Team Detail
About Dhatri Bandaru
Dhatri Bandaru is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner for Dhatri Legal. She leads the firm’s Energy, Construction, Criminal, & Corporate Practice and serves as a trusted advisor to General Counsels, board of directors and executives of our clients seeking solutions to their global issues.
Criminal Justice & Human Rights
Dhatri’s work has focused and aspire to focus in the coming years on securing rights for India’s most vulnerable people, such as bonded labourers, ethnic and religious minorities, refugees, slum dwellers, women and the poor and truly believes that the most impactful way to gain knowledge about human rights work is by actively participating in the efforts and movements driven by ordinary individuals.
Her engagements additionally extend to criminal litigations and has expertise in defending clients across a broad spectrum of criminal cases in India. Specializing in offenses such as fraud, corruption, financial crimes, assault, and white-collar crimes, she provides strong legal representation in trial and appellate courts.
With in-depth knowledge of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and related laws, she offers strategic counsel on bail applications, anticipatory bail, and petitions to quash criminal proceedings. She also guides clients through investigations, ensuring the protection of their rights at all stages.
Known for meticulous case preparation and effective courtroom advocacy, she is dedicated to achieving favourable outcomes for clients in complex and high-profile criminal matters across India.
Renewable Energy
She is a seasoned Renewable Energy Lawyer with extensive experience in advising clients across the full spectrum of the renewable energy sector. With a robust background in regulatory compliance, project financing, and dispute resolution, she helps businesses navigate the complexities of renewable energy laws, including wind, solar, hydro, and emerging technologies.
She has a proven track record in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing key agreements such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), off-take contracts, joint venture agreements, and EPC contracts. She also provides strategic guidance on securing financing for renewable energy projects, working closely with lenders, investors, and government entities to ensure smooth project execution.
She is well-versed in environmental and energy regulations, helping clients comply with local, national, and international standards while addressing legal challenges related to energy transition, carbon credits, and sustainability goals. Whether representing developers, operators, investors, or contractors, she provides practical solutions to complex legal issues, supporting clients in delivering successful and sustainable renewable energy projects.
Matrimonial Disputes
Dhatri specialises in handling legal matters related to marriage, divorce, and family law. She provides expert legal guidance on issues such as divorce, child custody, alimony, domestic violence, and property division.
With a strong focus on resolving disputes through mediation and negotiation, she also represents clients in family courts and handles litigation when necessary. She is committed to protecting clients’ rights and ensuring fair outcomes in sensitive and complex matrimonial matters.
Infrastructure & Construction
As an experienced Construction and Infrastructure Lawyer, Dhatri specializes in legal matters related to construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects. She provides legal support in drafting and negotiating contracts such as EPC agreements, joint ventures, and public-private partnerships (PPP), as well as advising on land acquisition, regulatory compliance, and environmental clearances.
She also handles dispute resolution through arbitration, mediation, and litigation, focusing on issues such as project delays, cost overruns, and contract disputes. With a commitment to protecting clients’ interests, she ensures the smooth execution of construction and infrastructure projects across India.
General Corporate
Dhatri specializes in providing comprehensive legal services to businesses across various industries. She assists clients with corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
With expertise in drafting and negotiating various agreements, she aims to helps businesses navigate complex legal frameworks and ensure compliance with Indian laws. She also provides strategic advice on corporate structuring, intellectual property, and dispute resolution, enabling clients to achieve their business goals while managing legal risks effectively.
Dhatri Bandaru
Co-founder & Managing Partner
Areas of Focus
General corporate, renewable energy, litigation, Matrimonial Disputes, Private Clients, Infrastructure & Construction.
Bar Admission
Telangana state
Courts
High Court for the State of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Delhi.
Experience
9 Years
Education
Master’s in human Rights & Criminal Justice from University of Aberdeen, Scotland (2018).
Master’s in international business law from Kings College, London (2019)
B.A.LLB, Osmania University, Christ Bangalore (2017)