Pune · Mumbai · India

"Strong in Court. Strategic in Counsel. Committed to you."

Founded by three distinguished advocates who bring together courtroom strength, corporate acumen and an unwavering commitment to ethical advocacy.

Founding Partners · ILS Law College, Pune — Alumni
Adv. Puja Jambure
Adv. Ravina Dahiwalkar
Adv. Surekha Kulkarni
Our conviction

Legal work must solve real problems. Not merely respond to them.

Firm Overview

'ADVOCACY BUILT ON TRUST'

Core Legal Associates is a Pune-based full-service law firm committed to delivering precise, practical and result-oriented legal representation. Our partners bring different worlds i.e. business, science, civil services, law into every case because the best answers rarely come from one lens alone. When you walk in with a legal problem, a contract dispute that's draining your time, a regulatory issue that keeps you up at night, or a family matter that needs someone you can trust, you need a firm that listens before it advises. Core Legal Associates works like a co-pilot: we break down what's actually at stake, explain your real options and handle the paperwork and courtroom strength so you can focus on what matters.

Our founders bring together backgrounds spanning engineering, microbiology, English literature, business management, civil services and corporate law. This diversity is not incidental, it is the foundation of how we think, advise and fight for our clients.

Our Core Values
  • Transparent Communication with every Client.
  • Timely execution without compromise on Quality.
  • Practical, commercially viable legal solutions.
Our Commitment

We pull apart the real issue (not just the paperwork), build a strategy around your timeline and risk tolerance, and stay in the fight until the outcome is actually achieved, not just when the file closes. Your matter gets the same partner-level attention on day one as it does on the last day in court.

Vision & Mission

OUR VISSION & MISSION

Our Vision

JUSTICE THAT IS ACCESSIBLE. ADVOCACY THAT IS TRUSTED.

We envision a legal practice where every person regardless of their background, circumstances or financial position can approach the law with confidence and dignity.
Our vision is to make a quality legal guidance more accessible to those who genuinely need it.

Our Mission

TO LISTEN. TO GUIDE. TO ADVOCATE.

At Core Legal Associates we believe that behind every legal matter is a person, family, a business or an institution seeking clarity and resolution. Our Mission is to understand each client's circumstances, provide honest and practical legal advice, pursue every matter with diligence, preparation and responsibility.
Why Professionals Trust Us

Because, EVERY CASE MATTERS

TRANSPARENT & TECHNOLOGY- DRIVEN PRACTICE

Our Client are never left wondering about the status of their matter. We believe in timely communication, regular updates and transparent guidance at every stage. With technology integrated into our practice we work efficiently, stay organized and keep our clients connected to their matters, combining the strength of traditional advocacy with the convenience and efficiency of a modern legal practice. Discretion is non-negotiable. Every matter handled with strict confidentiality.

Legal expertise and secure, technology-driven practice
Practice Areas

Litigation capability with advisory depth.

A full spectrum of legal disciplines, delivered with precision.

Criminal Litigation

Bail and anticipatory bail, cheque dishonour (N.I. Act, 1881), FIR matters and Sessions Court proceedings — strong advocacy before criminal courts.

Civil & Commercial Litigation

Civil suits, money recovery, injunctions, commercial disputes and property litigation — strategic management from filing to final order.

Family / Matrimonial Disputes

Divorce, Domestic Violence, Child Custody, Maintenance,etc.

IPR

Trademark, Copyright, Patent, Design Registration, etc.

Real Estate & RERA

Property transactions, title due diligence, development agreements, RERA compliance, SRA matters, conveyance deeds and dispute resolution.

Banking & Financial Disputes

Loan recovery, DRT matters, SARFAESI proceedings, debt restructuring and banking compliance — in coordination with CAs.

Co-operative Society Disputes

Society Bye-Law Disputes, Redevelopment, Conveyance - Deemed Conveyance, Builder- Society Disputes, Co-operative Court Proceedings.

