Mr. Utsav Saurav is a Principal Associate at Diwan Advocates, having joined the firm on 08 December 2025. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B. Hons.) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Galgotias University, combining legal acumen with a strong understanding of commercial and business realities.

He is an Internationally Certified Mediator, accredited by the International Mediation Institute (IMI), The Hague. His professional training spans multiple jurisdictions and disciplines, including International Law in Action: Arbitration of International Disputes from Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands, Mastering the Craft of Mediation by Christina Arzumanova (Eurasia Mediation), Online Dispute Resolution Mechanism from NISM, and Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets from Duke University, USA.

Utsav is an active participant in the global dispute resolution community. He is a member of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), serves as an Ambassador and Mentor at IAMPE, Tbilisi (Georgia), is the Country Representative for Med Arb International (India Chapter), and represented Team India at IDMC 2025 on the global stage in Peace and Diplomacy at Cyprus.

His practice primarily spans the District Courts and the High Court of Delhi, as well as courts and forums in Faridabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar. His core areas of expertise include arbitration, mediation, civil law, and matrimonial matters, with a strong emphasis on dispute resolution and negotiated outcomes.

Utsav adopts a balanced and strategic approach to legal practice, integrating effective advocacy with structured, solution-oriented problem solving. His focus remains on achieving outcomes that are practical, enforceable, and commercially sensible, while aligning with the client’s broader objectives.

He is particularly motivated by complex disputes involving layered legal and factual issues, where in-depth legal analysis, strategic planning, and effective communication are critical to achieving sustainable results.

Outside his professional commitments, Utsav finds creative expression in writing poetry. He is currently authoring a book titled “Mediation in India: Law, Practice and Jurisprudence.” A guiding principle that resonates strongly with him is: “A person who is disciplined and focused sees clearly.”

At Diwan Advocates, he values the firm’s disciplined and professional work culture, exposure to diverse and complex matters, and its emphasis on rigorous legal analysis and continuous improvement. The opportunity to work closely with senior practitioners across litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution remains a key aspect of his professional growth at the firm.