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Strategy · Precision · Resolution
Advocates & Legal Consultants | Bangalore, Karnataka
Discover the FirmWho We Are
RDB Associates is a full-service law firm headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, offering rigorous legal counsel to individuals, corporations, and emerging enterprises. We are defined not by the volume of matters we handle, but by the deliberateness with which we approach each one — combining deep legal expertise with strategic foresight to deliver outcomes that endure. From the courtroom to the boardroom, we stand at the intersection of law, commerce, and human experience.
Partner
Abhay Kini is not merely a lawyer — he is an architect of outcomes. With a career forged in the crucible of pro-bono litigation against the state and formidable corporations, Abhay has spent years championing causes others deemed unwinnable. He brings to every matter a rare duality — the precision of a courtroom litigator and the strategic acumen of a boardroom advisor. Abhay understands, perhaps better than most, that the law is seldom black or white; it is in the gray areas where hands are extended, agreements are forged, and battles are truly won.
Partner
Where intellectual property meets unwavering advocacy, Mudit Mundkur stands at the intersection. A seasoned practitioner in the realm of intellectual property rights, Mudit has built a distinguished reputation representing companies and institutions across a wide spectrum of fora. His practice is defined by depth — a thorough command of IP law married to hands-on experience navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional litigations with precision and calm. Whether managing a single dispute or orchestrating parallel proceedings across tribunals, Mudit brings the same meticulous attention and measured authority to every matter he touches.
What We Do
Divorce proceedings, alimony, child custody & guardianship, domestic violence, maintenance, matrimonial property disputes, and restitution of conjugal rights — handled with the utmost discretion and sensitivity.
Commercial disputes, arbitration & mediation, debt recovery, summary suits, injunctions, winding-up petitions, and enforcement of foreign awards across High Courts, DRTs, and NCLT.
Drafting, vetting & negotiation across:
Founder agreements, ESOP structuring, fundraising documentation, data privacy & DPDP compliance, IT Act advisory, SaaS agreements, and regulatory counsel for disruptors & innovators.
Company incorporations, board & shareholder resolutions, M&A advisory, due diligence, restructuring, regulatory filings, and general corporate governance across all business structures.
Sale deed drafting & registration, title verification, builder-buyer disputes, RERA matters, encumbrance checks, rental & lease agreements, and property litigation.
Trademark registration & opposition, copyright protection, trade secret advisory, IP licensing, infringement litigation, and brand protection strategies for companies of every scale.
Loan & credit agreement drafting, securities documentation, SARFAESI matters, IBC & insolvency proceedings, debt restructuring, and NPA resolution advisory.
HR policy drafting, employment contract review, wrongful termination, industrial disputes, POSH compliance, standing orders, and representation before Labour Courts & Tribunals.
FEMA, RBI, SEBI, and MCA compliance advisory. Startup regulatory structuring, foreign investment approvals, and sector-specific licensing for fintech, edtech, and healthtech companies.
Consumer forum representation, civil suits, declaratory suits, specific performance claims, recovery matters, and injunction proceedings before District Courts and High Courts.
Bail applications, anticipatory bail, criminal appeals, financial fraud defence, representation in economic offences, and advisory during regulatory investigations & enforcement actions.
Our Distinction
Every matter is approached as a campaign — not a transaction. We design strategies that account for every forum, every stakeholder, and every possible outcome.
From personal disputes to complex commercial litigation and emerging technology law, our practice spans every domain where law intersects with life and business.
Sensitive matters are handled with the highest standards of confidentiality. Our clients trust us not only with their cases, but with their reputations.
We measure our success by yours. Our track record spans favourable outcomes in courtrooms, boardrooms, and negotiation tables across Karnataka and beyond.
From the Chambers
Considered writing on the law as it lives and changes — notes on statute, judgment, and the questions of the day, from the desk of RDB Associates.
Forty years at the IP bar, and a reflection on the startup's place in the ecosystem — and the uneasy relationship between owning data and answering for it under GDPR.
Read →Appointing an arbitrator has become a litigation of its own. Why the Commercial Courts Act may now offer much of what the arbitration clause once uniquely promised.
Read →India's data-protection regime reshapes how businesses collect, hold, and answer for personal data. A first look at the obligations that bite hardest.
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2nd Floor, No. 43, Nandi Durga Road, Jayamahal Extension, Bengaluru — 560046
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Bangalore, Karnataka