Global Guide 2026 : India
Ranked Individuals
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The Firm is renowned for its experience in complex litigation and arbitration matters. It delivers high standards of quality across a variety of litigation disciplines. As a leading dispute resolution law firm in India, the Firm recognizes the impact any litigation has on business and manages the disputes with a clear understanding of the client’s commercial objectives.
Our practice group across major cities in India works collaboratively with one another while building productive relationships with eminent Senior Counsels to effectively assist clients in the most complex and high-stakes disputes. The practise comprises of courtroom-tested lawyers who have appeared in significant and challenging cases around the country. The Firm also has a robust and dedicated Supreme Court presence through “Dua Associates AoR” a firm of Advocates-on-Record registered with the Supreme Court. The Advocates-on-Record of the firm forms the bulwark of the Supreme Court practice, ably supported by other partners of the Firm. The other seven offices of the Firm are in complete sync with the Supreme Court practice of the Firm and work seamlessly with the team in Delhi.
A team of over hundred litigators zealously advocate the interests of their clients in courtrooms and other forums across the country including the Supreme Court of India, State Courts (both High Courts as well as District Courts), several judicial and quasi-judicial tribunals and Special Commissions/Regulatory Authorities.
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Dua Associates has a pan-Indian presence in litigation, with offices in New Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru. The firm acts for a range of domestic corporates, as well as notable international companies. The practice focuses on disputes relating to clients engaged in the chemical, TMT, energy and manufacturing sectors, among others. Disputes handled by the team include environmental, IP, international trade and tax.
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Dua Associates acted for Union of India in a USD2.35 billion dispute before the Delhi High Court to set aside judgment passed by a single judge in 2023 that upheld arbitral tribunal ruling backing Reliance Industries in a dispute over gas migration.
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They have impressed us with their input and turnaround time. We appreciate the personal attention on our matters.
Dua is very cooperative and hands-on. It gives the client a clear picture of their position and provides clear advice.
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Shiraz Patodia has extensive experience in dispute resolution and is well respected. Based in Delhi, she is well-versed in a wide range of litigation and represents clients before the High Courts and Supreme Court.
Shiraz is incredibly strategic and helpful. She advises on the legality and technicalities but also works through the strategy side. She's very commercial.
Ganesh Chandru is well recognised in the market for his work in the domestic and international arbitration space. Construction and energy are areas in which he has notable expertise.
Ganesh has a lot of experience in arbitration.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Dispute Resolution: New Delhi-based
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Ganesh Chandru
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Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: India
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