Rajesh Pandit Arya

Advocate | Founder Partner, AND Law Offices

Mr. Rajesh Pandit Arya is a seasoned litigation lawyer with over 28 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, mediation, and legal advisory. He is the Founder Partner of AND Law Offices and has built a distinguished practice representing clients across a wide spectrum of complex legal matters.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Arya has actively represented clients before the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, various Tribunals, Consumer Forums, Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), and other regulatory authorities. His work is marked by a strong combination of strategic legal thinking, effective courtroom advocacy, and a practical understanding of complex commercial disputes.

Professional Experience

With nearly three decades of legal practice, Mr. Arya has developed deep expertise in handling high-value commercial disputes, arbitration proceedings, corporate advisory matters, and complex litigation strategy.

His experience includes advising and representing clients in matters involving:

Civil and commercial litigation
Arbitration proceedings and dispute resolution
Corporate advisory and regulatory compliance

Consumer disputes and tribunal litigation
Banking and recovery proceedings
Contractual disputes and commercial documentation

Mr. Arya is particularly known for his strategic litigation approach, strong advocacy skills, and ability to resolve complex disputes efficiently.

Data Protection & DPDP Act Advisory

Since the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Mr. Arya has closely followed the evolving legal and regulatory framework governing data protection in India.

He has developed practical compliance frameworks and procedural structures for corporates, helping organizations align their internal policies and operational practices with the data protection and compliance requirements prescribed under the DPDP Act.

His advisory work focuses on enabling businesses to implement efficient, legally compliant, and operationally practical data protection mechanisms.

Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mr. Arya also serves as a Senior Mediator at the Delhi High Court Mediation & Conciliation Centre and the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT).

With over a decade of experience in dispute resolution, he has successfully facilitated numerous settlements through mediation and negotiation. His mediation practice emphasizes:

Structured dispute resolution processes
Practical settlement strategies
Preservation of commercial relationships
Efficient conflict resolution mechanisms

His strong track record in mediation reflects his ability to resolve disputes in a balanced, strategic, and results-oriented manner.

Clients & Professional Associations

Mr. Arya has represented and advised a diverse portfolio of government bodies, multinational corporations, and international organizations.

His clients include:

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
OMICRON Austria
Various multinational corporations operating in India

Earlier in his career, Mr. Arya was associated with Mahajan & Associates, Advocates & Solicitors, where he handled legal matters for several prominent international clients, including:

Airbus Industries
Vodafone Group Services
British Technology Group
AXA
Singapore Airlines
All Nippon Airways
VTB Bank

These engagements reflect his experience in complex cross-border legal matters and high-value commercial disputes.

Government Representation & Professional Roles

Mr. Arya has also served in several important professional and institutional roles throughout his career.

He served as Panel Advocate for the Union of India from 2005 to 2009 and has continued to serve as Panel Advocate for Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) since 2014.

In addition, he was elected as an Executive Member of the Delhi High Court Bar Association for four years, reflecting the trust and respect he commands within the legal fraternity.

He is widely recognized for his professional integrity, balanced legal judgment, and strong working relationships with both the Bar and the Bench.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Arya’s practice focuses on:

Litigation strategy and complex dispute management
Arbitration and commercial dispute resolution
Mediation and negotiated settlements
Corporate advisory and regulatory compliance
Contract drafting and commercial documentation
High-value commercial and infrastructure disputes

Professional Approach

Mr. Arya is known for delivering practical, strategic, and result-oriented legal solutions tailored to the specific needs of clients.

His legal practice is guided by:

Strategic litigation planning
Strong courtroom advocacy
Practical commercial understanding
Effective dispute resolution mechanisms

With decades of experience across multiple forums and industries, he continues to serve clients as a trusted advisor in complex litigation, arbitration, mediation, and corporate legal matters.