Sikdar & Sikdar,
Advocates
M.K. Sikdar · Kirti Sikdar
Over three decades of collective experience — seasoned advocacy paired with a modern, research-driven approach to civil, commercial, constitutional, property, family, service, consumer and regulatory matters.
Legal excellence built on
experience, integrity & care.
Welcome to Sikdar & Sikdar — Advocates, where legal excellence is built upon experience, integrity and personalised representation.
Founded by M.K. Sikdar, the Chamber is dedicated to providing strategic legal advice and effective representation across a broad spectrum of civil, commercial, constitutional, property, family, service, consumer and regulatory matters.
Every legal dispute presents its own unique challenges. We believe successful representation begins with understanding the client's objectives, analysing the legal issues with precision, and developing practical strategies tailored to the facts of each case.
We combine decades of courtroom experience with meticulous legal research, thoughtful advocacy, and a commitment to achieving effective solutions for our clients. Every matter entrusted to the Chamber receives the direct attention of the advocate handling it — ensuring continuity, accountability and personalised legal service throughout the course of representation.
Whether appearing before courts and tribunals or providing advisory and documentation services, we remain committed to the principles of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and excellence that define our practice.
M.K. Sikdar
M.K. Sikdar is the Founder of Sikdar & Sikdar — Advocates and has over 27 years of legal practice. He has represented individuals, businesses and institutions across a wide range of civil, commercial, property, family and service law matters. His extensive courtroom experience, strategic insight and commitment to professional excellence continue to guide the Chamber's approach to legal practice.
Kirti Sikdar
Kirti Sikdar practices at Sikdar & Sikdar — Advocates with 4+ years of litigation and advisory experience. Her practice focuses on civil, commercial, constitutional, property, service, family and consumer law matters. She is committed to delivering practical legal solutions through meticulous research, strategic advocacy and personalised client representation.
Eight disciplines.
One standard of work.
We accept a measured volume of briefs each year so that every matter receives personal attention from the advocate on record.
Civil
Contractual, tortious and recovery suits — drafting, injunctions, trial and appellate work.
- Suits & Counterclaims
- Injunctions
- Recovery
- Appeals
Commercial
Contract, shareholder and partnership disputes; commercial documentation and opinions.
- Contract Disputes
- Shareholder Actions
- Arbitration
- Opinions
Service
Service matters before tribunals and writ courts — including Armed Forces Tribunal petitions.
- AFT Petitions
- Pension & Disability
- Disciplinary
- Promotion
Constitutional
Writ petitions before the High Courts — fundamental rights, public law and statutory challenges.
- Writ Petitions
- PILs
- Statutory Challenges
- Habeas Corpus
Property & Real Estate
Title, partition, specific performance, tenancy and conveyancing with careful diligence.
- Title & Partition
- Specific Performance
- Tenancy
- Due Diligence
Family
Sensitive counsel in matrimonial, custody, maintenance and succession matters.
- Divorce & Custody
- Maintenance
- Succession
- Mediation
Consumer
Consumer complaints, deficiency-of-service claims and appeals before the consumer commissions.
- District Commission
- State Commission
- NCDRC Appeals
- Class Disputes
Regulatory
Representation and advisory before regulatory authorities and quasi-judicial fora.
- Regulatory Hearings
- Show-Cause Replies
- Compliance Advisory
- Appeals
“Audi alteram partem — let the other side be heard.”
Counsel across three
High Courts & the Tribunals.
The practice appears regularly before the High Courts of Madras, Telangana and Kerala; the Armed Forces Tribunals; and a wide range of subordinate courts and specialised tribunals across India.
How a senior advocate's
practice should feel.
Counsel-led
Every brief is drafted, read and argued by the advocate on record — not delegated.
Restraint over Volume
We accept a measured caseload each year so quality and attention are uncompromised.
Plain-spoken Advice
Honest assessments of merit, costs and timelines before you commit to litigation.
Confidentiality First
Discreet handling of sensitive matters — particularly service and family causes.
Join a practice that
takes its trade seriously.
We work in small teams, with senior oversight on every brief. If you want to learn litigation as a craft — by doing — we would be glad to hear from you.
Law Student Internships
We accept a small number of interns each cycle from recognised law schools. Interns work alongside the advocate on record on live briefs — research, drafting, attending hearings and conferences. Stipend on merit.
- Strong drafting
- Independent research
- Discipline & confidentiality
Junior Counsel & Associate Appointments
We make occasional appointments at the junior counsel level. The position is hands-on: drafting, court appearances, conferences and case management — under direct mentorship of the senior advocate.
- Enrolled with the Bar
- Litigation orientation
- Sound legal writing
We respond only to applications that match an active opening. Please attach a résumé (PDF or Word, up to 5 MB) and a brief cover note.
Begin a measured
conversation.
Share a brief outline of your matter. We respond personally within one working day to schedule a consultation, in person or by call.
Mittanamalli, IAF Avadi,
Chennai – 600 055
Sunday by appointment