Dispute Resolution (International Firms)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
Band 1
Contact number
+65 6410 2200Chambers Review
Clifford Chance is greatly acclaimed for arbitration and litigation work involving Indian parties, ranging from joint venture disputes to investment agreement breaches. The team demonstrates a thorough grasp of various sectors of the Indian market including banking, infrastructure and energy, with strong connections to a range of leading local counsel. It remains active in India-related SIAC arbitrations, acting for major international banking and Indian corporate clients. Clifford Chance is also frequently active in regulatory and trade investigations representing foreign investors, including sexual misconduct, anti-bribery and corruption investigations. The team has demonstrable skills in handling matters relating to insolvency and bankruptcy.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance acted for a wind turbine manufacturer in an India-seated arbitration regarding defects to turbines in four different projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Technically, and on the legal merits, they are of the quality you would expect of a large multinational firm and they instil confidence in that way."
"Clifford Chance provided excellent insights into a dispute relating to India."
"Technically, and on the legal merits, they are of the quality you would expect of a large multinational firm and they instil confidence in that way."
"Clifford Chance provided excellent insights into a dispute relating to India."
Notable Practitioners
Nish Shetty maintains an excellent reputation in the Indian dispute resolution market, with extensive experience advising on arbitration cases. He is based in Clifford Chance's Singapore office and is a popular choice of counsel for clients in the banking and finance sector.
Kabir Singh is based in Singapore and sought out for his experience handling both arbitration and litigation, with a specialism in contractual disputes.
"Kabir's insights into the India disputes market are invaluable and trusted."
"He has strong client management skills and is hard-working and diligent."