Rajesh has been a practicing lawyer since 1988. His areas of specialization include Financial Services, Commercial Laws, Real Estate, ESG, and Private Client Practice. He is an advisor to several leading foreign and Indian banks, financial institutions, real estate players, corporate and industrial Houses.
Rajesh has successfully led several negotiations and is consulted on business solutions and strategy. He regularly advises on routine and complex financial and commercial transactions.
- He was a special invitee by the IBA and the RBI in connection with the amendment of The Banking Regulation Act, 1949. He was retained by the banking industry for implementation in the (SARFAESI) Act, 2002. He has advised NeSL with setting up of First Utilities Services under the Indian IBC, 2016.
- He has authored and revised several books on banking laws and practices including the publications of Late Mr. M. L. Tannan and Late Mr. S. N. Gupta. His legal research papers are published regularly by leading dailies, law journals, andreputed publications in India and abroad.
- Has been a speaker at various forums in India and overseas on matters of legal significance.
Rajesh is an Independent Director on the Boards of –
- HDFC Capital Advisors Limited,
- J.C. Flowers Asset Reconstruction Private Limited,
- AXIS Capital Limited, and
- HDFC Pension Fund Management Limited
Rajesh is –
- An Advisor – Strategic Matters for Bharatiya Vyapar Mission,
- Former External Advisor to the Sustainable Development Goals Committee of SIDBI,
- Former Independent Director on the Boards of HDFC Limited and HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited.
Rajesh Chaired the Banking and Finance Reforms Sub-Committee of the CIINational Committee on Legal Services for the last three years. He was also a Member of the Task Force on Judicial Reforms set up by CII National Committee on Legal Services for the year 2025-2026.
Rajesh has been named an India A-List Icon in the India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) A-List 2026, recognizing his outstanding contribution and leadership in the legal profession. He has been acknowledged for his expertise in Banking & Finance, Private Client Practice, Real Estate, and Succession Planning (Family Office). He has also been recognised in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Rankings 2026 as a Leading Partner for Private Client Practice and is also listed among the Recommended Lawyers, reaffirming his consistent recognition for excellence in private client advisory and related matters.
He was conferred with the Legal Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution & Excellence as a Law Leader in Banking & Finance Industry at the 15th Annual Legal Era – Indian Legal Awards 2026, where SNG & Partners was also recognised as Real Estate & Construction Law Firm of the Year and Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year.
In April 2026, Rajesh was honoured with the Award of Distinction – Outstanding Lawyer of the Year for Excellence in the Field of Law at the Legal Conclave & Awards 2026, New Delhi, under the aegis of the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF).
In Chambers and Partners HNW Guide 2025, Rajesh is recognized as a notable legal practitioner in cross-border mandates in estate planning, wills, private trust company setups and related trust matters. He is also recognised as “Lawyer of the Year – Private Client” in the Indian Legal Awards presented by Legal Era. He has been acknowledged as a ‘Leading Individual for Private Client’ in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 rankings and a veteran in Private Wealth Law practice by Legal 500.
Rajesh was enlisted amongst the “Top Managing Partners” in the Forbes India Legal Powerlist. He has also been recognized as a ‘Leading Lawyer Legend’ by Legal Era, and amongst the ‘Top 50 Legal Icons’, and ‘Top 100 Lawyers in India’ by AsiaLaw’s, India Business Law Journal.
He has been listed as a Key Lawyer by Legal 500 in their Green Guide 2024. The guide spotlights key individuals around the globe who have been able to showcase their contribution to the green transition.