LexNovaLegal Associates
Commercial Litigation Lawyer in Chennai
Representation in commercial disputes before the Madras High Court, commercial courts and tribunals.
We act for businesses in commercial disputes — breach of contract, non-payment, supply and distribution failures, shareholder and partnership disagreements, and enforcement of security. Matters are run before the Madras High Court, the commercial courts in Chennai, and the relevant tribunals, depending on the subject matter and value.
Litigation is a commercial decision before it is a legal one. We begin by assessing the strength of the record, the realistic recovery and the likely timeline, so you can weigh proceedings against settlement on an informed basis. Our office is at No. 1 Karaneeswarar Koil Street, Saidapet, Chennai 600015, and we act for clients across Tamil Nadu and, on Indian-law matters, for clients based outside India.
What this covers
Representation in commercial disputes before the Madras High Court, commercial courts and tribunals.
Contractual disputes
Breach, termination, damages and specific performance claims.
Recovery proceedings
Summary suits, commercial suits and enforcement against defaulting counterparties.
Shareholder and partnership disputes
Oppression and mismanagement, deadlock, and exit disputes.
Injunctive relief
Urgent applications to preserve assets, restrain action or protect confidential information.
Execution
Enforcing decrees and awards, including attachment and garnishee proceedings.
Pre-litigation strategy
Notices, demand correspondence, mediation and settlement negotiation.
Who we act for
- Companies pursuing or defending contract and payment claims
- Suppliers, distributors and service providers in commercial disputes
- Shareholders and partners in ownership disputes
- Lenders and creditors enforcing security or recovering dues
- Foreign parties enforcing rights against Indian counterparties
How the engagement runs
Every matter is scoped and priced in writing before work begins.
1. Case assessment
Review of the contract, correspondence and accounts to identify the cause of action and limitation position.
2. Pre-litigation steps
Statutory or contractual notice, and where useful, a settlement or mediation attempt.
3. Filing
Pleadings, documents and interim applications filed in the appropriate forum.
4. Interim relief
Applications for injunction, attachment before judgment or security, where the facts support them.
5. Trial and enforcement
Evidence, arguments, judgment and, where required, execution of the decree.
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, purchase orders and invoices in dispute
- Ledger or statement of account showing the amount claimed
- Correspondence, emails and notices exchanged with the counterparty
- Any notice, plaint or order already received
- Board resolution or authorisation for the person instructing us
Frequently asked questions
- What is the limitation period for a commercial claim in India?
- Most contractual and recovery claims must be filed within three years under the Limitation Act, 1963, generally running from the date the cause of action arose. Because the starting point varies and acknowledgements can extend it, the position should be checked on the specific facts before any delay.
- Is pre-institution mediation compulsory?
- For commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015, pre-institution mediation is required unless urgent interim relief is sought. We advise on which route applies to your matter.
- Can a foreign company sue in Chennai?
- Yes, subject to jurisdiction and the terms of the contract. Where an arbitration clause exists, the dispute usually goes to arbitration instead.
- How long does a commercial suit take?
- Timelines vary with the forum, the complexity of evidence and interim applications. We give a realistic range at the assessment stage rather than a fixed promise.
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Discuss your matter with LexNova Legal Associates
Speak with a lawyer in Saidapet, Chennai. Consultations are available in person, by telephone, by video call or on WhatsApp, Monday to Saturday, 9.30 am to 6.30 pm IST.