AKS Partners is a leading firm known for its robust dispute resolution practice. The firm has an impressive track record in handling complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters across a diverse range of sectors, including infrastructure, automotive, aviation, and consumer goods. The firm excels at navigating intricate legal challenges, often involving government entities and high-stakes contractual disputes. For instance, the firm successfully challenged an arbitral award on behalf of the Airports Authority of India, raising critical questions around arbitrator impartiality and the finality of awards. At the helm of the firm's dispute resolution practice is Sonal Kumar Singh, the managing partner. He leads a team of talented lawyers, including associate partners Ratik Sharma and Sukanya Lal.
Work highlights
Represented Engineering Projects India in a dispute over the construction of a road project. The firm successfully challenged an arbitral award in the client's favour, arguing that the arbitrator's mandate was terminated before the award was rendered, and no extension was sought by the parties.
Acted for a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in several contentious matters spanning procurement, maintenance and performance.
