Dispute resolution is a core business for Bengaluru-based Sanctum Law. Apart from this, the firm is focused on real estate and general corporate law. In the south, the firm is recognised for its expertise in construction agreement-related arbitrations and agreement negotiations, and regulatory litigation against the government. The team’s experience covers a wide range of sectors, such as commercial, regulatory, real estate and intellectual property litigation, domestic arbitration and contentious matters relating to company, family, competition, consumer, service, labour, trade and criminal law. In the past 12 months, the firm has been proud of the 87% success rate, winning 20 of the 23 matters that were closed. There are still 167 matters pending.
The key contact at the firm is founder Sammith S. His practice spans government, tax, construction, labour, white-collar crime and commercial disputes. Sammith S is the sole empanelled legal adviser on the board of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India for Bengaluru and Karnataka. Senior consultant Shivananda S is an additional name to note for contentious regulatory matters.
The team secured numerous wins for its clients, such as successfully representing Kamalalaya Hiisoft before the High Court of Karnataka in overturning a trial court order of asset attachment.
Client feedback
“We recommend the firm for arbitrations in real estate and any other disputes in real estate .” – Real estate
“We have used their services for real estate. They advised us well for all our queries related to property.” – Real estate
“Very good advice and follow-through in land matters.” – Real estate
“Assimilation of facts is done well by the entire team at Sanctum Law. Before the matter is presented, it is discussed in detail with the clients.” – Real estate
“Sanctum has an excellent team in handling real estate litigation and has always got us good orders. The team is very prompt in responding and also quick in drafting and filing the petitions and ensures that they are taken up at the earliest, considering the huge backlog of cases in the courts.” – Real estate
“We appreciate their attention to detail and advice on the right direction and manner.” – Trust and Estates
Sammith Shivanand
“He is great at addressing clients’ calls and respecting their privacy.”
“Sammith tries to make time despite his busy schedule and is driven.”
“Excellent at everything.”
“He understands our queries really well and uses his legal knowledge to give us a long-term solution.”
“Very calm, results-oriented and the best performer.”
“He has an excellent knowledge of law in our area and comes up with solutions or otherwise backed with case laws in the most convincing manner. He is a leader and has built a team of like-minded professionals who have almost the same kind of approach. Kudos to him and his entire team.”
“Great attention to details and problem-solving attitude.”
“He is extremely knowledgeable and strategises very well, in addition to being very accessible and involved.”
“Sammith’s knowledge in the areas of practice is excellent. His responsive nature and leadership quality is very good. Having about 11-12 years of experience and managing a firm on his own is commendable.”
