About Us

Over 100 years of combined legal experience

Lex Locum Consultants LLP – Over 100 Years of Combined Legal Excellence At Lex Locum Consultants LLP (LLC LLP), our foundation in ‘Law of the Place’ is enhanced by a staggering cumulative experience of over 100 years in the legal field. This vast expertise informs our comprehensive understanding of the legal, regulatory, and business milieu in India. We unite the finest legal minds and practices to provide superior, full-service legal solutions in all sectors throughout the nation. Founded by the distinguished Partner-Advocates – Mr. Rajesh Kumar Gogna, Mr. Pranab Kumar Mullick, and Mr. S.N. Bhat – our firm has continually evolved. Notably, Mr. S.N. Bhat ascended to the esteemed position of Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, with Mr. Mullick rendering his invaluable services as a partner until 2023. The year 2023 marked a significant expansion, welcoming Mr. Manish Manocha and Mr. Naresh Beniwal into our partnership and Mr. Arun Anand as Principal Advisor.

Our primary office in Delhi, together with our extensive network of associates and law firms across India, positions us to offer unparalleled legal services. When needed, we collaborate with external specialists to assure a uniform standard of legal excellence nationwide. What sets us apart is our unwavering dedication to our clients. We invest substantial time and resources to understand and resolve our clients’ legal and regulatory issues. Our Partner-Advocates personally supervise each case, fostering a relationship of ‘uberrimae fidei’ (utmost good faith) with our clients. This ethos, combined with our collective century of legal practice, ensures that our clients’ interests are rigorously protected and their cases handled with the highest degree of professionalism and adherence to international standards.

Our Partners

Rajesh Gogna

ADVOCATE
FOUNDER PARTNER


Expertise:
Constitutional Law, Information Technology, Data Protection, Arbitration

S.N. Bhat

ADVOCATE
FOUNDER PARTNER
(Discontinued after being elevated as Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India)

Expertise: Constitutional law, Service, Commercial & civil matters

Manish Manocha

ADVOCATE
DESIGNATED PARTNER

Expertise: Cyber Law, Data Privacy, Electronic Evidence and Digital Forensics

P.K. Mullick

ADVOCATE
FOUNDER PARTNER
(Continued upto Decmber, 2023)

Expertise: Corporate Law, Service, commercial, Civil Matters.

Mr Naresh Beniwal

ADVOCATE
DESIGNATED PARTNER

Expertise: Civil Law with a specialized acumen in Banking and Matrimonial Laws

Mr Arun Anand

PRICIPAL ADVISOR

Expertise: Media Law, Social Media Regulations, Information Technology, Data Protection and Copyright Law

Our Team

Mr. Ajay Sancheti

Principal Advisor

Corporate leader

International Professional

Ms. Soma Mullick

Associate Advocate

NCLAT, NCLT & NCDRC

Mr. Rajesh Kumar

Associate Advocate

Himachal Pardesh/Shimla

Mr. Vikas Sharma

Associate Advocate

Jammu & Kashmir/Jammu

Mr. Vijay Seth

Associate Advocate

Gujrat/ Ahmedabad

Mr. Yogesh Singhal

Associate Advocate

Madhya Pardesh/ Indore

Mr. Joydeep Mukherjee

Associate Advocate

West Bengal/ Kolkata

Ms Priya Singh

Associate Advocate

High Court of Delhi

Mr. Upendra Sai

Associate Advocate

Telangana/Hyderabad

Ms. Ayushi Chugh

Associate Advocate

District Courts New Delhi

Ms. Jayashree P. K.

Associate Advocate

Delhi International Arbitration Center

Sh Rajesh Gogna

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Gogna is a practising lawyer and has experience of more than 30 years in the field of law. Presently Mr. Gogna is working as the Central Government Standing Counsel in the High Court of Delhi. Mr. Gogna is representing Prime Minister Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Land & Development Office, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Health, Directorate of Estates, National Investigation Agency, Serious Fraud Investigation Office, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Central Medical Services Society and other Departments of Government of India.

Mr. Gogna has vast experience of handling matters relating to Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Tender Matters, Service/Industrial Law, Extradition and Deportation Law, Contract and Arbitration Law before various Tribunals, High Courts and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. Mr. Gogna also worked as Amicus Curie in the Supreme Court of India upto 2016.

