Headshot of Arka Navle, Corporate Counsel with multi-jurisdictional expertise in criminal, family, and commercial law

Arka Navle

Corporate Counsel

          Arka advises on corporate, family, and criminal law matters, drawing on over a decade of experience across law firms and multinational corporations. She brings a multi-jurisdictional approach to her practice, with experience in both civil and common law systems in India and the UAE.

She brings a multi-jurisdictional approach to her practice, with experience in both civil and common law systems in India and the UAE. Her work at Dabur International Ltd sharpened her focus on corporate litigation, distributor contracts, and legal risk management. In 2017, she established her own legal practice, combining technical proficiency with a client-focused approach. Arka is also a recognised voice in the legal field, leveraging digital platforms to educate the public on complex legal topics. In 2023, she received the Woman’s Pride Award for her leadership and service to the profession.

Core Responsibilities

  • Facilitating client communication and service coordination
  • Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
  • Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
  • Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care

Areas of Practice

Civil law

Her civil law work includes advising on property disputes, torts, and contracts. With a foundation in private law and strong drafting skills, Arka supports clients in safeguarding their rights and reaching negotiated settlements where possible.

Criminal Law

Arka represents individuals in criminal defence cases, ensuring procedural fairness and strategic advocacy. Her criminal litigation background includes defending clients in serious offences and advising on pre-trial legal positions.

Family Law

Arka handles family disputes with a sensitivity rooted in experience. From divorce proceedings to guardianship and custody matters, she offers thoughtful guidance and firm advocacy tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Whether advising on high-stakes litigation or representing clients in court, Arka’s legal practice is grounded in meticulous research, structured argumentation, and client-focused solutions. She has participated in several national ADR training programs and simulations.

Corporate & Commercial Law

In her role as in-house counsel and private practitioner, Arka has worked extensively on distributor agreements, cross-departmental compliance, and stakeholder management. She provides comprehensive legal support to businesses, from contract drafting to litigation risk mitigation.

Core Responsibilities

  • Facilitating client communication and service coordination
  • Managing administrative workflows and supporting legal teams
  • Ensuring smooth interdepartmental collaboration
  • Representing the firm in client-facing engagements with professionalism and care

Qualifications

Corporate Counsel with 10+ years of experience in litigation, corporate advisory, and cross-border legal practice.

Admissions

Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa

Academic

  • Bachelor of Laws (B.L.S./ LL.B.), University of Mumbai (2007–2012)
  • Pre-Theology Studies, St. Pious College (2017–2019)
  • Senior Secondary Certificate, N.L. Dalmia High School

Licenses & Certifications

  • Clinical Psychology – Fobet (2022)
  • Mediation Advocacy – SVKM PGCL (2021)
  • ADR Training Week – SVKM PGCL (2021)
  • ODR Tournament – SVKM PGCL (2021)
  • Legal Framework – PGCL (2020)

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi

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