Commercial Litigation
Commercial and transnational disputes rarely remain confined to a single court, contract or jurisdiction. They can engage corporate governance, fraud, insolvency, regulation, enforcement and parallel proceedings across forums and borders. Clavius represents businesses, financial institutions, investors, promoters and other stakeholders in complex commercial litigation and transnational disputes before courts and tribunals in India and in coordination with counsel across jurisdictions.
Our approach combines procedural strategy, close senior involvement and a clear understanding of the commercial consequences of litigation — from urgent interim relief and trial advocacy to appellate proceedings, jurisdictional contests and the coordination of related actions across forums and legal systems.
Capabilities
Complex Commercial Disputes
Representing clients in high-value contractual, corporate and business disputes involving complex facts, multiple parties and significant commercial consequences.
Transnational Litigation
Coordinating litigation strategy across jurisdictions, including parallel proceedings, foreign-law issues, cross-border evidence and the interface between courts in different legal systems.
Shareholder, Boardroom & Corporate Disputes
Acting in shareholder, promoter, governance and boardroom disputes, including claims involving control, fiduciary duties, oppression, mismanagement and corporate decision-making.
Fraud & Civil Recovery Claims
Pursuing and defending civil claims arising from fraud, misrepresentation, diversion of assets, breach of fiduciary duty and other forms of economic misconduct.
Interim, Injunctive & Protective Relief
Seeking and resisting urgent interim measures, including injunctions, preservation orders and other protective relief designed to secure rights, assets or evidence pending final resolution.
Trial & Appellate Advocacy
Representing clients through trial, appellate and supervisory proceedings before commercial courts, High Courts, the Supreme Court and specialist tribunals.
Jurisdiction, Forum & Parallel Proceedings
Advising on jurisdictional strategy, forum contests, anti-suit and related relief, and the management of overlapping proceedings across courts, tribunals and jurisdictions.
Contractual & Business Disputes
Handling disputes arising from commercial contracts, joint ventures, distribution and supply arrangements, strategic partnerships and other business relationships.
Insolvency-Linked Litigation
Acting in contentious matters arising from insolvency, restructuring and creditor disputes, including proceedings that intersect with recovery, fraud and corporate control.
Regulatory & Public-Law Commercial Proceedings
Representing businesses in commercial disputes with a regulatory or public-law dimension, including challenges to administrative action and proceedings before specialist authorities and tribunals.