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Reed Smith LLP

Dispute Resolution (International Firms)

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Reed Smith LLP

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Dispute Resolution (International Firms) - India

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

This practical team is especially well versed in arbitrations arising from contractual, joint venture and shareholder disputes, as well as regulatory and compliance investigations and a range of commercial litigation. Reed Smith has a distinguished client following among financial institutions and mining, oil and gas, and trading conglomerates. A popular choice among Indian and international banking clients, it frequently handles banking disputes in the English courts on behalf of leading Indian clients. The firm has been recently active in the pharmaceutical, energy and finance sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Reed Smith represented a syndicate of Indian banks including the Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Canara Bank and ICICI Bank in a claim for over USD2.2 billion against Indian conglomerate GVK Group.

Strengths

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  • Reed Smith is excellent in delivering value to clients and understanding client's needs while strategising in a dispute.

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  • Their combination of deep understanding of the Indian system and experience of doing so much India work sets them apart.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gautam Bhattacharyya
    Gautam Bhattacharyya

    Gautam Bhattacharyya

    Gautam Bhattacharyya is well regarded for his cross-border disputes advice, offering specialism in arbitration. He is based in London.

    • Gautam Bhattacharyya is extremely pragmatic in the advice he gives and always goes about things in an intelligent way.

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    • One of his unique qualities is his ability to connect and communicate effectively with all parties on even the most difficult and complex topics.

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    • Gautam provides advice that is both practical and sound in law, as well as being very responsive to client needs.

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    • Gautam is excellent. He is always available and always attuned to client needs.

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Ranked Individuals at Reed Smith LLP (1)

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    Gautam Bhattacharyya

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