Advocate Bala Janaki

Advocate Bala janaki is a distinguished dual-qualified legal professional, admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales and enrolled with the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry since 1985. With an illustrious career spanning nearly four decades, she is the founder of Rights & Marks, a well-regarded law firm with a robust presence in India and international reach. Advocate Bala has built a formidable reputation for her deep expertise in Intellectual Property Law, offering comprehensive services related to trademark registration, patent disputes, copyright protection, and IP litigation. Her firm caters to individual inventors, startups, corporates, and multinational entities, ensuring their intellectual assets are strategically protected. With a client-first approach, she blends her international exposure and Indian legal practice to offer solutions that are both locally grounded and globally viable. Her ability to adapt complex legal frameworks across jurisdictions has positioned her as a trusted legal advisor for clients operating in multiple geographies, particularly in the UK, UAE, and across India.

In addition to her intellectual property specialization, Advocate Bala possesses wide-ranging experience in arbitration, family disputes, property matters, and corporate advisory services. She has successfully represented clients in civil and commercial arbitrations, helping resolve disputes outside of traditional litigation, while ensuring fairness, enforceability, and time-bound outcomes. Her work in family law—especially in cases involving divorce, maintenance, and property settlement—is marked by empathy and precision. She also offers sound counsel on real estate transactions, title verifications, and inheritance issues, making her a dependable advisor in property-related conflicts. In the corporate domain, she assists businesses with regulatory compliance, contract drafting, licensing, and cross-border legal matters, especially for Indian enterprises expanding into the Middle East or Europe. Advocate Bala regularly practices before the Madras High Court, District Civil Courts, Consumer Forums, and quasi-judicial bodies, representing both Indian and international clients with professionalism and poise.

As a visionary leader, Advocate Bala has expanded her firm’s footprint internationally with a dedicated office in the United Arab Emirates, making Rights & Marks a trusted destination for cross-border legal assistance. Her dual qualification allows her to bridge the gap between common law systems, making her especially valuable for clients seeking legal guidance across India, the UK, and the Middle East. Beyond litigation, she is known for her client-centric consultancy, helping individuals and companies preempt legal risks through structured planning and clear documentation. Her work ethic is rooted in integrity, discretion, and strategic foresight. Whether navigating a sensitive family dispute, protecting an invention, or advising on international trade agreements, Advocate Bala ensures every case is handled with due diligence and legal precision. Her long-standing credibility, global mindset, and commitment to continuous learning make her not just a lawyer, but a true legal partner in an increasingly connected world.