With over three decades of distinguished experience before the Supreme Court of India, Mahesh Agarwal, founder and managing partner of Agarwal Law Associates (ALA), stands as one of India’s most respected and influential lawyers. A third-generation lawyer and alumnus of SRCC, New Delhi and GLC, Mumbai, Agarwal has built a legacy defined by strategic insight, erudite advocacy, and a profound commitment to advancing the frontiers of Indian jurisprudence.

At the helm of ALA, a leading full-service dispute resolution firm based in New Delhi, Agarwal has led groundbreaking representations in some of India’s most complex and high-value litigations. His firm is widely recognised for its strategy-driven approach in arbitration and commercial disputes – an approach that has redefined litigation practice in India. His stellar track record includes representing Future Group in its multi-forum dispute with Amazon; securing an arbitral award of over INR50 billion for Delhi Airport Metro Express against DMRC; and representing Adani Power in landmark proceedings on change-in-law compensation. His representation of Vidarbha Industries Power Ltd. before the Supreme Court resulted in a precedent-setting interpretation of section 7(5) of the IBC which altered the insolvency law landscape in India.

Agarwal’s expertise spans across arbitration, civil and commercial litigation, mining, electricity, insolvency and bankruptcy, taxation & environmental law. His clientele spans Fortune 500 companies, leading Indian corporates, state governments and PSUs.

His contributions have earned him consistent recognition as a Band 1 dispute resolution lawyer for over 16 years, and accolades such as Litigation Lawyer of the Year (Legal Era – Indian Legal Awards 2024) and the Excellence Award (Dispute Resolution) by UKILP at the Palace of Westminster. Recently he was conferred with prestigious degree of “Doctorate of Law” as well.

Combining strategic clarity and thought leadership, Agarwal has played a key role in shaping how complex commercial disputes are resolved in India. His career is a testament to visionary leadership and ethical excellence. His ability to merge strategic foresight with jurisprudential depth continues to inspire the fraternity, making him a natural choice for inclusion in IBLJ’s A-List of India’s most influential lawyers.