocates

Throughout his career, Mr. Deshpande has worked alongside and briefed several of the most distinguished Senior Advocates in India, including:

Mr. Soli Sorabjee
Mr. Gopal Subramaniam
Mr. Harish Salve
Mr. K.K. Venugopal
Late Mr. G.L. Sanghi
Mr. Mukul Rohatgi
Dr. Rajeev Dhawan

These professional collaborations reflect his involvement in high-value and complex legal matters at the highest levels of litigation.

Leadership Role

Mr. Deshpande serves as a Founding Designated Partner at Arms Juris LLP, where he spearheads the firm’s practice in:

Corporate Transactions
Banking and Finance
Commercial Contracts
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

His work is marked by a forward-looking approach and deep sectoral insight, enabling him to navigate the complexities of an increasingly dynamic and evolving legal-regulatory environment.

Professional Approach

With decades of experience advising both public and private sector clients, Mr. Deshpande is widely regarded as a trusted advisor in both traditional and emerging areas of business law.

His practice is characterized by: