AZB & Partners remains a market leader in the litigation space, fielding a team of experts to handle a range of competition litigation and joint venture disputes, among others. Seasoned practitioner Rajendra Barot co-heads the practice from Mumbai, with experience in proceedings before the Supreme Court; co-head Vijayendra Pratap Singh in Delhi is the key contact for corporate and commercial disputes. In Bangalore, Aditya Vikram Bhat has particular expertise in cross-border litigation, with a focus on shareholder disputes; he is also acting for Facebook before the Bombay High Court in a case relating to the regulation of online content. Other core team members include Mumbai-based Sonali Mathur, an expert in securities litigation, and Abhimanyu Chopra, who was promoted to the partnership in April 2021, in Delhi. The team is backed by an experienced group of associates, including Abhijnan Jha in the Delhi office.
Dispute resolution: litigation in India
AZB & Partners
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Other key lawyers:
Aditya Vikram Bhat ;Sonali Mathur ;Abhimanyu Chopra ;Priyank Ladoia
Testimonials
‘What stands out is the continuity of the same team for many years, the quick and analytical responses and client focus, which adds value.’
‘Good drafting when compared to other competitors. Complete coordination in delivery of work for clients.’
‘A good litigation team which works closely with the corporate practice.’
‘Priyank Ladoia is a bright upcoming lawyer.’
‘The team is extremely well equipped and comfortable in using technology for serving its clients and dealing with court procedures.’
‘The individuals are practical and commercially minded. They come up with solutions that are sometimes innovative and always focused on a resolution that is realistic and efficient.’
Key clients
Amazon.com Investment Holdings LLC
Facebook Inc.
IHH Healthcare Berhad / Parkway Pantai Ltd.
KPMG / BSR & Associates LLP
Nestle India Ltd.
Reserve Bank of India
Swiss Timing Ltd.
Whatsapp Inc.
Ramky Infrastructure Ltd.
HSBC PI Holdings (Mauritius) Limited
TA Asia Pacific Acquisitions Limited (“TA”)
Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”)
Various ETA group companies, Mr. Salahuddin & family, Arif Buhary Rahman, and Mr. Essa Al Ghurair
KKR India Asset Finance Limited
WestBridge Ventures II Investment Holdings
LSF10 Rose Investments S.à r.l.
Max Tower
Bharti Airtel Limited
National Stock Exchange
IAE International Aero Engines AG
DI Netherlands B.V., Nuovo Pignone International S.r.l and Baker Hughes Inc.
O.R.E Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Amazon in a case over breaches of contractual provisions between Amazon and the Future Group, in relation to a transaction between the Future Group and Reliance.
- Advised and represented Facebook India Online Services Pvt. Ltd., its MD, Ajit Mohan, and Facebook Inc. in a writ petition before the Supreme Court of India against the Delhi Legislative Assembly as well as various arms of the Indian government.
- Representing HSBC in the enforcement proceedings of a SIAC award before the Bombay High Court which grants HSBC an amount of $60m against Avitel Post Studioz and its promoters.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas’ well-established litigation group has significant bench strength in commercial disputes, insolvency and bankruptcy cases, intellectual property litigation, and white-collar crime cases. Key contacts in the team, which has an extensive national presence, include Indranil Deshmukh, Bharat Vasani, Shaneen Parikh, who is experienced in commercial litigation, particularly cross-border matters, and Gauri Rasgotra, who handles disputes of national significance, and is the key contact for cases relating to emerging areas such as data privacy and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Other members of the core team are Gyanendra Kumar, who handles insolvency-related proceedings, and Anuradha Mukherjee, who is regularly instructed by private sector clients and government entities. Disputes over construction projects and white-collar crime matters also feature in the caseload. In May 2021, the practice expanded significantly at senior level with the promotion of several new partners, including Shalaka Patil, who is recommended for disputes in the energy, infrastructure, and oil and gas sectors. The team has been further boosted by Lomesh Kiran Nidumuri who has joined from IndusLaw.
Practice head(s):
Cyril Shroff; Bharat Vasani ;Indranil Deshmukh; Shaneen Parikh
Other key lawyers:
Gauri Rasgotra; Gyanendra Kumar; Anuradha Mukherjee;Shalaka Patil; Aditya Mehta
Testimonials
‘Aditya Mehta is an outstanding litigator and has always achieved excellent results for us. He has always demonstrated the utmost professionalism, dedication and commitment to his client. He is extremely strategic, sophisticated and business oriented, and has always taken the time to fully understand our business goals, objectives and strategy.’
‘Mr. Mehta is a top-notch litigator and a trusted advisor with an outstanding track record. The level and quality of his legal services are unmatched and he is a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
Administrator, Delhi Gymkhana Club
Jindal Steel and Power Limited
Essar Bulk Terminal Limited GE Power Conversion India Private Limited
Samsung C & T Corporation
63 Moons Technologies Limited (formerly Financial Technologies India Limited (FTIL))
Maddock Films Private Limited
Board of Control for Cricket in India Fortis Hospitals Limited
Tenneco Inc.
Aurora UK Bidco Limited (“Aurora”)
Edelweiss Financial Services Limited
ECL Finance Limited, Edelweiss Retail Finance Limited
Committee of Creditors of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited
Voith Hydro Ltda, Voith Hydro SpA and Voith Hydro Private Limited
M/s SEMI, S.A. No Sinhgad Technical Education Society
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Healthcare Limiteds
Gillette India Limited & Procter & Gamble Home Products Private Limited
Langham Capital India Private Limited
Economic Laws Practice
Economic Laws Practice is active in white-collar crime cases, tax litigation and regulatory disputes, as well as handling mediation. Overseen by Naresh Thacker, the Mumbai-based team often handles commercial litigation before the High Courts and Supreme Court for large multinational clients operating across the steel and manufacturing industries. Other notable team members include Rohit Sharma, who handles insolvency disputes, and Alok Jain, who is recommended for disputes in the oil and gas, infrastructure and construction, and energy sectors.
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Rohit Sharma ; Ashish Prasad; Dinesh Pednekar
Testimonials
‘The lawyers at ELP that I work with combine excellence in black letter law with good awareness and knowledge of the issues that relate to complex litigation, and they are comfortable acting as co-counsel for international clients (they have an Indian and international perspective). This translates to great service, real trust and good value for money for the quality of advice and wider input given on matters. ELP have always delivered.’
‘Naresh Thacker is a smart litigation lawyer and a leading advocate. He focuses on the real issues and has great knowledge of the Indian courts and the approach that needs to be adopted in Indian arbitrations.’
‘Alok Jain is smart, practical and adept at Indian litigation concerning complex construction disputes.’
Key clients
INX Media (P) Ltd
Container Freight Stations Association of India (CFSAI), TG Terminals Pvt. Ltd, Transworld Terminals Pvt. Ltd., Hind Terminals Pvt. Ltd. Seabird Marine Services Pvt. Ltd, Allcargo Logistics ltd. Speedy Multmodes Ltd., National Association for Container Freight Stations (NACFS), Balmer Lawrie, Saurashtra Freight Pvt. Ltd., Kailash Shipping Pvt. Ltd., Ameya Logistics Pvt. Ltd., International Cargo Terminal and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd., Landmark CFS Pvt. Ltd., Ashutosh Container Services Pvt. Ltd., Mundra International Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd.
Hindalco Industries Ltd.
Lex Sportel Vision Private Limited
L&T
Ultratech (UTCL)
Work highlights
J Sagar Associates
J Sagar Associates handles a significant caseload of domestic and international litigation, particularly banking, white-collar crime, and international trade cases. The group, which is singled out for its ‘excellent knowledge’, is able to leverage firm-wide strength in taxation, competition, and regulatory work to represent large multinational clients and foreign banks in a variety of disputes. Senior partners Amit Kapur and Amar Gupta are among the key contacts in the group, regularly handling commercial disputes, with Dheeraj Nair remaining the name to note for high-stakes litigation (including cases before the Supreme Court). Mining, construction and engineering sector disputes are dealt with by Dhirendra Negi.
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Testimonials
‘A very good team who provide very realistic opinions. They are good at drafting and excellent at briefing senior counsel based on counsel’s strongest points and at the management of perspectives and requirements.’
‘Dhirender Negi is an excellent lawyer for any corporation requiring dispute resolution.’
‘Good team, presence across all verticals, transparent billing.’
‘Excellent knowledge and problem-solving approach.’
Work highlights
Khaitan & Co.
Khaitan & Co LLP‘s litigation group is ‘strong and commercially savvy’, with a track record of acting in competition, tax, and intellectual property disputes, among others. Based in New Delhi, Sanjeev Kapoor has over two decades of experience handling cross-border litigation for banking clients and also has notable strength in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Ajay Bhargava, who specialises in criminal and corporate litigation and has appeared in cases before the High Courts, and Vanita Bhargava, who has expertise in disputes in niche areas including forest law, are also notable team members. In the firm’s Kolkata office, Nandini Khaitan is the key contact.
Other key lawyers:
Sanjeev Kapoor ;Ajay Bhargava ;Vanita Bhargava ;Nandini Khaitan ;Raj Panchmatia
Testimonials
‘Excellent bench strength with strong and commercially savvy litigators across the key offices in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. They are well versed in the concerns many clients have over litigating in India, and can offer practical and cost-effective solutions. They are also extremely responsive to the client’s needs, and will go above and beyond what many other lawyers will do to achieve a sensible outcome for everyone.’
‘Ajay Bhargava is extremely savvy and offers creative and cost-effective solutions to the most complex problems. He thinks outside the box and is also incredibly responsive, with an immediate turnaround whether late at night or on the weekends. Sanjeev Kapoor is a very serious litigator and someone you want by your side. Raj Panchmatia is a star, both in the Mumbai courts and in front of arbitral tribunals. The team is well respected, both in India and abroad.’
‘Khaitan & Co has shone as a law firm in the last few years. On the disputes front, Raj Panchmatia and Ajay Bhargava are two stand outs, with very different offerings from a disputes perspective, which allow the firm to offer different types of disputes lawyers, both of the highest calibre, to match different client types. They are very, very responsive and understand how to service international clients in an efficient and balanced manner.’
‘Raj Panchmatia is very honest and gets on with it. No fuss and show and he is technically very good with practical advice.’
‘Ajay Bhargava is happy to be available urgently at all hours and responds in a way that reassures the client and takes the fear out of litigating. He gets to the heart of the dispute in a very direct manner.’
‘Proactive. Honest advice. Diligent.’
Key clients
Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited
Court Appointed Liquidator & Court Receiver of an Italian Company in liquidation
TATA Power Company Limited
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Z&J Technologies GmbH
China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau India Private Limited
Altran Technologies India Private Limited
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
Medima LLC
Aditya Birla Minacs Worldwide Ltd (now known as Concentrix Services India Private Limited)
SN Kapoor Exports
Orbit Exports Limited
Prompt International
Hindustan Unilever Limited
Glaxo Smith Kline Asia Pvt.Ltd
OGD Services Holdings Limited (formerly Essar Oilfields Services Limited)
Parsa Kente Colleries Limited
Larsen & Toubro Limited (“L&T”)
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
Aditya Birla Finance Limited
Investec Bank Plc; and Piramal Capital and Housing Finance limited IIFL Asset Management Limited
ASI Industries Ltd.
Geosansar Mauritius Limited
Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited (KPTL)
TATA Power Company Limited (TPCL)
My Preferred Transformation & Hospitality Private Limited
Siemens AG & Siemens Limited
Purma Plast Private Limited
Oyo Hotels & Homes Private Limited
Fortis Chemicals Private Limited
Work highlights
- Advising and representing MMRDA in relation to the appeal against an order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directing the quashing of the Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) approval granted to MMRDA to implement flood mitigation measures along the Mithi River.
- Representing Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd and Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited with respect to proceedings arising out of an order passed by the CCI whereby huge penalties were imposed on all the car manufacturers.
- Represented Aditya Birla Minacs Worldwide Ltd (now known as Concentrix Services India Private Limited) before the Supreme Court of India in a tax dispute.
Kochhar & Co.
Kochhar & Co.‘s litigation team is singled out for its ‘strong execution and manpower’ and handles all manners of commercial disputes, with core areas of strength in construction, insolvency and restructuring litigation. Practice co-head Rohit Kochhar has over three decades of experience acting for large domestic and foreign multinationals, and is noted for his handling of criminal cases. Co-head and senior partner Krishna Vijay Singh specialises in disputes in the energy and infrastructure areas, whilst Nishant Menon is the key name for healthcare and technology sector clients. In Gurgaon, Manish Dembla handles large-scale infrastructure and construction-related disputes pertaining to pipeline, water and railway projects. The team also has an active white-collar criminal litigation sub-group.
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Testimonials
‘The team has the strong execution, organisation and manpower needed to find a way out of a situation that cannot be easily resolved. Expertise and necessary responses are provided by professional and experienced staff and contacts.’
‘The team’s responses are precise and friendly. They are very competent and responsive. The team is well-coordinated, and we can expect reliable advice. They are fully capable of meeting clients’ meticulous and precise demands.’
‘Nishant Menon has been a great support in our litigation. Being humble, transparent and approachable made things easy for us.’
‘Manish Dembla has provided us with deep insights into our own industry and transformed the way we correspond with our clients and stake holders. He has been kind enough to provide us with his support and guidance whenever required at short notice.’
‘The professional and personalised service provided by the senior partner creates confidence in the client. To us, it appears that our cases are in safe hands.’
‘Our association with K. V. Singh has been very fruitful. His diligent approach to the case stands out. The way he explains the case with all the pros and cons is commendable and makes it easy for the client to make a decision.’
‘Manish Dembla and Nachiketa Goyal have gone out of their way to research and understand the core issues of our complex matters. They not only have good resources but also a great technical team.’
‘Rohit Kochhar stands out for his immense legal knowledge and strategic advice to his clients.’
Key clients
Actial Pharmaceutical
AFCONS Infrastructure
Andhra Bank
Bank of Baroda
Burman Estate Private Limited
Cisco
CMA CGM Asia Shipping Pte. Ltd.
CRSC Research and Design Institute Private Limited
Cushman & Wakefield
Eli Lilly
Excise and Taxation Technical Services Agency
Experion Developers Private Limited
Fujifilm India
GAIL India Ltd.
Haldex S.A
Hayashi Kogyo
Honda
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
IWG (International Workplace Group, formerly Regus)
Koritu
Meidensha Corporation
Mercedes Benz
Mondelez
Punjab National Bank
Skylark Infra Engineering
South Indian Bank
Texcel Engineers Private Limited
VIL Limited
Wells Fargo
Work highlights
- Representing Actial Farmaceutica (CD Pharma) in a highly complex international fraud case involving the legal rights to a probiotic bacterial product.
- Successfully represented Wells Fargo in two Covid 19-related cases where the Indian courts ruled that the lockdown is no excuse for a company to avoid contractual obligations to make payments.
- Successfully obtained interim relief against any coercive steps by the Director of Town and Country Planning, Haryana in a writ petition filed on behalf of Burman Estate Private Limited before the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has a well-regarded litigation practice and is active in commercial disputes, insolvency proceedings, and competition litigation. Pallavi Shroff continues to be the pre-eminent practitioner in the team and has a track record representing clients in competition-related mandates. High-stakes regulatory cases before the NCLT are handled by Ritu Bhalla. In September 2020, the team was strengthened further by the arrival of Nawneet Vibhaw, a specialist in environmental disputes, from Khaitan & Co LLP.
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Trilegal
At Trilegal, the litigation practice group is overseen by Shankh Sengupta and has a track record of acting in banking, construction and commercial disputes before courts of all levels. Pallav Shukla, who was promoted to the partnership in April 2021, has been growing the firm’s white-collar criminal litigation practice. Ashish Bhan has particular expertise in representing telecoms and infrastructure sector clients in disputes with shareholders and regulatory bodies. Jafar Alam handles commercial, regulatory and infrastructure-related litigation, and Nitesh Jain specialises in insolvency disputes. Longstanding clients include large Indian corporates and international companies in the manufacturing, steel, and power sectors.
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Key clients
Vistra ITCL
PSP Investments
Tata Chemicals
Tata Communications Limited
EIG (Mauritius) Limited
3i India Infrastructure Investments Limited (3i)
Wipro
Shanghai Electric Group
WeWork
Patel Engineering Limited
Arcelor Mittal Group
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power
RHT Health Trust
Vivid Solaire
Matrix Partners
Work highlights
- Represented Vistra in a lawsuit filed before the Bombay High Court against Reliance Capital Limited, as well as in connected proceedings before the SAT and DRT, relating to the issuance of non-convertible debentures by RCL between 2012 and 2018.
- Represented the Public Sector Pension Investment Board in a lawsuit brought before the Delhi High Court by Bid Services relating to its shares in Mumbai International Airport Limited.
- Filed a writ petition on behalf of the shareholders of Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) against the scheme of amalgamation by which the Reserve Bank of India directed that LVB would be amalgamated with DBS Bank India.
ALMT Legal
ALMT Legal‘s litigation team is active in civil and criminal cases and is jointly led by Sameer Tapia and Prashant Popat from Mumbai and Bangalore, respectively. The group has experience in real estate, employment, intellectual property and shipping litigation. Arvind Kamath and Komal Joshi, who has a focus on family and matrimonial disputes, are also key contacts.
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Testimonials
‘The team stand out for their personal touch: the warmth and the understanding they bring to their way of handling matters. We never feel like client and lawyers; we always feel as though they are part of our team.’
‘A well-coordinated team that deliver timely advice on all matters.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable and has good resources.’
‘Sameer Tapia and Komal Joshi thoroughly study a matter and lead it to a satisfactory resolution.’
Key clients
Damas LLC
Indelox Services Pvt. Ltd
Jungbusch Ales Private Limited
Ulrich GmbH & Co. KG
M/s. Vedik ISPAT Pvt. Ltd
Work highlights
- Representing Damas LLC in the filing of a criminal complaint for the infringement of its trade mark by a store with the same name.
- Acting for Jungbusch Ales Private Limited in a case filed by an operational creditor, Hypro Engineers Private Limited, under section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, claiming a debt of Rs. 58.80 lacs along with interest at 18 % p.a.
- Filed an application on behalf of M/s. Vedik ISPAT Pvt. Ltd. before the Debt Recovery Tribunal Bangalore under section 17(1) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002.
Bharucha & Partners
Bharucha & Partners handles complex commercial disputes and is recommended for its expertise in construction, real estate, and environmental litigation. Overseen by MP Bharucha in Mumbai, with further offices in New Delhi and Bengaluru, the team represents both domestic and international companies. In a current matter, Sneha Jasingh is acting for the founder of the Avantha Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates, in a case before the Securities and Exchange Board of India. DP Singh is also a key contact, as is Sonam Gupta, who is the name to note for insolvency and bankruptcy-related cases. The group expanded in March 2021 with the arrival of Shreya Sircar, who joined from Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
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Testimonials
‘I have been working with the firm for the last three years and have always received prompt responses, even at very short notice. During the pandemic, there have not been any delays and the firm has used technology to overcome the challenges in an effective way.’
Key clients
Adani Enterprises Limited
Alchem International Private Limited
ALT Digital Media Entertainment Limited
Beacon Trusteeship Limited
Diageo Plc
Drive India Enterprises Solutions Limited
ITC Limited
Kalaari Capital
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
Mr. Gaurav Dhawan
Mr. Gautam Thapar, Avantha Holdings Limited, Solaris Industrial Chemicals Ltd and V. R. Venkatesh, Madhav Acharya and B. Hariharan
Mr. Vivek Doval
Pan Asia Project Development Fund
SBICAP Trustee Company Limited
Sony Pictures Network India Private Limited
SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd.
Vodafone Idea Limited (now known as Vi)
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
Mr. Ashwin Dani, Mrs. Ina Dani and Mr. Malav Dani
Work highlights
- Representing Gautam Thapar, Avantha Holdings Limited, Solaris Industrial Chemicals Ltd and V. R. Venkatesh, Madhav Acharya and B. Hariharan in various proceedings in connection with the alleged fraud in CG Power before the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Securities Appellate Tribunal, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the National Company Law Tribunal, the Bombay High Court, and the Delhi High Court.
- Acting for Vodafone Idea in a range of matters, including challenges to interconnection usage charges; the Telecommunication Tariff (63rd Amendment) Order, 2018; the retrospective levy of spectrum charges; the retrospective levy of property tax on cellular towers and sites; and the denial of points of interconnection to Reliance, amongst other matters.
