The litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution group at Economic Laws Practice stands out for its specialism in regulatory and tax disputes, and the team is also adept in both commercial and shareholder disputes. With experience acting before various judicial and regulatory bodies such as the Supreme Court, High Courts across India, and the National Green Tribunal, the department continues to attract new businesses to its extensive and impressive client roster which includes multinational companies and household names. Naresh Thacker heads the practice and is highly regarded for his expertise in corporate litigation as well as commercial, regulatory, and tax disputes. The group also benefits from the aptitude of Jitendra Motwani, who concentrates on capital markets litigation. Other notable practitioners include Mumtaz Bhalla – who regularly acts for clients from the aviation, medical, and real estate sectors, among others – and Dinesh Pednekar – who focuses on civil and commercial litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Naresh Thacker and Jitendra Motwani are exceptional. They have outstanding knowledge of the subject matter and are also well versed with decisions passed by various judicial fora, as well as recent developments. Their preparedness with the matter and their approach towards clients are unmatched.’
‘ELP is a very professional firm and its dispute resolution team provides opinions which are not only legally astute but are easy for management to understand. They provide a very comprehensive view of the dispute and the next steps to take.’
Key clients
- Larsen & Toubro Transportation Infrastructure Limited
- Unit Trust of India Trustee Company Private Limited
Work highlights
- Represented Adani Petronet Port Pvt Ltd in an appeal filed before the National Green Tribunal regarding the third phase of expansion of Adani’s Port located at Gulf of Khambhat, Dahej, Gujarat.
- Represented Unit Trust of India in successfully defending the sale of a stake of the sponsors’ mutual fund before the Supreme Court of India in a challenge by the the client's AMC Officers’ Association.