Khaitan & Co.
Praised by clients for its ‘depth of knowledge and exceptional talent,’ the litigation team at Khaitan & Co. assists clients at all stages of contentious matters, across all levels of the courts. The team has notable industry strength in energy and natural resources, representing both oil and gas companies as well as clients in the renewables industry. Core names in the team include Sanjeev Kapoor, an experienced litigator with a broad practice and particular expertise in cross-border litigations and multijurisdictional disputes, Ajay Bhargava, who handles constitutional and corporate disputes, and Raj Panchmatia, who is recommended for commercial litigation and enforcement matters. Kapoor and Bhargava are based in Noida, while Panchmatia is based in Mumbai.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Sanjeev Kapoor - Well known and respected in commercial circles as an astute dispute resolution lawyer.'
‘Depth of knowledge and exceptional talent.’
‘The team is comprised of excellent lawyers with in-depth knowledge of Indian laws and the Indian court system. They are also commercially minded which is a huge asset. Finally, they are a pleasure to work with - highly responsive and great team players. ’
‘Khaitan & Co has a diverse and highly competent set of litigators that are able to provide on-the-ground support across India.’
‘Excellent guidance and strategic input about the Indian litigation system ’
‘Kingshuk Banerjee is extremely responsive and we feel comfortable relying on his expertise to guide us through complex litigation ’
‘Sanjeev Kapoor is an extraordinary team player with an acute sense of strategy.’
‘The team at Khaitan is very efficient and highly knowledgeable. ’
Key clients
- Multiplex Association of India, PVR Limited, INOX Leisure Limited
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority
- Football Sports Development Ltd.
- Inox Leisure Limited
- HDFC Bank Limited
- Lupin Limited
- CEAT Limited
- Hasumati Vora
- Adani Enterprises Limited
- Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited
- Essel Mining and Industries Limited
- Shyam Steel Industries Limited
- TATA Power Company Limited
- Ambuja Cement Limited
- Sekura Roads Limited
- P C Financial Services Private Limited
- Saregama India Limited
- Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited
- United Breweries Limited
- Suzlon Gujarat Windpark Limited
- Reliance BP Mobility Limited
- Essel Mining and Industries Limited
- ECL Finance Limited
- Racing Promotions Private Limited
- HT Media Limited
- Aditya Birla Finance Limited
- LIC Housing Finance Limited (“LICHFL”)
- OYO Hotels and Homes Private Limited
- Larsen and Tubro Limited
- India Cements Limited
- Paragon Polymer Products Private Limited
- Simplex Infrastructure Limited
- Howden Solyvent India Private Limited
Work highlights
- Represented Multiplex Association of India, PVR Limited and INOX Leisure Limited before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India is batch of matters relating to the issue of allowing outside food and beverages inside Multiplexes.
- Advising and representing MMRDA in relation to the appeal against an order of the National Green Tribunal (“NGT”) directing the quashing of the Coastal Regulatory Zone (“CRZ”) Approval granted to MMRDA to implement flood mitigation measures along the Mithi River.