- Advising Sony on multiple issues, including a challenge to the statutory instruments issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and separate disputes with Noida Software Technology Park, the Board of Cricket Control in India, Sri Lanka Cricket Board, Eagle Video Films, Sai-Sapru Creations, and SunNxt.
Dhir & Dhir Associates
Dhir & Dhir Associates‘ team has extensive experience in civil and commercial disputes and is led by seasoned litigator Maneesha Dhir and Alok Dhir. The group handles matters spanning across the aviation, energy, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. Senior partner Sachin Gupta has appeared in various matters before the High Courts as well as ADR forums. Insolvency disputes and debt recovery actions are also areas of strength.
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DSK Legal
DSK Legal‘s litigation practice is overseen by managing partner Anand Desai in Mumbai and covers a wide range of disputes, including commercial, securities and white-collar criminal litigation. The team regularly appears in civil and criminal cases before the High Courts and the Supreme Court, and is noted for its work with high-profile media clients. Also in Mumbai, Jatin Pore advises on disputes arising out of shareholders’ and joint venture agreements. In New Delhi, Kirat Singh Nagra is the key contact for white-collar crime cases and has extensive experience in the High Courts. The group faced two partner departures: Ravi Prakash and Nand Kishore left the firm to start their own practice in April 2021. However, H.S. Bobby Chandhoke has joined the team from L&L Partners Law Offices.
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Jatin Pore; H.S. Bobby Chandhoke; Kirat Singh Nagra ;Nirav Shah
Testimonials
‘The team is very diligent and hardworking. Their understanding of commercial realities makes them one of the go-to legal teams in complex commercial litigations. They are technology savvy, making work seamless during the pandemic.’
‘We worked with Jatin Pore. He is an outstanding legal professional. His knowledge of the law and practices makes him a standout performer.’
‘Nirav Shah always makes himself available, irrespective of the time of the day or stage of the matter.’
Key clients
Vistra ITCL (India) Ltd.
Kotak India Venture Fund -I
Larsen & Toubro
CREDAI – MCHI
Transcon Skycity Private Limited and Transcon Iconica Private Limited
Alstom Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
Hitachi Rail STS India Private Limited
Sterlite Technologies Limited
Jindal Saw Ltd.
Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited
Hamon Research Cottrell, Inc.
Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited
Unique Identification Authority of India
Steel Authority of India
Strides Pharma Science Ltd.
Air India Limited
National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
LIC HFL Care Homes Limited
State Bank of India
Aditya Birla Housing Finance & Aditya Birla Finance Limited
Schindler India Pvt. Ltd.
IIRF Holdings III Limited
IL&FS Financial Services Limited
Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani, Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Government of India
Apya Capital Services Private Limited
Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited
Lily Realty Private Limited
BT (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Air India Express Limited
Nuziveedu Seeds Limited
Salman Khan Ventures Private Limited
GAIL (India) Ltd.
Power Grid Corporation of India
IDE Technologies Ltd.
PTC India Limited
UIDAI – Aadhar – Government of India
National Highway Authority of India
Work highlights
- Representing CREDAI-MCHI, an association of over 1,400 leading real estate developers in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, in a writ petition filed before the Supreme Court, seeking relief in the extraordinary circumstances resulting from the restriction on their right to carry on business imposed due to Covid-19 with no attendant effective reliefs/relaxation granted by the concerned authorities.
- Representing Air India Limited in a special leave petition filed before the Supreme Court of India against Captain Lakshmi Krishna Kumar and other respondents, which included the Directorate General of Civil Aviation as well as the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, in a dispute over the fees for Air India’s Central Training Establishment.
- Represented 38 plaintiffs (including the Producers Guild of India, three Bollywood industry associations and 34 leading Bollywood producers) in a lawsuit before the Delhi High Court against various defendants (including Republic TV, Mr. Arnab Goswami, Times Now, Navika Kumar, ABP News, Zee News, TV9 New, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube), seeking an injunction restraining the defendants from making or publishing derogatory remarks about the plaintiffs.
Dua Associates
Dua Associates is active in complex commercial, constitutional, environmental and white-collar crime cases. Shiraz Patodia is highly experienced in commercial litigation, and counts a number of Fortune 500 companies among her key clients. At the associate level, Pranav Kamnani’s practice covers civil and commercial litigation, particularly in the construction, oil and gas, and technology areas, and Juhi Chawla is recommended for insolvency disputes, among others.
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Testimonials
‘I have worked with Dua for many years and have found the firm’s partners and associates to be of the highest quality. They are outstanding lawyers who are practical and result oriented.’
‘I have worked with Shiraz Patodia extensively. She is one of the finest attorneys in India, and I would highly recommend her without reservation.’
Key clients
The Dow Chemical Company
Union Carbide Corporation
Sadara Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Zhejiang Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals Co. Ltd.
McCann Worldwide Advertising
Dow International Technology Corporation
Performance Materials Japan Kabushiki Kaisha
Delhivery Private Limited
Dow Agro Sciences India Pvt. Ltd
Kodak Group Companies
Decathlon S.A.
Dow Chemical International Private Limited
Blue Coat Systems International SARL
Reliance Communications
Commercial Bank of Dubai
Authorised Representative of Fixed Deposit Holders of Jaypee Infratech Limited
Otsuka Chemicals (India) Private Limited
TransAsia Private Capital Limited (Hong Kong)
Work highlights
- Representing The Dow Chemical Company in an extremely complex and controversial curative litigation before the Supreme Court.
- Representing the Union Carbide Corporation in the controversial litigation arising out of the industrial disaster in Bhopal in 1984.
- Representing the Dow Chemical Company and Union Carbide Corporation in a writ petition relating to remediation of the waste lying at the factory of the erstwhile Union Carbide India Limited and the consequent damage to the environment.
HSA Advocates
HSA Advocates has a focus on high-profile litigation and criminal investigations, and has represented clients before the High Courts and Supreme Court. Manan Shukla (who joined the team from Agarwal Law Associates in July 2020) is a key name for commercial and maritime litigation. Abhirup Dasgupta is the contact for restructuring and insolvency disputes, whilst Amaresh Kumar Singh handles real estate disputes, with over two decades of experience in this area. Senior partner Apoorva Misra left the firm in late 2020 to set up his own practice.
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Manan Shukla ;Abhirup Dasgupta ;Amaresh Kumar Singh Hemant Sahai
Testimonials
‘HSA does a good job of explaining the challenges of the Indian court system in an understandable way. They have also provided commercially realistic alternatives for settlement, which is important when the court system is difficult to navigate.’
‘Hemant Sahai is very knowledgeable and pragmatic in coming up with solutions to issues. He understands the need for large foreign companies to report on ongoing disputes and tailors his recommendations accordingly.’
