With expertise in handling infrastructure-related disputes, S&A Law Offices‘ litigation practice group continues to attract new clients from the real estate, construction, and manufacturing sectors. The team offers both contentious and advisory services including risk management and mitigation strategies, as well as litigation representation before High Courts and various tribunals across India. Infrastructure specialist Manoj Kumar Singh, commercial litigation expert Vijay Kumar Singh, and construction litigation authority Nilava Bandyopadhyay co-lead the practice. The group also benefits from the prowess of Gunita Pahwa, who regularly leads on disputes arising from contracts, transactions, and regulatory issues. Other notable practitioners include Daizy Chawla and Kumar Shashwat Singh Sawno.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The S&A team is one of the best when it comes to dispute resolution - litigation.’

  • ‘Gunita Pahwa is one of the best in business providing cutting-edge solutions and helping the client achieve their objectives.’

  • ‘S&A has a team of highly skilled litigators with extensive experience across areas of law including commercial, civil, and criminal.’

  • ‘It has a track record of offering comprehensive litigation services across a wide range of legal issues in infrastructure disputes including pre-litigation advisory, case strategy development, drafting, and filing of pleadings to representation in court.’

  • ‘They stand out for their client-centric approach and customised litigation strategies based on the specific needs and goals of the client, ensuring a focused and effective approach to each case.’

  • ‘They have strong advocacy skills, presenting persuasive pleadings, and leveraging in-depth knowledge to represent clients effectively in court.’

  • ‘S&A Law Offices provides uniqueness in industry expertise, time-efficient legal services, and excellent liaising with parties and government bodies. They pay great attention to detail and are readily available to clients.’

  • ‘S&A are very prompt on responses, updating clients on both time and demands. They go the extra mile to not just render services but to build trust and good relations with stakeholders. Manoj Singh, Daizy Chawla, Gunita Pahwa, and Kumar Shashwat Singh Sawno to name a few, are the individuals who have been greatly assisting us throughout our legal issues for the past 2 years.’

Key clients

  • Cube Highways and Infrastructure Pte. Ltd.
  • Mera Baba Reality Associates Pvt. Ltd.
  • Palm View Investments Overseas Limited
  • Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited
  • Timarpur Okhla Waste Management Company Limited
  • Jindal Saw Limited

Work highlights

  • Represented Jindal Saw Limited before Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court in a public interest litigation seeking the cancellation of the Mining Lease granted to the client on the grounds that it violates MMDR Rules.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Manoj Kumar Singh, Vijay Kumar Singh, Nilava Bandyopadhyay

Other key lawyers

Gunita Pahwa, Daizy Chawla, Kumar Shashwat Singh Sawno