Where an India dispute needs an internationally-facing lawyer.
Navlaw & Associates advises businesses and individuals in Dubai, the U.K. and Australia on commercial disputes with an Indian counterparty, and on arbitration and mediation under the Indian Arbitration & Conciliation Act, including proceedings connected to DIAC.
India-linked commercial, arbitration & mediation matters
Where a dispute has one foot in India and one in Dubai, the U.K. or Australia, these are the matters we regularly advise on and appear in.
International commercial disputes
Disputes between an Indian party and one based in Dubai, the U.K. or Australia over trade, supply, services or investment agreements, whichever side you act for.
Domestic and international arbitration
Representation in arbitration proceedings seated in India or abroad, and advice on drafting arbitration clauses to avoid disputes over jurisdiction later.
Mediation & alternative dispute resolution
Structured mediation as an alternative to litigation or arbitration, including court-annexed and private mediation, where a commercial or family relationship is worth preserving.
DIAC-related matters
Advice where a contract refers disputes to the Dubai International Arbitration Centre and one party or asset is connected to India.
Indian Arbitration Act proceedings
Applications and appearances under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, before Indian courts and tribunals.
Sections 9, 11, 34 and 37 proceedings
Interim relief before arbitration (S.9), appointment of arbitrators (S.11), challenges to an award (S.34), and appeals from arbitration orders (S.37).
Award enforcement
Execution of domestic and foreign arbitral awards against assets or parties located in India.
Shareholder, JV, construction & property disputes
Disputes arising from joint ventures, shareholder agreements, construction contracts and property investments connecting India with Dubai, the U.K. or Australia.
One firm across both ends of the dispute
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Arbitration and litigation under one roof
We advise on the arbitration clause itself and, where needed, take the matter into Indian courts for interim relief or enforcement.
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Commercially minded advice
Recommendations weigh cost and time against the size of the dispute, not litigation for its own sake.
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Enforcement-focused from day one
Contracts and clauses reviewed with an eye to how an award or decree would actually be enforced in India.
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Direct partner contact
Commercial matters are led by a partner throughout, from first review to final enforcement.
Commercial, arbitration and mediation matters involving clients in Dubai, the U.K. and Australia are led directly by our dispute resolution partners, from strategy through enforcement.
Partners, Navlaw & Associates
From first review to enforcement
Send the contract & dispute summary
Share the agreement, arbitration clause and a short account of what has gone wrong.
Partner assessment
A written view on forum, likely timeline, and whether interim relief is needed urgently.
Authorise remotely
Board resolutions, powers of attorney and vakalatnamas prepared for attestation wherever you are — Dubai, the U.K. or Australia.
We act, you're briefed
We appear in arbitration, mediation or before Indian courts and report back on a schedule that suits your time zone.
Discuss your dispute with a partner
Consultations are arranged by phone, WhatsApp or video call at a time that works for Dubai, the U.K. or Australia.