Consumer Diputes

Consumer Complaints, E-commerce & online transaction disputes, Compensation and refunding claims

NCLT & Corporate Disputes

Representation before the NCLT in oppression & mismanagement, winding up, insolvency proceedings and director disputes — end-to-end litigation support.

Corporate & Commercial Law

Company law compliance, shareholder agreements, board disputes and commercial contracts — supporting CAs and CSs on corporate governance with legal precision.

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Domestic arbitration, drafting of arbitration clauses, filing of claims, preparation of arguments and coordination with arbitrators.

Startup & Business Advisory, Contract Drafting

Structuring new ventures, foundational agreements, regulatory guidance and ongoing legal support for growing businesses and SMEs. Precision drafting and critical review of commercial agreements, MOUs, LLP deeds, partnership, vendor and employment agreements — reducing litigation risk.

Employment & Labour Matters

Employment disputes, termination matters, HR policy drafting, labour law compliance and workplace conflict resolution.

Documentation & Due Diligence

Legal due diligence for acquisitions, property and investments; drafting of wills, powers of attorney and affidavits with precision.

HOW WE CAN HELP PROFESSIONALS?


When your client faces a legal challenge, you need a team you can trust completely  one that coordinates with you, keeps you informed, maintains confidentiality and delivers results without delay. That is exactly what we offer.

For Chartered Accountants

  • GST & tax dispute litigation, Income Tax notices and ITAT matters, FEMA and RBI compliance disputes, Cheque bounce and recovery matters, Insolvency (IBC) support proceedings, Company law compliance disputes, DRT and debt recovery support.

For Company Secretaries

  • Shareholder and director disputes, NCLT and corporate litigation support, Drafting MOUs and corporate contracts, ROC matter legal support, Winding up and restructuring, Employment and HR legal disputes, Property verification and title work, Arbitration clause drafting and support, Compliance risk management advisory.

Co-operative Housing Society

  • Society formation & governance, Society registration, Bye-laws drafting/review and amendments, AGM/SGM/GBM legal advisory, Membership disputes, Conveyance and Deemed conveyance, Title verification, Builder-society disputes, Defective construction disputes, Maha RERA complaints, Development agreements, Development Agreement & Power of Attorney, Disputes before Cooperative Court.

Trusts & Charitable Institutions

  • Trust formation, Public Charitable Trust registration, Charity Commissioner proceedings, Development of trust property, Permission-related proceedings, Governance & compliance, Resolutions, Legal opinions, Legal notices, Dispute resolution, Litigation.

Builders and Real Estate

  • RERA, Title Search, Redevelopment, Conveyance, Property dispute.

Start ups, Industrial & Manufacturing

  • Contracts, Labour, POSH, Disputes, Compliance, Patent, Copyright, Contract Employment, POSH sessions & Compliance, etc.
Founding Partners

The advocates behind the practice.

Adv. Puja Jambure
Founding Partner
BSc Microbiology, MA English Literature, LL.B (ILS Law College) Pune.

Adv. Puja Anil Jambure brings together a rare combination of analytical thinking, courtroom experience and strong legal communication to her practice. She specializes in criminal defense and trial advocacy. Coming from a family rooted in public service, with her father having served as both an Army and Police Officer, Adv. Puja developed a deep sense of justice and a strong passion for the legal profession from an early age. A science graduate who went on to master English literature before entering law. She turned down a government job because, law is her passion and is worth more than security. That belief is why clients trust her. Her peers value her ethical clarity; her clients value her warmth. She studies and craft arguments that are logical and compellingly articulated. It's her conviction that Criminal law is about human beings and not files.

Core Strengths
  • Criminal litigation — Bail, FIR, Sessions Court
  • Family Court & Matrimonial Law
  • Legal research
  • Contract negotiation & corporate drafting
  • Client counselling & relationship management
Professional Background

Trained under Family Court (Chairman of Pune Family Bar Association), Law Chambers of Adv. Shirole and Apte & Rahirkar Associates. Late Shri B.N.Shrotri Advocate Prize, Phadnis Moot Court (Researcher Rank), Bill Analysis Competition (Finalist), Trial Advocacy and Judgement Writing competitions, Debate Competitions.

