Dispute resolution boutique Keystone Partners was formed by a group of first-generation lawyers who specialise in commercial litigation, international arbitration, construction disputes and contentious regulatory matters. Each partner has a particular focus, allowing the team to cover a varied suite of disputes practice areas, and one partner is an Advocate on Record of the Supreme Court. The firm also routinely handles contentious energy, technology and trade sector matters. Keystone has offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi. Senior partner Pradeep Nayak leads a strong disputes group that includes notable names such as Sita Kapadia, Pritha Srikumar Iyer, Arun Sri Kumar, Sulabh Rewari, Anupama Hebbar and Vikas Mahendra.
Work highlights
Represented a ride-hailing service against a writ petition filed by a trade union of taxi drivers, seeking recognition of drivers as gig workers to benefit from various social security laws.
Acted for a gaming technology player in a commercial suit against various websites hosting infringing content, successfully obtaining an ex-parte injunction against identified defendants.
