Sonal spearheads the dispute resolution team of the Firm and advices Indian and multinational clients on several issues pertaining to International Arbitration and Commercial disputes. He has been practicing in the field of Arbitration since 2006. He has also been involved in LCIA, SIAC, ICC, ICADR, DAC Arbitrations, as well as Arbitration under UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.
Sonal has written extensively on the subject of International Arbitration, with his research on International Investment Arbitration forming part of a book titled "Damages on International Arbitration" published by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. He has also been associated renowned author and international arbitrator, Prof Martin Hunter in preparing tutorials on International Arbitration for the students of King's College University of London. Sonal has delivered guest lectures at KIIT University and MDU University on International Arbitration. He has been invited as a speaker in number of International Conferences. He is also a frequent speaker on International Arbitration issues, including at the ICC, APJA & IIDAC and as an invited guest lecturer at various universities.
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Waseem Anwar is an experienced corporate professional with over 10 years of post-qualification experience in the areas of corporate and commercial law, transactional advisory, insolvency and bankruptcy code and regulatory compliance. He is a qualified Company Secretary and holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce and law.
He has been extensively involved in a wide spectrum of legal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, internal restructuring, corporate due diligence, drafting of transaction documents and compliance management under the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI Regulations, and FEMA/RBI guidelines. He has worked closely with both Indian and foreign clients across various sectors, including manufacturing, infrastructure, FMCG, energy and services.
He has been involved in structuring and implementing corporate transactions, managing foreign investment approvals and related filings, overseeing voluntary liquidation under IBC Laws and advising on regulatory matters concerning SEZ laws, labour regulations and environmental compliance.
In addition to his legal practice, he is an avid contributor to legal literature. His articles have been published in the ICSI Chartered Secretary Journal. He has also served as a visiting faculty at NIRC-ICSI and its affiliated chapters, where he actively shares practical insights with aspiring professionals.
Rajeev has been recognized for many years in the global legal arena as one of the India's top arbitration law practitioners. In a career spanning more than 30 years, has represented various Public Sector Units, Multinational Corporations and Private Clients before the Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi, Company Law Board and various other forums.
Rajeev is one of the most seasoned and experienced litigator of the firm. He advises and represents Public Sector Units, International Organizations and Private Entities on a wide range of domestic and International dispute resolution issues and issues relating to Public International Law. He has represented Union of India and Government of Delhi in various matters before the courts of India. He has substantial adeptness in dispute resolution procedures in India and has regularly advised and represented his clients on complex and noteworthy dispute resolutions on a pan-India basis. Rajiv is also a regular speaker at various conferences on topics of International and domestic arbitrations.
He regularly represents and advises his clients and strategizes dispute resolution processes on a variety of disputes and his capability encompasses commercial and contractual disputes, international trade disputes, government policy litigation, environmental disputes, civil and criminal cases, and various other domestic and international arbitrations. He has been involved in various Domestic and International Arbitrations under different institutions like LCIA, SIAC, DAC, ICADR, etc.
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Payal heads the General Corporate, Mergers& Acquisitions, Private Equity & Venture Capital and FDI practice at the Firm. She is highly regarded by clients for her hands-on approach, technical knowledge, and negotiating skills. Payal has a stronghold in drafting agreements and tailor-making such agreements to cater to the specific needs of the clients. She has opined on the legalese in several matters including Labour and Industrial Laws, Environmental Laws, Competition Law, Real Estate matters including matters pertaining to land ceiling legislations and queries relating to revenue and stamp laws. Payal has also represented clients before the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai in compounding matters..
She has conducted -several corporate as well as land due diligences.
The Corporate Due Diligences undertaken by her covered the proposed transaction, the general corporate data and structure of the target company, its best practices, policies and guidelines, indebtedness and guarantees, RBI compliances, statutory approvals/ licenses for business operations and compliances, subsisting business contracts, properties (movable, immovable, and intellectual property), labour and employment matters, environment related issues, litigation and insurance policies. The corporate due diligences were undertaken at the behest of clients being Maharatna company, foreign companies, private companies, and public companies spanning over sectors including Education, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Engineering, E-Commerce, E-Security.
Payal has also undertaken Land Due Diligences for both commercial as well as residential properties detailing the project land, title verification report, record of rights (Jamabandis and Mutation records) ownership chain, licenses and approvals granted by the Office of the Director, Town and Country Planning and verifying sale deeds, agreement to sell and other such documentation.
Payal is enrolled with Bar Council of India, and is a member of Delhi High Court Bar Association and Supreme Court Bar Association.
Her horizontal practice areas include:
- The Drone Dichotomy – ‘A Game Changer’.
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With an illustrious professional journey spanning well above two decades, Faizur Rehman stands as a distinguished practitioner in the realm of Energy and Infrastructure sector. As a trusted legal partner for both local and international corporate clients, he combines a profound understanding of sector with a global perspective, leveraging his exposure to both national and international energy landscapes. Beyond transactional prowess, Faizur’s in-depth knowledge extends to the subtle details of infrastructure, allowing him to bring a wealth of practical experience to the table. With expertise honed in highly regulated domains such as renewable energy, EV charging infrastructure and biofuels, Faizur has played a pivotal role in delivering greenfield project development, including 1 st agri-based SEZ, numerous solar power projects in different States, land acquisitions, successful government biddings, Joint Ventures, multiple layered acquisitions, divestment of assets, corporate restructuring and several other M&A transactions.
With a background at valued organizations like Schneider Electric, Hero Group, and Uber India, Faizur recent accomplishments include establishing a groundbreaking Joint Venture between Fortum & Chempolis from Finland and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), for a pioneering 2G Ethanol Biorefinery in Assam, with estimated investments of over 400 MEUR. With his commitment and understanding of business, he was chosen as Head of Business & Country Director to drive challenging Bio2X business in India. Faizur triumph in his role and developed Bio2X further in India, through strategic partnership agreements with NTPC, EIL, CHT, IPRITI, agricultural universities and key private players, which will shape up business in India.
With multiple industry experience and journey started as in house counsel and company secretary to becoming business leader, Faziur is moving ahead, to his core expertise in racticing Law. His exposure to the business side and understanding the practical nuances of he Client`s business in the realm of energy and infrastructure, not only set him apart, but position him as a key figure shaping the trajectory of the renewable energy sector in India and providing most suitable legal solutions. Faizur understand the challenge of high capex, highly regulated business landscape of energy sector and knows to mitigate risk and deliver legally complied business growth.
Faizur is regularly invited as a distinguished speaker at numerous forums and his extensive knowledge is reflected in a substantial portfolio of published articles and interviews on these subjects. He has also served as an esteemed member of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Committee on Bioenergy (Ethanol) from 2020-21 to 2022-23.
In 2017, Faizur was honored with the prestigious "Trailblazers" award, recognizing him as one of India's finest In-House Counsel by the Indian Corporate Counsel Association.
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Ayan is a Partner, International Arbitration, Disputes and Investigations at AKS Partners. His practice focuses on international commercial and investor-state arbitration, cross-border litigations, commercial litigation and public international law matters. Ayan is qualified to practice in India. He is an alumnus of King’s College London, where he specialised in international disputes and has rich exposure to complex commercial arbitrations, both international and domestic, along with investor-state arbitrations, representing both states and investors alike. That apart, his commercial litigation experience encompasses handling commercial suits to intellectual property laws and company law with a strong hold on advocacy across forums.
The main sectors of his work involve high-value cross-border disputes under major institutions and institutional rules such as ICSID, SCC, LCIA, ICC, PCA and UNCITRAL, across the oil and gas, energy, construction and telecom sectors. He has previously worked in Fox & Mandal, India and thereafter in two renowned international law firms in London- Volterra Fietta and Wilmer Hale in the areas of investor-state, commercial arbitration and public international law.
Ayan regularly teaches and writes on issues of international arbitration, public international law and investment arbitration. In addition, he also serves as the regional contributor for England and Wales for Young ITA. Ayan continues to be a member of the ASIL, Young ICCA, Young LCIA, IBA & Young ITA. Ayan regularly speaks and writes on contemporary issues in international arbitration, dispute resolution and public international law. He also regularly coaches the top law schools of India in various international mooting competitions such as the Vis Moot, Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot and the FDI Moot.
‘In Abeyance-The Suspension of Indus water Treaty and its consequences’, The Statesman, Part I and Part II.
Shifting of Institutional rules in the wake of Emergency Arbitration: An uncharted ‘Twilight Zone’ or Nugatory Grey Area? Jus Mundi.
Inaugural Lecture on “Navigating institutional rules: unity in diversity or need for harmonisation”, M.K.B Arbitration Centre, NALSAR, Hyderabad.
Visiting Professor, National Law University Delhi [Course on: Investment law and investor state arbitration: practice and procedure].
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Ekansh Gupta is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over a decade of experience in taxation, bringing a wealth of expertise to his role as Head of Tax and Accounts. Ekansh's unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills positions him as a valuable asset in navigating complex tax landscapes and providing innovative solutions for clients. His professional journey encompasses:
Managed complex search and survey proceedings, investigation cases under Income Tax and Black Money Act, and appellate proceedings before ITAT and CIT(A).
Specialized in succession planning, family office management, business structuring, and comprehensive tax advisory services.
Proficient in financial services such as equity and debt funding, GST compliance, and charitable institution advisory.
Led teams of 10+ professionals, demonstrating strong management and mentoring capabilities.
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Paritosh Anil is a distinguished legal professional with over fifteen years of comprehensive expertise within the legal field. His journey commenced in 2008 when he was admitted as an Advocate by the Delhi Bar Council, following his legal education at the Faculty of Law, Delhi University.
He is an Advocate on Record (AoR), wherein he exhaustively dealt with civil litigation pertaining to contractual disputes, commercial disputes, recovery suits, injunction suits, property related disputes, family law including divorce and inheritance related disputes and employment laws. Apart from this his main area of practice is criminal litigation with a special focus on White collar crimes, including cases involving the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), Economic Offenses Wing (EOW), and Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO).
Throughout his professional journey, Paritosh has honed his skills both on the substantive and procedural law, while also amassing considerable courtroom experience across a spectrum of cases concerning the Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Procedure Code, Commercial Courts Act, Specific Relief Act, Prevention of Corruption Act, PMLA, among others.
Before joining AKS Partners, he independently practiced for over a decade and earned recognition as a Panel Lawyer for various governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, before the National Green Tribunal, Delhi, as well as the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), South Delhi Municipal Corporation, New Delhi Municipal Corporation, Union of India, and the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan before the Honorable Supreme Court of India, to name a few. He is highly regarded for his court craft, pre-litigation advisory, meticulous attention to detail, and adeptness in public speaking. He has played a pivotal role as an integral member of legal teams handling prominent cases, such as the Commonwealth Games Scam and the Coal Scam.
Paritosh Anil holds enrollment with the Bar Council of India and maintains active memberships in esteemed legal associations, including the Supreme Court Bar Association, Delhi High Court Bar Association, and Saket Court Bar Association.
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Sukanya is an accomplished lawyer specialising in international arbitration, with over a decade of experience representing clients before leading arbitral institutions including SIAC, ICC, and LCIA. A graduate of the Faculty of Law, University of Allahabad (B.A. LL.B., 2015), she also frequently appears before the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court.
She is enrolled as an Advocate-on-Record of the Supreme Court of India — a distinction conferred upon a select group of practitioners with the exclusive right to file and conduct matters before the Court. In this capacity, she has successfully secured both interim and final reliefs for clients in complex disputes.
Her practice spans both international and domestic arbitrations, with a particular focus on the infrastructure and construction sector. She regularly advises and represents clients in high-stakes disputes involving delays, cost escalations, variations, force majeure, and breaches of contractual obligations. Over the years, she has acted for prominent entities across diverse sectors, including telecommunications, railways, and road construction. Among her notable clients are Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd., IRCON, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited, Airports Authority of India, Feedback Infra Pvt. Ltd., and National Textile Corporation.
She is deeply committed to assisting clients in navigating complex commercial and contractual challenges, ensuring that disputes are approached strategically and resolved with efficiency.
Prior to joining the Firm in 2021, Sukanya worked with leading law firms such as AP & Partners and LexCounsel in New Delhi, where she gained extensive experience across a broad spectrum of commercial disputes and arbitration matters.
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Suraj is an Associate Partner in the Dispute Resolution team at AKS Partners. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, domestic and international arbitration, and dispute resolution across diverse sectors. Suraj is qualified to practice in India and is enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi. He is an alumnus of the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, where he graduated with a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree.
Suraj has significant experience in advising and representing clients before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, and Arbitral Tribunals. He has acted in high-stakes matters involving claims exceeding several hundred crores, covering infrastructure, construction, insurance & re-insurance, railways, information technology and advertisement sectors. His representations include both public sector undertakings and leading private corporations such as Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited, Royal India Tours and Travels Limited, Airports Authority of India, New India Assurance, National Insurance Company, Planet Advertising Private Limited, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, TATA AIG General Insurance Company, HCL Infosystems, Vishal Infrastructure Limited.
He regularly advises clients on strategy, risk management, and dispute resolution, offering practical solutions that align with business objectives. His work spans high-value arbitrations and commercial disputes, where he brings a strong combination of legal acumen and commercial insight. Known for combining meticulous preparation with a practical and business-focused approach, Suraj delivers strategic solutions tailored to client objectives. Prior to joining the firm, Suraj has worked with a top tier law firm - Tuli & Co, New Delhi.
In addition, Suraj writes regularly on issues of arbitration and commercial law, with his articles featured on platforms such as Lexology and Mondaq.
Gunjan specializes in successful resolution of civil and commercial disputes through arbitration and alternate dispute resolution measures at national and international level. She has conducted number of arbitrations for both government as well as private clients. She has profound expertise and precise skills in comprehending the modes of Dispute Resolution procedures in India have fashioned her into a fine Legal Counsel-cum-advisor. Besides rendering sound and comprehensive legal consultancy services, she also frequently appears on behalf of clients at diverse fora, for litigation, international and domestic arbitrations, inter-alia others.
Gunjan has onver 10 years of professional experience, proven ability and effectiveness in Alternate dispute resolution and Litigation domain. Besides being widely recognized as a leading arbitration and litigation lawyer, she is also acknowledged for his corporate and commercial laws practice.
Bar Council of Delhi, Delhi High Court Bar Association
Ms. Saloni Singh is an Indian qualified advocate practicing in the Supreme Court and High Courts in India.
She holds an integrated degree of B.A. LL.B. (Hons) from Amity law School (affiliated to GGSIPU, Delhi) and has done her Masters in Law in Intellectual Property Law and Litigation from George Washington University, US.
With over 8 years of experience, Saloni’s area of practise includes IPR, arbitration and commercial laws. Her work experience also encompasses working with a leading law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (formerly known as Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff) , before her association with AKS PARTNERS.
Ms Singh heads one of the dispute resolution teams at AKS PARTNERS and her work profile at the firm includes representing Indian and International clients in various IPR, arbitration and commercial litigation matters.
She also has various publications to her credit both in Indian and International Journals.
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