Meet The Team

Our Advocates

A team of trial-tested advocates combining strategic advisory, courtroom advocacy, appellate litigation and dispute resolution across Mumbai, Maharashtra and India.

Professional Synergy

Complementary Practices, Unified Vision

Advocate Tabish Mooman and Advocate Varun Shivhare represent complementary areas of legal practice within Mumbai's litigation landscape. Both regularly appear before the High Court of Bombay and various judicial forums across Maharashtra. Together, their combined experience enables Shivhare & Mooman Law Firm to deliver integrated legal solutions across criminal, civil, commercial, regulatory, property, family and corporate law matters.

Professional Overview

Advocate Varun Suresh Shivhare

Co-Founder & Partner
Civil · Testamentary · Property · Corporate
Advocate Varun Suresh Shivhare is a distinguished legal practitioner based in Mumbai, primarily appearing before the High Court of Bombay on the Original and Appellate sides. He brings extensive experience across civil, corporate, testamentary, matrimonial, criminal and real estate laws.
His practice is built on professionalism, integrity, and a client-focused approach, delivering strategic legal solutions, meticulous case preparation and effective courtroom advocacy for individuals, businesses, housing societies and corporate entities.

Practice Areas

  • Testamentary & Succession Law (Probate, Letters of Administration, Succession Certificates, Wills)
  • Civil & Corporate Litigation (Recovery, Contracts, Shareholder & Partnership Disputes)
  • Real Estate & Redevelopment (Society Redevelopment, RERA, Title & Conveyancing)
  • Family & Matrimonial Law (Divorce, Custody, Maintenance, Settlements)
  • Criminal Litigation (White-Collar, Economic Offences, Bail, Trial & Appeals)
  • Negotiable Instruments Act (S. 138 Cheque Bounce, Recovery)
  • Court & Tribunal Appearances

  • Supreme Court
  • High Court of Bombay — Original & Appellate Side
  • City Civil Court, Mumbai
  • Co-operative Courts & Authorities
  • Small Causes Court, Mumbai
  • Family Courts, Mumbai
  • Consumer & Quasi-Judicial Forums (RERA, Revenue Authorities)
  • Professional Affiliations

  • Enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
  • Professional Overview

    Advocate Tabish Mooman

    Co-Founding Partner
    Criminal · Regulatory · Securities · Commercial

    Advocate Tabish Mooman is a distinguished litigation practitioner based in Mumbai. He regularly appears before the Supreme Court of India, Bombay High Court, Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), City Civil & Sessions Courts, Special Courts, Family Courts, Small Causes Courts, and various Metropolitan Magistrate Courts across Maharashtra.

    With extensive experience in regulatory, corporate, criminal, civil, and commercial litigation, he is known for strategic case management, meticulous preparation, and persuasive courtroom advocacy — combining high-value regulatory disputes with trial-level litigation for corporate entities, financial institutions, developers, entrepreneurs, and individual clients.

    Practice Areas

  • Corporate & Commercial Litigation
  • Securities & Regulatory Law (SAT / SEBI)
  • Criminal Litigation & White-Collar Defense
  • NIA, UAPA and MPID
  • Real Estate & Redevelopment
  • Family & Matrimonial Law
  • Debt Recovery & Negotiable Instruments (S. 138)
  • Court & Tribunal Appearances

  • Supreme Court
  • High Court of Bombay
  • Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)
  • City Civil Court & Sessions Courts, Mumbai
  • Special Courts (MCOCA, NDPS, NIA matters)
  • Metropolitan Magistrate Courts — Mumbai & Thane
  • Family Courts & Small Causes Court, Mumbai
  • Notable Representations & Reported Matters

    Sandeep Gadoli Encounter Trial (2026)

    Defence counsel in the decade-long, widely reported alleged fake encounter case (Andheri, 2016). As reported by the Hindustan Times, the Sessions Court acquitted all seven accused for lack of cogent evidence to establish conspiracy.

    Iqbal Kaskar Matters (2024–2025)

    Secured acquittal in the 2017 MCOCA case (April 2025) before Special Judge B.D. Shelke and in the Thane builder extortion matter (June 2024). Extensively covered by The Indian Express and Hindustan Times.

    Price Waterhouse & Co. vs. SEBI (SAT)

    Part of the counsel panel instructing Senior Advocates before the Securities Appellate Tribunal in landmark appeals arising from the Satyam matter — addressing regulatory jurisdiction and auditor accountability. Reported by LiveLaw and Bar & Bench.

    Professional Philosophy

    "Combining regulatory insight, commercial understanding, and courtroom experience to deliver practical, result-oriented legal representation across complex disputes and multiple judicial and regulatory forums."

