Expressways · BOT
Acted for a contractor and briefed Barristers from Atkins Chambers, UK, in an arbitration arising out of a BOT (Toll) concession for the Western Peripheral Expressway around the NCR.
Advocates & Solicitors · New Delhi
Disputes, resolved with rigour.
A boutique dispute resolution practice, bringing together a diverse set of professionals to deliver bespoke counsel in litigation and arbitration — in India and overseas.
- Supreme Court& High Courts across India
- ArbitrationDIAC · ICA · SIAC · LCIA · ICC
- TribunalsNCLT · NCLAT · DRT · DRAT · NCDRC
- Eight practicesOne disputes-first firm
“ In Greek thought, Themis personifies justice and order. Our mission is to secure it for our clients.
In the dynamic and ever-evolving legal landscape of India, navigating the complexities of litigation can be a daunting task. Themis Partners understands the intricacies of the legal system and is committed to comprehensive, unwavering support throughout a client’s legal journey.
Headquartered in New Delhi, the firm keeps a strong industry focus and keeps clients abreast of the latest legal and policy developments in their sectors. Our advice is tailor-made — bespoke to the situation at hand.
Our approach to litigation is characterised by strategic thinking, meticulous preparation and a deep commitment to client advocacy. Whether you are an individual, a corporation or a business entity, we are here to protect your rights and safeguard your interests.
The Partners, Themis Partners
Practice areas
Eight practices,
one discipline.
Every mandate is approached as a potential dispute — structured, documented and argued with the courtroom in mind.
- I.Dispute ResolutionLitigation and arbitration — ad hoc and institutional, seated in India and abroad.
- II.White Collar CrimeBribery, corruption, fraud and investigations under PCA, PMLA, FCPA and UKBA.
- III.Real Estate & ConstructionDevelopers, investors, contractors and tenants — from title to project disputes.
- IV.Environmental LawWaste management, pollution control, compliances and approvals.
- V.Start-up AdvisoryFormation, financing, shareholder arrangements, ESOPs and exits.
- VI.Banking & FinanceLenders, borrowers and NBFCs — structured finance, restructuring, SARFAESI and RDDBFI.
- VII.Insolvency & BankruptcyCreditors, debtors and ARCs before the NCLT and NCLAT under the IBC.
- VIII.Intellectual Property & TechnologyLicensing, due diligence, opinions and copyright and trademark prosecution.
Selected matters
Infrastructure, energy
& the State.
Representative arbitrations and proceedings in which our partners have acted — many against instrumentalities of the Indian state and public sector undertakings.
Highways · Concession
Acted for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in an arbitration arising out of a concession agreement for a highway in Chhattisgarh on BOT (Toll) mode.
Investment treaty · ICC
Advised an Emirates-based contractor in an ICC arbitration against the Government of Libya under the OIC Agreement on Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments.
Hydropower · BOOT
Acted for a contractor against the Government of Arunachal Pradesh in disputes over an MoU for a 1,000 MW hydroelectric project on BOOT basis.
Mining
Acted for a mining contractor against Mahanadi Coalfields Limited for idling and escalation costs under an excavation, drilling and dozing contract in Odisha.
Aviation · Consumer
Represented Air India in consumer disputes before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.
Roads · EPC
Acted for an EPC contractor in an arbitration over the wrongful levy of liquidated damages for works on the UP Link Road.
Water · Civil works
Advised an EPC contractor in disputes against Delhi Jal Board and Engineers India Limited over interceptor sewers to curb pollution in the Yamuna.
A list of significant assignments can be provided on request.
- Supreme Court of India
- High Courts
- Delhi International Arbitration Centre
- Indian Council of Arbitration
- SIAC
- LCIA
- ICC
- NCLT
- NCLAT
- Debt Recovery Tribunals
- NCDRC
The partners
Counsel, engineers
& advisers.
Litigators and arbitration counsel, a general-advisory lead, and a civil engineer versed in delay and quantum analysis — under one roof.
How we work
Articles of
practice.
Grounded in the Indian legal landscape
Seasoned professionals with a deep understanding of the Indian legal system and guidance tailored to each case.
Client-centric
Open communication and transparent, realistic expectations — so you are informed at every step.
Dedicated and responsive
Timely responses and regular updates on the progress of your matter.
Holistic solutions
Strategies that stand strong in the courtroom and align with your broader commercial goals.
Chambers · Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi
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