Rajesh Kshetry
Rajesh Kshetry is a senior Indian advocate and the founder of Kshetry & Associates, it is an international law firm headquartered in Kolkata, India, with additional offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Thailand. Founded in 2009 by Advocate Rajesh Kshetry, the firm offers a full spectrum of legal services across multiple jurisdictions and is known for civil litigation, criminal law, corporate legal matters, and cybercrime.
Early Life and Education
Rajesh Kshetry was born in Nabadwip, West Bengal. He obtained his BA LLB from Calcutta University. His legal journey began in 2004, focusing on land acquisition and compensation cases under government initiatives like the Ganga Action Plan.
Career
In 2009, Kshetry co-founded Kshetry and Associates with Mrs. Sima Kshetry. What started in Kolkata has now grown into a multi-city and international law firm, with branches in:
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Dubai
- London
- Thailand
- New York
The firm provides comprehensive legal services across jurisdictions with a commitment to justice and client advocacy.
Areas of Expertise
- Criminal Law
- Civil Litigation
- Cyber Crime
- Family & Matrimonial Law
- Corporate Law
- Arbitration & Taxation
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
- Cyber and IT Law: Data protection, online defamation, digital forensics, and intermediary liability.
- Immigration Law: Visa services, residency, deportation defence, and compliance advisory.
- Consumer Protection and Administrative Law: Legal representation and policy compliance.
Notable Cases
- Katwa Land Compensation Case (2007): Secured compensation for landowners affected by government telephone projects.
- Katwa Stadium Case (2010): Represented over 160 landowners for delayed stadium compensation.
- Katwa Girls College Case (2010–2021): Fought for rightful compensation over a decade of litigation.
- Cryptocurrency and Cyber Fraud Case – Secured anticipatory bail in a ₹68 lakh fraud matter involving fake cryptocurrency platforms.
- Ganga Action Plan PIL – Won compensation for hundreds of villagers displaced by the Ganga Action Plan.
- UAE Golden Visa Appeal – Successfully overturned a wrongful denial of a UAE Golden Visa for an Indian entrepreneur.
- Land Acquisition Disputes – Handled several writ petitions and constitutional claims securing compensation for unlawfully acquired land.
- POCSO and Dowry Cases – Represented both victims and the wrongfully accused in sensitive family and criminal matters.
Firm Overview
Kshetry & Associates is known for its proactive legal strategies, ethical representation, and client-focused services. The firm is associated with corporate legal advisory, dispute resolution, international arbitration, and high-profile criminal defense.
Kshetry and Associates is a full-service law firm with over two decades of experience providing legal representation across a wide range of sectors. The firm’s client base includes multinational corporations, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, expatriates, and individuals. With a presence in the U.S.A., U.K., U.A.E., Thailand, and India, the firm is equipped to address both domestic and cross-border legal matters.
Awards and Recognition
- Asian Excellence Award 2024 – Excellence in Civil Litigation
- Global Business Excellence Award 2025 – Global Legal Services and Expansion
- Frequently invited as a legal speaker at international forums and law summits.
- Times Brand Icon Award (2021) – Recognized for outstanding leadership in legal practice.
- Featured in Forbes Magazine for legal excellence.
- Regular speaker at the World Lawyers Forum.
Personal Life
Rajesh Kshetry is also a philanthropist and socially active figure. He believes in empowering underprivileged individuals with access to justice and regularly contributes to pro bono causes.
Contact Information
- Email: rkadv.2012@gmail.com
- Phone: +91-9836302989,9674351400
- Office Website: kshetryandassociates.com
- Personal Website: rajeshkshetry.com