Arbitration and Conciliation
Our arbitration and conciliation practice is built to serve institutional clients who require effective, commercially aware dispute resolution. We represent clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, advise on the drafting and negotiation of arbitration clauses, and handle the enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards before Indian courts.
Scope of Services
The practice covers commercial arbitration, institutional arbitration, and ad-hoc proceedings. We assist clients from the pre-dispute stage through to final resolution, including interim relief, evidence management, and strategic advice on settlement. Our team also handles matters under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, including applications for appointment of arbitrators, setting aside of awards, and enforcement.
Approach
We combine technical legal expertise with a practical understanding of our clients’ commercial objectives. Matters are handled with a focus on protecting long-term relationships where possible, while ensuring robust advocacy when litigation becomes necessary. The firm’s pan-India network enables coordinated representation across multiple jurisdictions.
Client Focus
Institutional clients in the insurance, banking, financial services, and healthcare sectors regularly instruct us on complex commercial disputes. We provide clear, timely advice and representation aimed at achieving efficient and favourable outcomes.
The practice is supported by partners and associates with significant experience in arbitration and related court proceedings, ensuring consistent quality across every mandate.
Our experienced partners and associates specialising in this practice area.
Rajiv Malhotra leads the firm’s arbitration practice and has over 18 years of experience in commercial and institutional arbitration.
Priya Sharma specialises in the enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards. She has handled numerous matters before High Courts and the Supreme Court relating to arbitration.
Amit Verma handles domestic arbitration and conciliation matters with a focus on institutional client requirements. He has experience in both ad-hoc and institutional arbitration proceedings.