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ARTICLE · 22 JUNE 2020

Relationship Between A Client & Foreign Law Firm – "Commercial"

The Plaintiff and its subsidiary i.e. Spentex Netherland B.V. had entered into investment transactions with the Republic of Uzbekistan.

IndiaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration

FOREIGN LAW FIRM & CLIENT RELATIONSHIP IS COMMERCIAL IN NATURE

DELHI HIGH COURT

Spentex Industries Limited v. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP

CS (OS) 568/2017 Date: 12.05.2020

FACTS

The Plaintiff and its subsidiary i.e. Spentex Netherland B.V. had entered into investment transactions with the Republic of Uzbekistan. In lieu of disputes arising between the parties, referral to an international arbitration for resolution was expected.

The Respondent is a firm overseas lawyers located in the United States. Therefore, the Plaintiff approached the Respondent for legal services with respect to the upcoming arbitration proceedings for which a Letter of Engagement was issued on 20.05.2013 at New Delhi.

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