Key clients
Renascent Power Venture Private Limited
Mytrah Energy Limited
Sembcorp Energy India Ltd
SPRNG Energy Pvt Ltd
Arinsun Clean Energy Pvt Ltd
Acme Jaipur Solar Power Pvt Ltd
Avaada Green Sustainable Energy Pvt Ltd
Bundl Technologies Pvt Ltd (Swiggy)
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited
Walwhan Renewables Energy Limited
Acme Solar Holdings Pvt Ltd
Acme Group
Tata Power
Ayana Renewable
SB Energy
K T Steel Company LLP
SBI Global
Mumbai Port Trust
Work highlights
- Represented Renascent Power Ventures before the state regulator, the Appellate Tribunal of Electricity and the Supreme Court, seeking approvals for the client’s acquisition of Prayagraj Power Generation Company.
- Successfully represented Uttar Pradesh Power Corp Ltd (UPPCL) before the Uttar Pradesh Regulatory Commission in a petition filed by Jaiprakash Power Ventures Limited, challenging the recovery initiated by the client of excessive reimbursement of taxes.
- Successfully represented Sembcorp Energy India Ltd before the Supreme Court in a landmark decision which decided the issue of jurisdiction in the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
IndusLaw
IndusLaw’s ‘excellent’ litigation group has an extensive national presence, with offices in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad, and has strength in commercial, insolvency and real estate disputes. Amit Jajoo, who leads the Mumbai team, is experienced in restructuring and banking-related disputes while Mayank Mishra in Delhi and Sushmita Gandhi, also in Mumbai, are further core members of the team. The group also has an active pro bono practice. Bangalore-based Lomesh Kiran Nidumuri has left the practice to join Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.
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Amit Jajoo ;Mayank Mishra ;Sushmita Gandhi ;Sahana Devanatha ;Anamika Singh
Testimonials
‘The team supported me as a true partner. They had a solution-oriented approach towards the litigation and helped us throughout the course of litigation to achieve the desired outcome.’
‘Excellent team. The IndusLaw team understands the client’s commercial objectives in litigation matters and provides timely and practical solutions.’
‘Amit Jajoo and Sushmita Gandhi are excellent lawyers and have extensive cross-border dispute settlement experience. They are highly responsive. Sushmita Gandhi is extremely helpful to foreign clients in matters involving the courts in India. ’
‘The biggest strength of the team is the personal attention given to clients, patiently answering queries in detail and assuaging concerns to the client’s satisfaction. All the tech and innovation in the world cannot replace personal attention. In comparison with other legal teams I have consulted and worked with, IndusLaw is easily the most hands-on, responsive and meticulous team. ’
‘Sahana Devanathan have been wonderful people to work with. They are attentive, meticulous, patient, polite, and responsive. Our matter has been especially challenging and we’ve had to face some adverse orders, but this team has helped us navigate through the maze of this litigation and overcome the obstacles, and, most importantly, give us confidence and help us strategise further. All of this is immensely valuable, and something that previous teams I have worked with have not provided to any measurable degree.’
‘The team are prompt in their response and ever ready to assist. They are easily approachable and incorporate a solution-centric approach.’
‘IndusLaw’s dispute resolution team is dynamic, dedicated, and results-oriented. Sushmita Gandhi and Anamika Singh are our go-to people for all our mandates.’
Key clients
DBS Bank India Limited (formerly Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd.)
Google India Private Limited
Juniper Networks
Citibank N.A
Wipro Limited
Mahindra & Mahindra
IBM India Private Limited
3M India Limited
Alok Industries Limited
Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (ARCIL)
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited
Brigade Group
Arvind Group
MSTC
Chaudhary Group (CG Foods India Private Limited)
CTR Manufacturing Ltd.
Prince Pipes and Fittings Private Limited
Electronic City Industrial Township Authority
YES Bank Limited
Amrut Distilleries Private Limited
Nephrocare Health Services Pvt. Ltd
Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited
Ryan India Tax Services Pvt. Ltd.
Adarsh Developers
SAIF III Mauritius Company Limited
Mr. Deepak Chhabria (Chairman and Managing Director of Finolex Cables Ltd.)
Maharashtra State Co-operative Tribal Development Corporation Limited (MSCTDC)
United Spirits Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for the Chaudhary Group (CG Foods India Private Limited) in proceeding pertaining to trade dress and packaging of two very well-known brands in the instant noodle market.
- DBS is being represented by us against Religare and Singh Brothers in civil and criminal proceedings where intricate legal issues relating to whether a security can be evidenced by circumstances; doctrine of indoor management; implied contract amongst others are being discussed and adjudicated.
Keystone Partners
Keystone Partners is active in disputes in the energy, technology and trade sectors. Sita Kapadia leads the Mumbai office and has represented clients in commercial litigation before the Bombay High Court, the City Civil Court and the NCLT. On the IP disputes side, Bengaluru-based Pradeep Nayak is the key contact, and Pritha Srikumar in New Delhi handles real estate litigation.
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Testimonials
‘Sita Kapadia has extensive experience in commercial litigation. Apart from the fact that she is unsparing of herself, conscientious and meticulous, I find that she manages her team with admirable efficiency. I find the associates who work with her to be highly motivated and extremely capable. She encourages her associates to think for themselves and to express their viewpoints with courage and conviction without fear of being humiliated or belittled. That positive reinforcement invariably increases the quality of the assistance that her associates are able to provide.’
‘They’re a fantastic bunch of professionals and wonderful human beings to boot. Always well prepared, extremely hardworking and, most importantly, able to handle a matter independently.’
‘Pritha Srikumar is a thorough professional who has a fantastic way of dealing with cases. She can simplify complex matters and is unfazed by pressure.’
‘People in this law firm are thorough and really fine at their work. They deliver quality work at all times.’
‘Pritha Srikumar is an exceptional and talented lawyer; she provides the client with appropriate and timely solutions and makes herself available at all times.’
‘Dedicated professionals. Able to deal with complex issues and volumes of records to get to the heart of matters.’
‘Sita Kapadia and Pradeep Nayak are able to stay on top of the case, keeping the objective and result in mind at all times.’
‘Pradeep Nayak is thorough, professional and approachable. His advice is mature and sound and I have never been let down.’
Key clients
Uber BV
HP Enterprises Ltd.
Fidelis World
Lenovo India Pvt. Ltd.
Sony India Pvt. Ltd.
Raffles Design International India Pvt. Ltd.
Mu Sigma Inc.
GE Group of Companies
Afcons Sener LNG Construction Projects Pvt. Ltd.
OMRON Automation Pvt. Ltd.
Dalmia Bharat Ltd.
Shapoorji Pallonji Company Pvt. Ltd.
Vestas Wind Technology Pvt. Ltd.
Shankaranarayana Constructions Pvt. Ltd.
Air Asia India Ltd.
Britannia Industries
Hero Motorcorp Ltd.
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Paragon Group
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
JCB India Ltd.
Snapdeal Pvt. Ltd.
Powerica Ltd.
Associate Decor Ltd.
