Dispute Resolution

Corporate Litigation

We are a leading dispute resolution Firm with successful track record in commercial litigation and arbitration. It is a fact that corporate litigations, are disruptive and lead to diversion of Management time and effort. Hence we first understand the business and strategic objective of the Client in undertaking this litigation before devising the litigation strategy. This leads to meticulous preparation and certainty in achieving result. The Firm represents large Multi-Nationals and India Corporates in complex and high value litigation & Arbitration proceedings.

Constitutional Litigation

Our Firm handles matters pertaining to Constitutional Laws of India, wherein we advise and undertake filing of Writ Petitions, Public Interest Litigations (‘PIL’), & Special Leave Petitions (‘SLP’). Our experts on Constitutional Laws in India provide all services related to interpretation of these Laws.

Intellectual Property (‘IP’) Litigation

Our Clients greatly value our expertise in assisting them identify, protect and leverage their IP thereby increasing their valuations and ensuring that business critical assets are securely protected and efficiently exploited. Under this head, the Firm provides the following services:

• Registration and Prosecution of Trademarks, Designs, Copyright, Geographical Indications, etc.
• Assistance in negotiating transaction documents.
• Managing a Trademark portfolio
• Intellectual Property due diligence and conducting brand audits
• Licensing /Assignments of Intellectual Property
• Strategizing creation of a bouquet of IP rights for protection of Clients intellectual output
• IP Litigation covering the gamut of Intellectual Property Rights before courts and specialized tribunals in India
• Advice on offering IP as security

Real Estate Litigation

Our distinct team of real estate lawyers, focus on all aspects of property and real estate laws including foreign direct investment (FDI) in real estate. We always seek to acquire a keen understanding of requirements, with respect to acquiring or disposing of real estate, creating a tax efficient investment vehicle, or implementing a specific project, thus helping the Clients achieve an optimal solution customised to their needs. Under this head, we provide the following services:

1. Drafting, reviewing & negotiating various type of property documents

2. Transaction support for all types of real estate projects including due diligence and       title reports.

3. Litigation and arbitration

4. Advice on various issues under diverse related Legislations:

• Transfer of Property Act
• Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act
• Apartment Ownership Act
• Co-operative Societies Act
• Bombay Municipal Corporation Act
• Maharashtra Regional Town Planning Act
• Development Control Regulations
• Rent Control Laws
• Land Revenue Laws

5. Strategic legal advice on issues relating to stamp duty, registration and
    environmental laws

In-depth advice on issues relating to Special Economic Zones, townships, technology and biotechnology parks, hotels, multiplexes and malls. Advice on matters relating to land tenures and uses, including agricultural land issues, etc.

Criminal Litigation

We represent Clients in all types of criminal cases across Courts and Tribunals. In areas of criminal litigation we deal in Criminal Writs, Criminal Complaints and all types of White Collar crimes Quashing of FIR, Fraud, Forgery, etc.

Trust Litigation

Firm has experience in handling matters relating to trusts litigation, whether related to high-net worth individuals or institutions.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Litigation

We represent Clients in complex corporate bankruptcy cases, debt restructurings, and related litigation matters. Our Clients include secured and unsecured creditors, indenture trustees, private investment funds, corporations, and unsecured creditor committees. We provide a focused team that understands and can implement your business objectives.

The ability to effectively litigate substantive rights is crucial to any bankruptcy case representation. Our litigation team has experience with all matters arising in or relating to a bankruptcy case