Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - India
What the Team is Known For
Khaitan & Co is mandated on some of the country's most cutting-edge litigation, including regular engagements in the Supreme Court. The firm is proficient in international and domestic arbitration and particularly noted for its handling of insolvency matters. It holds further notable capabilities before the National Green Tribunal in environmental regulatory disputes. The practice utilises extensive resources from across its pan-Indian network to provide comprehensive service to its high-end client base, including major corporates, government entities and banks. The team's areas of strength include energy, financial services, competition and construction. It commonly handles matters concerning shareholder disputes, constitutional challenges, and issues of maintainability in the context of arbitration.
Strengths
Their deep understanding of the legal and commercial issues involved, high ownership, as well as their persistence, were key in securing a favourable outcome for the company.
I would rate Khaitan the best in India for their quality, their drafting, their approach to the client and their network of senior advocates.
KCO's deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and practical approach to litigation sets it apart. It anticipates the counterparty's strategies and navigates complex procedural landscapes.
Work Highlights
Khaitan & Co acted for Panthera Resources in its USD1.58 billion investment treaty arbitration claim against the Government of India.
Notable practitioners
Ajay is a good lawyer who has a practical way of working with complexity which clients would value.
Raj Panchmatia is based in Mumbai and enjoys a solid reputation as a skilled disputes lawyer with a focus on domestic and international arbitration, with notable experience before the Japanese Commercial Arbitration Association. He is also well versed in infrastructure-related disputes and active in the Supreme Court and various High Courts.
Raj is very hands-on and has very good legal understanding.
He is capable of delivering commercial and practical solutions in complex disputes.
Kingshuk is humble, sincere, sharp and cogent.