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Litigation & Disputes
Argued by counsel who understand the commercial stakes, not just the cause list.
Commercial litigation and arbitration before the courts and tribunals that matter to your business - argued by counsel who understand the commercial stakes, not just the cause list. We appear before the High Court of Telangana, the NCLT, the DRT and Commercial Courts.
Who this is for
Who we built this practice for
This practice is built for principals who treat litigation as a commercial instrument, not a bureaucratic ordeal. Enterprises with high-value commercial disputes (breach of contract, recovery, tortious interference, complex regulatory enforcement) come to us when the matter needs a strategy aligned to the underlying business, not just a calendar of hearings. Corporate groups managing creditor or debtor claims, especially under the IBC framework, rely on us for both offensive and defensive positions before the NCLT and appellate forums.
Promoters and shareholders facing oppression-and-mismanagement claims, deadlock disputes, or contested removals get partner-led representation through proceedings that often shape the future of the business. Parties to high-value property and title disputes, including legacy joint development and inheritance matters, work with us where evidentiary discipline and a long view of appellate strategy are non-negotiable. And any organization that needs litigation strategy rather than just litigation execution, where the question is when to settle, when to push, when to enforce, when to wait, comes to us for a real commercial conversation before the pleadings are drafted.
Scope
What this practice covers
From day one to enforcement, we run commercial disputes as integrated mandates rather than a sequence of disconnected hearings. Commercial litigation covers breach of contract, recovery suits, specific performance, tort claims, declaratory and injunctive relief, fraud and misrepresentation actions, and the cross-cutting commercial work that lands in the High Court of Telangana, the Commercial Courts and the District Civil Courts. Arbitration and ADR practice spans domestic and international seats, with engagements that include drafting and reviewing arbitration clauses up front, representing claimants and respondents through institutional (SIAC, ICC, LCIA) and ad-hoc proceedings, and managing recognition and enforcement of awards.
Before the NCLT, we act for both financial and operational creditors initiating CIRP, and for corporate debtors defending and shaping resolution outcomes, with appellate work before the NCLAT where the matter requires it. Debt recovery before the DRT and SARFAESI proceedings are handled with the same strategic discipline. Property and title disputes (urban, peri-urban, joint development and inheritance) are run with the evidentiary and appellate planning the subject demands.
Injunctions, interim relief, attachments and other urgent applications are assessed and filed on a real timeline, often the same week the threat materializes. Appellate practice (writ, intra-court and special leave) is integrated into trial strategy from the start, because the appeal that is run well usually started being prepared in the trial court. The throughline: every matter is run with a commercial endgame in mind, not just a procedural one.
Our Process
How the work moves
Step 01
Dispute assessment
We assess the merits, the evidence already in writing, the counterparty's likely strategy and your real commercial objective before recommending a forum or filing. The first written read on a matter is usually the most valuable document the file will ever hold.
Step 02
Strategy
We build a litigation roadmap aligned to your business goal: settlement, judgment, injunctive relief, enforcement leverage or a defensive posture. The roadmap is written, costed and revisited at every fork in the matter.
Step 03
Pleadings and representation
We draft and argue the case with partner involvement on the substantive pleadings and the material hearings. Witnesses are prepared, evidence is curated for cross-examination, and the trial record is built with the appellate stage already in mind.
Step 04
Resolution or enforcement
We close the matter through settlement, judgment or award, and then execute, attach, garnish or enforce as required. A favorable order that is not enforced has no commercial value; we run enforcement as part of the engagement, not as a separate referral.
What you get
Outcomes you can plan against
You get a litigation strategy built around your commercial objective, not just the next hearing. You get counsel who understands deal risk and commercial context, which is why our advice on settlement, escalation or enforcement is grounded in what the business actually needs, not just what the file allows. You get faster resolution where it is genuinely available, and stronger enforcement when it is not. And you are never surprised by costs or timeline, because the matter is scoped, phased and reported as a real engagement, not an open-ended cause list.
By the numbers
Key facts
- Commercial court resolution: 2-4 years typical timeline.
- Arbitration resolution: 12-24 months typical, faster than litigation.
- Early settlement strategy reduces legal costs by 50-70%.
- Interim relief (injunctions) success rate: ~35%, requires strong legal positioning.
- 60%+ of trial court decisions are appealed in commercial disputes.
Frequently Asked
Common questions
Which courts do you appear before?
High Court of Telangana, NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal), DRT (Debt Recovery Tribunal), Commercial Courts, and District Civil Courts.
Do you handle arbitration?
Yes. Domestic and international arbitration (SIAC, ICC, LCIA governed Indian seats). We draft clauses, represent claimants and respondents, and manage enforcement.
How do you approach urgent injunctions?
We assess likelihood of success and irreparable harm on day one, draft urgent applications, and argue them the same week if needed.
Can you advise on dispute risk before it escalates?
Yes. Many clients engage us early to assess contract enforcement risk or exposure before litigation starts.
Do you handle NCLT and insolvency matters?
Yes. We represent both creditors (IBC appeals) and corporate debtors (resolution plan defense).
How long does litigation typically take?
1-3 years for trial court; longer if appellate. Arbitration is typically faster (1-2 years). We push for early settlement where viable.
How do you charge for disputes?
Hourly, phased, or fixed-fee depending on matter complexity and stage.
What's your approach to settlement?
We explore settlement early but don't compromise strong cases. Commercial sense governs every decision.
Next Step
Discuss a litigation or dispute matter.
A confidential conversation with our managing partner to scope the right approach.
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