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Economic Laws Practice

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Economic Laws Practice

About

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ELP has been consistently recognised as one of the leading Litigation and Dispute Resolution firms in the country and our Partners are recognized as leading individuals in the litigation space in India. The areas covered by the practice extend across all avenues including corporate disputes, commercial disputes, regulatory disputes, tax disputes, domestic & international arbitration and white collar crimes.

Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice is built on the strength of a team that is not only at the cutting edge of legal knowledge and research skills, but has also mastered the art of advocacy. Each team member is acknowledged to consistently deliver results. The team prides itself on diversity and depth of experience and represents clients across fora and practice areas from inquiry & investigation stages right up to the Supreme Court of India, playing a dual role of Solicitor and Counsel, which sets us apart from other practices in India. 

ELP is recognized internationally as a thought-leader in India for arbitration. The team is sought out for its knowledge, which is demonstrated by the very recent appreciation received from industry stalwarts as well as professionals for its Analysis of the Amendments to Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. We have represented clients in proceedings before various institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, LCIA India, SIAC, LMAA, GAFTA, KLRCA, etc. and in Ad-hoc proceedings around the world.

Clients (20)

  • Palazzio Hotels Leisure Ltd.(PHLL)
  • Federation of Indian Pharmaceuticals (FOPE)
  • Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA)
  • BIOCON Limited
  • Hindustan Lever Limited
  • Heligo Charters Private Limited
  • Accel Frontline Limited
  • Adani Group of Companies
  • BG Exploration and Production India Limited
  • DSM India Private Limited
  • Dubai Port World
  • Gammon Infrastructure Limited
  • Google Inc.
  • Nestle India Limited
  • Otis Elevators Company (India) Ltd.
  • Premier Inn
  • SNC Lavalin Inc.
  • Trafigura India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Welspun Group of Companies
  • Xcoal Energy & Resources

Industries (18)

  • Automobiles
  • Chemicals
  • Construction
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Food & drinks Producers
  • Health Care
  • Media
  • Entertainment
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Pharmaceuticals & Lifesciences
  • Real Estate
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - India

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Economic Laws Practice is active in a broad variety of commercial and regulatory disputes, with a primary focus on contentious tax and insolvency disputes. The team is also well versed in handling infrastructure and banking matters before regulatory tribunals, as well as white-collar crime matters. It frequently works alongside international law firms on high-profile, cross-border mandates. The dispute resolution practice is further enhanced by a dedicated arbitration team, which covers both domestic and international cases.

Strengths

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  • The team is exceptionally client-focused: conscious of the criticality of each matter, consistently engaged, and proactive in communication.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team has a detail-oriented approach, with practical and expeditious solutions, which sets it apart in its ability to handle complex matters.

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  • I have worked with a range of firms across Delhi and Mumbai and I think ELP's ability to handle matters is outstanding. The team's technical skills are unmatched.

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Members

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  • Hardik Modh

  • Dinesh Pednekar

  • Jitendra Motwani

  • Naresh Thacker

    Head of Department

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