The practice at Argus Partners is well-equipped to handle litigation and arbitration across the range of matters, including commercial, financial, insolvency and regulatory matters. The team also harnesses particular strengths in tax and contractual claims. Acting before courts and specialist tribunals, the team represents leading institutional clients in high-value disputes across a diverse range of industry sectors. Krishnava Dutt is particularly active in the financial services and real estate sectors, while Abeezar Faizullabhoy is integral to the firm’s arbitration offering. Ranjit Shetty and Murtaza Kachwalla often represent clients in banking and finance, commercial and real estate cases and Priyanka Shetty, who was promoted to partner in November 2024, specialises in wills, testamentary and succession issues especially. Rahul Dev was promoted to partner in May 2025 and is a key name for funds and private equity houses. All practitioners mentioned co-lead the group.
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Testimonials
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‘The disputes team is doing a commendable job and we as clients are extremely happy!'
'The team is deeply embedded in the dispute resolution space, bringing extensive experience and a strong understanding of both legal and commercial imperatives.'
'They consistently prioritise client business objectives and demonstrate exceptional agility in coordinating across time zones and multiple jurisdictions within India, ensuring seamless and responsive service delivery.'
Key clients
- Assets Care & Reconstruction Enterprise Limited
- HDFC Bank Limited (HDFC)
- Altico Capital India Limited
- Clearwater Capital Partners Singapore Fund (IV & V) Private Limited
- Tatva Global Environment (Deonar) Ltd.
- IL&FS Investment Managers Limited
- L&T Finance
- His Holiness Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin
- Standard Chartered Capital Limited
- HDFC Ventures Trustee Company Limited
- M Lakhamsi Industries Limited
Work highlights
Advised HDFC Bank in the insolvency proceedings of Radius Estates and Developers Private Limited, valued at approximately INR 827 crore.
Successfully represented L&T Finance before the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai in commencing corporate insolvency proceedings against Tikona Infinet.
Representing Tatva Global Environment (Deonar) Ltd. in an arbitration proceeding against the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Krishnava Dutt; Abeezar Faizullabhoy; Ranjit Shetty; Murtaza Kachwalla; Priyanka Shetty; Rahul Dev