Practice Areas of Expertise

1. Commercial Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

   • Domestic and International Arbitration

   • Enforcement of Arbitral Awards (Domestic and Foreign)

   • Investment Disputes and Treaty Arbitration

   • Construction, Shipping, and Infrastructure Disputes

   • Interim Relief and Injunctions under Arbitration

   • Cross-Border Commercial Disputes

    

2. Civil and Commercial Litigation

   • Contractual Disputes and Breach of Contract

   • Banking and Financial Litigation

   • Real Estate and Property Disputes

   • Shareholder and Corporate Disputes

   • Insolvency and Bankruptcy Proceedings (IBC)

   • Admiralty and Shipping Law, including Ship Arrests

    

3. Intellectual Property Law

   • Filing and Protection of Trademarks and Copyrights

   • Trademark and Copyright Infringement Litigation

   • Licensing, Assignment, and IP Portfolio Management

   • IP Dispute Resolution and Enforcement

    

4. Constitutional and Administrative Law

   • Writ Petitions under Articles 32 and 226

   • Service and Employment Law Disputes

   • Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

   • Government Contract and Tender Disputes

    

5. Criminal Litigation

   • White-Collar Crimes and Economic Offenses

   • Cybercrime and Corporate Criminal Liability

   • Bail and Anticipatory Bail Applications

   • Quashing of FIRs and Criminal Appeals

    

6. Supreme Court Practice

   • Special Leave Petitions (SLPs)

   • Appeals under Constitutional Jurisdiction

   • Transfer Petitions and Review Petitions

   • Advisory Opinions and Constitutional Challenges

    

7. Transactional and Contractual Advisory

   • Commercial Contract Drafting and Review

   • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Joint Ventures

   • Negotiation of Commercial Transactions

   • Due Diligence and Risk Assessment in Contracts

   • Structuring of International Business Deals

    

A Visionary Legal Strategist

Poonam's prowess extends beyond litigation into the strategic domain of contract analysis, where she meticulously evaluates commercial transactions to preempt disputes. Her keen eye scrutinizes contractual terms, ensuring clarity in obligations, performance benchmarks, and payment structures. She guides clients through complex negotiations, offering insights that enhance the efficacy of both transactional work and dispute resolution.

Mastery of International Law

Her expertise is further solidified by her completion of an intensive course in International Law from the Universite catholique de Louvain, Belgium, under the tutelage of Prof. Pierre d'Argent. This comprehensive study encompassed areas such as State Responsibility, International Treaties, Customary International Law, Dispute Settlement Mechanisms, Immunities, and the jurisdictional intricacies of the International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court.

Mentor, Advocate, and Scholar

Beyond the courtroom, Poonam is a mentor to aspiring legal professionals, an advocate for the disenfranchised, and a sought-after scholar whose insights enrich legal discourse in conferences and publications. Her unwavering dedication, coupled with an unrelenting pursuit of justice, cements her legacy as a formidable force in the annals of legal history a sculptor of justice whose influence reverberates across jurisdictions.In every endeavor, Poonam Sharma Baloni and her exceptional team stand as paragons of legal brilliance, committed to delivering solutions that are both innovative and just.