Apoorv Kataria

Partner | Centralis Law Firm Corporate | Civil & Criminal Litigation

Education : Graduate from Hindu College, University of Delhi. LLB from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. PG Diploma in Cyber Laws from NALSAR University, Hyderabad.

Mr. Apoorv Kataria’s a graduate from Hindu College, Delhi University and did his LLB from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and later his legal journey began with a deep interest in understanding the relationship between law, society, and governance. He pursued his legal education from one of India’s leading law institutions, where he developed a strong foundation in legal principles, statutory interpretation, and analytical reasoning. During his early years of practice, Mr. Kataria gained exposure to multiple branches of law, working on matters that ranged from high-stakes civil disputes to complex criminal trials. His keen ability to grasp the nuances of diverse legal matters allowed him to build a multidisciplinary practice early on. Recognizing the need for a platform that offered end-to-end legal services under one roof, he became a Partner at Centralis Law Firm. In this leadership role, Mr. Kataria has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s reputation for excellence, integrity, and result-oriented solutions.

Expertise in Civil Law

  • Property & Real Estate Matters: Handling disputes relating to ownership, possession, and tenancy, including suits for specific performance, partition, and injunctions.
  • Contractual Disputes: Representing clients in matters involving breach of contract, recovery of money, and enforcement of contractual obligations.
  • Commercial Litigation: Advising businesses in disputes relating to supply agreements, service contracts, and business partnerships.

Expertise in Criminal Law

  • White-Collar Crimes: Assisting clients in cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, Companies Act, and other statutes dealing with corporate fraud.
  • General Criminal Litigation: Handling cases involving charges under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) such as cheating, criminal breach of trust, assault, and defamation.
  • Bail & Anticipatory Bail Matters: Assisting clients through regular bail, anticipatory bail, and quashing of FIRs.

Expertise in Corporate Law

  • Incorporation & Structuring: Advising on choice of entity, incorporation, drafting of Memorandum and Articles of Association, shareholder agreements, and partnership deeds.
  • Corporate Governance: Ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, SEBI guidelines, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: Conducting legal due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and facilitating smooth execution of share purchase and business transfer agreements.
  • Employment & Labour Law Compliance: Advising companies on employment contracts, HR policies, and handling disputes related to termination, disciplinary action, and employee claims.

Expertise in Enforcement and Regulatory Laws

  • Proceedings under PCA: Representing clients before the Ld. Special Court CBI for PCA violations.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Guiding clients through compliance frameworks for various sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, and e-commerce.

Philosophy and Approach

  • Personalized Attention: Understanding each client’s unique needs and crafting a customized legal strategy.
  • Transparent Communication: Keeping clients informed at every stage of the matter and explaining legal procedures in clear, simple language.
  • Ethical Advocacy: Upholding the highest standards of professional ethics while pursuing favorable results.

NRI Facilitation Center – Led by Apoorv Kataria

  • Property Disputes: Representing NRIs in matters of ownership, succession, tenancy, and partition.
  • Family Law Matters: Handling divorce, custody, and inheritance issues for NRIs.
  • Criminal Litigation: Offering representation in criminal cases, ensuring due process and protection of rights.
  • Business Advisory: Providing compliance, structuring, and contract support for NRI businesses.
  • Documentation & Verification: Assisting in power of attorney, succession certificates, and property verification.