Athira is an accomplished litigation-focused legal professional currently serving as Associate Partner, with a proven track record of representing over 20 clients across a wide spectrum of judicial and quasi-judicial forums, including High Courts, District Courts, Consumer Forums, Arbitral Tribunals, and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
She has successfully led high-stakes arbitration matters involving contractual disputes, sponsorship agreements, and regulatory non-compliance, consistently achieving favorable outcomes through strategic advocacy and precision in legal drafting.
Athira’s practice is deeply client-centric, marked by transparent communication, tailored legal strategies, and a commitment to efficient litigation closure. Her expanding expertise in intellectual property law and cryptocurrency regulations positions her to advise clients on emerging legal challenges in dynamic sectors.
Representative Clients :
Jain Deemed-to-be University, ISDC Projects India Pvt Ltd, Tom Joseph Investments, M/s Cochin Smart Mission Limited, M/s Udaya Pro Audio, State Bank of India Life Insurance, Gosree Finance Limited, Devicolam Distilleries Ltd, Chancellor of Universities (Governor, Kerala), Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, HLL Life Care Ltd, Regional Cancer Care Centre, Kerala, Power Grid Corporation, Muthoot Group of Companies, Kerala Water Authority, Cochin Corporation etc.
Indicative Experience
- Led high-stakes arbitration and litigation matters across jurisdictions, including current proceedings seated in Bombay and Kerala. Represented entities such as Cochin Smart Mission Ltd and Udaya Pro Audio in complex commercial disputes, securing interim reliefs and advancing nuanced contractual claims before Arbitral Tribunals especially before an Arbitral Tribunal led by the former Hon’ble Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh, High Courts, District Court of Kerala and Telangana.
- Represented over 20+ clients in high-stakes litigation across the High Courts of Bombay, Kerala, and Chhattisgarh, as well as District Courts, Consumer Forums, Arbitral Tribunals, and the NCLT. Matters span civil, criminal, constitutional, and commercial domains, including PILs, habeas corpus petitions, and regulatory disputes.
- Secured multiple reported judgments in her name across various High Courts and tribunals, reflecting consistent legal impact, persuasive advocacy, and jurisprudential contribution.
- Appointed as Advocate Commissioner and entrusted with assisting the Bench in sensitive judicial matters, reflecting judicial trust in her legal acumen and procedural integrity.
- Drafted and issued comprehensive legal notices addressing wrongful termination of Memoranda of Understanding, incorporating contractual analysis, regulatory compliance, and welfare considerations. Structured arbitration petitions and replies with clear bifurcation of facts and legal propositions, ensuring logical flow and persuasive argumentation in proceedings.
- Refined and negotiated sponsorship agreements and MoUs for educational institutions and private entities, embedding confidentiality, governing law, and tailored dispute resolution mechanisms.
- Provided strategic legal advisory to clients such as Jain University, ISDC Projects India Pvt Ltd, and Tom Joseph Investments, covering contract vetting, regulatory compliance, dispute strategy, and risk mitigation.
- Advised on cryptocurrency regulations and legal frameworks in jurisdictions recognizing digital assets as legal tender, contributing to the firm’s thought leadership in emerging financial systems.
