Ramgopal Lakshmi Ratan helms RLR & Co. Ramgopal specialises in Litigation, Taxation, Arbitration, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity fund raising, Debt Raising and Corporate Restructuring. With over 18 years of experience in litigation & Taxation. Ramgopal is well versed with advising clients on long term equitable solutions to resolve disputes. Working closely with Investment Banks, Venture Capitalists, PE funds, and Start-Ups; Ramgopal brings in his own unique, out of the box thinking and expertise to assist in fund raising, valuation, corporate structuring bringing a mixture of taxation and corporate law knowledge. Ramgopal has also vast experience in contracts, having advised Ennore Port Limited on their construction arbitration and PPP & captive projects. Ramgopal has also had the opportunity to present ideas before the erstwhile Planning Commission of India and has briefed various senior counsels in the Supreme Court of India.
Reena Bathwal, a protégé of the visionary Late Mr. R. Lakshmi Ratan, is a qualified Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of experience in project finance, accounting, audit and tax planning. Reena Bathwal represents clients before various quasi-judicial forums in tax disputes. Reena maintains a high win ratio in the tax cases and has carved a niche for herself in being one of the top women chartered accountants in the city. Reena is an expert in capital gains accounting, service tax and GST and seeks to provide precise solutions to corporates and individuals on tax planning.
Nivedita Lakshmi Ratan specializes in non-litigation, comprising of drafting and conveyancing with over 15 years of experience. Nivedita has also gained experience in trial courts by working under the tutelage of senior lawyer Mr. N. V. Nagasubramaniam in Coimbatore. During her stint in Coimbatore, Nivedita specialized in dealing with corporate clients, drafting, pleading, conveyancing, preparing and briefing advocates for various matters before the District Court and High Court. With 15 years of experience, Nivedita advises various startups and reputed software companies on their contracts, and undertakes personal estate planning for clients, offering advisory services on purchase and sale of real estate and works closely with the rest of the team in providing tax efficient solutions to clients. Nivedita also handles client support by being in constant communication with the clients and managing the day-to-day needs of clients. Nivedita has tied up with Project Kintsugi; a start-up company that hosts and online community to support women undergoing divorce and domestic violence. Through Project Kintsugi, Nivedita provides legal and advisory services to women who are traversing their divorce by providing dedicated hourly sessions to strategize regarding their cases.
Akila Srinivasan is a qualified Advocate with over 13 years of experience who brings with her an in-depth knowledge of corporate law and specializes in representing clients before the National Company Law Tribunal and the High Court of Judicature. With a post-graduate degree in International Commercial Laws from the U.K. and has also completed a Course in International Commercial Arbitration. Akila understands the intricacies of company management and provides corporate advisory services and also specialises in Intellectual Property Law.
Mr. Sathyanathan comes with vast expertise in Criminal Law and Advisory, with a specialization to Economic Offenses, enforcement, anti-corruption, White Collar Crimes and money laundering. Mr. Sathyanathan is known for his precise, sharp arguments before various criminal courts across the State of Tamil Nadu. He has a thorough knowledge of case laws, and he serves as a mentor and guide to associates at RLR & Co. who practice criminal litigation.
Aakash is a graduate from School of Excellence in Law, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University. After having interned in RLR & Co. for over one year; Aakash joined the team as a full-time associate since 2023. Aakash has a keen interest in Taxation and Contracts and represents the firm at quasi-judicial authorities pertaining to Income Tax and GST. Aakash is also an expert in client liaising and ensures that the needs of the clients are prioritized.
Depak is a graduate from School of Excellence in Law, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University. Depak had a prolonged internship with Mr. Sathyanathan; Off Counsel at RLR & Co. where he learnt the nuances of criminal and divorce litigation. Subsequent to this, he began his stint at RLR & Co. in 2023. Depak has made himself well versed in conveyancing and navigating the registration of various documents in various Sub Registrar Offices and oversees all the real estate transactions at RLR & Co. Depak also appears before Various Court. Depak understands the intricacies of divorce law and handles the cases in a calm and empathetic manner.
Kamya, a B.Com graduate from University of Rajasthan and went on to pursue LLB at School of Law, Mody University of Science and Technology. Kamya is also currently studying to be a Company Secretary. Since joining RLR & Co. in 2024; Kamya undertakes corporate compliances and statutory filings for companies in a timely manner.
Sanjay is a graduate from School of Law, SRM University. Having joined the team at RLR & Co. in 2024; Sanjay currently works in criminal litigation and has expressed his inclination to litigate cases relating to economic offenses and white-collar crime. Sanjay also shows a profound interest in undertaking pro bono cases.