England - London • Dispute resolution
Zaiwalla & Co
'Able to conduct complex, multi-party, multi-jurisdictional claims involving billions of pounds', Zaiwalla & Co undertakes high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation work that emanates from India, Russia, South America, and across the Middle East. Name partner Sarosh Zaiwalla, who 'has many years of experience in complex litigation', is an expert in challenging international sanctions, while Leigh Crestohl covers a broad range of commercial disputes. The youngest partner at the firm, Kartik Mittal routinely acts in high-value banking litigation involving developing or high-growth economies.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'An impressive list of overseas and domestic clients, and an impressive record of success in the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and High Court.'
- 'They are all knowledgeable lawyers - the driving concern is what the client wants to achieve and how best can it be done. A top-class firm that punches well above its weight in commercial litigation.’
- 'A large part of its success is owed to the fact that for each case it partners early on with the best and most appropriate members of the Bar to create a winning team for that particular case.’
‘Sarosh Zaiwalla has many years of experience in complex litigation.'
'Leigh Chrestol and Varun Zaiwalla are extremely able lawyers.'
'The partners and the firm give 100% attention to each case that they take on.’
'One of the outstanding boutique commercial litigation practices in London.'
'Able to conduct complex, multi-party, multi-jurisdictional claims involving billions of pounds.'
Key clients
- Air India
- Steppe Metal Powders
Work highlights
- Acting for Air India in an ongoing appeal before the First Tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) against the decision of HMRC to uphold a post-clearance demand note and a civil penalty notice, in relation to 12 import entries.
- Instructed in a professional negligence claim, on behalf of a group of persons who relied on a due diligence report prepared by a London law firm.
- Acting for Steppe Metal Powders in a claim for damages for breach of contract.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Leigh Crestohl