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Santosh Upadhyay

Managing Partner
Advocate Supreme Court of India and Bombay High Court
B.Sc., LL.M., PGDMAA
Member of International Bar Association (IBA), London

Adv. Santosh Upadhyay is the Managing Partner at ALFSD Legal Associates, bringing over 30 years of distinguished specialized expertise in maritime and shipping law. A seasoned litigator and strategic advisor, he regularly appears before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, CESTAT, and International Arbitration forums, representing clients in high stakes commercial, regulatory, and cross-border disputes.

 

His practice spans a wide array of legal domains including admiralty law, customs and foreign trade policy, insolvency, and corporate litigation. With academic credentials in science, law, and maritime administration, Adv. Santosh Upadhyay is uniquely equipped to navigate complex legal landscapes with clarity and precision.

 

He leads the firm’s multidisciplinary team comprising lawyers, chartered accountants, insolvency professionals, and company secretaries, with a steadfast commitment to integrity, strategic foresight, and client first advocacy.

 

Adv. Santosh Upadhyay plays a pivotal role in steering ALFSD Legal Associates’ maritime law practice, leveraging his decades of experience to shape strategy, guide litigation, and uphold the highest standards of legal excellence. He is deeply involved in mentoring the firm’s multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of precision, integrity, and unwavering professionalism that resonates across every client engagement domestic and international.

Deepti Upadhyay

SENIOR PARTNER
Advocate Supreme Court of India and Bombay High Court
B. A., LL.M., PGDMAA
Member of International Bar Association (IBA), London

Adv. Deepti Upadhyay serves as Senior Partner at ALFSD Legal Associates, bringing over 25 years of specialized experience in customs, maritime and shipping law. A seasoned litigator, she is widely recognized for her strategic acumen, meticulous case preparation, and client focused advocacy in high stakes commercial and regulatory matters.

 

With academic credentials spanning law and maritime administration, Adv. Deepti Upadhyay is uniquely positioned to advise on complex cross-border disputes, shipping and logistics operations, and regulatory frameworks governing international trade. Her dual expertise enables her to deliver strategic, commercially sound solutions to clients navigating the intricacies of global maritime commerce.

 

Adv. Deepti Upadhyay leads with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to delivering client-centric solutions across civil, criminal, and corporate domains.

 

Adv. Deepti Upadhyay plays a pivotal role in steering the firm’s maritime practice and mentoring its multidisciplinary team with precision, integrity, and unwavering professionalism.

Rajbir Singh Bal

Partner
Advocate Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court
B.Com., LL.B.

Rajbir Singh Bal, LL.B. is a civil and commercial lawyer based in Defence Colony, New Delhi, with an active litigation practice. He has represented clients from Delhi, NCR, other states and countries in courts across India.

Advocate Bal regularly attends to matters at Delhi High Court, National Company Law Tribunal, Debt Recovery Tribunal, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Saket Court, Tis Hazari Court, Patiala House Court, Dwarka Court, Rohini Court, and Karkardooma Court. He also travels outside Delhi, to matters in Calcutta High Court and Pune District Court.

His practice covers diverse aspects of commercial and civil litigation and has handled varied matters in courts and tribunals relating to commercial and general civil litigation involving contractual aspects of civil laws.

Apart from the standard civil and commercial litigation, Rajbir has represented and advised clients in several criminal matters under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code, The Companies Act, Negotiable Instruments Act, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

Advocate Bal has an extensive litigation practice covering a wide range of legal areas, including Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law, Dishonour of Cheques, Company Law, Corporate Agreements and Deeds, Recovery Suits, Writ Matters, Partnership Deeds, Business Defaults and Frauds, and White-Collar Crimes. A graduate of the University of Delhi, Faculty of Law, Advocate Bal is a member of the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court Bar Association, and the Bar Council of Delhi. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys travelling and participating in community events.

 
 

Ajay Pratap Singh

Partner
Advocate Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court
B.Com., LL.B.

Ajay Pratap Singh, LL.B. has an experience of almost 10 years in litigation. He has advised clients on diverse matters relating to Criminal Law and other general laws having represented clients in cases involving multiple jurisdictions.

