AGD Law Associates
Award Enforced
Construction Contract — ₹1.2 Cr Award
Enforced a ₹1.2 crore arbitral award against a real estate developer who defaulted on a construction milestone agreement.
Practice Area
Arbitration & ADR
Faster resolution. Confidential proceedings. Commercially sound outcomes.
Quick Facts
A&C Act
1996 & Amendments
NY Conv.
Foreign Awards
Fast
Commercial Focus
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Overview
About our arbitration & adr practice
Arbitration is not a softer form of litigation — it demands the same strategic preparation and legal rigor. We bring both.
For commercial disputes, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution often deliver better outcomes than traditional litigation — faster timelines, confidential proceedings, commercially sophisticated arbitrators, and awards that are enforceable across borders. At AGD Law Associates, we advise and represent clients in all aspects of domestic arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 (as amended).
Our ADR practice covers pre-arbitration strategy, drafting arbitration clauses, representing parties before arbitral tribunals, challenging awards before the High Court under Section 34, and enforcing domestic and foreign arbitral awards. We also facilitate structured mediation and conciliation for parties seeking consensual resolution.
What We Handle
Our arbitration & adr services
Arbitration Representation
Full representation before sole arbitrators and three-member tribunals — from filing statements of claim to oral hearings, evidence, and final awards.
Domestic Arbitration
Arbitration Clause Drafting
Drafting clear, enforceable arbitration clauses for commercial contracts — specifying seat, institution, governing law, number of arbitrators, and timeline.
Contract Advisory
Section 9 Interim Relief
Applying to court for urgent interim measures before or during arbitration — attachment of assets, injunctions, appointment of receivers.
Courts & Tribunals
Award Enforcement
Execution of domestic arbitral awards as court decrees. Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the New York Convention.
Section 36 Enforcement
Section 34 Challenges
Challenging arbitral awards before the High Court on grounds of patent illegality, public policy, procedural irregularity, and arbitrability.
Award Challenges
Mediation & Conciliation
Facilitated mediation and conciliation for commercial, property, and employment disputes — structured settlement through professional neutrals.
ADR Settlement
Our process — step by step
01
Agreement Review
Contract & Clause Analysis
Reviewing the arbitration agreement or clause for validity, seat of arbitration, governing rules, and institutional vs. ad-hoc arbitration.
02
Appointment
Arbitrator Appointment
Advising on and facilitating arbitrator appointment — single arbitrator or three-member tribunal — through party agreement or court application under Section 11.
03
Pleadings
Statement of Claim / Defense
Drafting precise statements of claim and defense with supporting documents, legal arguments, and relief sought — establishing the factual and legal framework early.
04
Hearing Stage
Evidence & Hearing
Managing document production, witness statements, cross-examination, and expert evidence during arbitral hearings — maintaining a clear evidentiary record.
05
Award
Final Award
Post-hearing written submissions, closing arguments, and engaging with the arbitrator's questions before the final award is rendered.
06
Post-Award
Enforcement or Challenge
After the award, executing it under Section 36 if in your favour — or filing a challenge under Section 34 within 90 days if the award is adverse.
Case Highlights
Results that matter
Award Set Aside
Procedurally Defective Award
Successfully challenged and set aside an arbitral award under Section 34 where the arbitrator had not disclosed prior relationship with the opposing party.
Settlement Reached
Commercial Dispute — Mediated Settlement
Facilitated mediation in a ₹85 lakh distribution agreement dispute, achieving a structured settlement in 3 sessions without proceeding to arbitration.
Generally yes. Arbitration offers party autonomy in scheduling hearings, and a focused tribunal avoids the docket pressures of regular courts. Complex commercial arbitrations may take 12-24 months, compared to potentially years in civil courts.
Yes, but the grounds are narrow. Under Section 34 of the Arbitration Act, awards can be challenged for patent illegality, public policy violations, exceeding the scope of submission, or procedural irregularity. Courts do not re-examine the merits of the dispute.
Arbitration results in a binding award like a court judgment. Mediation is a facilitated negotiation where a neutral mediator helps the parties reach a voluntary settlement — the mediator does not decide anything. Mediation outcomes are binding only if the parties agree and sign a settlement agreement.
Yes. Unlike court proceedings (which are public), arbitration hearings and awards are confidential between the parties unless disclosure is required for enforcement. This is a key advantage for commercial disputes involving sensitive business information.
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