Alternative Dispute Resolution
Advocate Sumit Nagpal has deep and comprehensive knowledge of the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 along with the Mediation Act, 2023. Mr. Nagpal’s legal knowledge and years of expertise allows him to effectively guide his clients through the arbitration process, whether it is ad-hoc or institutional, domestic or international arbitration. Mr. Nagpal and his team’s expertise covers drafting arbitration agreements, notice invoking arbitration clause in the agreement, and providing his clients assistance in the appointment of the arbitrator through the court process if the parties to the dispute couldn’t reach a consensus on the appointment of the arbitrator(s). Mr. Nagpal and his proficient team further help the clients in the preparation of a statement of claim/statement of defence, and skillfully navigating the arbitration process, including enforcement of arbitral awards.
Mr. Nagpal has dealt with the arbitrations of multiple domains ranging from the energy and infrastructure sector, real estate sector, builder-buyer disputes, commercial disputes, disputes relating to breach of contract, interpretation, and performance of contracts, joint ventures, and service provider-contractor, amongst other disputes. Mr. Nagpal through his toil and grasp of the subject matter, has been fortunate enough to get favourable orders/arbitral awards for his clients.
Mediation & Conciliation are another critical aspect of Mr. Nagpal’s practice, offering a less formal and more flexible alternative to traditional court proceedings. In the Indian context, mediation and conciliation are gaining recognition as an efficient and cost- effective method for resolving disputes, particularly in civil and commercial matters. The Government of India, with an aim to promote mediation, has also introduced Mediation Act, 2023. Considering the facts and the nature of the case, Mr. Nagpal endeavors to guide his clients to resolve the legal dispute by way of mediation & negotiations in conciliation to the extent possible, especially in the cases of family or commercial disputes.
Mr. Nagpal’s aim is to ensure that his client’s interests are protected and that they can navigate the complexities of alternative dispute resolution with confidence and assurance. Mr. Nagpal brings the same level of commitment, professionalism, and expertise to all cases, regardless of their nature or complexity.