Private International Law Disputes

What we do?

  • The Firm is led by six partners and retains over 20 Advocates across its offices at Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai, Singapore and London.
  • The Firm and the individual lawyers associated with the Firm maintain a strict sense of probity and confidentiality.
  • The team has successfully applied its wealth of experience in dispute resolution, international law, public policy making to advising and representing the Government in BIT arbitration and Enforcement of foreign judgements in India and outside.

Who we are?

At Aarna Law, we specialize in Private International Law, offering comprehensive legal services for clients facing cross-border legal disputes and multi-jurisdictional challenges. With deep expertise in conflict laws and international dispute resolution, our team of skilled lawyers provides strategic advice on international contracts, foreign judgment enforcement, and international arbitration.

Our firm is well-versed in the complexities of jurisdictional issues, choice of law, and extraterritorial jurisdiction, ensuring that clients receive tailored solutions to manage their international legal affairs. We assist businesses and individuals with transnational litigation, international family law, and international commercial transactions, providing effective legal representation in both international litigation and dispute resolution across borders.

Whether you are navigating the intricacies of international business disputes, foreign investment law, or require expert counsel in recognition and enforcing of foreign judgments. Our firm offers unparalleled legal expertise. Our commitment to delivering results ensures that you can confidently manage your global legal needs in an increasingly interconnected world.

This includes:

  • Private International Law
  • Conflict of Laws
  • Cross-border Legal Disputes
  • International Contracts
  • International Arbitration
  • Foreign Judgment Enforcement
  • International Business Disputes
  • Jurisdiction in International Law
  • International Family Law
  • Transnational Litigation
  • Choice of Law
  • International Commercial Transactions
  • International Legal Practice
  • International Dispute Resolution
  • Private International Legal Services
  • Multi-jurisdictional Disputes
  • Cross-border Litigation
  • Conflict Resolution across Borders
  • International Law Firms
  • Legal Representation in International Cases
  • Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
  • Recognition of Foreign Judgments
  • Private International Disputes
  • International Property Law
  • Foreign Investment Law

Our Experience:

  • We represented the client in proceedings to execute an order of the English Courts against the debtor’s assets in India; as well as in ancillary proceedings arising out of the execution proceedings. We also successfully represented the client along with his English counsel in negotiations and in drawing up the final settlement agreement for payment of the principal sums.
  • The Firm is currently advising its client on the enforcement of judgement of the High Court of Tanzania and its implications on continued legal proceeding before courts in India.
  • The Firm actively advised UK’s leading vehicle finance company with asset tracing services for potentially enforcing the UK Court’s judgement against an Indian resident.
  • The Firm has previously advised on enforcement of judgement of a Court of Appeal in Dubai against its client in India.
  • The Firm is helping a German client to enforce the Order of inheritance and succession issued by the Courts in Germany to assist its clients to recover assets in India based on the Order of the German Courts.
  • The Firm represented the Republic of India in two significant investment treaty arbitrations and extensively advised the Republic of India when it was threatened with coercive enforcement action.
  • As a first in India, the Firm obtained a favorable Enforcement Order from the High Court of Karnataka which allowed parties foreign to Indian jurisdiction to enforce International Commercial arbitration Awards passed in countries that are signatory to New York Convention and that are reciprocating territories with India.

Aarna Law is recognized for its innovative and robust approach to client representation, offering specialized services in dispute resolution and advisory. The firm excels at addressing client concerns with a practical and commercial mindset, ensuring efficient and tailored services from its offices in Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Singapore and London.

With a distinguished team of seasoned professionals, Aarna Law assists businesses in developing and implementing effective strategies and plans to drive success.

The firm combines extensive expertise in Indian law and the Indian judicial system with a strong understanding of international law and dispute resolution. Aarna Law has successfully represented clients in a wide range of forums, including the Supreme Court, various High Courts in India, specialized tribunals, and both domestic and international arbitrations, including Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and commercial arbitrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Private International Law, or Conflict of Laws, deals with legal matters that that have connections to more than one national jurisdiction. Private International law rules are important in helping us understand which matters falls under the application of which substantive law, under the jurisdiction of which court and if any rules or guidelines set by any foreign court are to be adhered to by a court in any other jurisdiction.

You must seek legal assistance for any cross-border private dispute when you are:

  • Involved in a dispute with a foreign party
  • Seeking to enforce or challenge a foreign judgment
  • Dealing with family matters across jurisdictions
  • Managing business issues spanning multiple legal systems

As a cross-border disputes law firm, we help our clients navigate:

  • Jurisdictional analysis and choice of law
  • Enforcement of foreign judgments in India
  • International arbitration and mediation
  • Complex cross-border contractual issues

Cross border legal disputes are resolved through the means of litigation, international arbitration, mediation, or by seeking enforcement of foreign judgment. The method of resolution of the dispute depends on the facts and circumstances of each case.

If arbitration is specified in the contact, we will support you through international forums such as ICC, SIAC, or UNCITRAL and help enforce arbitral awards under the New York Convention.

Yes, a foreign judgment can be enforced in India, but the process depends on whether the judgment is from a "reciprocating territory" or a "non-reciprocating territory". For reciprocating territories, the judgment can be enforced directly in India as if it were an Indian court decree, while for non-reciprocating territories, a fresh suit needs to be filed in India based on the foreign judgment.

International Arbitration is commonly used in cross-border legal disputes due to its flexibility, neutrality and enforceability. It provides a more efficient alternative to litigation in a world with different legal systems. Our team helps you navigate arbitration procedures and award recognition.

Cross border family disputes often face challenges such as differing jurisdictions and legal systems, conflicting cultures and laws, child custody disputes along with financial challenges and burdens.

Yes. We handle cross-border custody and divorce matters, enforce family court orders and draft or review international marital agreements.

We recommend clear jurisdiction clauses, concrete dispute resolution mechanisms and compliance with applicable international laws to help prevent future legal conflicts .

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