Arbitration and other forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution are quickly becoming lucrative careers where there is a lot of scope, given the rate of pendency of cases and the overwhelming burden on courts. In recent times, the courts and the government has come together to encourage arbitration and convince corporates and individuals alike to first opt for arbitration before knocking on the court’s services.
For law students who are looking to pursue a career in arbitration, it is important to understand the specifics of the profession and this requires them to pursue quality internships at law firms and other similar organisations where they can get some first-hand exposure.
Keeping this in mind, in this article Team YLCC has brought to you 10 Top Arbitration Law Firms in India where you can apply for and secure an internship. Read On!
1. AZB & PARTNERS
LOCATION: Multiple locations
AZB’s team is sought out for joint venture litigation, competition disputes and multi–jurisdictional arbitrations before the ICC, UNCITRAL, Singapore Court of International Arbitration and London Court of International Arbitration, where the founding partner, Zia Mody, served as Vice President between 2010 and 2013. Zia is also on the governing board of the ICCA.
The Firm is known for its service–oriented approach at the highest levels, as evidenced by the amount of oversight on a matter even from our senior partners. Exposure to international arbitrations (in India and abroad) and working with large international law firms brings in global best practices.
2. CYRIL AMARCHAND MANGALDAS
LOCATION: Multiple locations
With extensive experience in international commercial and investor-state arbitrations and disputes across all key sectors globally, CAM is regularly the first choice to represent clients in investment arbitration, joint venture and M&A disputes, commercial arbitrations as well as enforcing or challenging awards and foreign judgments in the sectors of energy, banking and finance, construction and infrastructure, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, technology and telecommunications, to name a few.
3. DUA ASSOCIATES
LOCATION: Multiple locations
Dua Associates’ Dispute Resolution practice involving civil, commercial, taxation, criminal and constitutional law, comprising of about twenty five partners and counsel supported by over fifty litigation lawyers, is represented at all the eight locations where the Firm has offices. Dua Associates’ Arbitration Practice Group’s clients include high net worth individuals, domestic and international corporations across sectors such as chemicals, agricultural products, automobiles, aviation, transportation, telecom, infrastructure, hospitality, technology, digital media, fashion, luxury goods among others.
4. KHAITAN & CO LLP
LOCATION: Multiple locations
The dispute resolution practice at this firm offers services spread across litigation, arbitration, regulatory and pre-disputes advisory assignments. They actively represent clients on a gamut of litigations in India before various forums such as the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, Tribunals, Appellate and Regulatory bodies. Khaitan & Co.’s robust team advises clients on complex domestic and international commercial arbitration matters such as pre-arbitration strategy, settlement discussions, representation during arbitral proceedings and recognition and enforcement of awards or challenges.
5. SHARDUL AMARCHAND MANGALDAS & CO.
LOCATION: Multiple locations
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM & Co) is recognised as one of the leading law firms in India for international and domestic arbitration. The firm has a specialised Arbitration Practice Group consisting of members with extensive experience and expertise in handling all phases of complex commercial and treaty arbitrations, including advising on negotiation strategy, developing dispute resolution plans, drafting pleadings, conducting arbitration hearings and, where necessary, seeking resource from courts, including in respect of appointment of arbitrators, grant of interim relief, challenge and enforcement of arbitration awards.
6. ECONOMIC LAWS PRACTICE
LOCATION: Multiple locations
ELP is recognised internationally as a thought-leader in India for arbitration. The team is sought out for its knowledge and received tremendous appreciation from industry stalwarts as well as professionals for its Analysis of the Amendments to Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. We have represented clients in proceedings before various institutions such as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), LCIA India, Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), etc. and in Ad-hoc proceedings around the world, with amount in disputes ranging from a few millions to billions of dollars. Our approach to commercial disputes has ensured a most effective representation of our clients as often these disputes require industry-specific knowledge.
7. DHIR & DHIR ASSOCIATES
LOCATION: Multiple locations
The firm handles a wide variety of civil disputes and proceedings, commercial arbitrations, statutory and regulatory proceedings and works with their clients in formulating litigation strategies create compliance programs and conduct risk assessments to align their advice and solutions with the commercial interests of the clients.
8. PSL ADVOCATES AND SOLICITORS
LOCATION: Multiple locations
PSL, Advocates & Solicitors has significant experience in advising and representing its clients in Domestic, International Commercial and Bilateral Investment Treaty Arbitrations including court related arbitration issues. Its lawyers have significant experience in every aspect of international and domestic arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. The firm advises on full spectrum of international and domestic arbitration, including drafting of an arbitration clause, assisting in the selection of arbitral seat, advising on the procedure of appointment of arbitrators, advising and representing clients from the commencement of arbitration until the final hearing and, towards the end, assisting in enforcing of arbitral awards or taking recourse against the same.
9. L& L PARTNERS
LOCATION: Multiple locations
The firm covers a wide spectrum of sectors, in both representational and advisory legal services guiding our clients- individuals and companies, on all aspects of the dispute – whether it is court litigation or arbitration – including court and tribunal appearances, selection & management of experts, development and execution of strategy, conduct of hearings and settlement negotiations.
10. SINGHANIA & PARTNERS LLP
LOCATION: Multiple locations
Singhania & Partners is a reputed name in dispute resolution and have successfully assisted clients in a number of domestic and international arbitration besides commercial disputes. We specialize in providing Client focused legal services ranging from advisory services to Domestic & International arbitrations.
The Arbitration and dispute resolution lawyers contest international and domestic commercial arbitrations before institutional and ad-hoc forums.
The firm has obtained favorable arbitration awards for clients in high stake matters.
YLCC would like to thank Riya Gupta for her valuable insights in this article.
