Dispute Resolution (International Firms) - India
What the team is known for
The team possesses outstanding credentials in India-related arbitration and litigation work, including for BIT claims and large commercial disputes. Herbert Smith Freehills handles India-related work from across its network including partners in Dubai, Melbourne, London and Singapore. Its impressive client roster includes a number of big-name conglomerates in the Indian energy, resources and infrastructure sectors. Consistently active in the English courts in India-related resources and energy disputes, it is also recognised for capabilities in white-collar crime, corporate fraud, anti-bribery investigations and tax disputes. Bharti Airtel and Tata Group are among the client's impressive clients.
Strengths
"They are comprehensive in the instructions and clear about the scope of the mandate, available for follow-on deliberations, and appreciate the impact of Indian jurisprudence on the global strategy."
"Herbert Smith Freehills are conscious of the fact that litigation involves time and cost and, hence, aid in finding more pragmatic and amicable ways to resolve differences."
Notable practitioners
London-based Andrew Cannon is a key contact.