Mr. Gogna is also the legal advisor to National Council of Applied Economic Research, a premier economic research institute of the country. He is also advisor to various reputed educational Institutions including Indraprastha College for Women, Hansraj College and many reputed Corporate Houses.

Mr. Gogna is also the Independent Director of Engineers India Limited, a Navratna Company of Government of India. Mr. Gogna is also the member of prestigious committees of Engineers India Limited.

Mr. Gogna is also the member of the Executive Council of University of Delhi and the Member of Court of University of Delhi.

Mr. Gogna is associated with Human Rights movement and has presented papers in various international conferences in India and abroad. Presently Mr. Gogna is the Secretary General of Human Rights Defence International (HRDI) and his organization has taken up the cause of Sri Lankan war crimes, Sri Lankan war widows, Sri Lankan refugees, Bhutanese refugees, persecution of Bahai’s in Iran, persecution of Roma’s in western country, persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh, Indian workers in Gulf, domestic workers, construction workers, unorganised labour and forced labour in India.

Sh S.N. Bhat

Mr. S.N. Bhat, passed his Bachelor in Arts in first division from Mysore University and LL.B in Grade B from Delhi University. He was enrolled with Bar Council of Delhi on 01.10. 1981 and has been practising continuously without break ever since. He had been a counsel for Karnataka Bank Ltd., Rajeev Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, North Eastern Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation, Bharat Electronics Ltd., New Mangalore Port Trust. He appeared as a Standing Counsel for the state of Uttar Pradesh in the Supreme Court of India.

Mr Manish Manocha

Bringing a wealth of over 25 years in the Information Technology and Legal sectors, Manish Manocha is a renowned advocate with a deep-seated expertise in Cyber Law, Data Privacy, Electronic Evidence, Digital Forensics, and Corporate Law. His legal practice is extensive and includes Cyber Security Governance, Regulatory IT Audit, and Compliance.At Lex Locum Consultants LLP, Manish is a pivotal figure, offering comprehensive legal advisory and robust support. He leads awareness and training programs for a diverse clientele that includes medium to large corporations, the judiciary, enforcement agencies, advocates, and students across various states. His strategic association with Lex Locum Consultants LLP furthers the firm’s commitment to excellence in navigating the complex landscape of cyber regulations and legal protections.

Sh Pranab Mullick

Pranab Kumar Mullick has been practising as an Advocate since 1990. He has had a brilliant academic career, having secured 2nd position in CBSE Class XII in Commerce Stream in All India, Gold medal in B.Com (Hons) from University of Delhi (Shri Ram College of Commerce) and Gold Medal in LL.B from University of Delhi (Campus Law Centre).

He is also a NTSE scholar, Junior Science Talent awardee and a published Author. After completing his LL.B, he interned with Mr. Arun Jaitley, Bhasin & Co. and Karanjawala & Co.

He became an Advocate on Record in Supreme Court of India in 1996. He has been appointed Amicus Curiae by the Supreme Court in several matters, including in D.K.Basu matter pertaining to rights of undertrials and Re. Death of 25 chained inmates in Asylum Fire in Tamil Nadu.

He has represented some of the biggest corporate multinationals in the Supreme Court and for several years was in the Central Government Advocates’ Panel. A very large number of cases handled by him have been reported in SCC and other reputed law journals. He has also regularly appeared before several High Courts, NCLT, NCLAT and NCDRC. He specializes in corporate and civil matters.

Mr Naresh Beniwal

With a venerable tenure exceeding three decades in the legal domain, Naresh Beniwal is a seasoned practitioner in the district courts of New Delhi. His profound experience is anchored in civil law, with a specialized acumen in banking and matrimonial laws, as well as a comprehensive grasp of civil matters. Naresh’s legal prowess has earned him widespread recognition, distinguishing him as one of the foremost lawyers in his field. His commitment to legal excellence makes him an invaluable asset to the clients of Lex Locum Consultants LLP.

Mr Arun Anand

Arun Anand, Advisor at Lex Locum Consultants LLPArun Anand’s illustrious career is a blend of legal expertise and economic insight, backed by a Law degree and an Honours degree in Economics. As a prolific writer, he has authored over 15 books and contributed more than 1000 articles to prominent national media platforms, spanning a diverse array of subjects. His editorial acumen is honed by three decades of experience in senior roles within various media houses. Formerly a media advisor to the Union Health Minister in 2015-16, Arun boasts a specialization in Media Law, Social Media Regulations, Information Technology, Data Protection, and Copyright Law. At Lex Locum Consultants LLP, Arun serves as an esteemed advisor, bringing his extensive knowledge to the forefront in workshops and seminars. His insights into media-related laws are invaluable to professionals navigating the complexities of the legal landscape in the digital age.

