Arbitration & ADR
Award-focused arbitration — not paper-shuffling.
What this engagement covers
Arbitration & ADR, End-to-End.
Counsel and representation in arbitration under institutional rules (SIAC, ICC, LCIA) and ad-hoc references — supported by enforcement work in Indian courts and pre-dispute structured mediation.
Our process
From First Call to Final Order
Confidential Intake
30-min discovery call on phone or Zoom. We confirm scope, urgency and fee on the same call.
Diligence & Strategy
Document review, record retrieval and a written strategy note — including timeline, risks and milestones.
Documentation & Filing
Drafting, apostille, Power of Attorney, registration and filing handled end-to-end by a named matter lead.
Representation
Court, tribunal, registrar or counterparty representation — with weekly written updates across time-zones.
Closure & Handover
Final order, registered deed or settlement, plus a sealed matter file and post-closure compliance calendar.
Why IndusGuard
Built for Matters That Cross Borders
One named matter lead
No call-centre, no hand-offs. A senior advocate owns your file end-to-end.
NRI desks across 8 countries
Overlapping US, UK, Gulf and APAC hours — apostille and POA built into every workflow.
Weekly written updates
Plain-language progress notes, secure document portal and milestone-based fees.
Pan-India bar coverage
Empanelled counsel across High Courts, NCLT, DRT and the Supreme Court of India.
Where we serve
A Global NRI Desk, Anchored in India.
We act for clients across 8+ countries and represent matters in every major Indian jurisdiction — High Courts, NCLT, DRT and the Supreme Court.
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- UAE
- Australia
- Singapore
- Germany
- Saudi Arabia
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Delhi NCR
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Pune
- Pan-India
Common questions
Before You Call
Which arbitration institution is most commonly used for India-related international disputes?+
SIAC (Singapore International Arbitration Centre) is the most commonly used institution for India-related international commercial arbitration, followed by the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce). Within India, the MCIA (Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration) and DIAC are growing institutional choices. The choice depends on the counterparty's preferences, the contract value, and the preferred seat of arbitration.
Is India a signatory to the New York Convention on arbitral award enforcement?+
Yes. India is a signatory to the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards 1958. Foreign arbitral awards from New York Convention countries are enforced in India under Part II of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996. The grounds for refusal are narrow and mirror the Convention's grounds: procedural irregularity, jurisdiction, and public policy.
What is the public policy ground for refusing enforcement of a foreign award in India?+
Indian courts can refuse enforcement of a foreign arbitral award if it is contrary to the fundamental policy of Indian law, the interests of India, or justice and morality. The Supreme Court in Ssangyong Engineering v. NHAI narrowed the public policy ground in 2019, holding that courts cannot review the merits of an award under the guise of public policy.
How long does it take to enforce a foreign arbitral award in India?+
Enforcement of a foreign arbitral award in India typically takes 2-5 years at the High Court level, including any challenges by the judgment debtor. An execution petition is filed in the appropriate High Court after obtaining an enforcement order. Interim orders restraining dissipation of assets can be sought at the outset.
Can Indian parties agree to arbitrate outside India?+
Yes. Indian parties can agree to arbitrate at a foreign seat under foreign institutional rules. The Supreme Court in PASL Wind Solutions v. GE Power confirmed that two Indian parties can choose a foreign seat and that the resulting award is a foreign award enforceable under the New York Convention framework in India.
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