Argus Partners’ disputes practice is a powerhouse in the Mumbai market for its extensive offering which covers commercial, contractual, and insolvency disputes, as well as arbitration, regulatory, banking, and taxation disputes. With a breadth of expertise and experience acting before the Supreme Court alongside other High Courts and tribunals, the group has amassed an impressive client roster consisting of businesses from a range of industry sectors such as manufacturing, banking and finance, and media and entertainment, to name a few. Co-leading the team are Abeezar Faizullabhoy, Ranjit Shetty, and Murtaza Kachwalla who bring a wealth of knowledge to the department. Faizullabhoy stands out for his aptitude for handling domestic and international arbitrations, while Shetty is noted for specialising in civil and commercial litigation. Kachwalla is adept in commercial and property litigation and international arbitration proceedings.
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‘The team stands out for its integrity, attitude, subject knowledge, and experience in handling commercial private equity investment-related litigation.’
‘The practice has strong commercial understanding and good partner involvement.’
‘The firm responds in a timely manner to all queries raised and provides exceptional services in relation to the banking and finance sector.’
‘The firm has a steady record pertaining to disputes arising out of financing real estate projects.’
‘The expertise of the team straddles across all practice areas, especially banking and finance, projects and project finance, and real estate.’
‘The firm stands out from its competitors in terms of response time, client-friendly solutions, and personal rapport.’
‘Argus is truly professional and their response times are fast.’
Key clients
- HDFC Ventures Trustee Company Limited
- IL&FS Investment Managers Limited
- Super-Max Personal Care Private Limited
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Starlift Services Pvt. Ltd.
- SWAMIH Investment Fund-I
- Liquidator of Aaj Ka Anand Papers Limited
Work highlights
Advising Super-Max Personal Care Private Limited against Vidyut Metallics Private Limited before the arbitral tribunal comprising a sole arbitrator to adjudicate its claims arising out of and in connection with a Business Transfer Agreement.
Representing the Liquidator of Aaj Ka Anand Papers Limited in various legal proceedings filed before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court and the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai.
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Practice head
Abeezar Faizullabhoy; Ranjit Shetty; Murtaza Kachwalla