Avishkar Singhvi is a seasoned legal professional with 14 years of experience in high-stakes litigation and constitutional matters. He is currently serving as the Additional Advocate General for the State of Karnataka and is and has been engaged by several State Governments before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. He has also worked as Additional Standing Counsel for the Government of NCT of Delhi. Avishkar began his career as an intern under noted Senior Advocate Mr. Harish Salve, thereafter he trained under Senior Advocate Mr. Shyam Divan, and subsequently with Aggarwal Law Associates. His international exposure includes internships and legal training with firms such as White & Case, WilmerHale, and Maxwell Winward in London. A graduate in Economics and Business from University College London, he earned his LLB from the University of Warwick and has since built a distinguished career in Indian courts, having several hundred Orders and notable Judgements to his name.
Avishkar practices extensively before the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court, NCLAT, and other major legal forums, handling a wide range of complex disputes spanning constitutional law, commercial litigation, insolvency, IPR, white-collar crime, direct taxation, arbitration, and environmental law.
His landmark representations include several pivotal cases such as:
- Tata Sons v. Cyrus Mistry
- Amazon v. Future-Reliance
- Arcelor Mittal insolvency disputes
- Constitutional Bench in Land Acquisition and GNCTD v UOI
- PILs in public health and animal welfare
- Google v CCI (competition law)
- DLF land acquisition matters
- Same-sex marriage and demonetization Constitution Bench cases
He has been appointed Amicus Curiae by both the Supreme Court and High Courts in multiple public interest and constitutional matters. His pro bono work spans issues of animal rights, environmental protection, and public health, with commendations from Maneka Gandhi and People for Animals.
Beyond litigation, Avishkar is an active panelist and public speaker, having appeared on national news platforms (Times Now, NDTV, Republic TV, etc.), and has authored several legal editorials. He contributed a chapter to a book on Media and Entertainment Law alongside judges and MPs.
His international exposure includes internships and legal training with firms such as White & Case, WilmerHale, and Maxwell Winward in London. He has represented India at SAARCLAW Summits, addressing gatherings of Chief Justices and legal dignitaries from SAARC nations.