Arbitration & ADR Practice
Our chambers advises and represents clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, as well as in mediation and conciliation under Indian and international frameworks.
How We Help
- Domestic Arbitration: Representing parties in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
- International Arbitration: Advising on arbitral proceedings involving foreign parties or cross-border contracts, including jurisdictional and enforcement questions.
- Drafting Arbitration Clauses: Designing effective dispute resolution clauses in commercial contracts to minimise litigation risk.
- Enforcement of Awards: Enforcing domestic and foreign arbitral awards before Indian courts, and opposing enforcement where grounds exist.
- Mediation & Conciliation: Representing clients in court-annexed and private mediation proceedings.
- Injunctions in Aid of Arbitration: Seeking interim relief under Section 9 of the Arbitration Act from courts.
Typical Matters
- Commercial contract disputes referred to arbitration
- Construction and infrastructure arbitrations
- International trade and supply-chain disputes
- Real estate and joint venture arbitrations
- Enforcement or challenge of arbitral awards
- Conciliation under the Mediation Act, 2023
Frequently asked.
1Do you handle international commercial arbitration?
Yes. We advise and represent clients in international commercial arbitration proceedings, including ICC, SIAC-seated, and ad hoc arbitrations with Indian parties.
2Can you enforce a foreign arbitral award in India?
Yes. We advise on enforcement of foreign awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, including grounds of challenge and enforcement procedure before the appropriate High Court.
3What is the difference between arbitration and mediation?
Arbitration produces a binding award decided by an arbitrator. Mediation is a facilitated negotiation process that produces a settlement only if the parties agree. We advise on which is appropriate for each dispute.