Dr. Farrukh Khan is the founding partner of the firm, and is also the administrative head. He is placed amongst the most eloquent and skilful lawyers in the country with above par legal knowledge. His command over the subjects of law with practical hands-on-approach invariably paves way for achieving the best possible result in any given circumstance.

Dr Farrukh has diversified litigation exposure. His remarkable litigation skills encompass criminal, civil and corporate practice under Indian Legal framework. He has represented various leading Banks and Financial Institutions, Government Entities, Real Estate Consortiums, Project Finance Companies, Not for Profit Entities etc. in assortment of litigations, including those of civil and criminal nature.

Dr Farrukh is notably experienced in litigation and arbitration, including white collar crime. His excellency in procedural and arbitration law business issues makes him a revered specialist in the field. He has gained significant experience in corporate law and advising domestic and international companies. Dr Farrukh advises General Counsel, CEOs, and corporate boards on matters involving litigation, corporate governance and ethics. In the courtroom and the boardroom, his mantra of early risk evaluations and corporate exposure successfully results in cost and time effective resolution of disputes.

On non-contentious side Dr Farrukh has a particular focus on the property aspects of infrastructure developments for government and semi-government authorities including advising on issues associated with valuation and resumption matters, easements, compulsory acquisition, native title/aboriginal land rights and landowner negotiations and disputes. His areas of expertise are: construction and engineering (major projects and infrastructure, PPP projects and dispute resolution) and documentation (project deeds/development agreements, consultancy agreements, novation agreements, managing contractor agreements, alliance agreements, lump sum building contracts, design and construct contracts, supply agreements, subcontract agreements, finance tripartite deeds, and construction direct agreements).

Dr Farrukh also has a plethora of knowledge in the field of IPR. Dr Farrukh comfortably devises integrated packages in all the areas of IPR including patent, copyright, trademark, sports IP, licensing, due diligence, etc. He also has expertise on the issues relevant to deal with ambush marketing, management of copyrights for event and marking campaign. He is an appreciated speaker on IPR matters who is regularly invited to IPR related forums and conferences and member of several IPR international organizations. Several prestigious law journals of India have quoted him on account of the cases he has appeared for and their relevant judgments.

Before Diwan Advocates, Dr Farrukh spent a good number of years sharpening his legal skills as a corporate attorney in several Middle-East countries. He has also worked for a Spanish corporate conglomerate as its Legal Advisor. Amongst all, he was associated with United Nations, an international body, as a Legal Advisor to Regional Director (Middle East-North Africa Region) of IIMSAM.

During his stint with law-firms abroad, Dr Farrukh got opportunity to understand nuances of business and industry. Thus, armed with this expertise and experience, Dr Farrukh is perfectly at ease in advising and devising legal documentation covering all aspects of commercial transactions including investments plans, drafting and processing documentations in relation to merger, demerger collaboration, joint ventures etc. He has also negotiated and structured domestic and overseas transactions pertaining to Oil Gas & Power Sectors.

Dr Farrukh has formed a remarkable goodwill in the legal fraternity. He is a frequent speaker on legal matters at innumerable forums. His list of qualities is inexhaustive. He is passionate about interacting with law students and guiding them to carve out a place for themselves. He has also been invited to and spoken at prestigious law schools in India. In the month of April, 2021, Advocate Dr Farrukh Khan got appointed as amicus curiae in the case of Anju Sharma v. Union of India.

Mr. J.H. Jafri is a Partner at Diwan Advocates and a stalwart of trial court advocacy. Born in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, he completed his law degree from the University of Delhi and was enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi in 1983. He was subsequently registered with the Supreme Court Bar Association, High Court Bar Association, and the Delhi Bar Association.

A first-generation lawyer, Mr. Jafri began his career handling matters across forums, including writ petitions, appeals, and special leave petitions, appearing before the Hon’ble Supreme Court and various High Courts. He later chose to dedicate over four decades to trial court practice, a decision reflecting his deep commitment to grassroots justice and the belief that no court is small. His experience in trial courts honed his skills in advocacy, time management, and understanding the lived realities of litigants.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Jafri has handled more than 1,000 cases, including extensive pro bono work, ranging from the Supreme Court to revenue courts. Alongside practice, he has contributed significantly to legal education as a visiting faculty at the University of Delhi, GGSIPU, and other institutions, and has delivered lectures at the All India CBI Academy, Ghaziabad.

