Core Team - Indali Law Partners

Sumesh Malhotra

Managing Partner

Sumesh Malhotra is the founding partner of the firm and actively participates in its management and operations. Balancing the roles of a corporate advisor and a litigator, he provides counsel to numerous multinational and domestic corporations, as well as individuals, on a wide range of legal matters.

Sumesh brings extensive experience in advising clients across various sectors, including banking, real estate, IT/ITES, and insurance. His key practice areas encompass aviation, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign direct investments, technical collaborations, company law, commercial litigation, white-collar crime, banking and finance, real estate, consumer law, DIFC law, employment law, and prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace (POSH). He represents clients before the High Courts of Delhi and Punjab & Haryana, NCLAT, NCLT, DRT, SEBI, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal, and District Courts in Delhi and Gurugram, as well as various Consumer Commissions.

His clientele is as diverse as his practice areas, including multinational corporations such as Emaar India (Real Estate), Air India (Aviation), Zoom Airlines (Aviation), Bata India (Apparel), Tata Housing (Real Estate), and numerous Indian companies such as TRAQR Technologies (IT), OCUS Skyscrapers Realty (Real Estate), MAPSKO Builders (Real Estate), Pioneer Urban (Real Estate), Hero Realty Private Limited (Real Estate), MRG World (Real Estate), Sri Ram Medical Centers (Medical), Marmo Solutions (Manufacturing), Environ Care (Manufacturing), and financial institutions like Punjab and Sind Bank and HDFC, among others.

Before establishing his private practice and later the firm, Sumesh was associated with Kochhar & Co., a leading law firm consistently ranked among Tier-1 law firms in India. He has also worked with Emaar MGF Land Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the globally renowned Emaar Properties (Dubai), Cross Border Legal Systems, and Expedia.com. Sumesh is an active member of the Delhi High Court Bar Association and a founding member of Ameliorate Now, a professional networking body.

Sumesh holds an LL.M. (Banking and Finance) from National Law University, Jodhpur (India) and earned his B.A. LL.B.(H) from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi.

Chitra Singh

Managing Associate

Chitra Singh is a seasoned transactional lawyer with a distinguished background in providing legal advisory services to startups, venture capitals and incubators. With extensive experience in corporate transactions, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and contract negotiations, Chitra has established a reputation for delivering strategic legal solutions that drive business success. Her expertise is complemented by her practical approach to navigating complex legal landscapes, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks for her clients.

Chitra has been associated with Treelife Consulting and HJA & Associates, well-known law firms in the startup ecosystem, wherein, Chitra gained comprehensive experience in corporate law, focusing on transactional work and advisory services. She was actively involved in due diligence processes, drafting transactional documents, and supporting clients through varied transactions. This role allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the legal challenges faced by businesses at different stages of growth.


Core Competencies:

Our Services We offer a wide range of environmental legal services, including:
  • Transactional Law:
    She holds expertise in managing a wide array of corporate transactions, including funding rounds, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. She is skilled in negotiating and drafting complex agreements that facilitate smooth business operations.
  • Startup Advisory:
    She has extensive experience in guiding startups through the legal intricacies of business formation, fundraising, and regulatory compliance and is proficient in advising on employment law, and commercial contracts.
  • Venture Capital and Funding:
    She is adept at structuring venture capital deals and representing both investors and startups and is well-versed in term sheets, shareholder agreements, and equity financing.
  • Regulatory Compliance:
    She is skilled in ensuring businesses adhere to relevant laws and regulations and is experienced in conducting legal audits and compliance checks to minimize risk exposure.
  • Contract Negotiation and Drafting:
    She is proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts to protect client interests and has a strong ability to anticipate potential legal issues and provide preventive solutions.
Chitra is a B.A. LL.B.(H) graduate with specialization in corporate law from Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad.