The international dispute resolution team at Nishith Desai Associates stands out in the Indian legal market due to its dedicated Japan desk and its presence in Singapore and the US, all of which make the practice highly adept at handling complex cross-border litigations. The department has deep experience dealing with tech and construction disputes, and it is also involved in emerging areas including cryptocurrency. With a broad litigation offering, the group has amassed an extensive and impressive client roster which continues to expand, incorporating businesses from a range of industry sectors including IT, banking and finance, and tech and media. Co-leading the practice in Mumbai are Vyapak Desai and Sahil Kanuga, while Alipak Banerjee heads the Delhi office. Desai is highly regarded for his expertise in commercial and contractual disputes arising from shareholder agreements and international trade.
Testimonials
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‘They handle litigation with great competence borne from experience. Their unique ability is to handle cases requiring urgent relief from the courts most efficiently. Their team coordinates well with each other in this and the results are good.’
‘Gowree Gokhale is quick and able to grasp complex issues. She has the ability to discern what will work in court and the experience to guide the client away from potential difficulties ’
Key clients
- GoDaddy.com LLC
- Newfold Digital INC
Work highlights
- Representing Godaddy.com LLC and New Fold in litigation proceedings before the Delhi High Court and the Bombay High Court.
- Representing M/s. Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd. in a commercial suit arising from a dispute pertaining to the encashment of letters of credit before the Madras High Court