Adv. Manissh Assarkar

Advocate | Corporate Lawyer | Certified Mediator

Founder, Assarkar & Co.


With over 25 years of experience in corporate and commercial law, Manish Asarkar specializes in delivering strategic legal solutions across diverse sectors. His expertise spans corporate governance, intellectual property rights, contract management, dispute resolution, and compliance frameworks, including the POSH Act.

As a seasoned in-house counsel, he has collaborated with multinational organizations such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Raymond, advising on complex transactions, litigation, risk mitigation, and ethical governance. In 2019, he founded Assarkar & Co., offering tailored legal support as an external in-house counsel and mediator.

Manish holds a Business and Law degree from the University of Mumbai and is a Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE, USA). He is empaneled as a mediator by the Bombay High Court and affiliated with institutions such as the Centre for Mediation & Conciliation (Mumbai) and the IMC Chamber of Commerce. His practice emphasizes preventive legal strategies, process-driven methodologies, and fostering business-centric outcomes.

Areas of Expertise

  • Corporate & Commercial Laws
  • Contract Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Mediation
  • Corporate Governance
  • Regulatory Compliance

Professional Journey

2019 - Present

Independent Legal Practice

Providing comprehensive legal solutions as an independent practitioner, focusing on corporate law, risk management, and mediation services.

1999 - 2019

Corporate Legal Leadership

Served in senior legal positions with leading Indian and multinational organizations, culminating in country leadership team roles.