Legal & Corporate Counsel — India

The counselthat winswhat matters.

Founded
1999 — Mumbai
500+ clients
★★★★★4.9
200+
Matters
25+
Years
98%
Retention
What We Do

Our Practice
Areas

Six disciplines. Each led by a specialist who has spent their entire career in that exact space.

01
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Commercial courts · Arbitration · Mediation
02
Corporate & Governance
M&A · Board advisory · Structuring · Due diligence
03
Regulatory & Compliance
SEBI · RBI · Sector-specific regulation
04
AI, Technology & Digital Law
Data privacy · Platform liability · AI governance
05
Intellectual Property Rights
Patents · Trademarks · Trade secrets · Licensing
06
Investigations & Forensics
White-collar · Corporate fraud · Digital forensics
Legal professionals at HA & Co.
The Firm
“We don't cover everything adequately. We cover specific things exceptionally.”

Founded in 1999, HA & Co. was built on a single conviction that clients deserve lawyers who have spent entire careers mastering one area of law. Every partner is a specialist first, and that standard shapes the whole firm.

i.Specialist counsel and focused practice leadership.
ii.Direct partner access on every significant matter.
iii.Transparent commercial thinking and scoped delivery.
iv.Ethics and professional standards as operating defaults.
94%
Client Retention Rate
25+
Years of Practice
6 areas
Deep Specialisation
How It Works

From first call
to final resolution.

Our process is designed to feel clear on a phone too: fewer steps, plain language, and a direct sense of what happens next.

Our consultation is the first step. We listen carefully, understand your situation, and explain your options in clear, plain terms with no surprises.

A thorough review of your case, gathering documents, facts, and risks so the strategy starts from a position of clarity.

Our team executes with precision, representing your interests through negotiation, advisory work, and formal proceedings where needed.

We stay with you through the end of the matter and help shape the next steps once the immediate issue is resolved.

98%
Client satisfaction rate
Leadership

The people you'll
work with

You speak directly with the partner on your matter — every time.

Adv. Hamzath Ali V.K.
Leadership
Adv. Hamzath Ali V.K.
Chairman
Adv. Ayisha Afrin A.V.K.
Leadership
Adv. Ayisha Afrin A.V.K.
Managing Director
Adv. Shameel Pailippuram
Leadership
Adv. Shameel Pailippuram
Director of Litigation
Adv. Fuhad Kalodi
Associate
Adv. Fuhad Kalodi
Associate Lawyer
Client Stories

HA & Co. handled our corporate restructuring with remarkable precision. Their counsel was clear, their communication exemplary, and the outcome exceeded every expectation.

RM
Rajan Mehta
CEO, Mehta Group
Thought Leadership

Insights & Publications

AI LawAI & Digital Law

The Regulatory Frontier: Governing AI in Indian Jurisprudence

An examination of emerging frameworks governing AI deployment, liability attribution, and data governance.

June 2025Research Paper14 min read
Corporate
Board Accountability in the Age of ESG Mandates
May 2025 · Brief
IP Rights
Trademark Dilution: Emerging Doctrines & Precedents
Apr 2025 · Research
Litigation
Arbitration Reform and the Shift Toward Institutional ADR
Mar 2025 · Detailed
Regulatory
SEBI's Algorithmic Trading Framework: A Guide
Feb 2025 · Detailed
Get in Touch

Have a matter?
Let's talk.

Every engagement starts with a direct conversation. Tell us what you're dealing with — we'll be honest about whether and how we can help.

25+
Years Active
98%
Retention
48h
Response Time
Direct line: +91 22 4000 0000Call Now →
Our Offices
Principal Office
Mumbai
Associate Office
New Delhi
Associate Office
Bangalore
Strategic Alliance
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