Founding Partners
With competency and strategic vision, our Core Management brings brilliance to every aspect of our legal operations, ensuring flawless collaboration across all practice areas and maintaining exceptional professional standards. Our highly skilled and certified lawyers and attorneys have a wealth of experience in their practice areas. At Elites, we make sure that all our clients are provided with tailored solutions as per their requirements.
Prasana Kumar Dash
LL.B. | PGDM | M.A.(Political Science)
Prasana Kumar Dash brings thirty-eight years of distinguished service in the Indian Revenue Service (Retired), specializing in taxation, finance and regulatory compliance. He has held pivotal roles, including Member of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), where he played a key role in shaping tax policies and litigation strategies. His contributions include implementing the “Vivad se Vishwas” scheme and faceless tax assessments, streamlining taxation procedures for businesses and individuals.
His expertise extends to regulatory compliance, direct taxation and corporate finance. As a member of the PMLA Adjudicating Authority, he adjudicated high-profile cases related to money laundering and property attachment. Additionally, as Director General of the Election Commission of India, he managed electoral litigation and legal frameworks concerning candidate disqualifications.
Prasana has received numerous accolades, including the ‘Innovator of the Year’ award (2018), a testimonial from the Chief Election Commissioner for outstanding contributions and multiple recognitions for exceptional performance in search operations and investigations. His deep knowledge of tax policy and regulatory affairs enables him to provide strategic legal solutions for businesses navigating complex financial and compliance challenges.
Santosh Kumar Choudhary
MBA (Finance) | LL.B.
The founder and chairman of Elites Law Team LLP, Santosh Kumar Choudhary demonstrates proficiency and experience in terms of due diligence and advising management through
problem-solving, critical thinking and adept management skills. A Financial Strategist and Capital Market expert with over twenty years of experience in global and domestic financial markets, he specializes in investment banking, structured finance, corporate advisory and credit risk analysis.
He has played a crucial role in executing financial projects worth over USD 25 billion, assisting businesses in fundraising and financial structuring.
A SEBI-registered Merchant Banker, Santosh has deep expertise in debt and equity issuances, capital market investments and corporate treasury management. His ability to structure financial solutions and enhance credit ratings has made him a trusted advisor in the financial sector. His expertise extends to business feasibility studies, joint ventures and corporate turnaround strategies.
Beyond finance, he has successfully established and led multiple financial entities including an NBFC, a valuation consultancy. His work in green finance and sustainable investment has contributed to the development of climate-friendly financial solutions. His leadership in finance and capital markets ensures clients receive expert financial guidance for sustainable and strategic growth.
Subrata Mohanty
B.Com (Hons) | LL.B. | MSW
Subrata Mohanty is a seasoned legal professional with seventeen years of experience in financial services and corporate law. A Life Member of the Orissa High Court Bar Association since 2006, he has developed deep expertise in corporate finance, regulatory compliance and financial litigation. His tenure at Odisha State Financial Corporation (OSFC) allowed him to gain firsthand experience in financial structuring, debt management and business law.
His specialization includes advising businesses on regulatory frameworks, corporate governance and financial compliance. With a strong understanding of financial regulations, he assists clients in structuring transactions to ensure legal soundness and operational efficiency.
In addition to his legal career, Subrata is dedicated to social service. He serves as the General Secretary of Alumni Association of Kamalakanta Vidyapitha, contributing to the institution’s development and community outreach initiatives. He also provides free acupressure therapy based on reflexology at the Gurudwara Charitable Acupressure Treatment Centre in Cuttack, Odisha, helping ailing individuals improve their well-being. His commitment to social welfare reflects his passion for serving the community beyond his professional endeavors.
Managing Partner
Siddhartha Mohanty
LLB, PGCBM, M.A. (Political Science)
Strategic Counsel in Driving Legal Solutions with Corporate Insight
Former Chairman and CEO & MD of LIC, Mr. Mohanty brings over four decades of leadership and legal expertise. He has held pivotal roles across the organization, including Head of the Legal Department for six years, overseeing complex corporate, regulatory and compliance matters. His tenure at LIC encompassed strategic leadership, corporate governance, risk management and legal advisory on high-value transactions and policy frameworks.
His practice spans corporate, investment, property and constitutional law areas combining strategic insight with legal excellence. Siddhartha’s deep expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance and financial services has helped steer one of India’s largest insurance entities through transformative initiatives. Siddhartha is now enrolled with the Supreme Court Bar Association. His leadership, legal acumen and strategic insight make him a key advisor for complex corporate and financial legal matters.
Executive Partners
Bhaskar Jha
B.Sc. | LL.B. (Hons.)
Bhaskar Jha has over three decades of experience working with large multinational corporations in multiple roles. He has also worked closely with regulators such as SEBI, RBI and IBBI.
Associates
Neha Kumari Upadhyay (Junior Associate)
(New Delhi)
BA LL.B.
A dynamic advocate with nearly two years’ experience in civil litigation and transactional law, specializing in real estate agreements. She combines strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills to handle complex legal matters within corporate frameworks.