Kalpataru Group
Xiaomi Technology India Pvt. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Ltd in proceedings arising out of a INR 11.72 billion dispute against a major steel manufacturer.
- Represented Altico Capital India Ltd in multiple forums and obtained a successful settlement of claims in excess of INR 2.5 billion.
- Successfully represented the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission in defending the constitutionality of its regulation.
L&L Partners Law Offices
L&L Partners Law Offices’ litigation practice group is active in commercial disputes, and has expertise in energy, oil and gas, competition and consumer protection cases. H.S. Bobby Chandhoke has left the practice to join DSK Legal .
Link Legal
Link Legal’s litigation practice group is housed in New Delhi and handles insolvency, aviation and construction-related disputes, where it has seen an increase in instructions. The team handles complex civil and corporate litigation before courts of all levels. Nusrat Hassan focuses on handling litigation for marquee domestic and international clients. Atul Sharma and Milanka Chaudhury, who has strength in employment and aviation disputes, head the team.
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Key clients
SpiceJet Limited
Delhi International Airport Limited
Essity India
CRCC High-Tech Equipment Corporation Limited
RP of Educomp Solutions Ltd.
RP of Transstroy Tirupati Tiruthani Chennai Tollways Private Limited
China Datang Technologies & Engineering Co. Ltd.
NATRIP Implementation Society
GMR Vishakhapatnam International Airport Limited
Vestige Marketing Private Limited
Bangalore International Airport Limited
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited
India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL)
IFCI
KCT Group (Karam Chand Thapar & Bros. Ltd.)
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad) Pvt. Ltd.
JSW Severfield Structures Ltd.
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Majmudar & Partners
Majmudar & Partners is highlighted as ‘outstanding’ with experience in a range of disputes, particularly banking, intellectual property, and criminal litigation. Based in Mumbai and jointly managed by Neerav Merchant and A.K. Hirani, the group has extensive experience acting for clients operating in the infrastructure, power, and petrochemicals spaces. Experienced associate Niket Mehta is also recommended.
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Testimonials
‘Majmudar’s dispute resolution team is outstanding. Their advice is legally sound whilst also being commercial and pragmatic. I have found this approach to add significant value.’
‘Neerav Merchant is one of the best litigators in the market. He is pragmatic, a very effective communicator and clearly an expert in his field.’
‘The team is knowledgeable and responsive.’
Key clients
Powerband Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Cooperativa Muratori & Cementisti – CMC di Ravenna (CMC)
Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company
Navin Engineer
The Solution House UK Ltd.
JSC Energony
SABIC UK Petrochemicals Limited
Axis Bank Limited
H&R Block (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing Powerband Industries Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of leading multinational Intertape Polymer Group, in proceedings before multiple forums in Daman, Mumbai and Singapore, with respect to certain land use restrictions claimed by the governmental authorities on an industrial plot.
- Represented Cooperativa Muratori & Cementisti – CMC di Ravenna, an Italian construction company, in a joint venture dispute.
- Represented Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company, a leading Saudi Arabian company, in a case concerning a breach of contract by a UAE entity.
Manilal Kher Ambalal & Co Advocates, Solicitors and Notary
Manilal Kher Ambalal & Co Advocates, Solicitors and Notary is based out of Mumbai and handles insurance litigation, debt recovery actions, and real estate disputes, among others, for domestic and foreign clients. Led by managing partner Vikram Trivedi, the team is made up of Sachin Chandarana, who handles tax litigation, and Sunil Tilokchandani, who represents international banks and financial institutions. The team also has a growing family law sub-group within the disputes practice.
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Nishith Desai Associates
Nishith Desai Associates is active in securities litigation, white-collar crime cases (including in relation to money laundering) and civil litigation, and is based in Mumbai with additional offices in Delhi and Singapore. Vyapak Desai handles cross-border disputes and regulatory investigations. Other team members of note include Sahil Kanuga, who acts for clients in fraud and corruption-related cases, and Moazzam Khan, who has a focus on investment disputes.
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Phoenix Legal
Phoenix Legal’s litigation practice handles public interest litigation, white-collar crime cases, and corporate disputes. In New Delhi, Vasanth Rajasekaran has a track record of acting in corporate and commercial litigation, procurement disputes and antitrust litigation, and co-founding partner Saket Shukla is another key contact. Gautam Bhatikar joined the Mumbai office from LEGASIS PARTNERS ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS in November 2020, bringing expertise in international trade, energy and projects disputes. The team also specialises in crisis management and has handled several politically sensitive cases. The department has faced a number of senior departures, with Mrinal Ojha, Trinath Tadakmalla, and Debarshi Dutta leaving the partnership in April 2021 to set up a new firm.
Practice head(s):
Vasanth Rajasekaran; Saket Shukla; Gautam Bhatika; Manjula Chawla
Testimonials
‘Phoenix Legal are excellent at handling Indian matters for international clients.’
‘Saket Shukla manages the whole operation. He is the go to.’
‘Professional and collaborative team.’
‘Gautam Bhatikar is a good manager of cases.’
‘Manjula Chawla is responsive and takes the time to explain the issues thoroughly.’
‘The team has expertise and experience. Answers are clear and to the point. They are true professionals.’
Key clients
ARG Outlier Media Private Limited
Mr. Arnab Goswami
Intervet India Private Limited
News Laundry Media Pvt. Ltd. (newslaundry.com)
UAB “Garant Service”
Wizdoms Naik International Limited
Jones Lang Lasalle Building Operations Pvt. Ltd.
JCDecaux Advertising India Private Limited
Sojitz Corporation
News Broadcasters Federation (NBF)
Work highlights
- Acted for Arnab Goswami before the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court of India in proceedings seeking his interim bail and the challenge to criminal proceedings for abetment of suicide.
- Represented Intervet before the Bombay High Court in proceedings concerning land title which ensured that the court allowed the use of the land and plant for the manufacturing of Covaxin.
Samvad Partners
Samvad Partners is singled out for its ‘excellent, timely and professional advice’ and is strong in commercial disputes, insolvency cases and competition litigation. Practice head Poornima Hatti in Bangalore is highlighted by clients for her ‘remarkable grasp of the law’ and is active in employment disputes and insolvency litigation. In Chennai, Rohan George heads the intellectual property practice and has extensive experience in contentious IP matters, including proceedings before the High Courts. The firm also has a strong focus on public interest litigation and has historically acted in cases of national importance, including in relation to the special status of Kashmir. In addition, construction and infrastructure-related disputes feature in the caseload.
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‘The team has a thorough offering in diverse areas of laws and can cater to any kind of corporate client and handle litigation before various courts and tribunals. The team is young, and the firm has offices in different parts of the country. Their ability to adhere to time lines, transparency in their dealings with clients, quality of legal advice, and their commitment to the client’s interest make them stand apart.’
‘Arjun Krishnan is exceptionally talented, and very good at devising a legal strategy for any kind of case. He is amiable and can work with the most senior professionals in the field and deliver to their expectations.’