In the past Advocate Ajay has assisted the office of the Senior Standing Counsel (Criminal) in the Delhi High Court to represent the Delhi Police in various Writ Petitions, Appeals, Quashing Petitions, Bail Applications etc. filed before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi.

Advocate Ajay has regularly represented clients before the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, Saket Court, Tis Hazari Court, Patiala House Court, Dwarka Court, Rohini Court, and Karkardooma Court. He also travels outside Delhi, for matters in Allahabad High Court, Lucknow High Court, Gujarat High Court, Uttarakhand High Court, Pune District Court, Ahmedabad District Court, Agra District Court and Nagpur District Court.

In his litigation practice, Ajay Pratap primarily handles cases related to Bail Applications, Dishonour of Cheques, Writ Petitions (Criminal), Cheating and Fraud, Anti-Corruption Laws, Recovery Suits, matters under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Forgery, offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and cases investigated by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office.

Junaid Vikar Shaikh

Partner
Advocate Bombay High Court
B.Com., LL.B.

Adv. Junaid Shaikh is a seasoned legal professional with over 13 years of specialised experience in Indirect and Direct Taxation, including GST, Customs Law, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), and Income Tax.

Over the course of his career, he has developed strong expertise in tax litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in matters arising from show cause notices, adjudication proceedings, and demand orders issued under GST and Customs authorities, as well as Income Tax and Foreign Trade regulations.

Adv. Junaid has extensively handled the drafting and filing of appeals across various forums, including Appellate Authorities, Tribunals, and High Courts.

His core competencies include:

Advising and strategising litigation defence for GST, Customs, and Income Tax disputes.

Drafting appeals, replies, and legal submissions before tax authorities and quasi-judicial bodies.

Representing businesses in port-related Customs issues and procedural irregularities.

Guiding clients on compliance matters relating to TDS, FTP schemes, incentives, and trade policies.

With a practical understanding of both law and industry operations, Adv. Junaid is known for delivering balanced, solution-oriented advice to corporates, traders, logistics companies, and exporters. His ability to simplify complex legal issues makes him a trusted advisor for clients navigating regulatory challenges in India’s evolving tax ecosystem.

Prince Kumar Upadhyay

partner
Advocate Bombay High Court
MCOM LLM

Advocate Prince Upadhyay is an experienced lawyer with over 8 years of expertise in Civil, Criminal, and Family Laws. He has successfully represented clients across diverse forums, including the Hon’ble Bombay High Court, City Civil & Sessions Courts, Family Courts, and Magistrate Courts.

He has extensive experience in handling complex civil disputes, including property matters, recovery suits, injunctions, partition suits, contractual disputes, and redevelopment issues under the Civil Procedure Code.

He is skilled in representing clients in criminal trials, bail matters, anticipatory bail, revision and appeal proceedings, debt recovery tribunal, Sarfaesi Act and cheque dishonour cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

He is expert in advising and representing clients in matrimonial disputes, custody matters, maintenance, divorce petitions, and domestic violence cases.

R R Jadeja

Partner
Advocate Gujarat High Court
BA LLM

Adv. R. R. Jadeja is a dedicated legal professional with expertise of 7 years across diverse branches of law, providing comprehensive legal services and representation before various courts and authorities. His practice encompasses a wide range of matters, including:

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881  Cheque dishonour cases and related proceedings.

Labour & Employment Laws Compliance, disputes, and representation before labour courts and industrial tribunals.

Registration Act Matters  Property and document registration, title verification, and related legal formalities.

Banking & Finance Laws Debt recovery, enforcement of security interests, and related litigation.

Conveyancing & Real Estate  Drafting, vetting, and registration of sale deeds, lease deeds, and other property documents.

Commercial, Revenue & Civil Litigation  Representation in contractual disputes, recovery suits, and property matters.

Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Strategic handling of commercial disputes through litigation or alternate mechanisms.

Tort Law  Legal remedies for civil wrongs and damages.

Adv. Jadeja combines deep legal insight with practical solutions, ensuring effective advocacy and client-focused representation.

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