In recognition of his contributions, he was conferred the Lifetime Achievers’ Award 2024 by the Association of Lawyers and has twice served as an Election Commissioner appointed by the Delhi Bar Association. Invited under the U.S. Government’s International Visitors’ Programme in 1999, he represented India among a select group of judges, professors, and advocates.

Mr. Jafri’s advice to young lawyers is simple yet profound: be well read and fearless, not aggressive, but confident through knowledge. He believes consistent reading, at least one judgment a week, is essential to becoming a competent advocate.

Vidhi Advocate, Delhi

Vidhi is an Indian qualified advocate registered with the Bar Council of Delhi. Her professional journey has taken her through several law firms as well as a Big Four professional services firm, a combination that has shaped her into a lawyer equally comfortable with the demands of high-volume corporate work and the nuances of courtroom practice. This varied institutional experience is relatively uncommon and gives her a perspective on legal practice that is broader than most at her stage.

Her practice covers corporate and commercial law, family and matrimonial matters, civil litigation, and criminal proceedings. Working across these fields has given her an understanding of how different areas of law connect and overlap, and how clients experience legal processes in moments that are often stressful and consequential. Among all of these, corporate and commercial litigation holds a special place in her practice. It is the area she gravitates toward, the one that consistently engages her most fully, and where her abilities as a strategic thinker and a careful lawyer are most effectively deployed.

Colleagues and clients alike note her as someone who leads well. She is scholarly in her preparation but does not let that tip into inaccessibility. Her communication is clear, direct, and calibrated to her audience, whether she is addressing a bench, negotiating across a table, or explaining a complex position to a client who needs to make an important decision quickly. These qualities have made her a reliable presence in team settings, someone others look to for direction without having to be asked.

Outside law, Vidhi has spent more than ten years teaching French. She has taught learners across age groups and for widely different purposes, from school and university students seeking academic proficiency to individuals preparing to migrate abroad or simply pursuing the language out of personal interest. Teaching at this level and for this long is not a casual hobby. It requires genuine mastery of the subject, the ability to adapt to different kinds of learners, and a sustained commitment to someone else's progress. These are qualities that translate directly into how she practises law.

She is also a trained Indian classical vocalist, a pursuit that demands years of patient, disciplined learning and a deep attunement to structure, tradition, and nuance. And she is, by her own account and those of people who know her, a committed reader, someone for whom books are a regular and necessary part of life rather than an occasional retreat.

Taken together, what emerges is a portrait of a lawyer who is serious about her craft, invested in the people she works with, and shaped by a life lived with genuine curiosity and range.

Mr. Amique Khalid is a Partner at Diwan Advocates and has been an indispensable asset to the firm for over a decade. He completed his legal education from Aligarh Muslim University and is widely recognised as a versatile and accomplished legal professional.

Mr. Khalid has successfully handled numerous high-profile and complex matters across a broad spectrum of legal domains. His core areas of practice include Civil and Criminal Litigation, RERA matters, Intellectual Property Rights, Consumer Disputes, Banking and Finance, Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Company Law, Family Law, and Insolvency and Bankruptcy matters. He also possesses extensive experience in drafting and vetting MoUs, contracts, agreements, and other commercial documents.

He regularly appears before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, various High Courts across jurisdictions, Consumer Forums, RERA Authorities, and other judicial and quasi-judicial bodies. His strong courtroom presence and strategic litigation skills have earned him an excellent professional standing.

Known for his commitment and integrity, Mr. Khalid combines years of hands-on experience with deep legal insight and professionalism. He adopts a client-centric approach, focusing not only on effective litigation but also on strategic, cost-efficient, and time-bound dispute resolution, always keeping the client’s best interests at the forefront.

Mr. Khalid demonstrates strong leadership and teamwork abilities, while also excelling in independent practice. He places great emphasis on confidentiality, accountability, and consistent follow-through. Taking first-hand initiative in matters entrusted to him, he has honed exceptional skills in legal drafting, research, and regulatory analysis, and is adept at managing multiple complex cases simultaneously without compromising quality.

