NYAYA NITI- A Strategic Legal Consultancy Firm
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About us
For Nyaya Niti founders, being a lawyer is a choice, an inner calling, and a proud family tradition.
As the 4th generation of Nyaya Niti founders is excited to step in, Nyay Niti is geared up to address the vast legal landscape presented today.
The collective 100+ years of law experience is what gives us POWER to navigate and our AI, and social media legal expertise gives us the TECHNOLOGY MIX that enables us to be on the FOREFRONT OF TECH LAW.
We are a group of passionate lawyers, serving clients from all over the world, navigating the ever-changing legal landscape of the fast-paced world.
Our Promise to the client is simple!
“We will take care of your legal questions so that you are free to do what you love doing best!”
Our Team
Adv. Vilas Sonawane
Co-Founder
vdsonawane@nyayaniti.com
Tel: 9422202223
Adv. Vilas Sonawane
– Co-Founder –
An expert legal veteran with over 40 years of professional experience, highly respected for contributions to both national and international legal forums.
- Presented expert reports to The World Bank and NITI Aayog.
- Speaker at World Bank Headquarters in Washington D.C. (2018 & 2019).
- Topics included:
- “Eminent Domain: Factual Issues with Land Acquisition and Proposed Remedies for Sustainable Development in India”
- “Need for Legal and Social Compliance in Land-Based Investments in India”
- Submitted a comprehensive report to NITI Aayog on Land Leasing and Contract Farming Laws.
- Spoken at various national and international legal forums.
Leadership, Membership & Honors:
- Senior Standing Counsel (now Assistant Solicitor General of India) for Govt. of India, Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench).
- Senior Counsel for the Income Tax Department (Govt. of India).
- Sub Government Pleader for the Government of Maharashtra.
- Legal Counsel for:
- Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)
- BSNL
- Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
- Food Corporation of India (FCI)
- Appointed Board Member, ICAR–IASRI (Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute).
- Member of Marathi Rajbhasha Committee, Maharashtra Government.
- Advocate for Municipal Corporation and Zilha Parishad, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar).
Adv. Ashish V. Sonawane
CO-FOUNDER
ashish@nyayaniti.com
Tel: 8308825625
Adv. Ashish Sonawane
– Co-Founder –
A corporate engineer turned technology lawyer, Ashish was a delivery lead in the finance domain before he followed his inner calling to co-create NyayNiti — a law firm rooted in tradition with a forward-looking vision.
- Technology Lawyer with 16 years of experience.
- Worked as a Software Engineer, Business Analyst, and Delivery Manager.
- Specialized in the Banking and Financial Services Industry, working with global institutions like Barclays, Nomura, and Credit Suisse.
- Has extensive international work experience, engaging with stakeholders from the UK, US, Japan, and Singapore.
- Founder of NyayNiti, a multidisciplinary law firm offering cutting-edge legal, policy, and litigation solutions.
- Speaker at:
- National Law School, Bangalore – “Emerging Trends of International Arbitration in Resolution of Technology Disputes”
- World Hindu Congress, Chicago (2018) – “Indic/Vedic Jurisprudence as a source of equitable justice for the interconnected world”
- Registered Patent Agent and Trademark Attorney in India.
- Member of SVAMC and an accredited mediator with IIAM and CMA.
Leadership, Membership & Honors:
- Certification in Digital Transformation – ISB, Hyderabad
- Certification in International Law and Arbitration – Leiden University
- Certification in FinTech Law and Policy – Duke University
- Certification in Legal Tech and Start-ups – IE Business School
- MBTI® Form M Step I assessment
- Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) – Yellow Belt Certification
- Crash Course in Data Science – Johns Hopkins University
- National Stock Exchange (NSE) Certifications:
- Financial Markets: A Beginners' Module
- Derivatives Market (Dealers) Module
- Currency Futures Module
Adv. Vidyadhar Kulkarni
Co-Founder
kulkarnivg@hotmail.com
Tel: 97659 07826
Adv. Vidyadhar Kulkarni
– Co-Founder –
From a young age, Mr. Kulkarni demonstrated an independent spirit, choosing a career in **Telecom, Wireless Products**, and **Networking technologies** within the banking sector.
- Brings over 25 years of marketing experience across Maharashtra and India.
- After earning a Diploma in Patent Law, he began independent legal practice in 2006.
- Enrolled with the Bar Association of Maharashtra and Goa and started practicing in the **Shivajinagar Court, Pune**, focusing on **Intellectual Property Law**.
- Currently handles litigation matters involving Trademarks, Copyrights, and Passing Off.
- Registered Trademark Attorney listed with the Trademark Registry.
- Offers full legal services for Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, and Industrial Designs.
- Serves a diverse clientele including industries, educational institutions, and publishers.
Leadership, Membership & Honors:
- Former Visiting Faculty at Modern Law College, Pune (Evening Division), also coordinated Diploma courses in IPR (2006–07).
