With offices based in New Delhi and Gurugram, the arbitration team at S&A Law Offices fields strong capabilities in various commercial matters, with considerable ability in the infrastructure and construction space, handling numerous contractual and claims-related arbitrations involving transport and project construction. Manoj Kumar Singh co-heads the practice alongside Gunita Pahwa, each respectively heading the New Delhi and Gurugram teams, as well as handling various infrastructure, mining, and manufacturing-related disputes. Nilava Bandyopadhyay and Vijay Kumar Singh are both experienced in multi-jurisdictional matters before the SIAC, LCIA ICC, and other arbitral bodies.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is young and energetic. Leadership is dynamic. They have adopted latest AI tools which reduces human error.'
- 'Manoj Kumar Singh and Gunita Pahwa's networking is very strong and they have a good understanding of law, both domestic and international.'
- 'A truly hands-on in firm, with disciplined ICC/IBA experience.'
- 'Clients can expect clear, commercial guidance, precise written advocacy and seamless hearing execution.'
- 'Compared with other firms, S&A offers deeper international arbitration know-how and more consistent partner involvement throughout the lifecycle of a case.'
- 'S&A’s individuals stand out for hands-on partner leadership, calm, precise advocacy, and mastery of ICC/IBA procedure.'
Key clients
- Adani Ennore Container Terminal Pvt. Ltd.
- Kurukshetra Expressway Private Limited
- Parsa Kente Collieries Limited
- PNC Infratech Limited
Work highlights
Represented Adani Ennore Container Terminal Private Limited in an arbitration proceeding against Kamarjar Port Limited.
Represented Kurukshetra Expressway Private Limited (a group company of Kalpataru Projects India Limited) against National Highways Authority of India to win an Award of more than INR 1000 Crores.
Represented PNC Infratech Limited in an arbitration proceeding against the National Highways Authority of India; the Hon’ble Arbitral Tribunal on 17.05.2025 awarded Rs. 485 Crore in favour of PNC Infratech Limited, along with interest at the rate of 12% per annum and applicable taxes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Manoj Kumar Singh
Practice head
Manoj Kumar Singh; Gunita Pahwa
Other key lawyers
Vijay Kumar Singh; Nilava Bandyopadhyay