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.
Advocate Varun Suresh Shivhare
Practice Areas
Court & Tribunal Appearances
Professional Affiliations
Advocate Tabish Mooman
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.
Practice Areas
Court & Tribunal Appearances
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
Associate Partner
Nagpur Practice
Advocate Mandar Rajeev Pande
Practice Areas
Education & Registration
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
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
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.