Kachwaha & Partners's arbitration practice is distinguished by its considerable jurisdictional ability, advising clients on numerous cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes before the ICC, SIAC, and other bodies. Firm founder Sumeet Kachwaha co-heads the New Delhi-based team with Ankit Khushu and Tara Shahani, with the former demonstrating aptitude in energy, shipping, and infrastructure disputes, and the latter operating in numerous construction, taxation, and cross-border disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Immediate response with right strategy. Detailed pleading/counter submissions.’
- 'The law firm distinguished itself through its client-centric approach, strategic clarity, and operational support.'
- ‘100% dedicated to the job tasked with it. Great communicators in cross-cultural/multi-jurisdictional settings.’
- ‘The team is fair and forthcoming with legal perspectives. Do not attempt to portray a best case scenario. Give warnings of the legal remedy being pursued.'
- 'Once on board they team goes all out to make that critical difference between winning and losing. Always ready to hear out the clients perspective.’
- ‘Deep knowledge on the case history and previous judgments on the subject matters.’
Key clients
- Anglo Coal (Australia)
- Uniquest Infra Ventures, Malaysia
- Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
- SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation (China)
- Hassad Food Company
- Universal Tractor Holdings LLC
- PICO Group (Hong Kong)
- Ministry of Planning and Infrastructure and Ministry of Environment and Energy, Republic of Maldives
- Tanroads (Tanzania) & Permanent Secretary Ministry of Water, United Republic of Tanzania
Work highlights
Representing one of the leading coal mining companies in the world, Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd, in an arbitration.
Advised a subsidiary of the Sovereign Wealth Fund of the State of Qatar on 3 high-stake disputes in India.
Advised on the USD2bn investment treaty arbitration launched by Vodafone against India.
Practice head
Sumeet Kachwaha; Ankit Khushu; Tara Shahani