Nick Peacock, Head of the India Disputes practice at Herbert Smith Freehills speaks with Moazzam Khan (Co-head International Dispute Resolution Practice at Indian law firm, Nishith Desai Associates) to discuss the current approach taken by the Indian courts towards arbitration.

Nick and Moazzam discuss the arbitrability of certain types of disputes in India. They also look at the question of delay in the Indian courts and the impact this can have on arbitrations where the Indian courts become involved.

For more information, please contact Nicholas Peacock, partner, or your usual Herbert Smith Freehills contact.

 

 

Key contacts

Simon Chapman KC photo

Simon Chapman KC

Managing Partner, Disputes, Asia and Australia, Hong Kong and Korea Group

Andrew Cannon photo

Andrew Cannon

Partner, Head of International Arbitration, London, Paris, India Group, Nordic Group, Africa Group, Kazakhstan Group, Ukraine Group and Central Asia Group

Dr Patricia Nacimiento photo

Dr Patricia Nacimiento

Partner, Germany, Central Asia Group, Kazakhstan Group, Latin America Group and Ukraine Group

Kathryn Sanger photo

Kathryn Sanger

Partner, Head of Disputes, China and Japan and Head of Private Capital, Asia, Hong Kong

Thierry Tomasi photo

Thierry Tomasi

Partner, Paris, Latin America Group and Africa Group

Christian Leathley photo

Christian Leathley

Partner, Head of International Arbitration, US, London, New York and Latin America Group

Craig Tevendale photo

Craig Tevendale

Partner, Head of Energy, UK, London, Africa Group, Central Asia Group and Kazakhstan Group

Gitta Satryani photo

Gitta Satryani

Managing Partner, Singapore Office, Singapore