Represent parties in institutional international arbitrations under ICC (International Chamber of Commerce), SIAC (Singapore International Arbitration Centre), LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration), and HKIAC (Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre) rules. These proceedings involve cross-border commercial disputes — joint ventures, M&A transactions, energy contracts, infrastructure concessions, and supply agreements between parties from different jurisdictions. Indian lawyers are increasingly representing both Indian and foreign parties in these proceedings, particularly in Singapore and Dubai-seated arbitrations.

Handle investor-state disputes under bilateral investment treaties (BITs) and multilateral investment agreements before ICSID (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes) and UNCITRAL tribunals. India has a complex BIT history — the 2016 Model BIT replaced most earlier treaties, and India faces significant investment claims from foreign investors challenging regulatory and policy actions. Investment treaty arbitration requires understanding of public international law, treaty interpretation, and state responsibility alongside commercial arbitration procedure.

Advise parties on seat of arbitration selection (Singapore, London, Paris, Dubai, Mumbai), choice of governing law, institutional vs ad hoc arbitration, and drafting international arbitration clauses in cross-border contracts. Seat selection determines supervisory court jurisdiction and applicable procedural law — a critical strategic decision affecting enforcement, interim relief, and challenge rights. This advisory work is often the entry point for junior international arbitration lawyers.

Represent parties enforcing or resisting enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in India under the New York Convention (Part II, Arbitration Act). Indian courts have developed significant jurisprudence on the public policy exception to enforcement — Renusagar, ONGC v Saw Pipes, and subsequent Supreme Court decisions narrowing the exception to "fundamental policy of Indian law." This practice requires both international arbitration expertise and High Court litigation skills.

Handle emergency arbitrator proceedings and Section 9 applications for interim relief in support of international arbitrations seated abroad. Emergency arbitration — now available under SIAC, ICC, LCIA, and MCIA rules — allows parties to seek urgent interim relief before the full tribunal is constituted. Coordinating between emergency proceedings and Indian court applications under Section 9 is a specialist skill.

Coordinate expert evidence on quantum of damages, financial losses, and technical issues in international arbitrations — working with forensic accountants, industry experts, and technical specialists. Large international arbitrations (often USD 100M+) require sophisticated damages analysis and expert witness preparation, including preparation for hot-tubbing (concurrent expert evidence) procedures common in ICC and SIAC proceedings.

Complete guide to ICC, SIAC, LCIA, and HKIAC institutional arbitration — procedure, pleadings, tribunal management, evidence, interim relief, and award enforcement under the New York Convention.

India's BIT programme, the 2016 Model BIT, ICSID jurisdiction, investor-state claims, state defences, and the evolving landscape of investment protection for Indian and foreign investors.

New York Convention enforcement in Indian courts — Part II of the Arbitration Act, public policy exception jurisprudence, Renusagar to current Supreme Court position, and practical enforcement strategy.

Drafting effective international arbitration clauses — seat selection, institutional rules, governing law interaction, multi-tier dispute resolution, and emergency arbitration provisions for cross-border contracts.

Full preparation for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot — CISG analysis, arbitration procedure, memorial drafting, and oral advocacy coaching from experienced practitioners.

Use AI to research ICC/SIAC/LCIA procedure, draft submissions in international arbitrations, analyse BITs, and prepare cross-examination outlines for complex cross-border disputes.

The authoritative Indian practitioner's text — exceptional depth on the Arbitration Act (including international provisions), New York Convention enforcement, and Indian court jurisprudence on arbitration. Essential starting point for any Indian international arbitration lawyer.

The standard international arbitration practitioners' text — comprehensive coverage of ICC, SIAC, LCIA procedure, arbitral tribunal powers, evidence, interim measures, and award enforcement. Read alongside an Indian arbitration text for the full picture.

The most comprehensive treatise on international arbitration — three volumes covering arbitration agreements, tribunal constitution, procedure, awards, and enforcement. Essential for any serious international arbitration practitioner, particularly for BIT and ICSID work.

The definitive text on investment treaty arbitration — BIT provisions, ICSID jurisdiction, investor-state claims, state defences, and the interface between investment law and public international law. Essential for those building an ITA practice.

Specialist analysis of India-specific international arbitration issues — seat disputes, enforcement of foreign awards, Indian public policy exception, and the evolving role of Indian courts in supporting international arbitration. Updated to reflect recent Supreme Court developments.

AZB & Partners, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, SAM, Trilegal — leading international arbitration mandates involving SIAC, ICC, and LCIA proceedings for Indian and multinational clients across energy, infrastructure, M&A, and commercial disputes.

Singapore International Arbitration Centre and Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration — institutional roles providing exposure to the full range of international arbitrations, procedural management, and tribunal appointments. SIAC Mumbai office actively takes Indian lawyers.

Herbert Smith Freehills, Freshfields, DLA Piper, Hogan Lovells India practices — international arbitration matters involving Indian parties or India-seated arbitrations from the perspective of international firms managing cross-border disputes.

Foley Hoag, Three Crowns, Curtis Mallet-Prevost — specialist investment treaty arbitration boutiques handling ICSID and BIT proceedings. These firms rarely have India offices but accept trainees and secondees from Indian institutions.