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Dispute Resolution - India
What the Team is Known For
Nishith Desai Associates specialises in cross-border work, particularly international arbitration. It is well-versed in tax, commercial and TMT disputes, as a result of the firm's strong advisory practice in these areas. The firm also offers excellent expertise in investment treaty issues as part of the wider dispute resolution practice. The practice harbours expertise in construction, securities and corporate fraud issues. The outfit regularly takes on IP disputes and public interest litigation. It acts for an impressive list of Indian and multinational companies.
Strengths
Complex and sophisticated work is what they do and they are very good at it.
The lawyers are so sharp and responsive and well-versed in various Indian court structures. They have worked to reach a conclusion and have been consistently reliable and responsive.
I appreciate the Nishith Desai Associates' attention to detail and commercialism. It is a very capable and commercial team.
Work Highlights
Nishith Desai Associates represented a Malaysian telecom operator in a USD8 billion investment treaty arbitration against the Republic of India.
Notable practitioners
Alipak Banerjee is well placed to advise clients on dispute resolution matters, with notable expertise in cross-border litigation and commercial arbitration work. Recent experience includes cryptocurrency and IT matters.
Alipak is a very strong lawyer.
Alipak is a very smart operator with the ability to find different approaches and novel routes to the right answer. He is very quick in understanding and has great client relationship skills.
Alipak is a brilliant lawyer and a simple human being.