About Us

Kachwaha & Partners is a full service law firm, with its main office at New Delhi. The office is conveniently located next to the diplomatic mission area and is easily accessible from all parts of Delhi as well as its suburbs.

Partners and members of the firm are senior professionals with years of experience behind them. They bring the highest level of professional service to clients along with the traditions of the profession, integrity and sound ethical practices.

Members of the firm are in tune with the work-culture of international law firms as well as expectations of large corporate clients. The firm counts amongst its clients Sovereign wealth funds, multi nationals, embassies and leading Indian corporations.

Rankings

Figures in Global Arbitration Review (GAR) 100 list of leading commercial arbitration firms.
Declared a “Winner” by the Indian Business Law Journal in the category of Dispute Resolution regularly.
Founding partner, Sumeet Kachwaha figures in Band One of the arbitration section of Chambers Global and also of Chambers Asia Pacific from 2009 onwards. He also figures as a “Leading Individual” in Asia-Pacific Legal 500 in the Dispute Resolution category.

Activities / News

Sumeet Kachwaha’s news article on government’s policy on arbitrations published in The Indian Express on 14th June 2024 (View ).
Sumeet Kachwaha’s News X ‘Legally Speaking’ interview on Arbitration telecast on 5th August, 2017 (View ).
Sumeet Kachwaha’s News X ‘Legally Speaking’ interview on Public Interest Litigation telecast on 9th July, 2017 (View ).
The firm organises and conducts an annual all India student essay writing competition on arbitration (Click Here).
The firm conducts the South Asian Regional rounds of the Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot (Click Here).

Testimonials

“‘One of the most capable litigation law firms in India’, Kachwaha & Partners’ dispute resolution practice is a clear leader. The firm handles a large volume of disputes.”
Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2013)

“International counsel are impressed with the lawyers, who ‘know their way around a courtroom, and give good input on strategy’. The ‘proactive and imaginative’ Sumeet Kachwaha is highly rated for both litigation and arbitration. ‘He is unflappable, no matter how stressful it gets,’ say interviewees, adding that ‘he is totally straightforward’ … ”
Chambers Asia 2011-Dispute Resolution Section

“..Sources say that ‘of all the firms I’ve used, their advice is the easiest to understand. Outstanding expertise-they know what they are talking about.’… ”
Chambers Asia 2011 – Dispute Resolution Section

“Kachwaha & Partners, known for its keen interest and expertise in arbitration, is described as ‘goal-oriented’ by …. deputy director of legal services at the Ford Foundation in New York. ‘They provide us very good service, are very responsive and work hard to make sure that we can get our investments done with the least complications.”
“[ ] at London, Leigh Day ‘I have been extremely impressed by all aspects of my dealings with Kachwaha & Partners,’ he says. ‘They have been extremely efficient at all times…I have also been enormously impressed by Mr. Kachwaha’s obvious in-depth and wide-ranging knowledge and expertise.’..”
“Tara Shahani [is] also cited as star performer.”[ ] at Weil Gotshal & Manges in London, appreciates the partner time she receives at the firm. [She] chose Kachwaha & Partners for litigation and arbitration advice such as the enforcement of arbitration awards or orders from the Indian courts in support of arbitration. ‘I have complete confidence in the caliber of their work and in their integrity,’ she says.
India Business Law Journal (Hong Kong) 2013

Sources say, “The team at Kachwaha and Partners provides ‘quick and accurate responses’ and has ‘an impeccable understanding of the intricacies of law and various procedures’. Sumeet Kachwaha is a ‘dependable and thorough’ professional, and the ‘cooperative and diligent’ Ankit Khushu is also recommended…”
Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2017)

“Clients are impressed with the quality advice they receive: ‘hiring the services of Kachwaha & Partners to represent us in the enforcement and execution proceedings of an American Association Arbitration award before the Indian courts was definitely a proper choice for our company. I recommend Kachwaha & Partners to any client seeking a high standard of legal services. The firm stands for integrity and has outstanding knowledge and experience’ …”
Indian Lawyer 250 (2011)

“Sumeet Kachwaha at Kachwaha & Partners is identified by respondents as one of India’s top construction arbitration specialists. His speciality lies in international infrastructure disputes, with nearly 40 years’ experience in the area.”
Who’s Who Legal – Construction (2019)

