Poonam Sharma Baloni (Ms)
Advocate
EMAIL: poonam@brus.in
MOBILE: +91 6398609714
OFFICE: New Delhi, INDIA
OFFICE: Rishikesh & Roorkee, INDIA
OFFICE: Mumbai, INDIA
EXPERTISE
+ Commercial Litigation
+ Commercial Litigation (Supreme Court)
+ Commercial Arbitration
+ Contracts & Contractual Defaults
Poonam Sharma Baloni is a
skilled and experienced advocate practicing across India, including in the
courts of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and the Supreme Court of India. For
her, the practice of law is not just a careerit is a deep commitment to
justice and fairness. Her practice is marked by clarity, thorough preparation,
and a results-driven approach. She is well-recognised for her work in commercial
arbitration, civil and commercial litigation, constitutional writs, intellectual
property disputes, and matters involving personal injury and negligence. She
works closely with senior advocate Dr. Shrikant Hathi and is regularly listed as
a Next Generation Lawyer by the Asia Pacific Legal500.
Core
Areas of Legal Practice
1.
Commercial Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Poonam has extensive experience in both domestic and international arbitration,
including treaty-based and investment disputes. She represents clients in:
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Enforcement
of arbitral awards (domestic and foreign)
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Infrastructure,
construction, and shipping-related disputes
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Applications
for interim reliefs and injunctions
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Cross-border
commercial disputes requiring complex legal strategy
2.
Civil and Commercial Litigation
She regularly appears before the Commercial Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme
Court in matters such as:
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Breach
of contract and financial disputes
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Real
estate, tenancy, and title litigations
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Shareholder
disputes and internal company conflicts
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Insolvency
and bankruptcy proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
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Admiralty
law including ship arrest and maritime claim proceedings
3.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Poonam advises on both the protection and enforcement of IP rights, including:
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Trademark
and copyright registration
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IP
infringement suits
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Drafting
and reviewing of licensing and assignment agreements
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IP
portfolio strategy and enforcement action
4.
Constitutional and Administrative Law
She is well-versed in drafting and arguing writ petitions under Articles 226 and
32 of the Constitution of India. These include:
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Disputes
relating to government contracts and tenders
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Public
Interest Litigations (PILs)
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Employment
and service law disputes
5.
Criminal Litigation (Business-Related Offences)
Poonams criminal law practice is focused on commercial and corporate offences
such as:
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Economic
offences and corporate fraud
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Cybercrime
and digital misconduct
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Bail,
anticipatory bail, and quashing of FIRs
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Criminal
appeals in white-collar cases
6.
Supreme Court Practice
She regularly represents clients before the Supreme Court in:
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Special
Leave Petitions (SLPs)
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Appeals
in constitutional, statutory, and commercial matters
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Transfer
and review petitions
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Opinions
and challenges on constitutional validity
7.
Contract Advisory and Transaction Structuring
Poonam is an accomplished legal advisor in drafting and reviewing commercial
contracts. She assists clients in:
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Drafting
and negotiation of contracts for business, investments, and services
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Structuring
joint ventures and international transactions
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Conducting
legal due diligence and risk identification
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Advising
on task responsibilities, payment terms, and performance conditions
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Reviewing
contracts to avoid disputes or assist in resolving existing issues
Her ability to read and
analyse contractual documents allows her to foresee potential risks and provide
solutions that protect clients commercial interests either at the time of
contract drafting or during a dispute.
Education
in International Law
Poonam completed her LL.B.
from KC Law College, Mumbai. In addition, she undertook an advanced course in
Public International Law from the Universite catholique de Louvain, Belgium,
under Professor Pierre d Argent. The programme included:
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Sources
of international law (treaties, customs, and soft law)
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Legal
obligations of states and international organisations
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State
immunity, privileges, and diplomatic protections
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Jurisdiction
and procedures of the ICJ and ICC
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International
legal responsibility, countermeasures, and settlement of disputes through
arbitration and court proceedings
This knowledge strengthens
her ability to manage complex international commercial and treaty-based
disputes, and to advise clients on enforcement of foreign awards and judgments
within India.
Strategic
Legal Counsel
In addition to litigation,
Poonam plays a vital role as a legal strategist. She helps clients structure
their commercial transactions with a view to avoiding litigation. Her contract
review includes:
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Spotting
vague or risky provisions
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Making
obligations and remedies enforceable
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Suggesting
alternate legal solutions or improvements
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Helping
with commercial negotiations and drafting stronger terms
Her advice is practical,
preventive, and designed to ensure legal stability for businesses across sectors
and jurisdictions.
Thought
Leadership and Mentorship
Poonam actively contributes
to the legal field by mentoring junior lawyers, writing articles, and speaking
at conferences. She supports legal awareness, access to justice, and ethical
standards in legal practice. Her insights are valued in both academic and
professional forums.
Poonam
Sharma Baloni is a well-respected advocate known for her strength in both
litigation and legal advisory work. Her core focus remains on commercial dispute
resolution, constitutional law, and contract management. She works closely with
Indian and foreign clients, helping them achieve favourable outcomes before
courts and tribunals. Her experience, deep legal knowledge, and strategic
thinking make her a dependable legal advisor and advocate across multiple
jurisdictions.