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Top Arbitration Law Firm in Ahmedabad – Domestic & International Experts

Domestic & International Arbitration Services In India and Ahmedabad

R&D Law Chambers is recognized among the top arbitration law firms in Ahmedabad and India, offering strategic, end-to-end legal solutions for both domestic and international arbitration disputes. Based in Ahmedabad, we represent clients across India and internationally, covering every stage of the arbitration process—from pre-arbitration strategy and drafting notices to obtaining or resisting interim relief, representing clients before arbitral tribunals, and enforcing or challenging awards.

We directly represent clients in international arbitrations seated in major jurisdictions without requiring local counsel, except when proceedings before foreign courts are involved. We have represented clients before leading arbitral institutions, including LCIA, ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, DIAC, PCA, ICSID, and Beijing International Arbitration Center (BIAC).

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Our clients include large conglomerates, multinational corporations, and emerging enterprises, spanning industries such as energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, private equity, EPC projects, and international trade. We also regularly represent clients in arbitration proceedings based out of Ahmedabad and across Gujarat, combining local understanding with global arbitration experience.
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Our Comprehensive Arbitration Services

Pre- Arbitration Strategy & Advisory

Arbitration outcomes often depend on well-planned pre-arbitration steps. We assist clients with:

– Drafting and vetting arbitration clauses in high-value commercial contracts.

– Advising on the seat of arbitration, governing law, and choice of arbitral institution (e.g., LCIA, ICC, SIAC).

– Drafting and issuing Notices of Arbitration and detailed responses.

– Conducting risk assessments, settlement feasibility studies, and early negotiations to avoid disputes.

Illustrative example:

In a shareholder dispute involving an overseas investor and an Indian conglomerate, we drafted a comprehensive notice of arbitration and secured critical interim protection measures that safeguarded our client’s position during the proceedings.

Domestic Arbitration Representation

We represent clients in ad-hoc arbitrations and Indian institutional arbitrations, including proceedings under DIAC and other domestic bodies. Our team frequently handles domestic arbitration cases linked to Ahmedabad-based EPC projects and commercial contracts.

Our services include:

– Section 9 applications for interim relief (e.g., injunctions, asset-freezing orders).

– Drafting Statements of Claim, Defense, Counterclaims, and witness statements.

– Representing clients in EPC, energy, real estate, government, and commercial contract disputes.

Illustrative example:

In an EPC contract dispute involving delayed project timelines, we represented a client in obtaining Section 9 relief to prevent wrongful invocation of bank guarantees, allowing the project to continue without financial disruption.

International Arbitration Expertise

We have extensive experience in cross-border disputes, including:

– Representation before LCIA, ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, DIAC, ICSID, PCA, and BIAC.

– Handling investment treaty arbitrations, joint venture conflicts, and cross-border private equity disputes.

– Emergency arbitrator proceedings to secure urgent measures such as asset preservation and injunctions.

– Coordinating with global affiliates only where foreign court filings are required for enforcement or interim relief.

Illustrative example:

In a cross-border trade dispute under SIAC, we represented an Indian manufacturing company and obtained emergency relief to prevent the unlawful termination of a supply contract, which ultimately led to a favorable resolution.

Interim Relief - our Key Strength

Securing interim measures is often decisive in arbitration. Our expertise includes:

– Section 9 petitions under the Indian Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

– Applications for emergency relief before LCIA, SIAC, ICC, and HKIAC.

– Anti-suit injunctions, freezing orders, and preservation measures in multi-jurisdiction disputes.

– Defending against interim applications filed by opposing parties.

Enforcement and Challenge of Arbitral Awards

– Enforcing domestic and foreign arbitral awards under the New York and Geneva Conventions.

– Challenging awards under Section 34 (domestic awards) and Section 48 (foreign awards).

– Advising on cross-border award recognition and execution.

We also assist with award enforcement before courts in Ahmedabad and Gujarat, ensuring seamless legal processes.

