Litigation and Dispute Resolution at Expert Legal Services
Litigation and dispute resolution is the cornerstone of Expert Legal Services’ practice. The firm provides structured legal representation in civil and commercial disputes across all levels of the judicial hierarchy, including the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and specialised tribunals.
Founded by Arjun Mahajan, a litigator with over two decades of courtroom experience, the firm has developed a reputation for thorough preparation, precise legal analysis, and disciplined advocacy. The firm’s lawyers are experienced in navigating the procedural requirements of diverse forums, including national-level regulatory tribunals and specialised courts.
Civil Litigation
The firm handles civil suits across a range of matters, including contractual disputes, property matters, injunctions, specific performance actions, recovery of dues, and enforcement of decrees. Cases are handled before Civil Courts, District Courts, and High Courts with appropriate consideration of forum, jurisdiction, and applicable limitation periods.
Commercial Litigation
Representation in disputes arising from commercial agreements, shareholder relationships, corporate matters, and business transactions. The firm handles high-value commercial claims before High Courts and specialised commercial courts, with particular focus on matters involving injunctions, damages, and enforcement.
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT & NCLAT)
Representation in proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal in matters involving corporate insolvency under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, oppression and mismanagement, and company law disputes. The firm has extensive experience with insolvency resolution proceedings on behalf of financial creditors, operational creditors, and corporate debtors.
Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT & DRAT)
Representation of banks, financial institutions, and borrowers in proceedings before the Debt Recovery Tribunal and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal in matters relating to recovery of loans and enforcement of security interests.
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)
Representation before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and State Consumer Commissions in matters involving deficiency of service, product liability, and consumer rights claims across sectors including real estate, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.
High Court Writ and Constitutional Matters
Filing and representation in writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution before High Courts for judicial review, enforcement of fundamental rights, and challenges to executive or quasi-judicial actions.
Supreme Court of India
Representation before the Supreme Court of India in Special Leave Petitions, civil appeals, writ petitions, and transfer petitions in complex matters requiring constitutional or statutory interpretation.
Arbitration and Mediation
Assistance in domestic arbitration proceedings, including drafting of arbitration clauses, representation before arbitral tribunals, and enforcement of arbitral awards before courts. The firm also advises on mediation as an appropriate dispute resolution mechanism where the circumstances warrant.
Our Approach to Litigation
1. Assessment of the Legal Position
Each matter begins with a careful review of the facts, documents, and applicable law to assess the client’s legal position, the strength of available claims or defences, and the appropriate forum and remedy.
2. Strategy and Case Management
Based on the assessment, the firm develops a clear litigation strategy, anticipates procedural stages, and prepares the matter in a structured and organised manner. Clients are informed of the proposed approach and expected timelines.
3. Court Appearances and Advocacy
The firm’s lawyers appear regularly before courts and tribunals, presenting well-prepared arguments supported by relevant legal precedent and factual analysis. Case developments are communicated to clients promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
The firm appears before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, District Courts, the National Company Law Tribunal, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, and Debt Recovery Tribunals, among other forums.
Yes. The firm handles domestic arbitration proceedings, including representation before arbitral tribunals and applications for enforcement or setting aside of arbitral awards before courts.
Where matters involve proceedings before multiple courts or tribunals simultaneously, the firm coordinates the legal strategy across all forums to ensure consistency and avoid conflicting positions. Experience across multiple forums allows the firm to manage such matters effectively.
The firm believes in disciplined case management regardless of the duration of proceedings. Clients are kept informed of case status, procedural developments, and any changes in the legal landscape that may be relevant to their matter.
In Powerlegal, we never charge for an initial consultation. At the free initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your potential case, the legal process and answer any questions you may have.