P&A Law Offices has an experienced and established dispute resolution practice that is multi-jurisdictional and sector-agnostic. Market watchers praise the firm for its stellar client roster and involvement in some of the country’s meatiest corporate fights. The litigation and arbitration team comprises more than 40 lawyers who work with clients across a variety of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, financial markets, telecommunications, automotive and consumer goods. The P&A team are known for their leading roles in high-stakes and complex disputes for household-name clients, particularly in the competition and international arbitration areas. The firm is also proud of its lengthy track record of acting for the Indian government in contentious investment treaty matters.
Managing partner Anand Pathak leads a team of eight active disputes partners, including Shashank Gautam, Nabik Syam and Ravish Kumar.
The firm continues to act for Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings in the appeal filed before the Supreme Court of India challenging the order passed by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. The matter is related to a landmark dispute between the client and Future Group. The appeal is currently pending before the Supreme Court, and the Supreme Court granted interim protection to Amazon NV and has directed the Competition Commission of India to not take any coercive steps against the client. This matter raises several important questions of law relating to the Competition Act, including the power of the competition authority to inquire into combinations which were notified, approved and given effect to, more than two years ago.
Client feedback
“1. Their drafting is very good and covers the entire case. It is reviewed at multiple levels and counter points are thought through and discussed before putting any point into pleadings.
2. Research is a strong point of the P&A Law Offices. They are up to date with recent developments and also go deep into the case/matter before advising strategy to be used in particular case.
3. High degree of involvement in the case. A sense of ownership is taken for each matter.
4. Excellent coordination and communication with other side and the arbitral tribunal.” – Commercial arbitration
Vijay Purohit
“Good communication, good legal knowledge, open to ideas and practical.”
