The Context
When a significant international commercial relationship breaks down, traditional litigation frequently fails. You face conflicting legal systems, language barriers, jurisdictional complexity, and the real risk of an unenforceable judgment. Securing a favourable award is only half the battle — what matters is actual recovery, and that requires both legal skill and strategic enforcement.
Our Approach
Our cross-border arbitration practice focuses entirely on the endgame. We don't merely secure arbitral awards — we deploy comprehensive enforcement strategies under the New York Convention to ensure our clients actually recover what they are owed. We represent parties in all major arbitration centres and have experience in multi-jurisdictional enforcement proceedings.
Core Capabilities
International Commercial Arbitration
Lead counsel in complex disputes under ICC, SIAC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, and ad hoc rules. We represent parties in disputes involving energy, infrastructure, cross-border joint ventures, and large-scale commercial transactions.
Domestic Arbitration
Representation in domestic arbitrations under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. We handle both institutional and ad hoc domestic arbitrations, as well as court proceedings arising from arbitration awards.
Enforcement of Foreign Awards
Navigating the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in India under the New York Convention and the Arbitration and Conciliation Act. We have experience with enforcement proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
Emergency Arbitration & Interim Measures
Moving quickly to secure emergency interim relief through arbitral institutions and Indian courts under Section 9 and Section 17 of the Arbitration Act to protect assets and preserve the status quo before formal proceedings commence.
Investor-State Disputes
Advising on investor rights under Bilateral Investment Treaties and representing parties in investment treaty arbitration proceedings involving disputes with sovereign states.