Sidhartha Srivastava, a highly accomplished lawyer and senior partner at Dentons Link Legal in Mumbai, died of cardiac arrest on 10 September 2026. He was 54 years old.
Srivastava had more than 25 years of experience, and had been widely known as an expert in dispute resolution, intellectual property rights, criminal law and matters involving employment and labour laws.
His expertise was well-acknowledged in the industry, which earned him many accolades.
During his career, Srivastava became a trusted adviser for clients operating in the fast-moving consumer goods, financial services, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, infrastructure and technology industries. His clients deeply appreciated the unique outlook he brought to the discussion introducing clarity and strategy in complex high-stakes matters.
The news has come as a shock to family, friends, colleagues and clients alike.
Nusrat Hassan, managing partner of Dentons Link Legal, shared with India Business Law Journal that Srivastava was “more than a colleague, a dear friend. His warmth, kindness and generosity will stay with me always”.
“He made a lasting professional contribution to the firm and the legal profession, and his absence will be deeply felt by all of us. I feel deeply fortunate to have shared so many years with him, and I will miss him dearly,” Hassan said.
Atul Sharma, executive chairman of the firm said, “Sidhartha was a wonderful colleague, a trusted friend and, above all, a genuinely good human being. The effervescent and lively Sidhu will be missed at all the firm’s dinners. He will always be present there in soul. We will cherish his memory with affection, respect and enduring gratitude.”
