AZB & Partners‘ dispute resolution practice, described as a ’beacon of excellence in the legal landscape,’ is a tour de force in the Indian market due to its extensive expertise in handling a range of disputes, both domestic and international. The group has deep experience assisting with civil, criminal, corporate, commercial, and constitutional disputes before various courts and tribunals. With an impressive reputation, the team has amassed an equally impressive client roster consisting of businesses from the power, technology, and banking sectors, among others. Co-leading the department are Rajendra Barot and Vijayendra Pratap Singh, both of whom are noted for their aptitude in leading on national and cross-border arbitration proceedings. Barot concentrates on disputes arising from the real estate, construction, and media and entertainment sectors, while Singh has a track record for acting on precedent-setting commercial arbitrations. Aditya Vikram Bhat notably departed the firm in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘AZB has a market-leading arbitration team in India. They are involved in some of the highest profile arbitrations, and handle these cases with exceptional skill and knowledge of the Indian legal market.’
‘AZB & Partners' dispute resolution & arbitration practice is a beacon of excellence in the legal landscape. Their team's expertise is akin to a finely tuned instrument, harmonizing legal acumen with a deep understanding of the commercial realities their clients face.’
‘What truly sets AZB & Partners apart is their unwavering commitment to client collaboration and transparency. They foster genuine partnerships, keeping clients informed at every step of the process and tailoring their approach to meet client-specific needs. Compared to other firms, AZB & Partners stands head and shoulders above the rest. Their reputation for integrity, coupled with their track record of success, speaks volumes about their capabilities. If you're seeking a legal partner who will champion your cause with passion, precision, transparency, and unwavering responsiveness, look no further than AZB & Partners.’
‘AZB & Partners' dispute resolution team is comprised of exceptional legal minds who consistently exceed expectations. Their collective expertise, combined with their individual strengths, create a formidable force in the arbitration arena.’
‘What truly sets the individuals at AZB & Partners apart is their genuine passion for the law and their unwavering commitment to their clients. They are not simply legal advisors; they are true partners, invested in our success and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome. Their collaborative approach, responsiveness, and willingness to go the extra mile make them an exceptional team that we would recommend without hesitation.’
‘The practice has broad and deep expertise in handling complex, sophisticated, and multijurisdictional disputes. The firm differentiates itself from its competition by its involvement in the sheer number of path-breaking cases that develop the jurisprudence of the nation. It has set itself apart by seamlessly working with the top tier international law firms and barristers to deliver a comprehensive solution to its clients who generally face "bet the company" type situations and survival critical disputes.’
‘VP Singh is very passionate about the law, and at the same time, he is very pragmatic and able to think outside the box to develop commercially sensible approaches to dispute resolution. His familiarity with how business is done in the real world and years of experience make him a truly reliable and trusted business advisor to his clients. He has the demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex cases concurrently while maintaining an excellent standard of responsiveness and stakeholder management.’
‘Abhijnan Jha, Aditya Jalan, and Anindita Roy Chowdhury are the pillars of the practice and allow for extremely seamless and effective service delivery. VP is also a very experienced and skilled lead counsel. He takes on the lead advocate on many of his cases and delivers excellent results.’
Key clients
- Singapore International Arbitration Centre
- Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC
- PS Toll Road Pvt Ltd
- KM Toll Road Pvt. Ltd.
- JR Toll Road Pvt Ltd
- HK Toll Road Pvt Ltd
- FIS Payment Solutions & Services India Pvt Ltd
- Fludor Benin S.A.
- Flextronics Technologies (India) Pvt Ltd
- Advertising and Marketing Company
- Pratt & Whitney
- CDE Global Ltd
- MAIF Investments India Pte. Ltd.
- MAIF Investments India 2 Pte. Ltd
- Aapico Investment Pte. Ltd (Singapore)
- Aapico Hitech Public Company Ltd (Thailand)
- Sakthi Global Auto Holdings Ltd (United Kingdom)
- WestBridge Ventures II Investment Holdings
- HSBC PI Holdings (Mauritius) Ltd
- Actis Consumer Grooming Products Ltd
- ETA Group Companies
- Minimax International GmbH
- MX Systems International Pvt Ltd
- Supermax Personal Care Pvt Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised and represented the Singapore International Arbitration Centre before a 7-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India in Re: Interplay between Arbitration Agreements under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899.
- Advised and represented Amazon.com Investment Holdings LLC in arbitration proceedings against certain companies of the Future Group, under the aegis of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre.
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Rajendra Barot, Vijayendra Pratap Singh