Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has a highly respected practice with extensive expertise across a wide range of contentious issues, including those related to M&A, financial services regulation, projects, insolvency and fraud. The team is especially noted for the geographical breadth of its practice, which provides a quality service across most of India's major hubs. In addition to litigation, the firm is frequently mandated on some of the country's most significant commercial and investment arbitration, acting for both domestic and multinational clients. It is adept at representing clients in regulated sectors, from real estate and infrastructure to technology and finance. Clients include Tech Mahindra, PricewaterhouseCooopers and International Spirits and Wines Association of India.

"The disputes team has impeccable credentials and experience. The lawyers are very sharp and extremely client-centric."

"I have a high regard for them. They are up there in the top league, very much the pre-eminent firm for commercial arbitration."

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co acted for Tech Mahindra before the Supreme Court of India in a challenge to an arbitral award passed by the LCIA in its favour against Venture Global Engineering.

The team represented Hilton Hotels Management in Singapore-seated arbitration proceedings against hotel owner Palm Grove Beach Hotels. The matter is worth INR3 billion.

Pallavi Shroff boasts several decades of experience in litigation and arbitration, offering advice on a range of commercial disputes. She is a popular choice for multinational corporate clients and has specific expertise in competition and white-collar crime issues. "Pallavi Shroff's attention to detail and ability to get into the depth of a matter is something else."

Tejas Karia offers a strong arbitration practice. Based in the New Delhi office, he provides a broad range of skills, and is experienced at advising clients on cases concerning breaches of contract and constitutional matters. "Tejas is an exceptional professional. He is very client-centric and focused on matters." "Tejas is very good and heads the Mumbai arbitration practice at SAM."

Ajit Warrier is an experienced advocate, regularly acting before the New Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court. Whilst he largely covers commercial litigations, he is also active on public interest litigation.

Ila Kapoor has an excellent reputation in the international commercial arbitration field, having acted on a range of high-profile cases. Her experience spans a range of areas including corporate, energy and infrastructure disputes. "Ila is thoughtful. She took the time to understand the business before she gave me a recommendation and it was clear she'd thought through outcomes. Her recommendations were on point." "She has enormous experience in arbitration. She's done loads of them."