His verbal communication and advocacy skills are of a very high order, enabling him to clearly articulate complex legal concepts and proceedings to clients and courts alike.

Rishabh Kr. Jain is a first-generation legal professional who brings sincerity, dedication and a deep respect for the law to his practice. He commenced his journey in the legal field upon completing his B.A. LL.B. from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in 2018. Since then, he has remained committed to securing effective relief for his clients, demonstrating versatility and diligence across a broad spectrum of legal matters.

Guided by the principle of serving his clients' best interests, Rishabh strives to deliver strategic and timely legal solutions while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity. His practice encompasses both litigation and advisory services, with experience in Civil, Criminal, Matrimonial and Family disputes. He regularly appears before various Hon’ble Courts, Tribunals, and Forums and is known for his methodical approach and unwavering commitment to ethical practice.

Rishabh continues to pursue professional growth through preparation for judicial services and active engagement with legal developments via platforms such as LiveLaw, SCConline, and Bar & Bench, etc. His areas of expertise include Civil & Criminal Law, Consumer Protection Law, Matrimonial & Family Law, Negotiable Instruments Act, Transfer of Property Act, POSH, Writ Petitions, Constitutional Remedies, Legal Policy Advisory, etc. with a client-centric mindset and sound legal acumen, Rishabh remains devoted to upholding justice with humility and professionalism.

Asif Ashraf joined Diwan Advocates in the year 2016 as Manager of Administration. It is since then that he has been making most of his efforts to streamline the business of the firm. From managing the work schedule of the employees to the effective business management through clients, he has successfully managed to frame out a systematic framework for the functioning of the firm. During his tenure of service in the firm, he has also managed to complete his Bachelors in Law which has provided him with an edge towards efficient understanding of cases and his growing interest in Intellectual Property Laws also adds him as an asset to the firm for dealing with trademark and patent filing processes. Mr Asif has been effectively coordinating with the associates at Diwan Advocates and ensuring the portfolios are taken care of. He continues to earnestly steer the Diwan team in the right direction by keeping everything up-to-date.

Tanzeela Farheen is a Delhi-based advocate with a focused practice in Intellectual Property Rights and commercial law. A graduate of Jamia Millia Islamia, one of India's premier central universities, she completed her legal education in 2019 and has since established herself as a practitioner with a clear specialisation and a reputation for bringing analytical rigour to every matter she handles.

Her primary area of practice is Intellectual Property Rights, with a particular concentration in trademark law. This encompasses the full spectrum of trademark work, from prosecution before the Trade Marks Registry to enforcement actions and complex litigation. She advises and represents clients at every stage of the trademark lifecycle, whether that involves securing registrations, opposing conflicting marks, or pursuing and defending infringement and passing off actions before courts. Her understanding of trademark law is both technical and strategic, allowing her to align legal positions with her clients' broader commercial interests.

Beyond intellectual property, Tanzeela maintains an active practice in commercial litigation, handling disputes that arise from business relationships, agreements, and transactions. She is also engaged in arbitration matters, offering clients an alternative path to resolving disputes efficiently and outside the court system. Her practice further extends to insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, a domain that demands precision and an understanding of intersecting legal frameworks. Contract drafting forms another pillar of her work, where she assists clients in structuring and documenting their commercial arrangements clearly and with an eye toward preventing future disputes.

She has appeared before and represented clients in some of the most significant legal forums in India. Her advocacy spans the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, District Courts across the jurisdiction, and the Trade Marks Registry. This breadth of forum experience is a significant asset, enabling her to handle matters at different stages of proceedings and across varying levels of judicial complexity.

What distinguishes her practice is her approach. She is drawn to matters that require careful thought and layered strategy rather than straightforward application of settled law. She brings the same level of attention to a procedural filing as to a full hearing, understanding that outcomes in litigation are often shaped by preparation and detail as much as by argument.

Outside her professional life, Tanzeela is a committed reader. She reads widely across law, personal development, and history, a practice she views not as a pastime but as an ongoing investment in her thinking and her work. It is a habit that reflects her broader outlook: that good lawyering is inseparable from intellectual curiosity and the willingness to keep learning.