Dispute Resolution (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 1
Contact number
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White & Case has extensive knowledge of a variety of arbitration and litigation work connected to the Indian market including commercial and investment disputes, as well as enforcement of arbitral awards. Its offering also covers anti-corruption, sanctions and investigations work. The team is sought out for advice on energy and construction arbitration, with an impressive roster of Indian clients in these sectors. It also maintains a prestigious group of international clients, typically advising on complex cross-border disputes. The Singapore office plays a lead role in the firm's India practice, and White & Case also acts on India-related disputes from across its network, including partners in London, Silicon Valley, Frankfurt, Washington DC and Mexico City.
Work Highlights
- White & Case have represented the Republic of India in enforcement proceedings brought by the shareholders of Devas Multimedia and Deutsche Telekom related to two separate investment arbitration awards under different bilateral investment treaties for a cancelled satellite deal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"White & Case have excellent leadership and client focus. The team is responsive and takes efforts to understand the needs of the clients."
"They have people spread across geographies with a mix of senior and junior resources. They are very prompt in all their responses and availability."
"White & Case have excellent leadership and client focus. The team is responsive and takes efforts to understand the needs of the clients."
"They have people spread across geographies with a mix of senior and junior resources. They are very prompt in all their responses and availability."
Notable Practitioners
Dipen Sabharwal KC advises on litigation and arbitration matters, with expertise in a range of contractual disputes. Based in White & Case's London office, he is qualified in England and Wales as well as New York and India.
"Dipen is a very sound lawyer who is very impressive and easy to work with. He's also very clear in his advice."
"Indian clients trust him; he is extremely competent."
Aditya Singh frequently acts in India-related international commercial and investment arbitration proceedings and related litigation. He is qualified to practise in India, New York and England & Wales.