Dispute Resolution

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. Clients include Adani Enterprises, Kalpataru Power Transmission and Essel Mining and Industries.

"Khaitan has excellent strategic ability in complex matters. They are very adept at putting together the right team for the matter. The team is also aware and attentive to the impact of litigation positions on business interests and vice versa."

"I have been impressed with Khaitan's ability to deal with a complex, high-stakes dispute. The team is commercial and displays good understanding of our industry. Finally, they provide excellent service levels and are extremely responsive."

Khaitan & Co represented Multiplex Association of India, PVR Limited and INOX Leisure before the Supreme Court of India regarding the inclusion of food and beverages inside multiplexes.

The team acted for Kalpataru Power Transmission in arbitration proceedings and related litigation against Hindustan Petroleum arising out of a dispute over the laying of pipelines transporting LPG from a Bharat Petroleum plant.

Sanjeev Kapoor receives plaudits for his extensive disputes practice, regularly appearing before the Supreme Court as well as in domestic and international arbitration. He is especially skilled at advising infrastructure and media clients on high-stakes disputes. "Sanjeev is an outstanding advocate. He is very effective in international arbitration and well known to the tribunals." "Sanjeev is very well known in the commercial market in India and he is rated for his commercial acumen. Having spent time working with him, I can see that he really gets the client's business."

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 (JCAA). He is also well versed in infrastructure-related disputes and active in the Supreme Court and various high courts. "Raj is a very good litigation lawyer. He has done some very complex and celebrated matters." "I've seen Raj conduct matters on the other side and he has a good level of experience and maturity."

Ajay Bhargava is based in New Delhi and offers expertise in civil and commercial disputes, including arbitration matters. He demonstrates significant activity on construction, TMT and environmental mandates. "Ajay Bhargava has excellentperspective." "He is highly regarded in legal circles, with a good amount of experience and high degree of knowledge."

Chakrapani Misra is Mumbai-based and well regarded for his skilled international arbitration practice. He has further experience in the enforcement of foreign awards.

Kingshuk Banerjee is based in Mumbai and is experienced in domestic and international arbitrations. He has particular expertise in handling commercial and corporate disputes between international parties, including joint venture and shareholder disputes. "Kingshuk and his team are very thorough and go into the depth of the matter. They made the extra effort to sit with technical teams and understand the issues and provided us with a very good solution-oriented approach to handle this matter." "He possesses excellent understanding."