Not every dispute belongs in a courtroom. Arbitration and mediation can resolve commercial disagreements faster, privately and with less damage to working relationships. We represent clients at every stage, from invoking the arbitration clause to enforcing the award.
Our arbitration practice covers domestic ad hoc and institutional arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, together with the court proceedings that support it: interim measures, appointment of arbitrators, challenges to awards and enforcement.
We also advise on mediation, including pre-institution mediation for commercial suits, and on drafting dispute resolution clauses that work when a dispute actually arises.
Courts & forums: Arbitral Tribunals, High Court of Karnataka, Commercial Courts, Mediation Centres.
Every matter is prepared with clear communication, structured strategy and consistent support at every stage, backed by more than 40 years of practice and over 10,000 cases handled.
Arbitration is private, the parties can choose arbitrators with relevant expertise, and procedure is more flexible. Under the 1996 Act, awards in domestic arbitrations are generally expected within a set time from completion of pleadings, subject to extensions.
Yes. A party may apply to the court under Section 9 for interim measures before or during arbitration, and the tribunal can also grant interim measures under Section 17 once constituted.
If the appointment procedure fails, a party may apply to the High Court or the Supreme Court (in international commercial arbitration) under Section 11 to appoint the arbitrator.
An award can be set aside only on limited grounds under Section 34, such as incapacity, invalid agreement, lack of proper notice, matters beyond the scope of reference or conflict with public policy. The application must be filed within three months of receiving the award, extendable by thirty days for sufficient cause.
Once the period to challenge has expired, or a challenge is refused, the award can be enforced like a decree of a civil court under Section 36.