England - London • Dispute resolution
Zaiwalla & Co
Zaiwalla & Co undertakes high-stakes international arbitration work that frequently emanates from India, Russia and the Middle East; and it is increasingly sought out by Iranian companies. Sarosh Zaiwalla is 'one of the market's top disputes solicitors', while Leigh Crestohl acts in construction, media, telecoms, finance, and oil and gas-related matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Very strong market reputation. Handles some huge cases.’
‘Zaiwalla & Co has an almost unique place in the market. For, ostensibly, a boutique firm, Sarosh Zaiwalla has built an extremely fine team of partners and associates.'
'The firm regularly attracts extremely high-profile and complex arbitration.’
‘Sarosh Zaiwalla is a titan of the London legal market. Having acted on some of the highest-profile litigation over the last 40 years, he has a formidable and well-deserved reputation as one of the market's top disputes solicitors.'
- 'Leigh Crestohl is hugely intelligent, and brings ingenuity and commitment to any matter on which he works.'
‘The firm has a small, focused and knowledgeable team for commodities and shipping disputes.’
‘Saurabh Bhagotra brings a very calm, considered and commercial approach to his clients' cases. He thinks through the implications of tactical steps before taking them, in consultation with the Counsel on the case.'
‘They are a very collaborative team with great knowledge in the arbitration field.’
Key clients
- Sharp Corp
Work highlights
- Acted for Sharp Corporation in its Section 69 appeal, arising out of two sale contracts with Dutch trading house Viterra.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Leigh Crestohl