‘Poornima Hatti is very bright and good at case management and handling court matters.’
‘Ankur Singh is capable of handling any kind of case. He is thorough in briefs and in preparation of case papers.’
‘Samvad Partners’ primary and unique strength lies in being able to be multi-layered in their approach to resolving the problem. This involves deep empathetic listening, legal clarity while helping to sort out complex issues, objectivity in giving legal counsel, a mediatory approach to resolving conflicts that are as much legal as interpersonal, and a methodical and professional approach in following up on the case. What we also deeply appreciate is that since we are a not-for-profit organisation they have been our lawyers on a totally pro bono basis.’
‘What marks out Poornima Hatti, apart from her remarkable grasp of the law, is her deeply humane and patient approach in helping resolve disputes even while not comprising on the legal basis for the principled stands we have had to take during the conflict. The other partners and associates have provided excellent, timely and professional advice and support.’
‘Samvad Partners’ dispute resolution team is dynamic, dedicated, and hardworking.’
‘Arjun Krishnan is an intelligent, level-headed, and well-rounded lawyer. I really enjoy working with him.’
Key clients
A.A. Sanjeev Narrain, Arvind Narrain and Dr. Murali Mohan
Aditya Birla ARC Limited
Antrix Corporation Limited
Axis Bank Limited
Competition Commission of India
Decathlon Sports India Pvt. Ltd.
Delhivery Private Limited
Diageo Holdings Netherlands BV
Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Limited
IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited
Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (‘Indigo’)
J P Morgan India Services Private Limited
Kasturi & Sons Ltd
Marriott International Inc.
Mr. Velayudham Jayavel- Liquidator of IDEB Projects Ltd
Ms. Alexandra Elbakyan
Nobroker Technologies Solutions Private Limited
Open Financial Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Bank Open)
Phasorz TechnologiesPrivate Limited (Docsapp)
Power System Operation Corporation Limited
QD Seatoman Designs Private Limited
Scania Commercial Vehicles India Private Limited
Shimizu Corporation India Private Limited
Shriram Land Development Private Limited
Society for Informal Education & Development Studies
Tata International Singapore Pte Limited
Tata Projects Ltd
Trojan Horse Media
TTK Prestige Limited
VenturEast Investment Advisors Pvt. Ltd
Westbridge Capital Partners
Xiaomi Technology India Private Limited
Yes Bank Limited
Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Private Limited
Work highlights
- Represented the Competition Commission of India in a challenge by Amazon and Flipkart, the two largest e-commerce marketplaces in India, to an investigation by the Commission.
- Acted for a group of individuals – A.A. Sanjeev Narrain, Arvind Narrain and Dr. Murali Mohan – in public interest litigation in an attempt to ensure online access to education by underprivileged children attending government schools during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Acting for Alexandra Elbakyan, the owner of Sci-hub.com, a non-profit which provides free access to scientific research publications, in a lawsuit for copyright infringement initiated by publisher Elsevier Ltd. and others before the Delhi High Court, over subscription-only articles made available online.
S&A Law Offices
S&A Law Offices is housed primarily in New Delhi and has a well-regarded litigation practice, noted for its strength in intellectual property, customs and trade, and commercial disputes. Manoj Kumar Singh is experienced in ADR, as well as regularly representing clients in litigation before the High Courts and various tribunals. Vijay Kumar Singh is the key contact for insolvency and bankruptcy-related litigation, with over a decade of experience in this area. Another core team member is joint managing partner Gunita Pahwa, who is based in Gurugram; she is particularly experienced in disputes in the infrastructure, IT and ports sectors.
Practice head(s):
Manoj Kumar Singh; Vijay Kumar Singh; Gunita Pahwa; Nilava Bandyopadhyay
Key clients
Dilip Buildcon Limited
DBL Hassan Periyapatna Tollways Limited
Dilip Buildcon – Varaha Infra Limited (JV)
Jindal ITF Limited
Jindal Saw Limited
Tirupati Basmati Exports Private Limited
JITF Urban Waste Management Services Ltd.
Jindal Saw Gulf LLC
GMR Pochanpalli Expressway Ltd.
Adani Enterprises Limited
Adani Global Pte Limited
Vikram Solar Limited
Shristi Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
Singhania & Partners LLP
Singhania & Partners LLP is based in Bengaluru and New Delhi and specialises in representing government entities in contractual disputes relating to construction projects. The team retains its strength in the railway sector, counting the National Highways Authority of India as a key client. In New Delhi, Vikas Goel has experience in infrastructure-related disputes and corporate litigation, and managing partner Ravi Singhania has a strong track record of acting for construction sector clients. Shilpa Shah is the key name in Bengaluru.
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‘This firm is impressive for a number of reasons: timely delivery of advice; highly skilled professionals; 360-degree evaluation of the problem; proper accounting of records; and a respectful attitude to clients.’
Key clients
National Highways Authority of India
M/s. VOLVO Auto India Pvt. Limited
Security Printing Minting Corporation of India Limited
State Bank of India
Power Finance Corporation
Isgec Heavy Engineering Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) before the Delhi High Court in a writ petition seeking directions for the settlement of the force majeure claims raised with NHAI due to the nationwide lockdown during Covid.
- Defending the interests of M/s. VOLVO Auto India Pvt. Limited in a high-stakes matter filed by a celebrity sportsperson relating to the purchase of a vehicle manufactured by the client.
- Represented NHAI before the Supreme Court of India in a case concerning section section 3A of the National Highways Act, 1956, in relation to the development and construction of the Bharatmala Pariyojana Project.
Tuli & Co
Tuli & Co’s litigation group has niche expertise in insurance litigation, acting for an array of clients including private equity funds, insurers and reinsurers, and commodity suppliers. Rajat Taimni is a key name in the team, acting for a number of insurer clients. He is supported by Naval Sharma, who has over a decade of experience specialising in handling disputes for Indian insurers. Neeraj Tuli is the key contact in Delhi, with longstanding experience in disputes in the insurance industry, having formerly been at Kennedys in London.
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‘We work with Saket Satapathy. He has the zeal to do the unthinkable and challenge the status quo to get the desired outcome for his clients. Apart from being a seasoned lawyer, he has business aptitude which helps the clients considerably.’
‘Litigation is a forte of Tuli & Co. It has people on board with diversified knowledge along with aptitude for technology and adaptability to the current situation.’
‘Both as a team and as individuals, the team at Tuli & Co come up with innovative solutions for their client. Naval Sharma and Saket Satapathy stand out.’
‘They are cost effective, thorough, and have no airs. They are very commercially minded, which is useful in a complicated jurisdiction like India, and very user friendly. They have helped us with significant complex litigation in India.’
‘The team, and particularly Saket Satapathy, stand out for their reliability, competence and engagement.’
