Dispute resolution in India

Argus Partners

Argus Partners has a thriving and varied practice that advises both individual clients as well as domestic and corporate entities. Significantly, the partners appear before all courts and arbitral tribunals on commercial arbitration matters and have also undertaken some public interest cases. Recent case highlights have included issues related to the entry of women into the Sabarimala Hill shrine in Kerala and other cases related to establishing the law of limitation when it comes to the maximum period for filing a written statement against a counter-claim filed by a defendant. Abeezar Faizullabhoy, Ranjit Shetty and Murtaza Kachwalla, who lead the dispute practice, are well regarded for their work on contentious matters.

Praxisleiter:

Abeezar Faizullabhoy; Ranjit Shetty; Murtaza Kachwalla


Kernmandanten

Sterling & Wilson Private Limited


HDFC Ventures Trustee Company Limited


IL&FS Investment Managers Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Sterling Wilson Private Limtied in its disputes with BDC, a member of the Chindata Group.
  • Represented HDFC Ventures Trustee Company Limited in a matter before the Supreme Court of India.
  • Represented Sardar Syedna Taher Saifudd in a matter involving the question of whether the practice of excommunication in the Dawoodi Bohra community could continue as a “protected practice” before a 5-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India.

Agrud Partners

Agrud Partners is a two-partner advisory and litigation firm in Mumbai with a varied caseload that includes contracts and property disputes. The group also has expertise in criminal prosecution and tax litigation. A recent highlight was representing a company before the Supreme Court against investigating and prosecuting agencies where the business was wrongly classified as a Ponzi scheme. Sajid Mohamed regularly represents clients in complex disputes before courts, government agencies and arbitral tribunals, further supported by Sumit Raghani in all the matters.

Praxisleiter:

Sajid Mohamed; Sumit Raghani


Kernmandanten

Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Limited


Bank of Baroda (formerly Dena Bank)


Mr. Harish Gangji Dedhiya


Mr. Anil Chamanlal


Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited


Vihaan Direct Selling (I) Pvt. Ltd. (QNet)


Dabur India Limited


Mahalaxmi Spinning Weaving Mills Private Limited


Monsanto/Bayer Corp


Akkadian Housing and Infra Ltd.


Aircon Beibars FZE


Parekh Family


Pooja Diam LLP


Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd


Lalitpur Power Corporation Ltd (part of Bajaj Group)


Mr. Susdesh Kedia


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Anil Chamanlal in alleged fraudulent transfer of shares of Juhu Hotels Private Limited.
  • Represented Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited in an arbitration proceeding.
  • Represented Dabur India Limited in a suit filed for seeking declaration that certain provisions of “the code for self- regulation of advertising content in India” are illegal, null and void.

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company is predominantly a dispute resolution firm mainly on civil and commercial matters in Mumbai with expertise in contentious insolvency, construction, employment and property matters. Bhushan Shah leads the practice and handles civil, commercial and insolvency litigation before the Supreme Court, High Court and national tribunals. Rajendra Shah has a particular focus on the real estate sector, and Purvi Shah Asher is also recommended.

Praxisleiter:

Niranjan Parekh; R A Shah; Purvi Asher; Bhushan Shah


Referenzen

‘Depth to the team, which provides expertise even if a partner is not on hand. The team is responsive 24/7.’

‘Personable, practical advice with commercial mindset rather than purely legal mindset.’

‘Mansukhlal Hiralal & Co truly stands out as a multi-service law firm. Their team of specialized attorneys delivers personalized solutions through innovative billing practices. Emphasizing diversity and utilizing technology, dedicated to excellence in legal services and community engagement. An outstanding choice for all your legal needs.’

Kernmandanten

NSEL Investors Action Group


Petronas Lubricants (India) Private Limited


Mitsubishi HC Capital Asia Pacific


IL&FS Financial Services Limited


Luxora Infrastructure Private Limited


Surgicon Healthcare Private Limited


IL&FS Transportation Network Limited


Coliseum Co-operative Premises Society Limited


Kyrus Industries / Creado Family


Abhay Steels Private Limited


Travel Blue India Private Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented IL&FS Financial Services Limited in the insolvency proceedings under section 95 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
  • Represented Coliseum Co-operative Premises Society Limited in a suit against the Developer before the Bombay High Court.
  • Represented the Creado Family in litigation where an owner of their adjacent property was claiming a right of easement over the said land.

Stratage Law

Stratage Law has an established presence in the litigation space and has substantial experience representing clients before the Supreme Court of India, Bombay High Court and National Company Law Tribunal. Recent highlights include investor-promoter and joint venture disputes and trademark and regulatory proceedings. Founder Bhavin Gada is an experienced litigator and regularly represents clients from the real estate, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, media, banking and financial services industries.

Praxisleiter:

Bhavin Gada


Kernmandanten

Raviraj Creative


Sotefin S.A


HLE Glasscoat Ltd


Kamat Hotels


Assets Care and Reconstruction Enterprise Limited


Juliet Apparels Pvt. Ltd.


Ivycap Ventures


S. D Corporation


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Kamat Hotel India Ltd. in a matter before the Bombay High Court challenging the direction issued by the Enforcement Director, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
  • Represented a septuagenarian promoter of a real estate developer in a defamatory action initiated by him against an online publication.
  • Represented a faction in a family dispute to urgently seek anticipatory bail from the concerned court to protect their personal liberty.

Acuity Law

A boutique law firm, Acuity Law, has experience litigating on behalf of companies and individuals at both first instance and on appeal. The team is regularly instructed on civil litigation, commercial agreements, construction, employment and partnership disputes. The founder, Souvik Ganguly, has over two decades of experience in handling all kinds of disputes and corporate matters. Renjith Nair  regularly pleads before the Supreme Court, Bombay High Court, Bombay National Company Law Tribunal and Securities Appellate Tribunal.

Praxisleiter:

Souvik Ganguly; Renjith Nair


Kernmandanten

SBS Holdings Inc.


Jatin Rajput


PADECO Co. Limited


Sellowrap Industries Private Limited


Balwan Chauhan


Shefali Chauhan


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Mr. Jatin Rajput before Bombay High Court in seeking enforcement of an interim arbitral award.
  • Represented individual investors in appealing the decision of NSE rejecting its claim from the Investor Protection Fund before the Securities Appellate Tribunal.
  • Advised SBS Holdings, Inc. on seeking interim reliefs against the decree debtors and a third-party litigation funder during post-award stage.

Gravitas Legal 

Gravitas Legal maintains an active dispute resolution practice that encompasses corporate litigation, commercial agreement disputes, and employment matters, mainly for individuals. Rahul Gaikwad heads the practice and regularly acts for clients before the Bombay High Court, further supported by Nikita Abhyankar at the junior level.


Praxisleiter:

Rahul Gaikwad


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nikita Abhyankar


Kernmandanten

Sanu Gurung & Sushmita Gurung


Vishwanatha Prabhu


Parmeet Sodhi


Ramesh Nagarajan


Jagesh Sajvani


More Retail Pvt. Ltd.


Chetan Pabari


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Sanu Gurung & Sushmita Gurung in a matter where they were arrested as alleged suspects in the fake loan app racket.
  • Represented a highly qualified chartered accountant and a registered valuer in challenging his suspension order passed by IBBI before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court.

Numen Law Offices

Numen Law Offices advises a wide variety of domestic and international clients on civil and criminal disputes, as well as arbitration. The team has an impressive range of expertise that covers commercial, real estate, anti-trust and competition and insolvency and bankruptcy disputes. Lakshmi Raman, who leads the practice in Mumbai, has a broad litigation practice that covers dispute resolution, arbitration, and criminal and civil proceedings for individuals and organizations. Raman works closely with Arush Khanna and George Thomas who are based in Delhi.

Praxisleiter:

Lakshmi Raman


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Arush Khanna; George Thomas


Referenzen

‘My experience working with Numen Law Offices has been of absolute delight. I was in touch with their partner, Arush Khanna, who handled my cases passionately. His expertise in dealing with technical questions was impressive. Arush Khanna and his team instantly gained my trust by being well-versed in such technical matters. They not only answered and clarified all of our doubts but also briefed all seniors very impressively. I knew I was in safe hands from the first step. The unique feature of the firm is its attention to detail. Each team member knew the file from page to page and would always prepared for the matter.’