“Kachwaha & Partners provides ‘outstanding service and great value for money’. Sumeet Kachwaha has ‘vast experience and commercial acumen’ and ‘highly qualified litigator’ Ashok Sagar is also recommended..”
Asia Pacific Legal 500 (2016)

“In relation to Kachwaha & Partners’ disputes team, one client reports: ‘I was very impressed with the standard of their work’ and their ‘very clear and succinct opinions’ that were ‘well-supported by authorities and reports’. The turn around time was ‘extremely good considering the response required from them was often on an urgent basis’ …”
Asia Pacific Legal 500 – Dispute Resolution Section (2008)

“This team is highlighted for its advisory experience, particularly on infrastructure projects in the busy roads sector. Sources say, ‘they know what they are talking about and always provide us with a very detailed, practical assessment.’…”.
Chambers Asia 2011 – Projects, Infrastructure & Energy Section

Kachwaha & Partners is rated in Band One by Indian Business Law Journal (Hong Kong) for dispute resolution (2009).
Extracts from the Report:
“Kachwaha & Partners also wins critical acclaim for its dispute resolution work.” ‘[We used Kachwaha] for a litigation in the Bombay courts involving an Indian Company, as well as for Indian law input for concurrent proceedings in the Singapore courts,’ says Paul Sandosham, a partner at Singaporean law firm Wong Partnership. ‘We had a very good working experience and we were very satisfied’. ‘Sumeet Kachwaha provided us with very good inputs on Indian laws as well as overall strategy.’ Peter Rosell, legal counsel for Topsoe in Denmark, agrees: ‘In view of his and his office’s experience and high standing in India and in London we chose to engage him (Kachwaha) to assist us in a matter …… in New Delhi.’ ‘Their analytical ability and knowledge of the specifics of the relevant law and reference cases was impressive.’…”

“The practice’s combination of application and expertise impresses clients, one source speaking of a team that is ‘focused on the job’ and whose lawyers ‘have intensive knowledge in their field.’”
(Chambers Asia 2018 – Dispute Resolution Section)

Senior Associate, Ms. Ankit Khushu features in the category of “Next Generation Lawyers” in Dispute Resolution in Legal 500 (2019).

“A highly regarded arbitration practice, handling a number of construction disputes. Regularly instructed by overseas companies.”
Chambers Asia Pacific (2014) – Dispute Resolution Section

“The firm is excellent at dealing with clients. They attend to all queries and look to find favourable outcomes.”
Chambers Asia 2016 – Dispute Resolution Section

“They understand Western corporates and what they need.”
Chambers Asia Pacific (2014) – Dispute Resolution Section

“They’re very good in adverse situations where they have to fend off attacks from the other side.”
Chamber Asia-Pacific 2015 – Dispute Resolution Section

“Following the successful conclusion of a long running anti-competition matter, one international client reports: ‘the matter was dealt with in a highly professional and efficient way, always with a view to keeping the time spent and the cost to a reasonable level’..”
Chambers Global 2008 – Dispute Resolution Section

“This practice has particular expertise in handling cross – border matters, and of late has been instructed by clients from as far afield as China, South Korea and Malaysia. It is well versed in a broad range of cases, especially infrastructure, construction, trade and shipping disputes.”
Chambers Asia 2012 -Dispute Resolution Section

“This expanding practice was highlighted as a solid choice for quality advice on commercial disputes.”
Chambers Global 2008 – Dispute Resolution Section

“Praise for its reactive, swift service and strong team ethic”
Chambers Global 2008 – Dispute Resolution Section

“Leveraging its impressive dispute resolution expertise, this firm is in demand among clients seeking representation for disputes in the projects, infrastructure or energy sectors….The group is also adept in providing procurement and tendering advice on various infrastructure projects.”
Chambers Asia 2012 – Project, Infrastructure & Energy Section

Winner – “Contributor Most Popular Article in India” (2008 and 2009) – Mondaq
“In conferring this award …we would like to congratulate Kachwaha & Partners for competing against strong India Challengers..”

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Members

SUMEET KACHWAHA

SUMEET KACHWAHA

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MAMTA KACHWAHA

MAMTA KACHWAHA

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ANKIT KHUSHU

ANKIT KHUSHU

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TARA SHAHANI

TARA SHAHANI

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VANITA KAKAR

VANITA KAKAR

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