Some lawyers grow into litigation. Others are built for it from day one. Anshul Anjarlekar, Partner at Rahul Shah & Company, belongs to the rare tribe that thrives on pressure, uncertainty, and the sheer adrenaline of the courtroom. With a journey shaped by commercial disputes, civil litigation, real estate conflicts, and high-stakes recovery matters, he represents the new-age litigator — sharp, resilient, research-driven, and hungry for mastery.
On this Ganesh Chaturthi Special of the Emerging Lawyer Series @ Koffee Conversation, Anshul opens up with striking honesty about his evolution from a science student to a CS aspirant to a full-fledged courtroom lawyer. His presence blends intensity with authenticity, making his story a reminder that grit + curiosity + consistency are the real engines behind a successful litigation career.
Anshul’s path into law wasn’t pre-planned — it emerged from curiosity. A contract law subject in his CS course opened a door he didn’t know existed. After completing commerce, he entered Government Law College (GLC), where competition was fierce and learning was raw and real. From Year 1, he interned relentlessly — applying to 40–50 places and finally stepping into trademark work, corporate risk teams, and then the internship that changed everything: Rahul Shah & Company. That “three-month internship” became an 11-month deep dive into litigation, courts, procedure, and drafting.
His next milestone was Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan (LKS), where he handled large-ticket matters and international clients — sharpening his briefing skills and research instincts. But the fire to argue pulled him back to Rahul Shah & Co., where he joined as an Associate and, within a few years, rose to Partner. Today, he manages cases, teams, clients, and courtroom strategy — proof that passion paired with perseverance can transform an intern into a leader.
Key Highlights of the Koffee Conversation with Anshul Anjarlekar:
- First real spark for law came from discovering the commercial beauty of the Contract Act.
- GLC opened him to pan-India competition — a defining experience in his formative years.
- Executed an 11-month litigation internship that built his fundamentals from scratch.
- First-ever High Court appearance happened as an intern — standing in the witness box before Justice Shriram.
- Thrives under pressure — last-minute filings excite him more than week-long drafting cycles.
- Believes litigation has “no CTC — only court,” where discipline + performance define your growth.
- LKS exposure taught him how to brief senior counsel with precision and depth.
- Research is his superpower — organizes judgments by issue to anticipate the judge’s concerns.
- Cyber law diplomas sharpened his understanding of digital evidence, emails, IP tracking & tech-driven disputes.
- Strong believer in ADR — sees massive potential post-2015 & 2019 Arbitration Amendments and 2023 Mediation Act.
- Partner role brought new skills: hiring, team management, client sensitivity & expectation handling.
- Core advice to juniors: read daily — a lawyer who doesn’t read cannot consult.
- Family values & festival culture shaped his grounded personality and leadership style.
- Weight training is his daily stress-buster after long days in court.
- Describes himself in one line: A go-getter built for challenges.
🎥 Watch the full Koffee Conversation with Anshul Anjarlekar on YouTube — an inspiring deep dive into courtroom courage, partner-level leadership, and the relentless spirit of a litigator.
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