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Sterling & Rao Associates

Official professional profile and information published under intimation to and in compliance with the Schedule of Rule 36, Part VI, Chapter II of the Bar Council of India Rules under Section 49(1)(c) of the Advocates Act, 1961.

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"I/We (Sterling & Rao Associates) hereby declare that the information provided on this website is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. As per the rules of the Bar Council of India, advocates are prohibited from soliciting work or advertising their professional services directly or indirectly. By accessing this website, the user acknowledges that the information provided herein is solely for informational purposes at the voluntary request of the user, and does not create an advocate-client relationship or constitute any solicitation, invitation, or legal advertisement."
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Areas of Practice

Factual list of practice areas handled by advocates of the firm as permitted under the Schedule to Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules.

01 / CIVIL

Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Representing clients in civil suits, property disputes, contract claims, specific performance, and appellate proceedings before Trial Courts and High Courts.

02 / CORPORATE

Corporate & Commercial Law

Advising on corporate governance, statutory compliance under the Companies Act, commercial contracts, regulatory filings, and corporate restructuring.

03 / CRIMINAL

Criminal Law & Defence

Handling criminal trials, bail matters, economic offences, quashing proceedings, and appellate representation before competent Judicial Magistrates and Courts of Session.

04 / IP

Intellectual Property Law

Registration, protection, and litigation relating to Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents, and Trade Secrets before statutory registries and judicial forums.

05 / CONSTITUTIONAL

Constitutional & Administrative Law

Filing Writ Petitions under Article 226 and Article 32 of the Constitution of India concerning fundamental rights and administrative actions.

06 / TAX

Taxation & Revenue Matters

Appearing before Tax Tribunals, Appellate Authorities, and Courts regarding Direct Tax, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and municipal revenue disputes.

⚖️ Schedule Items No. 1, 3 & 4

Advocates & Qualifications

Particulars of advocates, professional qualifications, and State Bar Council enrolment details.

Adv. Vikramaditya Rao

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. (Corporate Law)
Enrolment Number MAH / 1482 / 2008
Date of Enrolment 15th July 2008
Original State Bar Council Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
Current Roll State Bar Council Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
Bar Association Membership High Court Bar Association, Mumbai
Primary Practice Areas Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration

Adv. Ananya Sterling

B.Com LL.B., LL.M. (Intellectual Property)
Enrolment Number D / 2941 / 2012
Date of Enrolment 22nd October 2012
Original State Bar Council Bar Council of Delhi
Current Roll State Bar Council Bar Council of Delhi
Bar Association Membership Delhi High Court Bar Association
Primary Practice Areas Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Writs

Adv. Rajesh Kumar

B.Sc., LL.B., Post-Grad Diploma in Tax Law
Enrolment Number KAP / 832 / 2015
Date of Enrolment 04th March 2015
Original State Bar Council Karnataka State Bar Council
Current Roll State Bar Council Karnataka State Bar Council
Bar Association Membership Bengaluru Advocates' Association
Primary Practice Areas Taxation Law, Criminal Defence, Revenue Suits
⚖️ Schedule Item No. 3 (a-e)

Bar Council Enrolment Register

Verified enrolment record of advocates associated with the firm under the Advocates Act, 1961.

Advocate Name Enrolment No. Date of Enrolment Original Bar Council Current Roll Bar Council Bar Association
Adv. Vikramaditya Rao MAH/1482/2008 15/07/2008 Maharashtra & Goa Maharashtra & Goa High Court Bar Association, Mumbai
Adv. Ananya Sterling D/2941/2012 22/10/2012 Delhi Delhi Delhi High Court Bar Association
Adv. Rajesh Kumar KAP/832/2015 04/03/2015 Karnataka Karnataka Bengaluru Advocates' Association
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Contact & Office Details

Official address, telephone numbers, and email details as prescribed under the BCI Schedule.

Mumbai Office (Principal)

Address Suite 402, Nariman Bhavan, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400021
Telephone Numbers +91 22 2284 9102 / +91 22 2284 9103
Email Address mumbai@sterlingrao.law
Working Hours Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

New Delhi Office

Address Chamber 214, Lawyers' Block, Supreme Court of India Annex, New Delhi - 110001
Telephone Numbers +91 11 2338 4410
Email Address delhi@sterlingrao.law
Working Hours Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Bengaluru Office

Address Level 3, Embassy Heights, Magrath Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560025
Telephone Numbers +91 80 4120 7790
Email Address bengaluru@sterlingrao.law
Working Hours Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM