Dispute resolution

“Achieving swift, strategic, and equitable resolutions—your trusted partner in dispute resolution.”

Dispute resolution will continue to play a pivotal role in India’s legal landscape, driven by the increasing complexity of business operations, cross-border transactions, and evolving regulatory frameworks. As the economy grows and new industries emerge, the need for efficient and effective resolution of conflicts, both commercial and personal, will be more critical than ever. The shift towards alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration, mediation, and conciliation, will become more pronounced, enabling parties to resolve disputes without the need for prolonged and costly litigation.

Our law practice is well-equipped to navigate this transformation, offering clients tailored dispute resolution strategies that are not only legally sound but also commercially viable. With an emphasis on speed, cost-efficiency, and preserving relationships, we bring a wealth of expertise in handling high-stakes disputes across various sectors. By leveraging the latest legal technologies and staying ahead of emerging trends in dispute resolution, we are committed to providing our clients with cutting-edge solutions that drive optimal outcomes, safeguarding their interests in an increasingly complex global marketplace.

Litigation

Civil and Commercial Litigation: Representing clients in civil and commercial disputes, including contracts, property, torts, and other business-related matters in Indian courts.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Litigation: Handling disputes related to insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, ensuring compliance with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and representing clients in NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal), NCLAT (National Company Law Appellate Tribunal).
Constitutional Litigation: Advocating for clients in constitutional matters, including fundamental rights, public interest litigations, and other constitutional disputes.
Criminal Litigation: Representing clients in white-collar crimes.
Intellectual Property Litigation: Representing clients in disputes regarding the infringement, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Environmental Litigation: Addressing environmental law violations, including matters related to pollution control, natural resource management, and sustainable development.
Consumer Disputes Litigation: Representing consumers in disputes related to goods and services, ensuring fair resolution through Consumer Disputes Redressal Forums.

Arbitration

Court-Annexed Mediation: Representing clients in mediation proceedings that are directed by courts, promoting amicable dispute resolution while ensuring that legal rights are protected.
Private Mediation Services: Facilitating private mediation between parties to resolve disputes without judicial intervention, particularly in commercial and family matters, ensuring cost-effective and timely resolution.
Mediation in Cross-Border Disputes: Offering mediation services for cross-border disputes involving international parties, helping clients navigate complex jurisdictional and legal issues in a mutually beneficial manner.
Family and Estate Mediation: Providing mediation services for resolving family disputes, including inheritance, matrimonial matters, and property settlements, preserving relationships while achieving legal resolution.

Conciliation

Conciliation in Commercial and Civil Disputes: Acting as conciliators in commercial, civil, and contractual disputes, assisting parties in reaching an agreement through a structured, neutral, and informal process.
Industry-Specific Conciliation: Offering tailored conciliation services for specific industries such as construction, real estate, technology, and finance, ensuring that the dispute resolution is aligned with industry norms and practices.
Conciliation in Consumer Disputes: Offering conciliation mechanisms for resolving consumer disputes in a timely and efficient manner, avoiding long litigation processes and promoting customer satisfaction.

Hybrid Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

Mediation-Arbitration (Med-Arb): Offering hybrid dispute resolution processes where mediation is used initially, and if unsuccessful, the dispute is referred to arbitration. This ensures efficiency and flexibility in resolving disputes.
Arbitration-Mediation (Arb-Med): A process where arbitration is used to determine the issues, followed by mediation to resolve non-legal matters, facilitating a comprehensive and lasting solution to complex disputes.

Advisory

Dispute Avoidance and Prevention: Offering proactive legal advice to prevent disputes from arising by creating clear, legally sound contracts and terms that anticipate potential conflict points.
Arbitration Clause Drafting and Review: Providing expert assistance in drafting and reviewing arbitration clauses in contracts, ensuring enforceability and clarity on dispute resolution procedures.
Mediation and Conciliation Clause Drafting: Drafting mediation and conciliation clauses in contracts, helping businesses avoid lengthy litigation through alternative resolution methods.
Dispute Resolution Strategy Consultation: Assisting clients in formulating a strategic approach to resolve disputes, considering factors like cost, time, confidentiality, and business relationships.

Cross-Border Dispute Resolution

International Mediation and Arbitration: Representing clients in cross-border disputes involving foreign companies or individuals, offering guidance on jurisdictional issues, applicable laws, and international dispute resolution mechanisms.
Enforcement of Foreign Awards and Judgments: Assisting clients with the enforcement and recognition of foreign arbitral awards or court judgments in India, ensuring that international dispute resolutions are upheld.

Specialised Dispute Resolution for Business Sectors

Corporate and Commercial Disputes: Providing dispute resolution services in complex corporate and commercial matters, such as shareholder disputes, mergers and acquisitions conflicts, joint venture disagreements, and partnership disputes.
Construction and Infrastructure Disputes: Handling disputes related to construction projects, including delays, defects, payment issues, and breach of contract, using arbitration and mediation techniques to resolve these matters swiftly.
Technology and IP Disputes: Resolving conflicts related to intellectual property rights, software licenses, patents, and trade secrets using arbitration, mediation, and conciliation as effective alternatives to litigation.

Dispute Resolution for Public Sector and Government Contracts

Government Contract Disputes: Representing clients in disputes arising from public procurement contracts, government tenders, and other public sector matters, ensuring compliance with regulations and statutory requirements.
Regulatory and Administrative Disputes: Offering legal services in disputes with government bodies or regulatory authorities, ensuring the fair treatment of clients in matters such as taxation, environment, and policy compliance.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Training and Capacity Building

Training for In-House Legal Teams: Offering training programs to corporate legal teams on the benefits and processes of ADR, enhancing their capacity to resolve disputes internally and minimize the need for external legal intervention.
Mediation and Arbitration Training: Providing training and certification programs for individuals seeking to become mediators or arbitrators, contributing to the growth of the ADR ecosystem in India.