Adv. Ravina Dahiwalkar
Founding Partner
Dip. Mech. Engg., B.E. Mechanical, LL.B (ILS Law College, Pune)

Adv. Ravina Dahiwalkar brings an analytical, structured and solution oriented approach to legal practice, shaped by her background in Mechanical Engineering and her experience in litigation and corporate advisory. She approaches legal challenges with the precision of an engineer breaking complex problems down systematically, identifying risks and building strategies with attention to every detail. She has advised a reputed Pune-based construction company, gaining practical exposure to real estate transactions, project compliance, title due diligence and regulatory matters. Her ability to combine technical understanding, legal analysis and strategic litigation enables her to advise clients not merely on the law, but on the practical and commercial implications of their decisions. She has also qualified the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination twice, reflecting the discipline, perseverance and analytical rigour that define her professional approach. An advocate who approaches a legal problem the way an engineer approaches a structural challenge systematically, precisely and with an eye for what others miss. A twice-over UPSC Prelims qualifier, her practice is defined by exactness and strategic thinking.

Core Strengths
  • Real Estate & RERA — compliance, due diligence, SRA advisory
  • NCLT proceedings & corporate dispute resolution
  • Civil & commercial litigation
  • Contract drafting — development, LLP & conveyance deeds
  • Revenue matters & arbitration proceedings
  • IPR
Professional Background

Shri Baban Kondiba Chavan Prize, Legal Advisor at M/s. Spire Ventures Company. Legal Assistant at Apte & Rahirkar Associates and Law Chambers of Adv. Pranav Shirole, Debate Competitions, UPSC Prelims 2021 and 2022 qualifier.

Adv. Surekha Kulkarni
Founding Partner
B.Com., M.B.A.,(Symbiosis), LL.B (ILS Law College, Pune), LL.M (NLU, Vishakhapatnam)

Adv. Surekha Kulkarni brings a distinctive combination of legal expertise, business experience and strategic thinking to her practice. Before entering the legal profession, Surekha spent a decade as an entrepreneur, founding and managing a Panasonic retail venture. Her broader professional experience spans 20+ years in strategic marketing and business development, giving her an understanding of business operations that goes beyond legal theory. Her practice focuses on Corporate & Commercial Law, NCLT and insolvency matters, business advisory, corporate compliance, commercial agreements and strategic legal support for startups, SMEs and established businesses. Her academic and professional interests also extend to legal research at the intersection of AI and insolvency frameworks. Because she understands both the boardroom and the courtroom Adv. Surekha approaches commercial legal matters with a practical understanding of how legal decisions affect businesses, operations and long-term growth.

Core Strengths
  • Corporate & commercial advisory
  • Compliance & regulatory matters
  • Business structuring & agreements
  • Client coordination & relationship management
  • Commercial dispute resolution
Professional Background

Enterpreneur, LLM in Corporate Law from NLU Vishakhapatnam (Silver Medalist), Second Prize in Judgement Writing Competition, Worked with NGO's like Majlis, Nari Samata Manch,Pune

What’s Happening

The firm, in action.

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Workplace safety (POSH) awareness session
21 July 2026

Workplace safety (POSH) awareness session

An interactive session on the right to workplace safety, conducted by Core Legal Associates.

At the District Court, Pune
21 July 2026

At the District Court, Pune

The founding team after a hearing.

Client advisory visit
21 July 2026

Client advisory visit

On-site consultation with our clients.

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Let's talk about your matter.

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Pune Office

Ground Floor, Krishna Apartments, Opp. Clover Infotech, Boat Club Road, Bund Garden, Pune- 411001.

Mumbai Office

Flat No. 102, Godavari Apartments, BSNL Company, JB Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai — 400059.