Mr. Ajay Sancheti

He is Qualified Insolvency Professional since 2017, He is a Company Secretary since 1994 & Law graduate from Purina College. His core competencies include, Company Secretarial Functions, Legal & Corporate Affairs , Mergers & Acquisition, Joint Ventures , Strategic Advisory / Business Restructuring / New Set ups, Corporate Governance, Domestic & International Due Diligence, Statutory, Regulatory, FEMA Compliance, International Arbitrations etc.
He had been Vice President, Company Secretary & Legal Professional and is offering 25+ years of rich experience in successfully spearheading end-to-end Secretarial Operations and Corporate Compliances for Listed and Unlisted Companies. He has experience of setting up Overseas Companies in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan & Netherland. He had been Managing Board Governance for Minda Corporation & other group companies responsibilities under the Companies Act 2013, MCA – ROC, FEMA- RBI, SEBI BSE & NSE, Depositories – NSDL & CDSL Share Transfer Agents, Bankers, other Regulatory Compliance.
He has track record in managing the capital issues, listing of securities with the stock exchanges; executed M&A Transactions and compliance thereof in listed and unlisted Companies

Ms. Gracelle Gerber

Gracelle brings with her deep-rooted experience in the Advocacy and PR field, managing and representing a broad range of blue-chip clients doing business in India, South East Asia and CEMEA regions, as well as the United States and South America. Originally from South Africa, she represented FDI clients such as Tata Africa (establishing the number of diverse brands in the Tata Group across 11 African countries), Coca-Cola, Du Pont, IAVI (International Aids Vaccine Initiative), Abbott, Unilever, YUM Brands, Tsogo Sun Gaming, Levi Strauss – from crisis management, media training to full fledged integrated communication strategies.

Having worked very closely with a number of Indian based companies, Gracelle moved to Delhi full-time in 2012, taking up the position of CEO of ImprimisPR, one of India’s largest PR companies. Focusing on national and international advocacy communication strategies, she worked with a variety of clients operating in India: namely Abbott Laboratories (US/India), Bloomberg Philanthropies (US/India), Apollo Hospitals, Ajinomoto (Japan / India), BMGF (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation – US/India), Toyota (Japan / India), WHO (SEARO region which includes Sri Lanka and Nepal); Sanofi Genzyme (India), Boiron (France / India).

In mid-2019 she joined a start-up company called VeKommunicate as COO, with the specific focus to develop strategic advocacy and PR for companies, portfolio of clients included CMA, Coca Cola, IPA (Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance), TB Alliance and Abbott.

Ms. Soma Mullick

She has been practising as an Advocate since 2009. Prior to that she had a ten year experience as Company Secretary. She is M.Com, ACMA, ACS, LL.B. She has wide experience in various Courts and Tribunals including Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi, NCLAT, NCLT, NCDRC, NGT etc. She specializes in Corporate Laws including Corporate Insolvency resolution, Banking laws, Corporate Arbitration and Mediation and Taxation. She has wide experience in consumer related laws, including medical negligence and building contracts. She also has expertise in Family law, Land Laws and Tenancy matters and has several reported judgments to her credit.

Mr. Rajesh Kumar

He is Assistant Solicitor General of India High Court of Himachal Pradesh. He is based in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, he has been practicing Advocate at Himachal Pradesh High Court, Shimla, HP since 2002. He is B.A. from Govt. Degree College, Hamirpur, LLB from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He holds a Diploma in Computer Application from Government Polytechnic College, Hamirpur. He is standing counsel for Himachal Pradesh Electronic Development Corporation, Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Selection Commission, Bank of Rajasthan, ICICI Bank and Central Government Standing Counsel. He has wide experience of conducting cases from the lowest court to High Court of Himachal Pradesh. His area of expertise has been Writ, Civil, Criminal, and Administrative law etc.

Mr. Vikas Sharma

He is  Sr. Central Govt. Standing Counsel at J&K High Court at Jammu.  He has been practicing at  J&K High Court and District Courts at Jammu since 1999. He has been practicing in different fields of law including Civil, Property, Commercial, Matrimonial etc. While working as Central Govt. Counsel, he has handled important Service and Constitutional matters.

