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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Dispute Resolution (International Firms)

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India

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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Rankings

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Dispute Resolution (International Firms) - India

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood represents Indian corporates and high net worth individuals in cross-border dispute resolution, including breach of contract and shareholder issues. It is also a popular choice of counsel among Indian financial institutions. The team maintains a leading reputation for work in the shipping industry and is additionally active on disputes in the pharmaceutical, mining and metals sectors. It primarily acts out of London, and also handles India-related disputes from Singapore and Dubai.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stephenson Harwood represented ICICI Bank in a claim initiated by the client against businessman Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty, founder of NMC Healthcare, seeking over USD130 million regarding claims from personal guarantees on repayments for working capital and short-term loans guaranteed by Dr Shetty.

Strengths

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  • The department boasts extensive experience in dispute resolution as well as a fine network and a highly responsive team.

    Dispute Resolution (International Firms) respondentAsia-Pacific

  • They have guided me extremely well in my matters and I am very satisfied with their prompt responses.

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  • During our interaction with Stephenson Harwood, I have found the team more than able to advise on short notice, which demonstrates the level of comfort and experience they have on such matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kamal R Shah
    Kamal R Shah

    Kamal R Shah

    Kamal Shah leads the practice from the firm's office in London and is adept at cross-border disputes work, advising governments, banks, high net worth individuals and international corporations.

    • Kamal Shah is a wonderful solicitor to work with; he is brilliant, focused and always accessible.

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    • Kamal is able to foresee and even predict multiple complexities and issues in protracted proceedings, while providing workable solutions to mitigate and guard against risks.

      Dispute Resolution (International Firms) respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is a litigator with excellent relationships, track record and work in the Middle East region. His reach in Africa is also second to none.

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