Arbitration · Conciliation · Mediation
Arbitration and ADR Lawyers in Bangalore
We represent parties in domestic and international commercial arbitration, conciliation and mediation. We also handle court applications that support or challenge arbitration.
Overview
Resolving disputes outside court
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) means settling disputes without a full court trial. The main forms are arbitration, conciliation and mediation. They are usually faster and private.
Arbitration in India is governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Mediation is governed by the Mediation Act, 2023 and court-annexed schemes. We draft arbitration clauses, conduct proceedings and handle related court cases.
What we handle
Our work in this area
These are the matters we see most often. Real cases rarely fit one box, so ask us even if yours looks different.
Arbitration proceedings
- Statement of claim and defence
- Evidence and hearings
- Ad hoc and institutional arbitration
- Counter-claims
Court applications
- Interim relief (Section 9)
- Appointment of arbitrator (Section 11)
- Challenge to an award (Section 34)
- Enforcement of awards (Section 36)
Mediation and conciliation
- Pre-institution mediation (Commercial Courts Act, 2015)
- Court-referred mediation
- Conciliation under Part III of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
- Settlement agreements
Drafting
- Arbitration clauses in contracts
- Seat, venue and rules of arbitration
- Multi-tier dispute clauses
International
- International commercial arbitration
- Enforcement of foreign awards (Part II, Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996)
- SIAC, ICC and other institutional rules
Other ADR
- Lok Adalat settlements
- Negotiated settlements
- Family and property mediation
Courts and forums
Where we appear
- Arbitral Tribunals
- Arbitration and Conciliation Centre, Bengaluru
- Commercial Courts, Bengaluru
- Mediation Centres
- High Court of Karnataka
Good to know
Things to know about arbitration
Check your contract first
If your contract has an arbitration clause, the court will usually refer the dispute to arbitration.
Interim relief is available
A party can ask the court for urgent protection under Section 9, before or during arbitration.
Short time to challenge
An award can be challenged under Section 34 within 3 months of receiving it, with a limited extension.
Awards are enforced like decrees
A domestic award can be enforced like a court decree once the time to challenge ends.
Contact Base Legal
Phone +91 63660 42792 or +91 81974 06465 · contact@baselegal.in · Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM