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Construction & Infrastructure Energy & Resources Shipping & Insurance Private Equity & Finance Sports & Entertainment Sports & Entertainment We advise clients on a broad range of construction disputes including dispute board proceedings, intermediate and alternative dispute resolution, contract administration, and management of claims arising during the course of a project, as well as arbitrations […]
Our dedicated team of experienced lawyers act in both large and complex debt collection matters to enforce creditor’s rights. They assist in obtaining these payments through global debt recovery and enforcement mechanisms. Download Practice Statement Our dedicated team of experienced lawyers act in both large and complex debt collection matters to enforce creditor’s rights. They […]
With our in-depth understanding of the field and allied practice, we provide a one-stop solution to both litigants and third party funders. Our innovative commercial and highly strategic approach to complex international disputes helps clients navigate through the myriad of challenges and identify the true potential of their claim portfolio. Litigation Finance Presentation Download Practice […]
We advise on a full gamut of multi-jurisdictional, complex, high-value, white-collar crimes and asset tracing matters including cyber fraud, accounting fraud, misrepresentation, illegitimate financial gain, asset dissipation, bribery and secret commissions, corruption, tax frauds, banking fraud, and money laundering. Download Practice Statement We advise on a full gamut of multi-jurisdictional, complex, high-value, white-collar crimes and […]
In many cases, dispute resolution outside of the courtroom can help clients to achieve their objectives faster. Our alternative dispute resolution practice works closely with clients to determine the best dispute resolution process to meet their needs, through mechanisms like mediation, conciliation, and negotiation. Our main priority is to resolve disputes quickly and effectively with […]
Our lawyers have represented clients in their complex and sophisticated disputes before all types of trial, appellate, and regulatory tribunals and courts around the world. By partnering with us, you will have access to a team of focused lawyers who will provide comprehensive and commercial solutions to your disputes. Download Practice Statement Our lawyers have […]
Our International Arbitration team provides advice and advocacy to individuals, global corporations, financial institutions, and state entities in investment treaty and commercial arbitrations conducted in accordance with all major international arbitration rules including SIAC Rules, ICC Rules, LCIA Rules, LMAA Rules, MCIA Rules, CAS Rules, and ad-hoc arbitrations, governed by distinct laws (curial and substantive). […]
Our international trade and business team helps clients navigate the maze of obstacles – both legal and cultural – involved in conducting trade and business internationally. We are dedicated to helping clients achieve business goals on an international level, and tailor strategies that navigate the legal and regulatory complexities of global finance, manufacturing and trade. […]
Our sports and entertainment team has extensive experience representing clients in this business ,we understand the unique issues presented by operating in the industry, including the importance of establishing and maintaining relationships, controlling sensitive information, maintaining privacy and confidentiality and achieving goals in tight timeframes. Download Practice Statement Our sports and entertainment team has extensive […]
The team has experience in providing seamless service in high-profile mandates in private equity disputes involving an array of laws, aspects and complexities like exit disputes, breach of trust, contractual misrepresentations and frauds, material non-performance of obligations, inability to maintain transparent governance, the disputed direction of the target and suppression of the rights of minority […]
Whether you require help dealing with a marine casualty, navigating a cargo claim, marine insurance claim or a charter problem, managing a shipbuilding dispute, or a dredging dispute, our lawyers can help you find the appropriate solution. Download Practice Statement Whether you require help dealing with a marine casualty, navigating a cargo claim, marine insurance […]
Our broad international network helps clients achieve optimum solutions in their disputes specifically within the power, oil and gas, renewables, nuclear and mining and metals sectors. These disputes cover assets and relations throughout the globe including Nigeria, CIS countries (including Kazakhstan), India, UAE, Singapore, Myanmar, Philippines, Turkey, South Korea and Indonesia. Download Practice Statement Our […]
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By affirming that the risk of an unexecuted decree may, in appropriate circumstances, justify early judicial intervention under Section 151 of the CPC, this ruling provides plaintiffs with a strategic safeguard in cross-border litigation. SECURING CLAIMS AGAINST FOREIGNERS FOR INSUFFICIENT INDIAN ASSETS AND LACK OF RECIPROCITY Introduction On 1 July 2025, a Single Judge Bench of […]
INTRODUCTION The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Act”) is founded on the principle of minimal judicial interference, with Sections 34 and 37 offering limited avenues for courts to intervene in the arbitral awards, primarily through setting them aside or hearing appeals against such decisions. However, a recurring question that has persisted in Indian arbitration jurisprudence […]
We are proud to share that our Partner, Prateek Bagaria received the Client Choice Award for his Commercial Litigation practice in the UAE by Lexology Index. They have recognised him as a Global Elite Thought Leader in the UAE. The Client Choice awards recognises partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide […]
Benchmark Litigation released its rankings for the Asia Pacific region for 2025. We are elated to share that Singularity has been recognised for its International Arbitration – International Firms and White-Collar Crime practices in Singapore. Benchmark Litigation’s analysis states, “Singularity Legal is a dynamic boutique disputes firm headquartered in India with a base in Singapore. […]
Singularity Legal is pleased to announce the relocation of Natasha Kavalakkat, Managing Counsel, to its Dubai office as part of the firm’s strategic expansion in the Middle East. Natasha, who has been with the firm’s Mumbai office for five years, brings extensive expertise in multijurisdictional disputes and global enforcement and debt recovery, further strengthening Singularity’s […]
I. INTRODUCTION The UK Court of Appeal, in Servis-Terminal LLC v. Valeriy Ernestovich Drelle (“Drelle CA”),[1] has overturned the English High Court’s decision in Valeriy Ernestovich Drelle v. Servis-Terminal LLC (“Drelle HC”),[2] and held that a bankruptcy petition cannot be presented on the basis of a foreign judgment that has not been subject to recognition […]
INTRODUCTION 1.The enforcement of foreign arbitral awards is a cornerstone of international commercial arbitration. It is governed by the New York Convention, which ensures the recognition and enforcement of such awards across jurisdictions. However, as the recent Singapore case of Wuhu Ruyi Xinbo Investment v Shandong Ruyi Technology[1] demonstrates, the process is not without challenges, […]
INTRODUCTION 1. The DIFC Court of Appeal (“DIFC CA”) in Sandra Holding Ltd. v. Fawzi Musaed Al Salehi[1] (“Sandra Holding”) caused quite a stir in holding that the DIFC Courts did not have the power to grant freestanding worldwide freezing orders (“WFOs”) in support of foreign proceedings (See our alert on the decision here). 2. Recently, […]
BACKGROUND 1. This judgment of the King’s Bench Division concerns an application by Bugsby Property LLC (“Bugsby”) and Bugsby Investments Limited (“BIL”) (collectively, “Claimants”) seeking the Court’s assistance in appointing an arbitrator under section 18 of the Arbitration Act, 1996 (“Arbitration Act”) with respect to a potential “permissive” arbitration process during the pendency of a […]
We are proud to share that our Partner, Prateek Bagaria has been recognized as a Future Leader in Arbitration and recommended for his Commercial Litigation practice by Lexology Index in it’s ‘Commercial Litigation-Future Leaders-Partners’ index ranking for 2024. Here’s what some of our clients & peers have said about Prateek: “Prateek is very well connected, easy to work […]
This insight provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the innovative and emerging enforcement options available within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). It explores the evolving landscape of legal mechanisms and strategies used for enforcing judgments, emphasizing recent developments, key trends, and groundbreaking initiatives shaping the enforcement environment. The insight highlights the most significant […]
This paper examines the enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards against sovereign states within the DIFC, emphasising the complexities posed by sovereign immunity. As cross-border enforcement actions become more prevalent, there is a need to address sovereign immunity, particularly in the context of sovereign debt recovery and disputes involving sanctioned states. Globally sanctioned sovereigns such […]
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TRAINEE shravani.musande@singularitylegal.com +91 88888 63511 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Shravani is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. Her range of experience includes advising clients in their cross-border disputes in arbitrations under rules such as SIAC and UNCITRAL, and in litigation before the Indian courts. Shravani is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. Her range of experience includes […]