- Advisor (Resource Person) for NGO "Shram Seva Nyas", specializing in WTO research and education.
- Attended the 7th WTO Ministerial Conference in Geneva (Nov–Dec 2009) representing civil society interest.
- Regular contributor to leading publications like:
- “Sampada” (MCCIA)
- Daily Sakal
- Sanhita (ICS)
- Author of the book “Primer on Intellectual Property Rights”, published by Think Line, Nasik.
Adv. Ayodhya Patki
ASSOCIATE
patkiayodhya.com
Tel: 9423791926
Adv. Ayodhya Patki
– Associate –
Ayodhya is known for delivering efficient, commercially sound, and result-oriented solutions to Nyaya Niti clients. Her reputation for honesty and a direct approach has earned the trust of many.
- Holds a law degree from MMM’s Shankarrao Chavan Law College, University of Pune.
- Previously worked as a Junior Associate at M/s. M. P. Vashi & Associates.
- Currently an Associate with Adv. Nitesh Bhutekar for the past four years.
- Highly capable of addressing client matters promptly and effectively with strong legal experience.
Professional Experience:
- Appeared before the Bombay High Court
- Bombay City Civil & Sessions Court
- National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
- Consumer State Commission
- Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (Mumbai Bench)
- Represents both buyers and sellers in property transactions, including purchase, lease, and commercial-industrial deals.
- Experienced in handling matters related to supply and manufacturing processes.
Adv. Madhu Hukmani
ASSOCIATE
madhuhukmani@gmail.com
Tel: 9922002801
Adv. Madhu Hukmani
– Associate –
Mrs. Madhu Hukmani is a seasoned advocate with over 21 years of diverse legal experience in Cooperative, Civil, Criminal, Consumer, and Family Law.
- Practices actively in Pune District & Sessions Court, Consumer Court, Co-operative Court, and Family Court.
- Proficient in Title Scrutiny and registration of various agreements, deeds, and testaments.
- Recognized for her dedicated service and multi-domain legal knowledge.
Leadership, Expertise & Practice Areas:
- Excellent skills in:
- Legal drafting, documentation, and consultations
- Preparation of legal documents including Suits, Written Statements, Complaints, Notices, Reply Notices, Affidavits, and Agreements
- Currently handling:
- Civil, Consumer, Criminal, Family, Co-operative, and MACT matters
- Panel Advocate in advisory capacity for:
- Bank of Maharashtra, Pune East
- Over 20 other companies
- Brings 21 years of experience serving the corporate and legal sectors.
Nyaya Niti
An Overview
Interdisciplinary
In today’s world legal issues are not straight, it involves many complex domains, at Nyaya Niti we have domain experts working in tandem to derive the most appropriate solutions to the legal challenges faced by our clients under one roof.
Advisory & Litigation
We provide the strategic consultancy and advisory services for our clients to mitigate the legal risks. Whereas our team of Litigation experts provides the top notch legal representation before the adjudicatory forum.
Research & Policy
In order to recommend an appropriate solution to a legal issue, a detailed understanding of the facts of each case and an analysis with respect to the legal positions is required to formulate a policy to resolve the issue at hand.
Technology
Technology at the centre of everything done at the Nyaya Niti. We are not only experts in the laws related to the Technology, but in implementation of the Technology as the basis of our operations.
Legal Audits
We conduct a detailed analysis of original time records, our team work production, expenses and hourly rate benchmarks. Its all about litigation management practice and risk management tool for clients
Innovation
Innovation is the practical implementation of ideas that result in the introduction of new goods or services or improvement in offering goods or services
Our Vision
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Our Mission
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Core Values
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Meet Our Team Members
– YOU ARE WHAT I NEVER KNEW I ALWAYS WANTED –
Adv. Vilas Sonawane
Founder
vdsonawane@nyayaniti.com
Tel: 9422202223
Adv. Ayodhya Patki
ASSOCIATE
patkiayodhya.com
Tel: 9423791926
Adv. Ashish V. Sonawane
CO-FOUNDER
ashish@nyayaniti.com
Tel: 8308825625
Adv. Madhu Hukmani
ASSOCIATE
madhuhukmani@gmail.com
Tel: 9922002801
Adv. Vidyadhar Kulkarni
Co-Founder
kulkarnivg@hotmail.com
Tel: 97659 07826
Adv. Konica Rao
Intern
konicarao87@gmail.com
Tel: 8007999284
What Our Clients Say
Nyayaniti made legal documentation super easy and stress-free.
The platform is user-friendly and guides you step by step.
Highly recommended for quick and reliable legal solutions
Anil Rai
I was worried about drafting legal documents, but Nyayaniti simplified it.
The process was smooth, and the templates were well-structured.
Their customer support team was also very helpful.
Rahul Pandey
Nyayaniti offers excellent legal services at an affordable price.
I found exactly what I needed without any complications.
The interface is clean, and navigation is super easy.