Our Experience
Insolvency, Debt Recovery, Commercial Suits, Competition, and Corporate Matters
Commercial disputes in India take on various forms, from traditional civil litigation to specialized legal actions governed by specific statutes. At Kappa Law, we have a deep understanding of these complexities and represent a wide array of stakeholders, including financial creditors, operational creditors, corporate debtors, and resolution professionals. Our team is highly experienced in navigating insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, appearing before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in cases involving resolution plans, creditor-debtor disputes, and corporate restructuring.
We handle matters at every stage, from the initiation of proceedings to appeals, writs, and final appellate actions, ensuring our clients receive thorough representation across all judicial forums. Our firm also advises on pre-litigation strategies, helping clients avoid potential legal pitfalls and optimize their position before formal proceedings begin. Our expertise extends to corporate debt restructuring, matters under the Companies Act, 2013, and competition law disputes, including cartelization, bid rigging, and abuse of dominance cases before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the NCLAT.
Arbitration
Arbitration has become an increasingly favored method of dispute resolution, especially in high-stakes commercial disputes involving domestic and international parties. Kappa Law has a well-established arbitration practice that spans a wide range of sectors, including energy, construction, real estate, intellectual property, and technology. We represent clients at every stage of the arbitral process, from the invocation of arbitration agreements under Sections 9 and 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to the enforcement or setting aside of arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37.
Our team has successfully represented clients in both institutional and ad-hoc arbitration settings, including proceedings under the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and the American Arbitration Association (AAA). We have significant experience in handling complex issues such as the joinder of non-signatory parties, questions of arbitrability, and cross-border enforcement of awards. Our representative cases include defending and challenging multi-million dollar claims across various industries, providing clients with strategic insights that drive favorable outcomes.
Banking and Finance
The banking and finance landscape is fraught with legal intricacies, particularly when it comes to structuring financial instruments and managing regulatory compliance. Kappa Law’s banking and finance team provides comprehensive legal services that cover a broad spectrum of financial matters. We regularly advise international and domestic clients on complex transactions such as external commercial borrowings (ECB), corporate refinancing, and structuring hybrid debt-equity instruments.
We have conducted legal and commercial due diligence for major investments in the housing finance sector and have worked with private equity funds and insurance companies on structuring subordinated debt. Our regulatory practice includes representing clients in disputes involving the disclosure of confidential inspection reports prepared under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, as well as handling cases involving the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and other financial regulators. Our deep understanding of the financial sector allows us to provide both transactional and litigation support to clients navigating this highly regulated industry.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) is a key driver of business value in today’s global economy, and Kappa Law offers end-to-end IP legal services to protect and enforce our clients' intellectual assets. We represent clients in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes, with a particular focus on high-stakes litigation in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, technology, and consumer goods.
Our patent litigation practice is highly specialized, with experience handling cases involving standard essential patents (SEPs) and complex pharmaceutical patents, including those for life-saving drugs. We work closely with clients from the early stages of IP registration to the enforcement and defense of their rights in courts and tribunals. Our team also handles trademark enforcement actions, protecting global brands from infringement and dilution.
Real Estate and Construction
Kappa Law has a strong real estate and construction practice, advising developers, investors, and homebuyers on a wide range of legal matters. From representing clients in real estate arbitrations to navigating the complexities of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), we provide comprehensive legal support for all aspects of real estate transactions and disputes.
Our expertise includes advising on large-scale commercial and residential projects, handling disputes arising out of construction contracts, joint development agreements, and land acquisitions. We represent clients in land title disputes, family settlements, testamentary succession issues, and rent control matters. Additionally, we have successfully handled property disputes in various forums, including the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and consumer forums.
Writ Litigations
Writ litigation is a powerful tool for challenging the constitutionality of laws and executive actions. Kappa Law has a distinguished record of success in handling writ petitions before the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts. Our experience includes challenging landmark constitutional amendments, such as the 103rd Constitutional Amendment (EWS Reservations), as well as statutes like the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act.
We also represent clients in writ proceedings involving executive decisions, municipal governance issues, environmental regulations, and public employment matters. Our team has successfully secured interim reliefs and final orders in high-stakes cases involving large corporations, public sector undertakings, and individual clients.
Criminal Laws
Kappa Law’s criminal law practice focuses primarily on white-collar crimes, providing robust defense and advisory services to clients facing prosecution under various special enactments, including the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Act, and the Prevention of Corruption Act. Our team is skilled in handling criminal miscellaneous proceedings such as bail applications, quashing of FIRs, and defense strategy in trial courts.
We offer pre-trial advisory services, ensuring clients are well-prepared for the complexities of criminal investigations and trials. Our representation extends to high-profile matters involving corporate fraud, money laundering, and economic offenses, with appearances before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and special tribunals.
Energy and Infrastructure
The energy and infrastructure sector is one of the most dynamic areas of law, and Kappa Law is at the forefront of providing legal advisory and dispute resolution services to stakeholders in this field. We have advised power generating companies, regulatory commissions, and electricity trading licensees on matters ranging from power purchase agreements to tariff disputes and regulatory compliance.
Our team has represented clients in proceedings before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), and various state regulatory commissions. We handle disputes arising from thermal, hydro, and renewable energy projects, advising on issues such as power evacuation, open access, and blending of imported coal. Our experience includes handling complex energy arbitration and litigation, ensuring our clients’ interests are safeguarded in this highly regulated sector.
General Corporate and Contracts
As external corporate counsels for numerous clients, Kappa Law handles a broad spectrum of corporate legal matters, from routine contract drafting and vetting to complex negotiations and dispute resolution. We work closely with companies across industries, including technology, fintech, media, and healthcare, to ensure their legal agreements are meticulously drafted and protect their business interests.
Our services include drafting employment contracts, SaaS agreements, service contracts, and lease agreements, among others. We also advise on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and restructuring transactions. For highly specialized matters, we collaborate with reputed law firms that bring specific domain expertise, ensuring that our clients receive top-tier legal solutions for all their corporate needs.