Resolving disputesoutside court,without losing rigour.
SIRI Law LLP represents clients in arbitration and mediation, and drafts the dispute resolution clauses that determine how a future disagreement will actually be resolved.
- Free first consultation
- Institutional and ad hoc experience
- Fixed-fee clause review
- Hyderabad and online
Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution
An arbitration clause written as boilerplate at contract signing often turns out to be the most litigated part of the entire agreement once a dispute actually arises. Getting the seat, the institution, the language and the scope right at drafting stage avoids that.
Companies drafting commercial contracts
Arbitration clauses that actually work when a dispute arises, not just boilerplate.
Parties in an active arbitration
Representation through the arbitration process from notice to award.
Parties seeking to enforce or challenge an award
Enforcement proceedings or challenge applications before the courts.
Parties considering mediation
Representation in mediation and conciliation proceedings.
Roadmap
Where we help, before and during a dispute.
Good arbitration outcomes are often shaped by decisions made long before the dispute begins.
- 01Contract stage
Draft the clause
The arbitration clause determines the entire framework for any future dispute.
- Seat and venue selection appropriate to the relationship
- Institutional versus ad hoc arbitration decision
- Number and appointment process for arbitrators
- Governing law and language provisions
- 02Dispute arises
Commence or respond to arbitration
How a case is framed from the outset shapes the entire proceeding.
- Notice of arbitration or response drafting
- Arbitrator appointment and challenge, where relevant
- Interim relief applications, including emergency arbitrator requests
- Case strategy and evidence planning
- 03Proceeding stage
Conduct the arbitration
Arbitration proceedings need the same rigour as litigation, on a different timeline.
- Pleadings and statement of claim or defence
- Document production and evidence presentation
- Hearing preparation and advocacy
- Cost submissions
- 04Post-award
Enforce or challenge the award
An award is only as valuable as its enforceability.
- Award enforcement proceedings before Indian courts
- Challenge applications where grounds exist
- Cross-border enforcement considerations, where relevant
What we do
Arbitration and ADR, clause to enforcement.
Representation and drafting across the dispute resolution lifecycle.
Arbitration clause drafting
Building dispute resolution clauses that reflect your actual commercial needs.
- Clause drafting
- Contracts
- Dispute resolution
Institutional arbitration representation
Representing clients in proceedings before arbitral institutions.
- Institutional arbitration
- Representation
- Institutions
Ad hoc arbitration representation
Representing clients in arbitrations conducted outside institutional rules.
- Ad hoc arbitration
- Representation
- Proceedings
Interim relief applications
Seeking urgent interim measures before or during arbitration proceedings.
- Interim relief
- Emergency arbitrator
- Urgent applications
Award enforcement and challenge
Enforcing favourable awards or challenging awards on available grounds.
- Enforcement
- Challenge
- Awards
Mediation and conciliation
Representing clients in negotiated dispute resolution processes.
- Mediation
- Conciliation
- Negotiation
Where we come in
Five mistakes we often see.
Each one surfaces exactly when a dispute has already begun.
Arbitration clauses copied from a template without review
A seat, institution or scope that does not fit the actual relationship can make arbitration slower and more expensive than the litigation it was meant to avoid.
Ambiguous scope of the arbitration clause
Disputes over whether a specific disagreement actually falls within the arbitration clause can themselves become expensive preliminary battles.
Missing interim relief opportunities
Urgent measures, such as freezing assets or preserving evidence, are often available but time-sensitive, and delay in seeking them can mean losing the opportunity.
Treating arbitration as less rigorous than litigation
Arbitration still requires disciplined evidence, pleadings and advocacy. Treating it informally weakens outcomes.
Assuming an award is automatically enforceable
Enforcement, particularly across borders, involves its own process and potential grounds for challenge that need to be anticipated.
Ready to start?
Drafting a contract or facing a dispute that needs arbitration? Call for a free first consultation.
Tell us about your situation and we will map the right approach. Calls are answered by an advocate.
Why clients choose us
We draft for the dispute that might actually happen.
Retain us for a single matter or for the long run. Either way you deal with the same accountable team.
Practical clause drafting
We build arbitration clauses around your actual commercial relationship, not generic templates.
Both claimant and respondent experience
We understand strategy from both sides of an arbitration.
Enforcement-focused
We think about enforceability from the moment a clause is drafted, not just after an award is issued.
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Questions
Common questions.
General information only, not legal advice. Every situation differs, so speak to us about yours.
Should our contracts include an arbitration clause?
Often yes, particularly for commercial contracts where confidentiality, speed or specialised expertise matter, but the right choice depends on your specific relationship and counterparty.
We advise on whether arbitration or litigation better serves your specific contract.
What should our arbitration clause specify?
Seat and venue, institutional or ad hoc arbitration, number of arbitrators, governing law, and language of proceedings are the core elements that need deliberate choices, not defaults.
We draft clauses tailored to your actual commercial relationship.
How long does arbitration typically take?
This varies by complexity and the institution or rules involved, but arbitration is generally faster than litigation, particularly for commercial disputes.
We give a realistic timeline estimate once we understand your specific dispute.
Can we get urgent relief during an arbitration?
Yes, through interim relief applications, including emergency arbitrator provisions available under many institutional rules, or through courts in appropriate cases.
We assess this quickly given how time-sensitive these applications typically are.
How do we enforce an arbitral award?
Through enforcement proceedings before the appropriate courts, which can vary in complexity depending on whether the award is domestic or foreign.
We represent clients through this process to convert a favourable award into an actual recovery.
How much does this cost?
Clause drafting is available as a fixed fee. Representation in arbitration proceedings is typically scoped based on the complexity and value of the dispute.
Fees are agreed in writing before work starts.
Related
Often needed alongside.
Arbitration and ADR work often connects to these services too.
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Full-service dispute resolution.
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Free first consultation
Tell us about your arbitration matter.
High level is fine. We check conflicts, tell you honestly whether we can help, and what it would cost. You decide, with no pressure.
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