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Arbitration Lawyer in Chennai: Chennai-Seated Arbitrations and Madras High Court Applications
Arbitration proceedings and the court applications that surround them.
Short answer: if your contract says disputes go to arbitration with Chennai as the seat, the arbitration is run before the tribunal, while applications for interim relief, appointment of an arbitrator, and challenges to or enforcement of the award go to courts in Chennai, including the Madras High Court.
This page covers arbitration as a contested proceeding. Mediation and pre-institution mediation under the Commercial Courts Act are covered on our mediation and arbitration proceedings service page. Our office is at No. 1 Karaneeswarar Koil Street, Saidapet, Chennai 600015. Call or WhatsApp 073580 88817, Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 6.30 pm.
What this covers
Arbitration proceedings and the court applications that surround them.
Notice invoking arbitration
Triggering the clause correctly and proposing an arbitrator.
Section 9 interim relief
Urgent court orders to protect assets or the subject matter before or during arbitration.
Section 11 appointment
Applying to the High Court when the other side does not cooperate in appointing an arbitrator.
Proceedings
Pleadings, evidence and hearings before the tribunal.
Section 34 and enforcement
Challenging an award within the statutory time, or enforcing an award as a decree.
Who we act for
- Parties to contracts containing an arbitration clause
- Construction, infrastructure and supply-chain participants
- Shareholders and joint venture partners
- Foreign parties in disputes with Indian counterparties
- Award holders seeking enforcement in India
How the engagement runs
Every matter is scoped and priced in writing before work begins.
1. Clause and forum review
Confirm what the clause requires, the seat, and whether the claim falls within it.
2. Invocation
Notice invoking arbitration and, if needed, a section 11 application to constitute the tribunal.
3. Interim protection
Section 9 or 17 applications to secure the claim amount or preserve the position.
4. Hearing
Statement of claim or defence, evidence, cross-examination and arguments.
5. Award and enforcement
Award, and thereafter enforcement or a challenge within the statutory period.
What to bring to the first consultation
Not every item is needed on day one — bring what you have, and we will tell you what else to obtain.
- The contract containing the arbitration clause
- Correspondence recording the dispute and any notices already issued
- Invoices, accounts and project records supporting the claim
- Any prior award, order or pending court proceeding between the parties
- Authorisation to act on behalf of the entity
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time limit to challenge an arbitral award?
- Three months from receiving the award, extendable by up to thirty days for sufficient cause, under Section 34(3) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
- Can I get urgent relief before the arbitration starts?
- Yes. A court can grant interim measures under Section 9, after which arbitration must begin within the period the Act prescribes.
- What if the other side refuses to appoint an arbitrator?
- An application can be made to the High Court under Section 11 for appointment.
- Is arbitration always faster than court?
- Not always. Speed depends on the clause, the tribunal and the parties. We give a realistic view at the start.
Related pages: Mediation & arbitration proceedings (service) · Commercial litigation in Chennai · Contract review before signing · Corporate & commercial law services
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