‘My main interaction has been with Arush Khanna and George Thomas. Arush was very hands-on with our matters, and it gave us immense comfort knowing his knowledge of technical points regarding our projects. The turnaround time for drafting and reviewing documents was second to none. They have shown us their eagerness to learn and expand.’

Kernmandanten

Mash Spirits Private Ltd.


Technip Energies India Limited


Mr. Alok Jain, Ex- Director of First Step Properties Pvt. Ltd


M/s Lotus Greens Constructions Private Limited


Modern India Ltd.


Peace Party India


D K Madhukar


Adhiraj Singh and Sarbashish Basu ex-Directors of Minance Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and Minance Investment


Nirmal Singh


Emaar India Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised MASH Spirits Pvt. Ltd. on the expression of interest issued by the Respondents for procurement of Denatured Anhydrous Alcohol from dedicated ethanol plants in ethanol deficit states.
  • Represented D K Madhukar in a bail proceeding before the JMFC court.
  • Advised Peace Part India on a case against Union of India.

Pioneer Legal

Pioneer Legal‘s team handles various disputes for a client roster that spans a diverse range of industries and private individuals, primarily focused on corporate and commercial disputes. The founder, Satish Kishanchandani, specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration and heads the practice alongside Narendra Dingankar, who has a particular focus on real estate, infrastructure and private equity matters.

Praxisleiter:

Satish Kishanchandani; Narendra Dingankar


Kernmandanten

Shikha Kapadia


Multi-Verse Technologies Private Limited


National Bulk Handling Corporation Pvt. Ltd


Braja Kishore Mishra


Simto Investment Corporation Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Multi-Verse Technologies Private Limited in a commercial intellectual property suit filed before Bombay High Court.
  • Represented Braja Kishore Mishra in a writ petition filed before Bombay High Court.
  • Represented Shikha Kapadia in a criminal writ petition filed for quashing and setting aside the look uut circular opened/issued by Bureau of Immigration.

Krishnamurthy & Company

Praxisleiter:

Ayush Agarwala; Shujath Ahmed


Kernmandanten

Reliance Industries Limited


Material Recycling Association of India


State Bank of India


Acepearl Services Pvt. Ltd


Credit Suisse Funds AG


Xander Finance Limited


Axis Bank Limited


IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Limited


TTK Prestige Limited


ICICI Bank Limited


Manyata Developers Private Limited and Reddy Veeranna Investments Private Limited


Navi Mumbai SEZ Private Limited and Mumbai SEZ Limited


Bondholders of Laxmi Vilas Bank


TCF Entertainment Private Limited


Peel-Works Private Limited


Boxing Federation of India


Healthium MedTech Limited


Anuadi Constructions


Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited


Decathlon Sports India Pvt. Ltd.


Rainbow Children’s Medicare limited


Stovekraft Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Material Recycling Association of India in a Writ Petition filed before the Supreme Court against the government, inter alia, seeking strict implementation of orders and directives issued by them in relation to exemption from penal charges on importers.
  • Represented Stovekraft Limited in  infringement proceedings and successfully obtained restraining orders, including the seizure of infringing products.
  • Represented Culver (Sony LIV) in a suit filed by the daughter and son-in-law of Mr. Abdul Karim Telgi seeking permanent injunction restraining Culver from producing, directing, promoting,releasing or airing a web-series named “Scam 2023.

Agama Law Associates

Based primarily in Mumbai, the team at Agama Law Associates has an impressive reputation among clients for its capabilities in commercial disputes and insolvency matters. Under the headship of Nitin Jain, the team regularly represents a number of leading entities in the real estate, banking and finance, manufacturing and energy sectors.

Praxisleiter:

Nitin Jain


Kernmandanten

Reliance Capital


Blue Star Limited


DHL Supply Chain


DHL Express


TATA Consumer Products Limited


Shipping Corporation of India Ltd


Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd


BIC Cello (India)


Tata Chemicals


State Bank of India


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented a leading power manufacturing company in arbitration for recovery of their dues against a listed entity arising out of a supply and EPC contract.
  • Assisted the investor and director of a fintech with the filing of section 9 and section 11 proceedings under the Arbitration Act before the Bombay High Court.
  • Represented a company in three arbitration proceedings against Western Railways, arising out of three different purchase orders.

Anoma Legal

Headed by Kumar Abhishek Singh, the dispute resolution offering at Anoma Legal specialises in distribution agreements, insolvency, commercial and contractual disputes. Having consolidated a strong reputation for complex matters, it regularly appears before both the High Courts and in arbitrations.

Praxisleiter:

Kumar Abhishek Singh


Kernmandanten

Afghanistan International Bank


Torm A/S


OCM Singapore Njord Holdings Hardrada Pte Ltd.


IL & FS Infrastructure Debt Fund


Marico Limited


Arya Communications & Electronics Services Private Limited


Axis Trustee Services Limited


Komatsu Limited


J.M. Baxi & Co.


Maharana Pratap Group (Pratap University)


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented an Afghan bank- Afghanistan International Bank, in a suit before Bombay High Court.
  • Represented Torm A/S – a leading Danish shipping company in a multi-jurisdictional dispute concerning separate claims before Delhi and Bombay High Court.
  • Represented AGT Foods India Pvt. Ltd in an ad-hoc arbitration against the State of Jammu & Kashmir.

Clasis Law

Clasis Law fields a sizeable team based across its Delhi and Mumbai offices. The group is well placed to represent telecommunication, insurance, banking, aviation and infrastructure companies in a range of litigations, arbitrations, and mediations. Mumbai-based Mustafa Motiwala leads the practice and has vast expertise in handling commercial agreements and insurance disputes, further supported by Aniketh Nair.

Praxisleiter:

Mustafa Motiwala


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Aniketh Nair


Dhaval Vussonji & Partners

Dhaval vussonji

Praxisleiter:

Dhaval Vussonji; Prachi Dave; Sonam Mhatre


Kernmandanten

Honest Shelters Pvt. Ltd.


Forbes and Company Ltd. And Paikar Real Estate Pvt. Ltd.


Ricardo constructions Pvt. Ltd.


Havemore Realties Pvt. Ltd.


Future Sector Land Developers LLP


Glider Buildcon Pvt. Ltd.


Piramal Estates Pvt. Ltd.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented Honest Shelters Pvt. Ltd. in a SARFAESI matter
  • Represented Havemore Realties Private Limited in a Securitisation application filed under the SARFAESI Act
  • Represented Ricardo Constructions Private Limited (an associate company of Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Pvt. Ltd.) in defending MahaRERA complaint.

Gagrats

Gagrats team handles various disputes for a diverse client roster that spans infrastructure and manufacturing companies. Rustam Gagrat, Ujjwal Rana, Krunal Gadhia, Ipshita Sen and Zeeshan Farooqui co-head the practice. The team regularly represents clients before the Supreme Court of India, the High Court and NCLT.

Praxisleiter:

Rustam Gagrat; Ujjwal Rana; Krunal Gadhia; Ipshita Sen; Zeeshan Farooqui


Little & Co

Led by Jayendra Kapadia, Little & Co covers a multitude of litigious matters across various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and financial services. Specifically, it is known for work in: breach of contract, trespass, debt recovery and employee misconduct. The team regularly handles both domestic and cross-border contentious and non-contentious matters.

Praxisleiter:

Jayendra Kapadia


Kernmandanten

Life Insurance Corporation of India


LIC Housing and Finance Limited


Jhaveri Industries (Badshah Masala)


Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited


Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited


Mahaguj Collieries Limited


Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited


Alicon Group


M/s. Sonna BVBA


Kelly Partners


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented ONGC in an international commercial arbitration.
  • Represented Mahaguj Collieries Limited in the de-allocation of coal blocks and subsequent arbitration proceedings.

Regius Legal LLP

In its relatively short time in the market, Regius Legal LLP has quickly gained a strong reputation, with expertise across a range of litigation, including mainly real estate disputes. Practice head Kiran Jain‘s expertise lies primarily in international arbitration proceedings and competition-related litigation, while Ish Jain focuses on complex civil and criminal litigation proceedings.

