About Us

Kachwaha & Partners is a full service law Firm, with offices at Delhi and Mumbai (Bombay) and associate lawyers in most major cities of India. The main office of the Firm is in New Delhi, conveniently located next to the diplomatic mission area. It is easily accessible from all parts of Delhi as well as its suburbs.

The 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 the expectations of large corporate clients. The Firm has amongst its clients multi nationals, embassies and leading Indian corporations.

Recognition/Awards

  • "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 the always provide us with a very detailed, practical assessment.'…".

    Chambers Asia 2011 - Projects, Infrastructure & Energy Section

  • "…Sources say that 'They take the time to understand our needs and provide reliable advice with quick turnaround times.'…"

    Chambers Asia 2012 - Project, Infrastructure & Energy 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

  • "…Sources say that 'The firm is knowledgeable in court procedures and practices, and is very responsive'..."

    Chambers Asia 2012 - Dispute Resolution Section

  • "Sumeet Kachwaha is recommended for his 'command of the law and utmost integrity.' Sources add, 'he is entirely incorruptible - one can trust him with anything.'…."

    Chambers Global 2008 - Dispute Resolution Section

  • "... Sources agree that 'the firm is pragmatic and savvy. The lawyers always have the necessary knowledge and experience to perform to a high standard'.... "

    Chambers Global 2011 - Dispute Resolution Section

  • "Senior partner Sumeet Kachwaha is a standout name in both litigation and arbitration, and one interviewee reveals that 'he is my first port of call for Indian legal issues'…"

    Chambers Asia 2012 - Dispute Resolution Section

  • Mr. Kachwaha figures in the Who's Who Legal in three Sections viz; Construction, Procurement and Arbitration. The 2010 & 2011 Editorial Section of Who's Who Legal (Construction) states: "In India, Sumeet Kachwaha of Kachwaha & Partners is 'very personable' and 'gives very clear advice'. 'He specialises in issues related to infrastructure projects.'..". He also figures in the Procurement Section of Who's Who International.
  • "Sumeet Kachwaha enjoys an excellent reputation for his arbitration skills. He recently represented... in the High Court of Madras in a petition for the legal entry of foreign firms to work in India. Other cross-border work includes representing Swiss Hinduja Bank in enforcing an ICC arbitration award in the High Court of Delhi…"

    Chambers Asia 2011 - Dispute Resolution Section

  • Dharmendra Rautray "recommended for construction arbitration work" by Asia Pacific Legal 500.
  • "..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

  • "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

  • "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

  • "In relation to Kachwaha & Partners disputes team, one client reports: 'Sumeet has been very excellent. He is very responsive and his advice is clear.' 'Sumeet Kachwaha is a prominent figure who is well known as counsel for both litigation and arbitration matters.'.."

    Chambers Asia 2011 - Dispute Resolution Section

  • "This expanding practice was highlighted as a solid choice for quality advice on commercial disputes."

    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

  • 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.'…"

     

  • "Praise for its reactive, swift service and strong team ethic"

    Chambers Global 2008 - Dispute Resolution 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.."

     

  • Best Law Firm in India for White Collar Crime Law

    Corporate INTL (2009)

  • Sumeet Kachwaha is renowned for his broad expertise in commercial litigation and arbitration.

    Asia Pacific Legal 500 - Dispute Resolution Section (2010)

  • Winner – in the category of "Dispute Resolution" - India Business Law Journal (Hong Kong) 2008 & 2009.
  • Kachwaha & Partners is rated in Band One in the PLC Year Book, U.K. for dispute resolution. (Only two firms in India figure in Band One).

    PLC Year Book, UK (2009)

  • Sumeet Kachwaha figures as an "Expert" in Commercial Arbitration in the Expert Guides (2011).
  • Winner - Kachwaha & Partners, "DealMakers Global Awards 2012." - DealMakers (2012).
  • Winner - Sumeet Kachwaha, "Arbitration Lawyer of the Year in India" - Corporate INTL (2011).
  • Winner - "2011 India – ADR Law Firm of the Year Award" - Global Law Experts (2011).
  • Winner - "Arbitration, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year" - DealMakers (2011).
  • Sumeet Kachwaha figures as a "Leading Lawyer" in Lawyer Monthly - Construction Section (2011).
  • Winner - "Construction Law Firm of the Year, India" - Lawyer Monthly (2011).
  • Winner - "Lawyers World Global Award Winner 2011" - Lawyers World (2011).
  • Winner – "Construction Law Firm of the Year, India" - Finance Monthly (2011).
  • Winner –"Construction Law Firm of the Year" DealMakers (2010).

    • Note : Recognition / Awards prior to 2008 not mentioned.

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