Key clients
GS Global Corporation
Renoir Management Consulting India Private Limited
Venture Global Engineering LLC
The New India Assurance Company Private Limited
GIC Re
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company
SABIC Asia Pacific Pte Limited
Louis Dreyfus Commodities Private Limited
Atradius Credito y Caucion S.A. de Seguros y Reaseguros
Hitachi Systems Micro Clinic Private Limited
Work highlights
- Represented General Insurance Corporation of India before the Competition Commission of India in a complaint filed by the Automotive Tyres Manufacturers’ Association relating to the alleged violation of section 3 and section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002.
- Successfully defended Gunvor Singapore Pte Ltd. in a $1bn suit filed by Ushdev International Limited, seeking recoveries under several master sales agreements under which inferior quality goods were allegedly supplied.
- Successfully representing a leading German military shoe manufacturer before the Delhi High Court in an application filed for interim relief by a third party for the purpose of restraining the client from dealing with certain government agencies.
Advaita Legal
Advaita Legal is active in white-collar crime cases, competition-related litigation, and data protection disputes, among others, and is based in New Delhi. Shailendra Singh continues to be the key contact in the group and focuses on power and energy sector disputes, with experience representing various electricity companies before the regulator.
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Hariani & Co., Advocates and Solicitors
Hariani & Co., Advocates and Solicitors’ main point of contact is experienced practitioner Ameet Hariani, who regularly acts for clients in insolvency and bankruptcy-related litigation. The group has experience appearing before the Bombay High Court and the NCLT. Public interest litigation also remains a strength.
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Juris Corp
Juris Corp has a focus on representing clients in insolvency and banking-related litigation and is headed by Shubhabrata Chakraborti from Mumbai. The group has a regional presence, with a Delhi office overseen by counsel Dhruv Malik.
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DBS Bank Limited
IDFC First Bank Limited
Assets Care & Reconstruction Enterprise Limited (ACRE)
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
VTB Capital PLC
Doha Bank Q.P.S.C
Emirates NBD Bank PJSC
JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Company Limited
State Bank of India
JP Morgan Chase Bank
DSP Investment Managers Private Limited
JM Financial Products Limited
ANZ Banking Group
L&T Financial Services
DBS Bank India Limited
Automotive Manufacturers Private Limited
Credit Suisse AG
IDBI Bank
Work highlights
- Represented various external commercial borrowing lenders of one of the India’s leading telecommunications infrastructure companies in relation to the corporate insolvency resolution process of the company before the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench.
- Represented one of the India’s leading investment management companies against a leading real estate company before the NCLT, Mumbai.
- Advised a corporate debtor (post CIRP) and its new management before the Securities Appellate Tribunal against the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Karanjawala & Company
Karanjawala & Company's litigation practice is led by Raian Karanjawala and acts for government entities and private sector clients across a range of disputes. It is experienced in handling high-stakes litigation for some of India's leading companies, including ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India. The team has a growing criminal practice and white-collar crime expert Sandeep Kapur is recommended for representing multinational corporations and private individuals. Nandini Gore specialises in family law cases, particularly divorce and custody disputes.
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Sandeep Kapur; Nandini Gore; Meghna Mishra
Testimonials
‘I found the team very good in terms of research and knowledge of the case law relevant to the dispute.’
‘Meghna Misra stands out in terms of hand holding the client through the process, articulating her point of view and managing clients’ aspirations.’
Key clients
Tata Sons Private Limited
Arcelormittal Nippon Steel India Ltd..
Mr. Varun Hiremath
Mr. Jack Dorsey and Ms. Amrita Tripathi
Star India Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Kalpraj Dharamshi and Ms. Rekha Jhunjhunwala
Tata Steel Limited
Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Mr. Rajdeep Sardesai, Mr. Paresh Nath, Mr. Anant Nath, Mr. Vinod K Jose, Ms. Mrinal Pande, Mr. Zafar Aga
Sanket Foundation
Mr. Udit Sood, Mr. Saattvic , Ms. Lakshmi Manoharan, Mr. Gagandeep Paul
Aparna Purohit
Adani Agri Logistics Ltd.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
Steel Authority of India
Ambience Infrastructure & Developers Pvt. Ltd
The Khasgi (Maharani Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Charities) Trust, Indore
DLF Ltd.
Mr. Pratim Mukherjee
Mr. Gautam Thapar
Tata Power Ltd.
Mrs. Usha Jain
Happyeasygo
Centrotrade Minerals and Metals Inc
Indian Jute Mill Association
M/S BPTP Ltd.
JSW Ltd. & BRPL Ltd.
Tata Motors Ltd.
Gabion Technofill India
A Infrastructure Limited
Indrani Patnaik
Tata Elxsi Ltd.
MMTC Ltd.
Kama Ayurveda
Bhayana Builders Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Ashish Guha
Mr. Karim Morani
Vikas Gupta
Dr Sam Rustum Boyce
One Digital Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
Raheja Developers Ltd.
DLF Home Developers Ltd
DLF Southern Homes Pvt. Ltd. (Now Known as Begur OMR Homes Pvt. Ltd.)
Poovayya & Co
Poovayya & Co’s disputes group covers white-collar crime, commercial and banking litigation, appearing before the High Courts across India. Key contacts include Pallavi Smriti, who handles litigation for technology and media giants such as Google and YouTube. Manu Kulkarni also counts various tech companies as key clients and regularly appears before the Bombay High Court.
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S&R Associates
S&R Associates operates from New Delhi and Mumbai and has experience in civil litigation and intellectual property infringement cases. Key names in the New Delhi office include Niti Dixit, who handles internal investigations, anti-corruption cases, and regulatory proceedings, and Abhishek Tewari, who deals with insolvency cases. Newly promoted partner Shahezad Kazi, who handles securities litigation, is a notable contact in Mumbai. The group has appeared before courts of all levels, including the Supreme Court.
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‘Niti Dixit, Abhishek Tiwari and Raunaq Mathur have the ability to understand and appreciate the litigation expectations of multinational corporations and effectively contextualise the Indian court process for a non-Indian audience.’
Clasis Law
Clasis Law‘s litigation team is jointly managed by Mustafa Motiwala in Mumbai and Shwetabh Sinha in New Delhi, and has experience acting in insolvency litigation and marine disputes. The group counts various Indian and foreign companies as key clients. Varun Pareek specialises in criminal litigation and sensitive investigations.
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Gagrats
Gagrats’ practice is led by Mumbai-based partner Rustam Gagrat and focuses on commercial, competition and tax litigation, as well as public sector disputes. The team also has experience in contentious matters in the aviation sector and regularly represents airlines and lenders.
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LexCounsel
LexCounsel acts for corporate clients in commercial litigation pertaining to shareholder disputes and contractual obligations. Alishan Naqvee continues to be the main point of contact in the team.
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‘The team has good subject knowledge and is able to understand the client’s specific problems and provide some useful advice to save time and money and also explain the legal path to be followed.’
‘Alishan Naqvee has sound knowledge of the law and provide us with useful solutions to resolve our problems.’