The ‘responsive and knowledgeable’ litigation practice at Bharucha & Partners accommodates a host of oil and gas, real estate, insurance, construction, and infrastructure companies at all dispute levels, including numerous High Courts and the Supreme Court. Firm founder MP Bharucha is sought after for his over 50 years of experience in strategic litigation, covering commercial and corporate issues, with mandates ranging from shareholder to transactional and contractual disputes. He co-heads the Mumbai-based team alongside Hiroo Advani and Sneha Jaisingh; Advani boasts strong capabilities in energy and power industry disputes, as well as expertise in arbitration and recovery litigation, while Jaisingh's capacities in commercial disputes and environmental regulation disputes are notable. Justin Bharucha is also a key member of the team.
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‘Team are very responsive and knowledgeable.’
‘Justin Bharucha and Sneha Jaisingh are knowledge of law, industry knowledge, practical advise and solutions.'
Key clients
- Avantha Holdings Ltd.
- Alfred Herbert (India) Limited
- Eureka Forbes
- ECGC Ltd.
- Bharti Airtel Ltd.
- Welspun Enterprises Ltd.
- Consolidated Contractor Company
- United Spirits Ltd.
- Vodafone Idea Ltd.
- ITC Ltd.
Work highlights
Representing Gautam Thapar, Avantha Holdings Ltd., and their affiliates in proceedings before SEBI, SAT, NCLT, NCLAT, and the High Courts of Bombay and Delhi concerning alleged fraud reported by CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd.
Representing Bharti Airtel Ltd. in a writ petition before the Bombay High Court challenging property tax on its cell sites; the petition contests the vires of Section 150A of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949, and the retrospective levy and penalties imposed by the Pune Municipal Corporation.
Representing A. R. Rahman, a renowned music composer in a copyright infringement suit before the Delhi High Court concerning the song "Veera Raja Veera" from Ponniyin Selvan-2.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
MP Bharucha; Hiroo Advani; Sneha Jaisingh
Other key lawyers
Justin Bharucha