Dispute Resolution- India
Expert Advocacy Across India | Every ForumDispute Resolution
ATB Legal delivers full-service dispute resolution across India’s principal legal forums — from National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) insolvency proceedings and High Court litigation to domestic and international arbitration, court-annexed mediation, and cross-border enforcement. For European and GCC clients with India exposure, the firm’s dual presence in India and the UAE means a single advisory relationship covers both jurisdictions — no handoffs, no gaps.
Governed by the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 and the Mediation Act 2023 — India’s dispute resolution mechanisms are built for enforceable, cross-border finality.
Our Dispute Resolution Services
NCLT & Insolvency Proceedings
India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) administers corporate insolvency through the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). ATB Legal represents foreign creditors, multinational lenders, and cross-border investors in NCLT proceedings — from filing claims in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) to challenging liquidation orders, contesting resolution plans, and pursuing cross-border insolvency recognition under Part IV of the IBC. The team advises at every stage of the insolvency lifecycle, from early creditor strategy through to recovery.
High Court & Civil Litigation
ATB Legal’s India-enrolled advocates represent clients before the Bombay, Delhi, and Karnataka High Courts and the Supreme Court of India in civil, commercial, employment, and real estate disputes. The team handles urgent interim applications, injunctions, and enforcement proceedings, combining rigorous courtroom advocacy with precise procedural knowledge of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) and the Commercial Courts Act 2015, which created a dedicated fast-track framework for high-value commercial disputes.
Arbitration — India-Seated & International
ATB Legal manages arbitrations under leading institutions — ICC, SIAC, LCIA, DIAC, and arbitrateAD — as well as ad hoc proceedings under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996. The team advises on seat selection, interim relief before Indian courts under Section 9 of the Act, enforcement of domestic and foreign awards, and cross-border arbitrations spanning India and the UAE. Asha Treesa Bejoy FCIArb leads international arbitration mandates as recognised arbitrator at DIAC and arbitrateAD.
Mediation
India’s Mediation Act 2023 establishes a statutory framework for pre-litigation and court-referred commercial mediation — including online and cross-border mediation — with enforceability equivalent to an arbitral award. ATB Legal’s mediation practice is led by CEDR-certified mediators advising on commercial, employment, real estate, and cross-border disputes. The team facilitates pre-litigation mediation, court-annexed mediation referrals, and structured settlement negotiations designed to preserve ongoing commercial relationships and deliver durable, enforceable outcomes.
Cross-border Enforcement
For businesses holding arbitral awards or court judgments against Indian parties — or Indian parties seeking enforcement abroad — ATB Legal manages recognition and enforcement proceedings under Part II of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act (implementing the New York Convention) and Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure for foreign court decrees. The firm’s dual India-UAE presence enables coordinated enforcement across both jurisdictions simultaneously, reducing cost, procedural duplication, and the risk of conflicting positions in parallel proceedings.
Industry and Sector Expertise
ATB Legal’s India disputes practice serves construction and infrastructure, IT and technology, manufacturing and PLI-scheme industries, energy and renewables, real estate, and banking and financial services. Sector-specific knowledge enables dispute strategies calibrated to each industry’s commercial realities, regulatory landscape, and evidentiary demands.
Innovation and Technology
ATB Legal uses India’s eCourts platform, High Court e-filing systems, and virtual hearing facilities to streamline proceedings and reduce the burden on European and GCC-based clients managing disputes remotely. Online dispute resolution tools and electronic case management accelerate timelines and improve real-time visibility of proceedings.
Thought Leadership and Client Education
ATB Legal’s India disputes team publishes regular analysis of NCLT developments, arbitration law reform, Mediation Act 2023 implementation, and cross-border enforcement through the India blog. Clients receive timely regulatory updates translated into actionable guidance — before procedural changes affect live matters.
Multi-jurisdictional Coordination
When disputes simultaneously engage India’s courts, international arbitration seats, and UAE legal forums, ATB Legal provides harmonised representation under a single advisory relationship. Strategy is aligned across all forums — eliminating conflicting positions, duplicated instructions, and the communication delays that multi-adviser structures produce.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Beyond arbitration and mediation, ATB Legal facilitates expert determination, conciliation, and negotiation advocacy. For eligible disputes, the team advises on Lok Adalat — India’s statutory pre-litigation settlement mechanism under the Legal Services Authorities Act — as a fast, cost-effective path to resolution before formal proceedings begin.
FAQFrequently Asked Questions- Dispute Resolutions
- What types of disputes does ATB Legal handle in India?
ATB Legal manages commercial and corporate contract disputes, shareholder disagreements, construction and infrastructure claims, insolvency proceedings before the NCLT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), employment matters, real estate conflicts, and cross-border enforcement. The practice covers India’s courts, arbitration institutions, and ADR forums.
- What is the NCLT and what role does it play in commercial disputes?
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is India’s specialist commercial court for corporate insolvency, liquidation, mergers, and related company law matters. Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the NCLT administers the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) — the time-bound mechanism through which foreign creditors, lenders, and investors can participate in the restructuring or liquidation of distressed Indian companies.
- Which arbitration institutions and rules does ATB Legal work with in India?
