Mr. Puneet Kumar Agarwal

Mr. Puneet Kumar Agarwal is a specialist in trial law, engaged as counsel for litigation and arbitration proceedings in matters relating to technology, media, intellectual property rights, employment, property, corporate fraud, and various general contractual disputes.

As a litigator, Mr. Agarwal has represented individuals, start-ups, and a diverse range of well-established businesses before High Courts, District Courts, and Tribunals across the country. Over the past decade, he has successfully contested numerous high-value property disputes, debt recovery proceedings, railway arbitrations, construction arbitrations, and other business-related contractual matters. His clientele also includes individual company directors in inter-se director disputes, corporate fraud, and economic offences.

Mr. Agarwal’s expertise in trial practices and procedures, combined with his in-depth knowledge of industry customs and operations, has uniquely positioned him to provide both legal representation in disputes and strategic support in transactions. His extensive trial experience has enabled him to analyse business transactions in detail, identify potential dispute areas and compliance limitations, and offer practical, effective solutions. Due to these skills, he is frequently engaged in the drafting of a wide range of contracts and has considerable experience in this regard. Notable highlights include drafting endorsement agreements and conducting legal liability exposure reviews for a former Indian international cricketer, as well as drafting marketing and distribution contracts targeted at India and Dubai for a UK-based biotechnology company.

With a deep understanding of the technology and media industries, Mr. Agarwal advises clients on matters concerning privacy, intellectual property rights, data protection, GDPR compliance, and technology transactions. He also provides counsel on intermediary guidelines and regulations governing digital media and OTT platforms.

Additionally, Mr. Agarwal serves as counsel for several entertainment and event management companies and production houses, regularly advising on intellectual property strategy and protection.

Mr. Agarwal is a member of the Bar Council of India, the Delhi High Court Bar Association, and the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA).