Atul Chandrakant Phatak

Atul Chandrakant Phatak

Counsel

+91 20 2553 0711

atul.phatak@parinamlaw.com

Pune, India

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Languages
English
Marathi
Hindi
Member – Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
Masters in Business Administration (Management & Law), Bangor University, UK – January 2019
Bachelor of Law, Shivaji University, Kolhapur – June 2011
Bachelor of Social Law, Shivaji University, Kolhapur – June 2011

Introduction

Atul is a Counsel at Parinam Law Associates, Pune, and is a part of the Litigation team. He brings over 14 years of comprehensive legal experience, with significant expertise in real estate law, having worked extensively with leading real estate companies in senior positions. He has handled a wide range of matters across civil, criminal, real estate, and corporate litigation, and regularly appears before various judicial and quasi-judicial forums, including District and Sessions Courts, Bombay High Court, Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and Appellate Tribunal, Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions, Revenue Authorities, Co-operative Department authorities, Labour Courts, and Arbitration Tribunals. His practice is rooted in litigation, including the management of court and arbitration matters from inception to resolution. This involves developing case strategies, drafting pleadings and related documentation, conducting appearances, and coordinating with clients, experts, and other stakeholders for effective representation before diverse forums. He is adept at liaising with regulatory authorities and engaging with external counsel. Along with his education in law, he holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Management and Law) from Bangor University, United Kingdom, which complements his legal expertise with strategic business insight, corporate governance acumen, and risk management skills. Prior to joining Parinam, he served in senior-level positions, including Head of Legal/General Manager – Legal with reputed real estate companies, where he led legal teams, streamlined processes, and implemented robust compliance frameworks. His combination of in-depth litigation expertise, extensive real estate law knowledge, and proven ability to independently manage complex matters makes him a valuable part of the firm’s litigation practice.

Indicative Experience

  • Atul has advised and represented corporate entities, developers, societies, financial stakeholders, and individual clients in a broad range of civil, commercial, regulatory, and property-related disputes before the District and Sessions Courts, Commercial Courts, Bombay High Court, Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and Appellate Tribunal, Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions, Revenue Authorities, Co-operative Authorities, Labour Courts, and Arbitral Tribunals.
  • Atul has led and handled real estate and property litigation, including RERA complaints and appeals, consumer disputes, title and possession matters, development and joint-venture disputes, conveyance and society-related proceedings, and arbitration arising out of real estate and infrastructure projects.
  • Atul has conducted and overseen commercial and recovery litigation across forums, including money recovery suits, commercial suits, contractual disputes, enforcement and execution proceedings, and interim reliefs, with a strong focus on procedural strategy and outcome-driven litigation.
  • Atul has acted in and advised on intellectual property disputes, including trademark infringement and passing-off actions, encompassing interim protection, enforcement strategy, and dispute resolution.
  • Atul has strategized, managed, and executed litigation and arbitration matters from inception to resolution, including formulation of case strategy, drafting and vetting of pleadings and applications, briefing and coordinating with senior counsel, conducting appearances, and advising clients on procedural and substantive legal issues.
  • Atul has represented and advised clients in civil-criminal and regulatory proceedings arising from commercial and property transactions, including private complaints and proceedings involving police and statutory authorities.
  • Atul has advised on, drafted, and reviewed commercial and real estate documentation in the context of disputes and transactions, including Development Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Agreements to Sell, Conveyance Deeds, Leave and License Agreements, Powers of Attorney, and allied instruments.
  • Atul has routinely engaged with and liaised with statutory, regulatory, and governmental authorities, and coordinated with external counsel and stakeholders to ensure effective conduct and resolution of disputes.

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