Dispute Resolution
Litigation
PSL, Advocates & Solicitors has a dedicated team of lawyers representing clients in the Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts and various Tribunals. With its strategically located offices and representatives, PSL ensures a fully integrated and cost-effective service. Its lawyers have been exposed to a variety of issues over the years. The team follows a multi-disciplinary approach to facilitate comprehensive analyses of the issues and efficient litigation management.
PSL has been a long-standing trusted partner for leading Indian and International Corporations, Governments, Financial Institutions, significant Public Sector Undertakings, Royal Families and Individuals. It offers seamless and integrated services with extensive experience in individual jurisdictions with a strong understanding of the respective laws and regulations. Its qualified and dedicated team of lawyers is focused on resolving complex litigation matters and offering solutions that are practical and cost-efficient.
The firm handles the full range of Civil Litigation, Corporate & Commercial Disputes, including Banking Disputes, Breach of Contract, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Insurance Claims, Post-Merger or Acquisition Dispute, Securities Litigation, Corporate Governance Litigation, issues of Director/Officer Liability, or Shareholder Litigation and any other issues arising from corporate transactions. It also assists with contentious regulatory proceedings, investigations and criminal matters including the whole gamut of cyber-crimes.
Arbitration
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.
Through its diverse arbitration practice, its lawyers are exposed to all kinds of disputes, thereby, catering to clients from various industries and jurisdictions. These domestic and international arbitrations range from high value contractual disputes in the industry sectors including, but not limited to, Real Estate & Infrastructure, Power & Energy, Technology and Software and matters arising out of Joint Ventures, Shareholders Agreement and General Commercial Transactions. PSL also represents clients in extremely high profile and heavily contested cases. Its advice and services are tailored to meet the needs of each client, drawing on the collective knowledge of the firm with regard to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act and other relevant laws.
The firm also provides advice and assistance during the pre-arbitration stage to determine the applicability and enforceability of the Rules of Arbitration. The arbitration practice has lawyers and experts who have hand on experience of conducting arbitrations under Rules of SIAC, ICC, DIFC, LCIA, DIAC, ICADR and ad hoc arbitrations. We are proficient in conducting arbitrations in all major cities in India, and in foreign seats including Singapore, Paris, Oslo and Dubai.
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Our experience
Arbitration
Advised the Russian Federation in USD 50 Billion arbitral award enforcement in India.
Representing an EPC Contractor in arbitration proceedings against its sub-contractor for claiming damages on account of negative change in scope of work.
Representing an Indian SPV against a State owned Road Development Corporation and the State before an arbitral tribunal constituted by the Indian Council of Arbitration as well as in Court proceedings.
Representing an Indian SPV in enforcement proceedings and defending an approx. Rs. 200 Crore Arbitral Award arising out of an Infrastructure Project.
Representing a Toll Operator of a National Highway in defending an arbitral award wherein the toll operator has been awarded an extension of approx. 3 years to the concession agreement.
Successfully represented a leading Infrastructure Company against NHAI and secured an Arbitral Award of Rs. 300 Crores.
Successfully represented a leading Construction Company in Arbitration Proceedings against a State Highway Authority and secured an Arbitral Award in excess of Rs.250 Crore.
Litigation
Advising and representing several companies in their disputes relating to Power Purchase Agreement, Distribution Agreement and Civil Litigation at various for a including APTEL, High Court and Supreme Court.
Represented a leading Infrastructure company on collection of fee/toll to recover their expenses.
Advising and representing the Ruler and royal family of in the state of Chhattisgarh in matters relating to succession of the Gaddi of the Ruler and the royal property by the succeeding Rulers and his legal heirs. The quantum involved in the matter is INR 30,000 crores.
Represented the Association of Indian Transporters in a matter concerning banning entry of transport vehicles in Delhi.
Representing clients in disputes regarding common carrier pipelines use before the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board.
Represented an Indian company against whom a foreign award arising out of a SIAC Arbitration was sought to be enforced by a Singaporean entity.
Representing a leading aviation company before various judicial and quasi-judicial fora.