Apoorv Agarwal

Apoorv Agarwal is the Founding Partner of ASV Legal LLP and a distinguished Advocate and Advocate-on-Record before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. He is widely recognised for his strategic acumen, client-centric approach, and exceptional advocacy. He brings over seven years of specialised experience across diverse and complex areas of law, consistently delivering results-driven and bespoke legal solutions in high-stakes matters.

A formidable courtroom advocate, Mr. Agarwal has appeared in over 1,500 matters encompassing civil, criminal, constitutional, and corporate law. He regularly represents clients before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, National Company Law Tribunal, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, and statutory authorities, demonstrating incisive legal analysis, rigorous preparation, and commanding advocacy skills.

His practice encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines, including Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency, Banking and Financial Services, Securitization and Asset Recovery, White-Collar Crime and Regulatory Enforcement, Mergers and Acquisitions, Indirect Taxation, Competition Law, Matrimonial and Family Law, Labour and Employment, Intellectual Property Rights, Real Estate And Infrastructure, Media and Entertainment, Environmental Law, and Cross-Border Legal Matters. He is particularly distinguished for his expertise in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Proceedings, Corporate Restructuring, and Regulatory Disputes, where his strategic litigation approach and solutions-oriented counsel consistently earn the confidence of discerning clients.

Mr. Agarwal is empanelled as Standing Counsel for the Department of Revenue, Government of India, and regularly advises and represents Ministries, regulatory bodies, and Public Sector Undertakings before the Hon’ble Supreme Court, Hon’ble High Courts, and learned tribunals. His institutional and governmental clientele includes the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Central Government Employees Welfare Housing Organisation (CGEWHO), Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, and the Human Rights Council of India, among others. He also advises and represents leading corporations, financial institutions, and insurance companies across varied sectors.

Recognised for his strategic foresight, discretion in handling sensitive regulatory investigations, and unwavering commitment to client objectives, Mr. Agarwal is equally trusted by government entities and private enterprises for navigating intricate legal and commercial challenges.

Beyond his robust commercial practice, Mr. Agarwal remains deeply committed to pro bono representation and public interest litigation, reflecting his dedication to access to justice and social responsibility.

Mr. Agarwal holds a B.A. B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.) degree from the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, one of India’s leading legal institutions. He is enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi and is an active member of the Delhi High Court Bar Association, Supreme Court Bar Association, NCLT/NCLAT Bar Association, Young Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), and The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). He is also a regular contributor to national legal yearbooks and premier journals, further cementing his reputation as a thought leader and an influential voice in contemporary legal discourse.