Advocate Uttamkumar Hathi

Advocate Uttamkumar Hathi is a distinguished legal professional with over two decades of practice, offering a rare blend of academic brilliance and extensive legal experience. Registered with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa since 1992, his career reflects a deep commitment to legal excellence and ethical advocacy. His academic background is as remarkable as his legal practice—he earned a B.Sc. in Chemistry from the renowned St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, followed by a PGDMMT from SASMIRA, where he received a Gold Medal for ranking first in his class. His legal studies include an LL.B. from Government Law College, Mumbai, where he topped Bombay University in Public International Law, and an LL.M. in Commercial Laws from the same institution. Further reinforcing his interdisciplinary approach, he pursued a Ph.D. from BITS Pilani on a topic focused on finance and bankruptcy.

Professionally, Advocate Hathi began his journey by pupilaging under the esteemed Late Senior Advocate Mahendra Shah, a mentorship that shaped his litigation style and legal perspective. Over the years, he has practiced with some of India’s top law firms, gaining deep insights into Corporate, Commercial, and Contractual law. He is well-versed in arbitration and litigation, handling complex disputes and commercial conflicts with precision. His practice is not limited to litigation alone—he regularly advises clients on high-stakes corporate transactions, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks. Today, he serves as the Managing Partner at BRUS Chambers, where he leads the Corporate Commercial Practice Area. Under his leadership, the firm is recognized for providing sharp, actionable legal advice even under tight timelines and resource constraints, ensuring not only legal protection but also cost-efficiency for clients.

Advocate Hathi’s litigation expertise spans multiple jurisdictions, and he regularly appears before the Bombay High Court, City Civil Court Mumbai, High Court of Bombay at Goa, and the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court. He is also a respected member of the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Association. Known for his clarity, brevity, and deep legal insight, he continues to assist a wide range of clients, from corporate houses to individual litigants, in navigating complex legal landscapes. Whether it is advising on cross-border transactions, handling arbitration matters, or representing clients in commercial disputes, Advocate Uttam Hathi brings unmatched experience, academic rigor, and strategic thinking to every case he handles. His contribution to the field of corporate law and litigation marks him as one of the most versatile and reliable legal minds in India today.