With expertise in arbitration proceedings, writ petitions, consumer complaints, and environmental disputes, among others, the dispute resolution practice at Agrud Partners is capable of handling a wide variety of litigation and arbitration matters on behalf of clients from the banking and finance, tech, and manufacturing sectors. As a highly-regarded firm in the local market, the department has amassed an impressive client roster. The group is co-headed by founding partner Sajid Mohamed and civil and criminal litigation specialist Sumit Raghani, both of whom bring a wealth of experience to the team. Mohamed concentrates on litigation and regularly acts before various courts. Raghani is adept in both litigation and arbitration and frequently represents clients before judicial bodies and tribunals including the Bombay High Court, the NCLT, and the NCLAT.
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Key clients
- Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Limited
- Bank of Baroda
- Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited
- Vihaan Direct Selling (I) Pvt. Ltd.
- Dabur India Limited
- Mahalaxmi Spinning Weaving Mills Private Limited
- Monsanto/Bayer Corp
- Akkadian Housing and Infra Ltd.
- Aircon Beibars FZE
- Pooja Diam LLP
Work highlights
- Represented Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited in an arbitration proceeding.
- Representing Dabur India Limited in a suit filed for seeking declaration that certain provisions of “the code for self- regulation of advertising content in India” are illegal, null and void.
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Sumit Raghani
Practice head
Sajid Mohamed; Sumit Raghani