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Practice Areas

The firm's advocates appear before the Madras High Court and subordinate tribunals. Litigation experience informs the firm's advisory and drafting work.

“An advocate who has argued a clause is better placed to draft the next one. That is why we keep litigation and advisory work in the same hands.”
8 Areas

Disputes & Litigation

Commercial suits, arbitration, property trials, economic offences, consumer commissions, copyright enforcement, debt recovery, and constitutional writs.

5 Areas

Corporate & Advisory

Entity structuring, commercial contract drafting & vetting, regulatory licensing, workforce governance & POSH compliance, trusts & charitable institutions.

3 Areas

Individuals & Families

Matrimonial disputes, child custody & maintenance, motor accident compensation (MACT), residential tenancy and fair rent proceedings.

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Disputes

Commercial Litigation

Disputes between businesses over contracts, money, goods, shares, control and conduct, pursued or defended before the civil courts and the Madras High Court.

Governing Statutes:
Commercial Courts Act, 2015Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)Specific Relief Act, 1963+2 more
Madras High Court (Commercial Division & Appellate Benches)
Disputes

Arbitration and ADR

Domestic and international commercial arbitration, emergency interim relief, award challenges, enforcement, and court-annexed mediation.

Governing Statutes:
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (as amended 2015, 2019, 2021)Commercial Courts Act, 2015Mediation Act, 2023+1 more
Madras High Court (Original Side - Section 9, 11, 34, 37)
Disputes

Civil Litigation and Property Disputes

Property title disputes, partition suits, recovery of possession, specific performance, and civil court advocacy across Tamil Nadu.

Governing Statutes:
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC)Transfer of Property Act, 1882Specific Relief Act, 1963+3 more
Madras High Court (Original Side & Appellate Side)
Disputes

Criminal Litigation and Economic Offences

Defence and complainant representation in criminal proceedings, anticipatory bail, FIR quashing, economic offences, and corporate criminal liability.

Governing Statutes:
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)+2 more
Madras High Court (Criminal Benches)
Disputes

Consumer Law

Representing consumers in significant deficiency claims and defending commercial enterprises before District, State, and National Commissions.

Governing Statutes:
Consumer Protection Act, 2019Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020Legal Metrology Act, 2009+1 more
District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (Chennai North, South, Central)
Disputes

Intellectual Property and Copyright Litigation

Protecting proprietary works, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, securing emergency injunctions, and defending infringement actions.

Governing Statutes:
Copyright Act, 1957Trade Marks Act, 1999Patents Act, 1970+2 more
Madras High Court (Commercial Division & IP Division)
Disputes

Debt Recovery, Cheque Dishonour and Insolvency

Commercial debt collection, Section 138 NI Act prosecutions, summary civil suits, and NCLT insolvency proceedings.

Governing Statutes:
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act - Sections 138, 141, 143A)Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC - Sections 7, 8, 9)Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Order XXXVII Summary Suits)+1 more
Metropolitan Magistrate Courts, Chennai (Egmore, Saidapet, George Town)
Disputes

Writs and Constitutional Remedies

Invoking Article 226 before the Madras High Court to challenge arbitrary administrative action, tender rejections, and statutory violations.

Governing Statutes:
Constitution of India (Article 226, Article 14, Article 19, Article 21, Article 300A)High Court of Judicature at Madras Writ Rules, 2021Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
Madras High Court (Single Judge Article 226 Benches)
Advisory

Corporate and Commercial Advisory

Foundational entity structuring, shareholder agreements, corporate governance, board procedures, and day-to-day enterprise counsel.

Governing Statutes:
Companies Act, 2013Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008Indian Partnership Act, 1932+1 more
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT Chennai Bench)
Advisory

Contracts Drafting, Vetting and Negotiation

Bespoke commercial agreements, master contract sets, meticulous redlining, counterparty negotiation, and risk mitigation.

Governing Statutes:
Indian Contract Act, 1872Specific Relief Act, 1963Indian Stamp Act, 1899 & Tamil Nadu Stamp Act+2 more
Commercial Negotiation Tables & Counsel Desks
Advisory

Regulatory Licensing and Compliance

Operating approvals, municipal clearances, FSSAI compliance, legal metrology, and show-cause notice responses.

Governing Statutes:
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSAI)Legal Metrology Act, 2009 & Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947+2 more
Greater Chennai Corporation (Revenue & Health Departments)
Advisory

Employment and Labour

Workforce governance, executive employment agreements, POSH Act compliance, domestic inquiries, and labour court representation.

Governing Statutes:
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946+3 more
Labour Courts & Industrial Tribunals, Chennai
Advisory

Trusts, Societies and Charitable Institutions

Formation, trustee succession, institutional governance, Section 92 CPC administration suits, and property alienation approvals.

Governing Statutes:
Indian Trusts Act, 1882Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975Companies Act, 2013 (Section 8 Non-Profit Companies)+2 more
Principal City Civil Court, Chennai (Section 92 CPC Suits)
Individuals & Families

Family Law and Matrimonial Matters

Discreet, empathetic, and legally robust representation in divorce, child custody, maintenance, and domestic violence proceedings.

Governing Statutes:
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955Special Marriage Act, 1954Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA)+2 more
Principal Family Court & Additional Family Courts, Chennai
Individuals & Families

Motor Accident Claims

Securing maximum lawful compensation for road accident victims and bereaved families before MACT and the High Court.

Governing Statutes:
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (as amended 2019)Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989Tamil Nadu Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal Rules
Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals (Court of Small Causes, Chennai)
Individuals & Families

Rent Control and Tenancy

Eviction petitions, fair rent determination, tenancy registrations under TNRRRLT Act 2017, and commercial lease litigation.

Governing Statutes:
Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act, 2017 (TNRRRLT Act)Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960 (Repealed/Legacy)Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Rent Authorities (TNRRRLT Act - Revenue Administration)