Mr. Vijay Seth

He is an Additional Government Pleader at City Civil & Sessions Court at Ahmedabad. He is panel Advocate of Gujarat Government for conducting Arbitration matters before Gujarat Public Works Contract Disputes ArbitrationTribunal at Ahmedabad, Gujarat . He is B.Com LLB. He has been practicing in High Court of Gujarat, City Civil & Sessions Court, District Court, Metropolitan Court Since 1985. His core area of practice is Civil, Criminal, Arbitration Disputes, DRT. He has been a counsel of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Asst Government Pleader at City Civil& Sessions Court at Ahmedabad. He has represented several companies for conducting civil & criminal matters and Arbitration Matters.

Mr. Yogesh Singhal

He is presently Addl. Central Government standing counsel (CAT) Madhya Pradesh. He passed his LL.B.(Hons.) from Jiwaji University Gwalior thereafter he has passed LL.M. from Jiwaji University Gwalior. He was enrolled in State Bar Council Madhya Pardesh in 2005 and he has been continuously practicing without break. He has been counsel for several organizations, presently he is counsel for Axis Bank Ltd, Bank Of Baroda, Vijaya bank, Professional Examination Board, Madhya Pradesh. He has been Government Advocate/Legal Officer State of M.P. for M.P. High Court bench Gwalior. Expertise: Constitutional law, Service, Commercial, civil & Criminal Matter.

Mr. Joydeep Mukherjee

He is based in Distt. Hooghly, West Bengal, is a Member of State Board for Wildlife in West Bengal. He was the Chairperson, West Bengal Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, Govt. of W.B. till April, 2020, he is presently, serving as the acting Chairperson of the same. He holds masters in Arts and bachelor in Law. He has been practicing as an Advocate in the High Court of Calcutta & District Courts in West Bengal since 2006. He is a special counsel in Andaman & Nicobar Territory. His area of expertise include Public Interest Litigation, Labour & Industrial matters, Human Rights, matters relating to brick clins and minings. Some of his Important reported matters are Saltlake land scam , Singur land acquisition, Nandigram matter etc.

Ms. Priya Singh

She graduated in the year 2021 from Amity Law School, Noida in BBA.LLB(H). She has been enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi and is practicing in District Courts of Delhi and NCR since 2021. She has appeared before Delhi High Court, District Courts of Delhi & NCR and Tribunals and forums independently. During her span of practice, she has largely dealt with Matrimonial matters, with passage of time, she has acquired expertise in drafting, research and legal arguments.

Mr. Upendra Sai

He has been practising as an Advocate since 2018. He obtained his B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering from JNTU, Anantapur and LL.B from Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi. He interned with Ms. Jyotika Kalra, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India. He also did his internship under Prof. (Dr.) M. Sridhar Acharyulu in the Central Information Commission and Mr. K.G. Krishnamurthy, Senior Advocate, High Court of Andhra Pradesh. He also interned with Parliament of India as a part of the Speaker’s Research Initiative.He worked as an Associate for Gogna & Co. He has appeared before the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, High Court of Telangana and other District Courts and Forums of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.He was born into an Advocates family, his father Jayachandra Perala and mother Sumathi.P are lawyers with over 30 years of experience in Tirupati and High Court of Andhra Pradesh. His brother P.J. Theja Saai graduated from NALSAR in 2019 and is currently practising in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Ms. Ayushi Chugh

She graduated in the year 2017 from Amity Law School, Noida in BBA.LLB(H).She has been enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi and is practicing in District Courts of Delhi and NCR since 2017. She has worked for 2 years as an associate with Kalia & Associates and appeared before Delhi High Court and other District Courts and forums independently. She has experience of appearing before District Courts of Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Gurgaon etc. During her span of practice, she has largely dealt with Criminal and Matrimonial matters, with passage of time, she has acquired expertise in drafting, research and legal arguments.

Ms. Jayashree P. K.

She graduated in the year 2014 from Govt Law College, Ernaculam. She has been enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi and is practicing before High Court of Delhi and Delhi International Arbitration Center. During her span of practice, she has largely dealt with Arbitration and Commercial matters, with passage of time, she has acquired expertise in drafting, research and legal arguments.