Praxisleiter:

Kiran Jain; Ish Jain


Referenzen

‘The dispute resolution practice at the firm is distinguished by its unique approach, offering a combination of specialized expertise, client-centric focus, and innovative solutions to address complex dispute resolution matters. The firm is located in Mumbai, and the team there comprises highly skilled attorneys with extensive experience in the real estate industry, well-versed in various aspects of dispute resolution. The firm’s practice has a proven track record of successfully handling a diverse range of dispute resolution matters, from residential and commercial matters to large-scale matters. Their deep understanding of local laws and regulations allows them to navigate complex legal issues seamlessly. The firm actively fosters an inclusive work environment, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences that enrich their problem-solving capabilities and overall service delivery.’

‘Dispute Resolution practices stand out for their exceptional skills, unwavering dedication, and unique approach to resolving complex legal disputes. Both Ish Jain and Kiran Jain exemplify these qualities and have made significant contributions to the practice. Ish Jain possesses an impressive depth of knowledge in various areas of law, including commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation. His extensive experience in handling high-stakes disputes has garnered him a reputation for achieving favourable outcomes for our clients. His ability to grasp intricate legal issues and devise innovative strategies sets him apart from competitors. Clients value his meticulous attention to detail, sharp analytical skills, and persuasive advocacy in the courtroom. Kiran Jain brings a unique perspective to the team. His expertise lies in real estate disputes, construction litigation, and contract enforcement. His unparalleled ability to navigate complex real estate legal matters and thorough understanding of industry nuances has earned him recognition in the legal community.’


Kernmandanten

K.S. Chamankar Enterprises


Vardhaman Estate Corporation (M.K. Developers)


Ekta Nagar Co-op Housing Society.


Gold Plaza


Girnar Co-operative Society


Prabhav Gruh Nirman Pvt. Ltd.


Chirag Jain


Uday Surve (Shubh Enterprises)


Surya Landmarks Developers Pvt. Ltd


Rasiklal Sankalchand Jewellers Pvt. Ltd., Ghatpokar (West)


Tenants of Hirji Bhojraj Chawl, Ferbunder, Mazgaon


M/s. SNB India Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd.


Highlight-Mandate


  • Represented K.S. Chamankar Enterprises in an ongoing matter related to construction of slum plots in Maharashtra before the Arbitral Tribunal.
  • Represented Vardhaman Estate Corporation in a matter related to construction of two multi-storied buildings before the Bombay High Court.
  • Assisted Ekta Nagar Co-op Housing Society with an intervention application before the High Court.

Royzz & Co. Attorneys at Law

The litigation practice at Royzz & Co. Attorneys at Law has an impressive range of expertise that covers commercial, technology, real estate, intellectual property, and insolvency and bankruptcy disputes. The team regularly acts for clients before the NCLT, Bombay High Court and other civil courts across India. Mahua Roy Chowdhury, who leads the practice in Mumbai, has a broad litigation practice that covers criminal and civil proceedings for individuals and organizations from the IP and tech sector.

Praxisleiter:

Mahua Roy Chowdhury


Kernmandanten

TATA Motors


TATA Starbucks


TATA Housing


Godrej Consumer Products


Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd


Rochem Seperation Systems


Tata Communications (America) Inc


Chiquita LLC


EXIM Bank


Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP


Indian Institute of Technology


A German Luxury Car


Uninterrupted IP, LLC


National Stock Exchange-IT


Monash University


Suta Private Ltd


Star TV


National Commodity Exchange


Windsor Machines Limited


World Vu Satellite


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Wadia Ghandy & Co

Wadia Ghandy & Co has an established its presence in the litigation space and has substantial experience representing clients in civil and criminal disputes. Practice head Bindi Dave specialises in commercial, infrastructure and real estate disputes, along with shareholder litigation in the media and entertainment, banking, and real estate industries.

Praxisleiter:

Bindi Dave


Kernmandanten

HDFC Bank Limited


Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.


India Infrastructure Fund – II


Welspun DI Pipes Ltd.


Welspun Corp. Ltd.


K Raheja Corp Group


Dharma Productions Pvt. Ltd.


HDFC Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd., Kotak


Mahindra Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., Yes Bank Ltd., IDFC First Bank Ltd., and Bandhan Bank Ltd.


Cipla Ltd.


Marathon Realty Pvt. Ltd.


BRUS CHAMBERS, Advocates & Solicitors

BRUS CHAMBERS, Advocates & Solicitors

Praxisleiter:

Binita Hathi; Shrikant Hathi