Our cutting-edge and preeminent India practice spans numerous sectors and has been built on decades of unparalleled experience.

We have represented some of the largest conglomerates, state-owned entities, financial institutions, trusts and high net worth individuals in India, as well as foreign companies with interests in the country. Our track record of success is evidenced by a significant proportion of businesses seeking our repeated counsel and advice.

Our team members have deep roots in India and possess an unrivalled understanding of the jurisdiction, its culture and business sensitivities.

We deliver practical and commercially astute advice on complex disputes. We offer businesses of all sizes a proactive approach at every stage of dispute resolution, from pre-dispute management to dispute resolution strategies. Our services include advice on dispute funding, asset tracing, insurance, quantum analysis and award enforcement, and we endeavour to resolve disputes cost-effectively and efficiently.

Our expertise

Our expertise spans all forms of dispute resolution and international arbitration, including commercial litigation, mediation, securities litigation, regulation and enforcement.

We have experience on both sides of disputes (as advocates and arbitrators) across major arbitral institutions such as ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, PCA, ICSID and ad hoc arbitrations.

Indian clients and Indian law firms

Though we are unable to advise on Indian law matters due to restrictions imposed on foreign law firms by the Bar Council of India, our team is highly experienced in acting for Indian clients on a global scale and for parties with interests in India.

We also maintain relationships with carefully chosen India-based law firms to ensure all our clients have access to the best possible representation. This collaborative approach facilitates the exchange of expertise, market insights and resources among our professionals, enabling us to deliver a service aligned with the highest global benchmarks.

Recognition

Our litigators consistently earn recognition as industry leaders in their respective fields and are endorsed by leading publications such as Chambers UK, Chambers Asia Pacific, Chambers Global and The Legal 500.

Areas of focus

Our extensive experience and coverage extend across numerous key sectors and practice areas relevant to India’s legal landscape, including:

  • Aviation
  • Commercial litigation
  • Commodities
  • Construction
  • Costs and funding
  • Employment
  • Energy
  • ESG
  • Financial institutions
  • Fraud
  • Infrastructure
  • International arbitration
  • International injury
  • Insolvency and asset recovery
  • Investment treaty arbitration
  • Mining
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Policyholder disputes
  • Securities litigation, regulation and enforcement
  • Shipping
  • Sports disputes
  • Tax litigation
  • Technology
  • Telecom
  • Transport

Funding your dispute

If you require assistance in financing your dispute, we offer expert guidance on a multitude of options for litigation funding. These creative solutions encompass securing external funding for significant cases, exploring insurance coverage, implementing conditional fee agreements and providing fixed or capped fees where appropriate.

International Arbitration

Our team has significant experience in advising Indian entities, individuals and financial institutions through arbitration disputes, including international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration and arbitration-related litigation.

Commercial Litigation

We are recognised for our experience and expertise in advising Indian corporates, individuals and financial institutions in complex, high-value commercial litigation.

International

Enforcement

We advise Indian corporates, individuals and financial institutions on enforcement proceedings, including actions and challenges.

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Our international approach

As an independent law firm, we are free to work with our clients’ existing advisers and can also draw on our strategic alliances with leading international law firms. This enables us to work in a global counsel role to coordinate complex multi-jurisdictional matters via a single point of contact.

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Meet the India team

Our team has great experience dealing in India related disputes.

We are highly ranked in the UK by Chambers and The Legal 500.

If you require assistance, please email us with your enquiry or call us.