**Legal Counsel for Government of Gujarat Infrastructure Projects, Wipro, APM Terminals, IPCA Labs, Sun Pharma, Indian Oil Corporation, Governments, GMDC, Texspin, MAERSK, Emirates Shipping and others****Summary:** Directed legal strategies and provided counsel on investment disputes, commercial litigation, and arbitration at APM Terminals. Advised on matters totaling USD 216 million, effectively differentiating liquidated damages from penalties and securing USD 5 million in damages for… Show more **Legal Counsel for Government of Gujarat Infrastructure Projects, Wipro, APM Terminals, IPCA Labs, Sun Pharma, Indian Oil Corporation, Governments, GMDC, Texspin, MAERSK, Emirates Shipping and others****Summary:** Directed legal strategies and provided counsel on investment disputes, commercial litigation, and arbitration at APM Terminals. Advised on matters totaling USD 216 million, effectively differentiating liquidated damages from penalties and securing USD 5 million in damages for clients. Successfully led arbitrations against Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and advised on infrastructure disputes under infrastructure investment law.**Responsibilities:**- Advised on complex investment disputes and property disputes- Researched 'take or pay' clauses, defended against asset freezing injunctions, and discredited loss assessments- Drafted robust arbitration statements, successfully defending against breach claims and securing damages**Achievements:**- Secured rejection of specific performance plea in investor-state disputes with Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation- Received a favorable award of USD 5 million for damages in gas supply disruption case- Successfully navigated various legal proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal of India**Key Skills:** Investment Disputes, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Legal Drafting, FIDIC 1999 & 2017 Suites Show less

** Private Practice as Counsel in High Court**Summary:Managed legal proceedings for 200+ cases at High Courts and the Supreme Court of India, focusing on commercial arbitrations in sectors such as infrastructure, Oil and Gas, Maritime, and Mining. Oversaw trials for 11 commercial disputes and civil litigation cases from 2011 to 2024. Successfully challenged procurement procedures and defended Government companies in over 20 cases in High Court, protected clients from major legal claims,… Show more ** Private Practice as Counsel in High Court**Summary:Managed legal proceedings for 200+ cases at High Courts and the Supreme Court of India, focusing on commercial arbitrations in sectors such as infrastructure, Oil and Gas, Maritime, and Mining. Oversaw trials for 11 commercial disputes and civil litigation cases from 2011 to 2024. Successfully challenged procurement procedures and defended Government companies in over 20 cases in High Court, protected clients from major legal claims, and obtained valuable decrees in complex disputes. Responsibilities:- Led legal proceedings for over 200 cases at the High Courts and Supreme Court of India.- Advocated for clients in 10 commercial arbitrations spanning different industries.- Managed trials for 11 commercial disputes and civil litigation cases.- Served as Constitutional and Corporate Counsel for Government Corporations and Governments.Achievements:- Challenged disputed procurement procedures affecting a construction project using FIDIC Forms, leading to a breach of natural justice principles argument.- Safeguarded a client against marine pollution claims under the CLC Convention, achieving significant legal wins.- Successfully disputed the awarding of a high-value EPC contract for a High-Speed Rail project through judicial review proceedings before the High Court.- Appointed as special counsel by the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) to investigate asset titles for mortgage-related matters with meticulous attention to detail and strict compliance standards. Show less