16 April, 2025, New Delhi, India: In line with its ongoing commitment to strengthening its disputes practice, Saraf and Partners is pleased to welcome Raunaq Bahadur Mathur as a Partner. Her addition marks a significant step in the firm’s continued evolution, following recent structural changes within the team. With over a decade of experience in complex commercial and regulatory disputes, Raunaq’s joining signals the firm’s forward-looking vision and its focus on deepening client trust through top-tier legal talent.
Raunaq brings over 15 years of rich experience in handling complex, high-value international and domestic arbitrations, as well as commercial litigation. Her practice spans a diverse range of contentious matters, including shareholder and investment disputes, multi-jurisdictional conflicts, and sector-specific issues in infrastructure and oil & gas.
She has represented leading Indian and global clients in arbitrations under LCIA, ICC, SIAC, and ad hoc rules. She regularly appears before the Supreme Court of India and several High Courts across the country.
Raunaq holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from Bhopal University and an LL.M. in Business Laws from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, graduating with gold medals for academic excellence in both degrees. Prior to joining Saraf and Partners, she was a Partner at S&R Associates, New Delhi.
Mohit Saraf, Founder and Managing Partner, Saraf and Partners, commented:
“We are delighted to welcome Raunaq to our growing disputes practice. Her extensive experience in managing high-stakes, cross-border arbitrations and complex commercial disputes strengthens our capabilities and reinforces our commitment to providing strategic and effective counsel to our clients in a rapidly evolving global environment.”
Sharing her perspective on the new role, Raunaq Bahadur Mathur said:
“Joining Saraf and Partners is an exciting step forward in my professional journey. I remain committed to providing clear, strategic, and trusted legal advice and look forward to contributing to the continued growth and excellence of the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice.”
With Raunaq’s addition, Saraf and Partners now comprises 40 Partners across its 5 offices in India, further cementing its position as one of India’s leading full-service law firms.
About Saraf and Partners
Saraf and Partners is a contemporary, full-service Indian law firm with lawyers who bring over three decades of experience. The firm is known for delivering bespoke, innovative, and integrated legal solutions across practice areas, underpinned by global best practices and an unwavering commitment to ethical standards.
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