Top 10 Richest Lawyers In India In 2025

The reasons behind hiring a top lawyer can be many, like experience of the lawyer, expertise, success rate and more. But hiring a competent lawyer would come at a high cost. There are a few lawyers who charge thousands of rupees for a single court appearance. Today, we will be talking about some of the richest lawyers from India. 

1. Fali Sam Nariman 

He is one of the most well-known lawyers in the country. He has defended several prominent individuals and businesses, such as Union Carbide in the well-known Bhopal Gas Disaster Case. He was important in facilitating an out-of-court agreement between the parties. He was also seen in other noteworthy cases. 

2. Harish Salve 

He was India's Solicitor General from November 1, 1999, until November 3, 2002. He is a lawyer and a human rights advocate. He has been an advocate for ITC Limited, Tata Group, and Reliance Industries Limited.

3. Gopal Subramanium

He is among the richest attorneys in India and also among the few who have established himself in the industry. He served as Solicitor General of India from 2009 to 2011, and he was also the Chairperson of the Bar Council of India during his tenure.

4. K. Parasaran

 He has defended several well-known clients in court, such as the Hindu parties in the property dispute case in Ayodhya and the Nair Service Society in the Sabarimala case. He has received Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan. 

5. Abhishek Manu Singhvi 

He is a famed and distinguished lawyer who represented Rajiv Gandhi, the late Indian prime minister. He is also a writer who has written many volumes on political and criminal topics. 

6. K. K Venugopal 

Having practiced law for more than 30 years, he has established stable popularity as one of the most accomplished legal minds. He has won a solid reputation in the legal world, and he has successfully represented various clients in court. 

7. Palaniappan Chidambaram

He is not just a lawyer but also a politician. He has served as the Union Minister of Finance, a lawyer, a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, etc. 

 8. Mukul Rohatgi

He is an outstanding lawyer. He has been associated with other famous cases - The Best Bakery case, the Sohrabuddin Sheikh False Encounter case, and the Zahira Sheikh case. 

9. C. Aryama Sundaram

With multifaceted information overlaying several legal domains, he has effectively navigated complicated court cases that involve Anil Ambani and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 

10. Salman Khurshid

Currently, contributing notably to the legal career, Khurshid embodies fulfillment through a combination of legal practice, lecturers, and public service. The predicted funding for his legal proceeding is Rs. 5 lakh.