Sejalsri Mukkavilli (Associate)
(Bengaluru)
BA , LLB
Associate specialising in constitutional law, litigation support, SARFAESI compliance, and legal research. She is a published author with certifications that strengthen her multidisciplinary advisory capabilities across regulatory, rights-based, and commercial matters
Advisory Team
Dr. Debi Prasad Dash
B.A. (Hons.) | M. Phil | M.A. (International Studies) | LL.B. | Ph.D (International Law)
Dr. Debi Prasad Dash, a former IRS officer with over forty-three years of experience, is an Advocate at the Supreme Court of India and UNDP-rostered International Tax Expert (TIWB). He served as the Principal DG, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), GST Intelligence (GSTI), Chairman, EC, World Customs Organisation (WCO), Head, UN Security Council’s Sanctions Monitoring Panel, DIG of Police, CBI, WGM, INTERPOL, and Consultant, Commonwealth Secretariat, London.
Madhu Sudan Sahoo
M. Phil (Economic Planning)
Ph.D (Economics)
Madhu Sudan Sahoo brings an extensive experience of over four decades. He has served in various capacities at many prestigious organisations including as the Chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) and Forum of Indian Regulators apart from serving as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Finance. He is currently a Distinguished Professor at The National Law University (NLU), New Delhi.
Santosh Kumar Mohanty
M.A. | LL.B.
PG Diploma in Securities Law Course
Santosh Kumar Mohanty, an Ex-IRS officer, has over two decades of experience in the financial services and regulatory field. His career has been deeply rooted in the intricacies of financial institutions and markets. Mohanty has also served as an Executive Director and Whole Time Member at SEBI.
Sudhin Roy Chowdhury
Physics Major
M.B.A (Marketing and Finance)
Sudhin Roy Chowdhury holds a vast experience in the field of Management and Administration. He has served as the CEO and MD of LIC International Bahrain. He has also been a Zonal Manager of the Western Zone, which is the largest zone of LIC of India amongst all the eight zones.
Ashwani Kumar Raina
Master of Science
Ashwani Kumar Raina brings over three decades of experience across Life Insurance, Housing Finance, and Credit Cards. He has led major assignments in marketing, HR, finance, and customer service, managed LIC Housing Finance’s Western and Northern Regions, and, as General Manager at LIC Card Services Ltd., overseen PAN-India card marketing, policy formulation, and regulatory compliance. His leadership and expertise reflect his ability to build and manage businesses across multiple financial services verticals.
Prakash Baliarsingh
M. Sc (Finance)
Prakash Baliarsingh has served in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) where he conducted inspection of various commercial banks while posted in the Department of Banking Supervision. He has also been responsible for the formulation of various policies relevant to commercial banks.
Om Prakash Parida
B.A (Political Science)
B-2 Level in French
Om Prakash Parida, a Police officer of the Direct Cadre of C.B.I, holds thirty-five years of experience across investigations, evidence collection and collation, intelligence gathering and analysis. Parida has dealt with areas such as Anti-corruption, Banking Security and International Crime Investigations as well.
Ashok Panigrahi
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)
Ashok Panigrahi is a Senior Advocate who has been practicing in the Supreme Court since the year 2003. Panigrahi has been a panel counsel for the State of Odisha between the years 2013-2016. Currently, he is a Panel ‘A’ counsel for the Union of India before the Supreme Court of India.
Chandra Prakash
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Chemistry) | B.A. LL.B.
Chandra Prakash has an extensive experience of more than two decades as an Advocate. He is Advocate on Record (AOR) in the Supreme Court of India and a certified Resolution Professional (RP) with IBBI. He is also a Panel A Counsel of Union of India in the Supreme Court and Special Counsel for Enforcement Directorate. His Key expertise are Financial Crimes, Arbitration and Contractual Disputes.
Ashwani Raina
M.Sc.
Ashwani Raina has more than three decades of experience in the field of Life Insurance, Housing Finance, and Credit Card. He has worked in key managerial positions and has vast experience in the field of life insurance.
Corporate and Compliance Team
Manoj Anubhavane
(Auditor)
Chartered Accountant
Manoj Anubhavane is a qualified practicing Chartered Accountant based in Mumbai. He is a seasoned professional with more than two decades of experience in the Financial Market, Audit, Accounts and Taxation.
Khushbu Luthra
(Compliance Head)
CS | LL.B.
Ms. Khushbu Luthra is a seasoned Company Secretary and Compliance Officer with over a decade of expertise in corporate governance and financial regulations; including SEBI, RBI and NBFC norms. Holding an M.Com, LLB and ICSI qualification, she is acclaimed for her strategic insight, regulatory acumen and steadfast commitment to compliance excellence.
Akash Ramola
(IT Head)
B.Sc. (Computer Science)
Akash Ramola has a strong command over IT skills and he also has experience in the field of business advisory and financial services where he has executed Branding / Marketing activities.
Murari Thakur
(Accounts Head)
MBA (Finance and Banking)
B.com (Hon.)
Murari Thakur has five years of working experience in Finance and Banking sector. He has experience of working as Deputy Manager (Accounts and Finance) in reputed financial service companies.
Jaydeepsingh Negi
(Group Executive to Founding Partners)
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
Jaydeepsingh Negi holds more than eight years of experience in financial analysis and business management. He is a graduate from the University of Mumbai (2015).
