The litigation team at Economic Laws Practice distinguishes itself with its breadth of expertise, advising clients on fraud, tax, and a broad spectrum of commercial matters. The practice’s portfolio of clients includes companies from the real estate, construction, infrastructure, and power industries. Dinesh Pednekar heads the Mumbai-based team and is sought for his 24 years of experience in civil and commercial disputes, including recovery claims, regulatory litigation, and transactional disputes. Mumtaz Bhalla is experienced in consumer, construction, and appellate disputes, while Arpan Behl acts in various construction and insolvency disputes. Abhay Chattopadhyay and Chanakya Keswani are also key members of the team. Naresh Thacker and Alok Jain departed in 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘The ability to not depend on counsels and handle a matter end to end is a rarity. The confidentiality in creating workspace and use of AI for their case management is outstanding.’
‘We have dealt with a few Partners in Mumbai and one in Delhi. Mumtaz Bhalla is the best ELP across the country.'
'The team(s) working on the assignment are dilligent and well guided by the concerned partner in the firm. The team puts in all the required extra steps to ensure the preparation is never below par before the hearing and during pleadings stage.'
'Arpan Bahl is a great individual and ensures desired comfort to the client in terms of handling the matter well.'
Key clients
- RAB Enterprises Private Limited
- Bliss Abode Private Limited
- Bliss Habitat Private Limited
- Bliss House Private Limited
- Bliss Agri & Eco Tourism Private Limited
- Bliss Villa (Delhi) Private Limited
- Imagine Estate Private Limited
- Imagine Home Private Limited
- Imagine Habitat Private Limited
- Imagine Residence Private Limited
- Mumbai International Airport Limited
- Switz International Private Limited and its Directors
- Tata Sons Pvt Ltd.
- Approximately 250 dealers/distributors of Colgate
- Hind Terminal Pvt. Ltd.
- PSA Ameya Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
- DP World Multimodal Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
- The Container Freight Station Association of India, National Association of Container Freight Stations and its members
- Bayer
- D.A. Toll Road Pvt. Ltd.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Dinesh Pednekar
Other key lawyers
Mumtaz Bhalla; Arpan Behl; Abhay Chattopadhyay; Chanakya Keswani