Niraj Kumar is a partner at DSK Legal, with over two decades of experience providing legal services in myriad legal issues, spanning complex commercial transactions, disputes, and insolvency. He serves a distinguished portfolio of clients, including multinational conglomerates and high-net-worth individuals, and has carved out a notable niche in the real estate and education sectors. Clients value Niraj for his ability to navigate complex real estate transactions, providing clear and comprehensive guidance on all facets, including strategic insights, land aggregation, construction and development, funding, leasing, regulatory compliance, and negotiation of transaction documents. His keen understanding of regulatory frameworks ensures that clients receive informed guidance on compliance and project delivery, while his meticulous due diligence processes safeguard their interests at every stage of the transaction. Niraj’s extensive experience and commitment to excellence have solidified his reputation as a trusted advisor in the legal community.

In addition to his transactional work, Niraj is a key ally in dispute resolution, and clients rely on him for thoughtful counsel and strong representation. He excels in devising strategic approaches to complex legal challenges, offering tailored solutions that encompass pre-litigation preparations and representation before various judicial and arbitral tribunals.

Niraj also works extensively on insolvency and bankruptcy matters and has effectively represented a diverse range of stakeholders, including financial and operational creditors, resolution professionals, and borrowers.

Before joining DSK Legal, Niraj worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Limited. His insights into contemporary corporate legal issues are highly sought after, making him a frequent expert speaker on news channels and seminars. He also contributes thought-provoking articles to leading Indian newspapers.

In addition to his corporate work, he is committed to pro bono efforts, using his legal expertise to give back to the community. He is closely associated with the Pokhrama Foundation, which champions the cause of providing quality education to underprivileged children in one of the most backward and neglected part of the country. He also provides pro bono advisory services to NGOs and charitable institutions engaged in skilling of workforce and education to underprivileged sections of society.

Niraj is registered with the Bar Council of Delhi and holds an LLB degree from the University of Delhi. He is a member of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) Task Force on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB).