Suyash Srivastava

Suyash Srivastava

Partner

Level 5 – Max House, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi – 110020, India

Key Practice Areas

  • Dispute Resolution
  • Labour and Employment
  • Crisis Management

Key Sectors & Industries

  • FinTech
  • Information Technology and Outsourcing
  • Aerospace
  • Airports & Aviation
  • Technology

Education

  • LLB
  • MBA

Professional Memberships

  • Member, Bar Council of Delhi
  • Member, Delhi High Court Bar Association

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi

Experience

Suyash Srivastava is a Partner at DSK Legal, where he plays a pivotal role in the firm’s Labour and Employment law practice. With extensive experience advising companies on a broad spectrum of employment law matters, Suyash has established himself as a trusted legal advisor to corporate clients, offering expertise in both advisory and litigation work. His legal practice focuses on Employment and Service Laws, HR compliance, due diligence, and employment-related disputes, ensuring that his clients navigate the complexities of labor laws with confidence and strategic foresight.

A core part of Suyash’s practice involves advising companies on high-stakes employment matters such as mass redundancies, employee terminations, and proceedings related to unfair dismissals. He provides legal guidance to management teams, helping them manage sensitive workforce transitions while mitigating legal risks. Suyash’s counsel is particularly valued during organizational changes, where his advice helps clients balance compliance with labor laws and the practical needs of their businesses. His ability to foresee potential legal pitfalls and provide pragmatic solutions makes him a key advisor to companies undergoing restructuring or employee downsizing.

Suyash also leads a team of experienced and skilled lawyers, all dedicated to representing clients in labor court proceedings. His team regularly appears on behalf of companies in cases brought by employees and trade unions, offering robust legal representation in disputes before labor courts and tribunals. Through his leadership, Suyash ensures that his clients receive comprehensive legal support that addresses both the immediate litigation needs and the broader strategic goals of the organization.

Beyond his litigation practice, Suyash has built a reputation for conducting internal investigations on behalf of multinational corporations. He and his team serve as independent external investigators in cases of workplace misconduct, policy violations, whistleblower claims, and sexual harassment allegations.

Recent Key Assignments

  • Advised and assisted Redcliffe Lifetech Inc., Redcliffe Lifetech Private Limited and its 4 subsidiaries in their Series C round of funding. Conducted vendor due diligence and advised them on queries pertaining to labor & employment laws.
  • Advised a global asset management corporation in facilitating reduction of the workforce due to prolonged operational losses experienced by the company. DSK Legal ensured that the employee terminations adhered to the relevant legal labor legislations. The firm formulated a comprehensive strategy note to navigate future legal risks and was responsible for drafting the script for the townhall meeting.
  • Advised a pharma company on the appropriate course of action regarding senior employees involved in the receipt of kickbacks or the failure to report such activities by other employees. We reviewed the investigation report and thereafter, suggested the way forward so as to minimize the risks.
  • Advised an engineering company on a strategic approach to safeguard the stolen confidential and proprietary information and recommended corrective measures for system cleansing. Assisted in filing a criminal complaint, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) and a civil suit against the ex-employees for breach of confidentiality obligations and patent infringement.
  • Representing a global aero defence company before the High Court in respect of provident fund contribution for expatriates and the proceedings before the authority have been stayed by the High Court.
  • Representing a global aviation company in relation to claims filed by crew members alleging illegal termination during Covid pandemic.

Recent Awards and Recognition

  • “Leading Lawyer Champion” by LegalEra 2024.
  • “Leading Lawyer” by Asialaw Profiles in 2012.
  • “Up and Coming” Partner by Chambers and Partners in 2014.
  • Recognised as a “Leading Individual” by Legal 500.
  • Recognised by Asia Law as Recommended Practice Area in 2024