§Negotiable Instruments Act2019.2021
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Defining Excellence in Law & Finance
“Harsh Malik Law Offices is a premium, integrated legal and financial practice based in New Delhi. We bring together seasoned advocates, Supreme Court practitioners, and Chartered Accountants under one roof—delivering end-to-end counsel that addresses both the legal and financial dimensions of every client matter.
15+
Years of Combined Excellence
Practice Areas
The Power of Integrated Advocacy
Three pillars of practice, unified by a single strategic vision—complete legal and financial protection for every client.
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
From Supreme Court benches to local tribunals, we bring aggressive, research-driven advocacy to every dispute.
- —Criminal Defense & White Collar Crime
- —Civil & Constitutional Law
- —Family & Matrimonial Law
- —Consumer Protection & RERA
- —Banking & Finance — DRT/SARFAESI
- —Labor & Employment Disputes
02
Corporate & Commercial Law
End-to-end corporate counsel—from business formation to regulatory compliance, contracts to insolvency.
- —Business Incorporation — Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC
- —Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- —UPRERA Agent & Project Registration
- —ROC Compliance & Secretarial Services
- —FEMA, RBI & IBC Compliance
- —Startup & MSME Legal Support
03
Audit, Tax & Financial Advisory
In-house CA expertise delivering tax precision, audit rigor, and strategic financial advisory — all under one retainer.
- —GST Registration & Return Filing
- —ITR Filing & Tax Planning
- —Statutory, Tax & Forensic Audits
- —Virtual CFO Services
- —Business Valuation & Due Diligence
- —Project Finance & Loan Syndication
Core Team
The Minds Behind the Strategy
A curated team of advocates, senior associates, and chartered accountants who bring specialist depth and collective breadth to every engagement.
Harsh Malik
Founder & Managing Partner
Akash Panwar
Junior Partner
Neelam Chaudhary
Senior Partner
Sashank Chauhan
Senior Associate Team Lead
Aditi Triphati
Associate
Why HMLO
Our Distinct Advantage
Three pillars define why clients choose HMLO over conventional law firms or standalone CA practices.
Integrated Strategy
Legal counsel and financial advisory delivered as one unified strategy. No hand-off friction between your lawyer and your CA—because they share the same table, the same brief, and the same objective.
Supreme Court Expertise
Our advocates hold AOR standing before the Supreme Court of India, bringing the highest level of constitutional and statutory advocacy to matters that demand the apex forum—from writ petitions to commercial appeals.
End-to-End Compliance
From incorporation filings to forensic audits, from RERA registration to FEMA compliance—HMLO manages the complete regulatory and compliance lifecycle, ensuring no obligation falls through the gaps.
SC
Supreme Court Registered
About HMLO
We Don't Just Practice Law; We Engineer Solutions.
Harsh Malik Law Offices was founded on a conviction that clients deserve more than siloed legal advice. In a market where advocates and accountants operate in parallel silos, HMLO brings them together—under one roof, one retainer, one strategic vision.
Our firm operates across Saket District Courts, Delhi High Court, and the Supreme Court of India, handling matters of national significance as well as deeply personal matters for individuals and families.
NRI clients across the United States, United Kingdom, and the Gulf region rely on HMLO to manage property disputes, inheritance proceedings, and cross-border regulatory compliance.
The Mission
Deliver integrated legal and financial solutions that protect, empower, and advance every client.
The Vision
To be the benchmark multi-disciplinary firm in India, known for unyielding standards and measurable outcomes.
The Promise
Absolute confidentiality, strategic clarity, and the relentless pursuit of your best result.
Harsh Malik
Founder & Senior Advocate
A Supreme Court practitioner with over a decade of experience in criminal defense, constitutional matters, and RERA litigation. Harsh Malik built HMLO on the principle that the modern client deserves an adviser who speaks both legal and financial language fluently.
Akash Panwar
Senior Associate
A specialist in corporate and commercial law with deep expertise in startup structuring, IPR filings, and regulatory compliance across FEMA and IBC frameworks. Akash leads HMLO's corporate advisory practice and NRI services vertical.
Services & Practice Areas
Comprehensive Legal & Financial Solutions
Three integrated practice pillars, structured to address the full spectrum of legal and financial challenges.
→Criminal Defense & Bail Applications
→Trials, Appeals & Revisions
→Property Disputes & Recovery Suits
→Divorce, Custody & Domestic Violence
→Banking & Finance — DRT / SARFAESI
→Civil & Constitutional Matters
→White Collar Crime & Financial Fraud Defense
→Anti-Corruption Proceedings
→Writ Petitions — High Court & Supreme Court
→Consumer Protection & RERA (Real Estate)
→Labor & Employment Disputes
→International Arbitration & Cross-Border Disputes
→Business Incorporation — Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC
→Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
→UPRERA Agent & Project Registration
→ROC Compliance & Secretarial Services
→FEMA, RBI & IBC Compliance
→Startup & MSME Legal Support
→GST Registration & Return Filing
→ITR Filing & Tax Planning
→Statutory, Tax & Forensic Audits
→Virtual CFO Services
→Business Valuation & Due Diligence
→Project Finance & Loan Syndication
Speed
Rapid response. No bureaucratic lag between legal and financial arms.
Strategy
Integrated advice that accounts for both legal risk and financial impact.
Secrecy
Absolute attorney-client privilege across every service line.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions
Can HMLO represent me in the Supreme Court?
+Yes. Harsh Malik is registered with the Supreme Court of India and HMLO handles matters before the apex court, High Courts, and all subordinate forums across India.
Can you help register my startup?
+Absolutely. We handle the full incorporation process for Pvt Ltd, LLP, OPC, and Section 8 entities, including PAN, TAN, GST, and sectoral registrations.
Do you handle UPRERA registrations?
+Yes. We assist real estate agents and developers with UPRERA agent registration, project registration, and ongoing quarterly compliance filings.
Can you file my GST returns?
+Our in-house CA team manages GST registration, monthly and quarterly filings, and handles GST notices and assessments on your behalf.
Do you handle NRI legal matters?
+Yes. HMLO has extensive experience advising NRI clients on property disputes, inheritance proceedings, FEMA compliance, and cross-border tax planning.
Do you handle matrimonial and divorce cases?
+Our family law team handles divorce, legal separation, child custody, maintenance, and domestic violence matters with sensitivity and strategic precision.
What is the Virtual CFO service?
+Virtual CFO provides growing businesses with strategic financial leadership on a retainer basis—covering budgeting, audit oversight, investor relations, and financial reporting.
Where are your offices located?
+We have two offices in New Delhi: Chamber 416, Saket District Courts (primary litigation) and K-10 Basement, Lajpat Nagar-2 (corporate and advisory).
Legal Insights
From Our Desk
§Negotiable Instruments Act
§Section 1381998
The "Stop Payment" Myth: Why Calling Your Bank Won't Keep You Out of Court
Why stop payment instructions and closed bank accounts do not automatically avoid Section 138 liability.
§Section 142(2)2014.2015
The Jurisdiction Carousel: Where Do You File a Bounced Cheque Case?
A definitive guide to territorial jurisdiction under the NI Act and the statutory rules that stopped forum shopping.
Get in Touch
Let's Discuss Your Matter
Whether you're facing a legal dispute, structuring a business, or seeking financial clarity—HMLO offers a confidential first consultation.
Corporate Office — Lajpat Nagar
K-10 Basement, Lajpat Nagar-2
New Delhi — 110024
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