Who We Are

At Sundaraswamy & Ramdas, Advocates (S&R), our journey embodies a rich tapestry of imagination, determination, and hard work. With roots tracing back to 1926, we stand as a testament to Bengaluru's legal heritage, rooted in the vision of Mr. S.D. Ganesha Rao, a pioneering legal luminary of his era. The firm's evolution began when Mr. S. D. Ganesha Rao welcomed his son, Mr. S.G. Sundaraswamy, into the fold in 1947, forming Ganesha Rao & Sundaraswamy. Rapidly ascending in legal circles, S.G. Sundaraswamy was appointed Advocate General for Karnataka and later earned the distinction of being designated as a Senior Advocate by the High Court of Karnataka. In 1974, Mr. Sundaraswamy's son, Mr. S.S. Ramdas, joined the practice, further propelling the firm's prominence. Under the astute leadership of Mr. S.S. Ramdas, a designated Senior Advocate, S&R has flourished, diversifying into various legal domains including Company Law, Constitutional Law, Taxation Laws, and Civil Laws. Our team of partners, including Mr. Pradeep S. Sawkar, Mrs. Bharathi Ramdas, and Mr. S.R. Kamalacharan, alongside our dedicated associates, ensures that we provide high-quality legal advice and representation across diverse legal landscapes. Our expertise extends to representing clients in the Supreme Court of India, multiple High Courts nationwide, and various civil courts and tribunals in Karnataka. Furthermore, our commitment to excellence is complemented by a highly experienced administrative, clerical, and para-legal staff, adding immense value to our practice. At S&R, we strive to uphold the legacy of integrity, professionalism, and client-centric legal services that have defined us for nearly a century. Partner with us for unparalleled legal guidance and a legacy of legal excellence you can trust. In 1947, Mr. S. D. Ganesha Rao was joined by his son, Mr. S.G. Sundaraswamy. The firm was then called Ganesha Rao & Sundaraswamy. Within a short span of time, S.G. Sundaraswamy rose to be a doyen of the Bar. He was appointed Advocate General for the State of Karnataka during 1971-72 and was later designated as a Senior Advocate by the High Court of Karnataka. Mr. Sundaraswamy was joined in law practice by his son Mr. S.S. Ramdas in the year 1974.With a steady growth in practice, the Firm became prominent and noteworthy and over a period of time diversified into several areas of law, including Company Law, Constitutional Law, Taxation Laws, Civil Laws, etc.
S&R,under the able stewardship of Mr. S.S. Ramdas, who is a designated Senior Advocate by the High Court of Karnataka, constantly endeavours to provide high quality and effective legal advice and services to its Clients.  Our Partners appear and represent Clients in the Supreme Court of India, several High Courts across the Country and Civil Courts & Tribunals in the State of Karnataka. S&R,nurtured and driven by the expertise of its Partners viz., Mr. S.S. Ramdas, Mr. Pradeep S. Sawkar, Mrs. Bharathi Ramdas and Mr. S.R. Kamalacharan and a team of highly competent and dedicated Associates, has grown in strength and diversified its areas of service and operations to several facets of legal service, including, corporate and contractual advice, commercial negotiations, commercial/corporate litigation, corporate transactions, arbitration & conciliation, etc. The highly experienced administrative, clerical and para-legal staff at S&R is well trained, committed and efficient; they harmoniously complement our Partners and Associates and add great value to our practice.