Practice Area
Arbitration
“Arbitration is not an escape from litigation — it is a more focused, more controlled form of it. We prepare for it the same way.“
Arbitration offers parties the flexibility to resolve disputes outside the court system — with a neutral tribunal, confidential proceedings, and an award that is final and enforceable. But effective arbitration still demands the same rigour, preparation, and legal depth as any High Court matter. Our practice is built on that premise.
Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996
Pre-Arbitral to Post-Award Representation
Three Pillars of Arbitration Practice
Each pillar represents a distinct mode of engagement — from active representation in proceedings to strategic counsel that shapes how a dispute is framed, managed, and ultimately resolved.
Domestic Arbitration
We represent clients in domestic arbitral proceedings governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. This includes all stages of the arbitral process – from notice of arbitration and constitution of the tribunal through to the final award.
We appear before sole arbitrators and multi-member tribunals across institutional and ad hoc proceedings, handling pleadings, interlocutory applications, oral and documentary evidence, and written and oral arguments on merits.
Commercial Disputes
Our arbitration practice has particular depth in commercial and contractual disputes – including construction and infrastructure disagreements, joint venture and shareholder conflicts, supply and service contract breaches, real estate and development disputes, and financial transaction conflicts.
Commercial arbitration demands a practitioner who can quickly understand complex factual matrices, organise large volumes of documentary evidence, and build a coherent, persuasive case for a tribunal with a business and legal background.
Advisory & Strategy
Beyond active representation, we provide pre-dispute and in-dispute strategic advisory to clients navigating arbitration risk.
This includes reviewing and advising on arbitration clauses in contracts before they are signed, advising on the choice of arbitral institution and seat, assisting in the appointment and challenge of arbitrators, advising on interim relief applications under Section 9 and 17, and counselling on enforcement and challenge of awards under Sections 34 and 36 of the Act.