ATB Legal manages proceedings under ICC, SIAC, LCIA, DIAC, and arbitrateAD rules, as well as domestic Indian arbitration under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996. The team advises on seat selection, interim measures before Indian courts, multi-seated cross-border proceedings, and the enforcement of awards under the New York Convention.
- What is the Mediation Act 2023 and how does it affect commercial disputes in India?
The Mediation Act 2023 introduced a statutory framework for pre-litigation and court-referred commercial mediation in India. Settlement agreements reached under its provisions carry enforceability equivalent to arbitral awards and can cover cross-border disputes involving international parties. The Act represents a significant shift toward structured, party-driven resolution and is particularly relevant for commercial relationships where preserving ongoing dealings is a priority.
- Can foreign arbitral awards and court judgments be enforced in India?
Yes. Foreign arbitral awards from New York Convention signatory countries are enforceable in India under Part II of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996. Foreign court decrees from reciprocating territories are enforceable under Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure. ATB Legal manages both enforcement pathways, including responses to challenges filed by award debtors.
- How does ATB Legal’s dual India-UAE presence benefit clients in cross-border disputes?
Clients active in both India and the UAE receive coordinated legal strategy under a single advisory relationship — covering Indian courts and NCLT proceedings, UAE forums including DIFC and ADGM, and international arbitration seats simultaneously. This eliminates conflicting positions, duplicated instructions, and the delays inherent in briefing separate counsel in each jurisdiction. It is a structural advantage that no single-jurisdiction firm can replicate.
Uncompromising Quality Why Clients Choose ATB Legal
- In-depth local and regional expertise: Our team has extensive experience in the UAE and Indian jurisdictions, providing nuanced strategies adapted to multiple legal frameworks and institutions.
- Strategic clarity: We analyse each dispute’s contractual, legal, and procedural context to craft focused, results-driven case plans.
- Commercial alignment: We ensure every legal step supports your broader business objectives, balancing efficiency with vigorous advocacy.
- Multilingual and multi-jurisdictional advocacy: Proceedings are conducted in English and Arabic, and we ensure smooth cooperation across borders when enforcing awards or managing related proceedings.
- Proven track record: Our successes span complex arbitrations, mediations, and courtroom victories in DIFC, ADGM, mainland UAE, India, and international forums.
Meet The Core Team
Our Team of
Lawyers and Experts
LLB, LLM, FCIArb
Asha Treesa Bejoy
LLB
Jose Joseph
LLB
Jerome Jose
LLB
Aeron Abraham Thomas
LLB
Mathew Jones
Micro Case Studies
Representative Experience
Represented a multinational construction consortium in a DIAC arbitration addressing extensive delay and disruption claims arising from a major regional infrastructure project. The case involved complex concurrent delay analysis and quantification of disruption losses across multiple contract packages.
Acted for a leading Europe-based provider of engineered heavy lifting and transportation solutions in an ICC arbitration involving significant claims for non-payment under a subcontract, together with disputes relating to project delays and suspension following a site incident.
Represented a real estate developer in a DIAC arbitration concerning the termination of a design-and-build contract arising from disputed performance and delays under a large-scale development project.
Acted for a prominent Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company as lead counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Paris, involving a complex dispute concerning payments for the subcontracting and performance of electro-mechanical works on a major international project.
Represented a client in an ICC arbitration under the Expedited Procedure concerning payments for supply, engineering, commissioning, and manpower services, and successfully defended counterclaims for alleged defects, delays, and liquidated damages.
Represented a client in enforcement and recognition proceedings before a national court, obtaining recognition of an international arbitral award arising from a shareholders' agreement dispute. The proceedings successfully addressed the debtor's challenges to enforcement and issues arising from the transition of the applicable institutional arbitration framework.
Represented a client engaged in road construction and infrastructure services in proceedings for recovery of payments under a Settlement Agreement relating to works performed on a major Power Plant project pursuant to various subcontract agreements.
Acted for a leading Europe-based provider of engineered heavy lifting and transportation solutions in an ICC arbitration involving significant claims for non-payment under a subcontract, together with disputes relating to project delays and suspension following a site incident.
Represented a real estate developer in a DIAC arbitration concerning the termination of a design-and-build contract arising from disputed performance and delays under a large-scale development project.
Acted for a prominent Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company as lead counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Paris, involving a complex dispute concerning payments for the subcontracting and performance of electro-mechanical works on a major international project.
Represented a client in an ICC arbitration under the Expedited Procedure concerning payments for supply, engineering, commissioning, and manpower services, and successfully defended counterclaims for alleged defects, delays, and liquidated damages.
Represented a client in enforcement and recognition proceedings before a national court, obtaining recognition of an international arbitral award arising from a shareholders' agreement dispute. The proceedings successfully addressed the debtor's challenges to enforcement and issues arising from the transition of the applicable institutional arbitration framework.
Represented a client engaged in road construction and infrastructure services in proceedings for recovery of payments under a Settlement Agreement relating to works performed on a major Power Plant project pursuant to various subcontract agreements.
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ATB Legal's India disputes team resolves commercial, insolvency, arbitration, and cross-border enforcement matters efficiently — typically faster than traditional court proceedings. Speak to the team before your dispute escalates.