Specialist dispute resolution boutique Keystone Partners handles disputes from a wide spectrum of practice areas, both international and domestic, and has a particular specialisation in construction-related work. The group is jointly led by Pritha Srikumay, Pradeep Nayak, and Sita Kapadia. New Delhi’s Srikumar takes point on litigation in the energy sector, Nayak, in Bengaluru, is the key name for general commercial litigation and contentious IP matters, and Kapadia has notable experience appearing before all levels of courts in Mumbai. Aditya Chatterjee joined the firm from independent practice in April 2023; Chatterjee specialises in advising and representing clients in complex civil and commercial litigations, with a focus on the hospitality, infrastructure, and food and beverage industries.
Testimonials
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‘Keystone has in just over a decade built itself a credible reputation for niche and effective services. ’
‘Pradeep Nayak and Sulabh Rewari are my go-to partners in the firm. ’
Key clients
- Uber BV
- HP Enterprises Ltd.
Work highlights
- Representing the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission in disputes against electricity distribution licensees in New Delhi relating to fixation of electricity retail tariff, in a matter with consequences for electricity tariff regulation in the country.
- Representing Uber India Systems Private Limited in defending against proceedings filed by a trade union of taxi drivers, seeking recognition of drivers as ‘gig workers’/ ‘unorganized workers’ or as employees, for the purpose of availing benefits under various social security laws.