Industries We Serve (illustrative list)

We have acted in arbitrations across industries, including:

– Oil & Gas and Gas Aggregation Contracts (e.g., take-or-pay disputes)

– Power and Renewable Energy Projects

– Shareholder & Joint Venture Conflicts

– Private Equity & Investment Disputes

– EPC, Infrastructure & Construction Contracts

– Telecommunications, Technology & Software Licensing

– Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences

– Shipping, Maritime & Aviation Disputes

– Media, Entertainment & Intellectual Property Arbitration

– Manufacturing, Supply Chain & International Trade Contracts

– Mining, Oilfield & Natural Resource Disputes

Representative Arbitration Experience

Pipeline Construction Dispute – LCIA Arbitration

Represented a leading Indian EPC contractor in a London-seated arbitration against a Saudi joint venture partner concerning a large-scale pipeline project for an oil and gas major. We effectively addressed complex delay and cost claims.

Services Contract Termination – ICC Arbitration

Acted for a U.S.-based company in a high-value ICC arbitration against an Indian entity regarding early termination of a services contract and employee poaching claims. The tribunal’s award resolved several significant claims raised by the opposing party, protecting our client’s commercial interests.

Fleet Management & Charging Infrastructure Dispute – Indian-Seated Arbitration

Represented an Indian electric fleet management and EV charging infrastructure company in an arbitration against a joint venture of a major Indian telecom group and an international energy giant. We resisted interim relief applications and negotiated a favorable resolution at the interim stage.

Take-or-Pay Obligations – Gas Sales Agreement

Represented a leading Indian gas aggregator company in an international commercial arbitration (India-seated) against a consortium of large oil and gas players with upstream and downstream operations in India. The dispute involved Take-or-Pay obligations under a long-term gas sales agreement, where our approach to contract interpretation and damages proved highly effective.

How We Approach a Dispute

At R&D Law Chambers, we adopt a practical and business-focused approach:

  1. Initial Evaluation: Reviewing contractual terms, dispute details, and legal risks.
  2. Cost-Benefit & Timeline Analysis: Assessing economic feasibility, potential outcomes, and timelines before advising on arbitration.
  3. Settlement vs. Arbitration: Guiding clients on whether settlement, mediation, or arbitration aligns best with their goals.
  4. Tailored Strategy: Designing case strategies, including interim relief planning and evidence management.
  5. Execution & Enforcement: Ensuring effective representation and enforcement of awards.
 

Key Area of Arbitration Expertise

– Recognized among the top arbitration law firms in Ahmedabad and India, with direct representation before LCIA, ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, DIAC, and BIAC.

– Detailed cost-benefit and timeline analysis for every arbitration matter.

– Sector-focused experience in energy, EPC, infrastructure, and cross-border investment disputes.

– Expertise in interim relief applications in domestic and international forums.

– Focused on ensuring awards are legally sound and enforceable across jurisdictions.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Arbitration is faster, confidential, and globally enforceable, especially in cross-border disputes, compared to lengthy court proceedings.
Arbitration is highly effective in energy, EPC, infrastructure, joint ventures, private equity, and international trade disputes, among others.
Yes, we have experience in urgent interim relief before emergency arbitrators under LCIA, SIAC, ICC, and HKIAC rules.
Domestic arbitrations usually conclude within 12–18 months, while international arbitrations (e.g., ICC or LCIA) may take 18–24 months. Emergency relief can be obtained in days.
We perform a cost-benefit and timeline analysis to determine if early settlement or mediation is preferable or if arbitration is necessary.

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For queries relating to domestic and international arbitration, including proceedings before LCIA, ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, DIAC, or BIAC, you may reach out to R&D Law Chambers, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

You may write to us at info@rdlawchambers.com.

For details on our other services, you may visit ourservices.

“In my experience in working with R & D Law Chambers, I have noted that they have never committed any unattainable outcomes; rather they have given a clear understanding about the possibilities. Favourable outcome is normally an automatic consequence of their best endeavours. Recently, with their assistance, Salus Product has been successful in recovery of a huge debt owed by a UK Company. Firm’s attempts in UK proceedings were commendable. Additionally, they also assisted in optimizing and reducing tax consequences both in the UK and in India emanating from recovery.”
Sumit GaralaSalus Product
“R & D Law Chambers has been a reliable and trustworthy source of advice for us. It is a one shot solution to all my queries-whether relating to business law, contracts or technology law.”
Puneet K. GoyalCo-founder, BLUSMART
“They don’t have a panacea for all my problems. however, they have been the most reliable in terms of quality of services in all areas and in terms of integrity. They know how to protect client’s interests.”
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