Mediation is an effective alternate method of dispute resolution. Mediation has been present in various forms in India, like the "Lok Adalats," etc., but it has found its roots, more formally, with mandatory pre-institutional mediation in certain classes of Commercial Suits and the more recent Mediation Act 2023.
The Firm is actively interested in mediated settlements, where feasible, and has mediated several disputes among high-net-worth individuals and corporate houses. Mediation also provides for a confidential and speedy process, being voluntary, of dispute resolution and is less susceptible to legal challenges.
The Firm represented one of the parties in this landmark judgment arising out of the long-running legal battle between billionaire brothers Mukesh and Anil Ambani over a natural gas supply agreement.
We represented Future Retail in this landmark judgment in Arbitration and commercial laws pertaining to the interim orders issued by Emergency Arbitrators in arbitration centers outside India.
The Firm represented one of the parties before the Supreme Court in its first Judgment on anti-suit injunctions.
We represented the interests of a Trust established by a high-net-worth individual and defended its properties from being taken over by the State under Escheats. The Court gave a split verdict. The case is pending reference before a larger bench.