
Vaibhav Shahi
Partner
"A dedicated litigator with exceptional expertise in infrastructure and corporate law, known for maintaining high ethical standards and delivering outstanding results for clients."
Client Testimonial, 2024
Profile
Vaibhav Shahi is a partner in the Real Estate Practice of Maestro Legal and is based in Noida. Vaibhav handles complex and high-stake real estate litigation, arbitration and regulatory disputes representing Industrial Development Authorities, Public Sector Undertakings, prominent real estate developers and hoteliers, before the Supreme Court of India, High Court, NCLT, District Courts and subordinate fora.
Over his career, he has led high-value disputes and advisory matters for industrial development authorities, real estate developers, and government entities. Prior to joining Maestro Legal, Vaibhav built a strong foundation in civil litigation and dispute resolution, handling intricate legal challenges across diverse sectors.
Vaibhav is actively empaneled with leading organizations such as NBCC (India) Limited, UPSCIDCO, Goodskill Securities, Sattvik Council of India, and Imperia Structures Limited. He has also contributed to legal academia, publishing research articles and presenting at national and international seminars.
Vaibhav specializes in real estate litigation, arbitration, tender disputes, and regulatory matters. He represents clients before prestigious forums such as the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and specialized tribunals, including UP RERA and NCDRC. His expertise extends to advising on joint ventures, consortium formations, and infrastructure projects under the PPP model, making him a trusted legal advisor for leading real estate developers, industrial authorities, and government entities.
Beyond his commercial practice, Vaibhav is deeply committed to pro bono work, providing legal assistance to underprivileged communities and marginalized groups. He has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at improving access to justice, including offering free legal aid through law school-based clinics and participating in programs organized by the National Legal Services Authority. His pro bono efforts also include advising on land rights issues for rural communities and supporting non-profit organizations in navigating complex legal frameworks. This dedication to social justice reflects his belief in the transformative power of the law to create equitable outcomes.
Vaibhav's professional achievements are complemented by his contributions to legal academia. He has published research articles in esteemed journals such as the Indian Bar Review and the Chotanagpur Law Journal, and has presented papers at national and international seminars on topics ranging from restorative justice to trans-boundary harm prevention. His mooting accolades, including awards for Best Speaker and Best Memorial, further underscore his excellence in advocacy. With a career marked by both professional distinction and a commitment to social impact, Vaibhav Shahi continues to be a leading figure in Maestro Legals diverse practice domains.
Qualifications
BAR Qualifications
- Bar Council of Delhi
Membership
- Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA)
- Gautambuddh Nagar Bar Association
Education
- LL.M., CCS University
- B.A. LL.B., Lloyd Law College (CCSU)
Industries
Practices
Experience
Panel Counsel at NBCC (India) Limited representing before different courts, tribunals and allied engagements on legal issues.
Empanelled with Imperia Structures Limited for Project Advisory and Litigation Support for Real Estate (UP RERA, Real Estate Appellate Tribunal, Consumer Forum).
Representing Industrial Development Authorities before various forums including UP RERA, NCDRC etc.
Empanelled with Prasandi Group for investment advisory, post insolvency revival, regulatory concerns and Litigation support.
Empanelled with RML Infracon for Project Advisory, Instrument Drafting and Negotiations, Investment Advisory, Litigation Support.
Engaged for ATS Group for real estate advisory and Litigation Support.
Recognitions
Awarded the prestigious ‘Best Lloydian Medal’ for academic contributions at Lloyd Law College.
Recognized for valuable contributions as Coordinator on National Law Day by the Law Commission of India.
Awarded Best Speaker at the NALSAR Public International Law Moot Court Competition 2019 (International Rounds).
Awarded Best Speaker and Winner at Surana and Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition 2017 (NLIU Bhopal).
Publications
Clinical Legal Education: Study of Law School’s based Legal Aid Clinics
Indian Bar Review, Bar Council of India (2019)
Read ArticleJudicial Review of Legislations: A Comparative Study
Chhotanagpur Law Journal (ISSN: 09735858) ()
Read ArticleJudicial Review of Legislations: A Comparative Study of US, India and United Kingdom
Kala Sarovar (UGC CARE Group-I Journal) (ISSN: 0975-4520) ()
Read Article