    Professional Affiliations

  • Enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
  • Associate Partner

    Nagpur Practice

    About

    Advocate Mandar Rajeev Pande

    Associate Partner — Nagpur
    Criminal · Civil · Family · Revenue · Land Acquisition
    Advocate Mandar Rajeev Pande is a practicing lawyer based in Nagpur with experience in Criminal, Civil, Charity, Revenue, Land Acquisition and Family law matters. He regularly appears before Magistrate Courts, Civil Courts, Family Courts, Revenue Courts, the Charity Commissioner, Land Acquisition Tribunals and the Hon’ble High Court.
    With strong expertise in legal drafting, litigation support and court representation, he assists clients with petitions, complaints, affidavits and legal notices. His approach focuses on clear communication, strategic case management and protecting the legal rights of his clients while maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and confidentiality.

    Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law & Bail (Regular & Anticipatory)
  • Domestic Violence, Divorce & Family Disputes
  • Maintenance & Alimony Matters
  • Land Acquisition & Revenue Courts
  • Charity Commissioner Matters
  • Appeals, Revisions & Legal Documentation
  • Education & Registration

  • LL.B, LL.M, Dip. CL — Rizvi Law College, University of Mumbai (2019)
  • Enrolled with Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
  • Sanad Registration: MAH/1823/2020
  • Active litigation practice since 2020
  • Nirmal Nagari, Nagpur, Maharashtra

    Our Team

    Our growing team of dedicated advocates supporting clients across litigation, arbitration and regulatory matters in Mumbai.

    Advocate Mohd Arshad Qureshi

    Team Member

    Criminal · Civil · Family Law

    Practicing in Mumbai before Magistrate Courts, Family Courts and the High Court — handling bail applications, domestic violence, divorce, maintenance and related proceedings since 2022.

    Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law & Bail (Regular & Anticipatory)
  • Domestic Violence, Divorce & Family Disputes
  • Maintenance & Alimony Matters
  • Appeals, Revisions & Legal Notices
  • Court Representation & Litigation Support
  • Education & Registration

    • LL.B — Rizvi Law College, University of Mumbai (2020)
    • Enrolled with Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
    • Sanad Registration: MAH/5917/2021

    Advocate Raghav Srivatsa

    Team Member

    Civil Litigation · Arbitration · RERA

    Appears before the Bombay High Court, City Civil Court and RERA Appellate Tribunal across civil suits, writ petitions (BMC / SRA), RERA appeals and arbitration disputes.

    Practice Areas

  • Civil Suits & Partition Suits
  • Writ Petitions (BMC & SRA matters)
  • RERA Appeals before Appellate Tribunal
  • Arbitration Disputes
  • Legal Drafting, Research & Advocacy
  • Education & Registration

    • BA.LL.B — Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Kharghar
    • Enrolled with Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
    • Sanad Registration: MAH/12775/2024

    Advocate Arshi Shaikh

    Team Member

    Criminal Law • Trial Practice • Legal Research

    Adv. Arshi Shaikh is a practicing lawyer in Maharshtra . Since receving her Sanad in 2024, she has quickly established herself as a dependable and articulate junior in our criminal court practice. Her thorough preparation, sharp legal reasoning, and composure under pressure have made her a valuable asset in handling complex criminal cases. She demonstrates a strong grasp of procedural law and consistently delivers well-researched arguments that resonate with the court. Her dedication to client care and commitment to justice reflect the highest standards of our firm.

    Advocate Afaf B. Saudagar

    Team Member

    Civil Law • Inheritance Law • Legal Drafting

    Advocate Afaf B Saudagar is a practicing lawyer in Maharashtra specializing in civil and inheritance law. Since receiving her Sanad in 2022, she has focused on precise legal drafting, thorough case preparation, and client-centered support. She drafts agreements, legal notices, pleadings, affidavits, and petitions with careful attention to detail and procedural compliance. She handles inheritance and succession matters, conducts legal research, develops case strategies, and represents clients in Magistrate and Civil Courts on inheritance-related civil cases. Her work reflects methodical preparation, clear communication, and reliable outcomes that protect clients’ interests.

    Mr. Raj Bhagat

    Team Member

    Office Attendant

    Mr. Raj Bhagat serves as our Office Attendant and plays an important role in the smooth functioning of our office operations. He is responsible for organizing internal files, distributing documents, running office errands, and ensuring that essential supplies are adequately stocked and readily available. Known for his diligence, punctuality, and positive attitude, Mr. Bhagat approaches every task with dedication and professionalism. His reliability, willingness to assist colleagues, and strong sense of teamwork make him a valued member of our firm. Through his consistent support and commitment to maintaining an efficient workplace, he contributes significantly to the day-to-day success of our office.

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