TRAINEE khushboo.sharma@singularitylegal.com +91 76108 38595 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Khushboo is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. Her range of experience includes advising clients on complex cross-border disputes, including international arbitrations under rules such as SIAC, DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, UNCITRAL; and litigation before courts in India, Dubai, and the DIFC. She is also a qualified Company Secretary […]
TRAINEE hritvik.mohan@singularitylegal.com +91 96382 83347 Linkedin-in Experience Hritvik is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. His range of experience includes advising clients on cross-border disputes, investment treaty matters as well as arbitrations under various rules such as ICSID Rules and LMAA, and in litigation before the Indian courts. He has previously worked in the commercial disputes […]
TRAINEE aayush.khandekar@singularitylegal.com +91 82378 18865 +91 22 4976 5861 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Representations Aayush is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. He is currently pursuing his B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.) from Symbiosis Law School, Pune. His range of experience includes advising clients in their cross border disputes in arbitrations under rules such as SIAC and ICC, […]
COUNSEL nitansha.nema@singularitylegal.com +91 8127460564 +91 22 4976 5861 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Representations Publications Nitansha is a Counsel at Singularity Legal. She holds an LL.M. in Commercial Law from the University of Cambridge (2024). Her range of experience includes advising clients in their cross-border disputes in arbitrations under various rules such as SIAC. She also […]
TRAINEE gaurav.majumdar@singularitylegal.com +91 97396 48766 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Representations Publications Gaurav is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. He holds a double LL.M in Investment Treaty Arbitration (2021) and Commercial Law (2024) from Uppsala University, Sweden. His range of experience includes advising clients in their cross-border disputes in arbitrations under various rules such as LCIA […]
COUNSEL aryan.sharma@singularitylegal.com +916260903962 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Representations Aryan is a Counsel at Singularity Legal. He specialises in advising energy & resources, and construction & infrastructure companies, in their operational and joint venture disputes. He also represents athletes and sports federations in anti-doping and other sports disputes. His area of interest extends to the law […]
COUNSEL priyanshi.vakharia@singularitylegal.com +91 9920995342 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Representations Publications Priyanshi is a Counsel at Singularity Legal. She holds an LL.M in International Law from the University of Cambridge. She has also passed the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)- 1 of England and Wales (2024). She represents clients in international disputes ranging from industry sectors such […]
ASSOCIATE Bhagyashree.goel@singularitylegal.com +91 9820092032 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Representations Bhagyashree is an Associate at Singularity Legal. She is an Indian qualified lawyer and holds a Bachelors in Commerce (Accounting & Finance). She works as part of the Growth team at Singularity Legal to help achieve the firm’s growth and expansion objectives by assisting in business […]
DIRECTOR-GROWTH sriram.parameswaran@singularitylegal.com +91 9810139347 +91 22 49765861 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience International Government Technology Oil & Energy Management Consulting Recognitions Sriram is the Director – Growth, at Singularity Legal. He specializes in Business Growth, Practice Development, Program Management, Relationship Management, Business Operations and Financial Control. Sriram is a qualified lawyer admitted to the bar in […]
COUNSEL lakshay.arora@singularitylegal.com +91 80786 17747 +91 22 4976 5861 Ext. 105 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Representations Publications Lakshay is a Counsel at Singularity Legal. He specialises in advising energy & resources, private equities, and shipping & trade companies in shareholder and joint venture disputes, operational disputes and sovereign disputes. He also specialises in advising on […]
Managing Counsel natasha.kavalakkat@singularitylegal.com +971 50 113 2487 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Representations Publications Natasha is a Managing Counsel at Singularity Legal. She specialises in advising energy & resources, construction & infrastructure, shipping & trade companies and institutional investors in shareholder and joint venture disputes, operational disputes and sovereign disputes. She also specialises in advising on global enforcement and […]
