Siddhesh S. Pradhan

Partner
[email protected]
+91 22 4341 8742
Mumbai

ABOUT
EXPERIENCE

ABOUT

Siddhesh is a 2017 law graduate from Symbiosis Law School, Pune. He acts on behalf of and advises diverse clients including multinational and Indian companies and high net worth individuals in complex commercial arbitrations and litigation proceedings. He also advises clients on white collar crime matters.

His experience includes acting on behalf of the lead respondent before the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court in the reference on the Group of Companies doctrine in Indian arbitration law. He was also a part of the team which handled an international arbitration arising out of a bilateral investment treaty. Siddhesh has sector specific expertise in relation to advising automobile manufacturers on a variety of legal issues including product liability claims. He also acts on behalf of several reputed global not for profit entities involved in climate change.

Siddhesh’s practice includes advising clients on general corporate advisory and agreements such as vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, services agreements, lease agreements and other such contracts.

Memberships

Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
Bombay Bar Association

Publications

All you need to know about the Legal Implications Of The #MeToo Movement. Link
Gone to the Dogs. Link
Section 11 – A Minimalist Approach To The Constitution Of An Arbitral Tribunal In India. Link

Education / Courses

Symbiosis Law School, Pune (BBA.LLB) (2017)

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Marathi

EXPERIENCE

Some of the key assignments in these areas handled and being handled by Siddhesh amongst others, cover the following:-

Advising and appearing on behalf of a global French shipping company in a Bilateral Investment Treaty Arbitration under the UNCITRAL rules in London for loss of its investment in a cargo handling project in India.
Regularly advising and appearing on behalf a British luxury automobile manufacturer in diverse civil and criminal proceedings before various High Courts and the Supreme Court and in product liability and consumer related litigations before the consumer commissions and courts in India.
Advising and appearing on behalf of SAP SE and SAP India Private Limited before the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on the ‘Group of Companies Doctrine in Indian Arbitration Law.’
Advising and appearing on behalf of SAP India Private Limited before (i) Bombay High Court; (ii) Supreme Court; and (iii) National Company Law Tribunal (“NCLT”), Mumbai as well arbitration proceedings arising out a software services agreement with a renowned travel operator.
Advising and appearing in arbitration proceedings arising out of a shareholder’s dispute between the seller promoters and a purchaser.
Advising and appearing on behalf of Chemco Plastic Industries Private Limited in a landmark judgment before the Bombay High Court on the applicability of Section 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 to trademark disputes.
Advising and appearing on behalf of Chemco Plastic Industries Private Limited in trademark infringement proceedings initiated against a competitor before the Bombay High Court.
Regularly advising WRI (World Resources Institute) on diverse environment and policy issues.
Regularly advising a global environment litigation and policy institution headquartered in the USA.
Regularly advising a research and development entity of a global automobile manufacturer.
Advising and appearing on behalf of an Indian textile and consumer goods manufacturer in proceedings before the National Green Tribunal, Pune arising out of allegations of pollution in the Waluj Industrial Area of Aurangabad.
Advising and appearing on behalf of JK Files & Engineering Limited and JK Talabot Limited (Raymond Entities) before the Bombay High Court in two Writ Petitions filed by the MSEDCL challenging the orders passed by the Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, Kolhapur Zone, Kolhapur.
Advising and appearing on behalf of the foreign directors and an authorised signatory of an Indian JV entity in contempt of court proceedings before the Bombay High Court.
Advising and appearing on behalf of a US based film maker in copyright proceedings before the Bombay High Court against the producers of a Bollywood production.
Advising and appearing on behalf of the family of a leading late Bollywood music producer and reputed actress in SARFAESI proceedings.
Advising a renowned Bollywood photographer in contractual issues with different media outlets.
Advising and appearing on behalf of the family of a leading late Bollywood actor in Complaints instituted by them for dishonour of cheques under S.138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
Advising and appearing on behalf of a leading Indian multinational equipment manufacturer in proceedings filed by 250 ex-employees before the Bombay High Court.
Advising and appearing on behalf of a leading Indian multinational equipment manufacturer in diverse proceedings before the NCLT, Mumbai.
Advising and appearing on behalf of a Saudi Arabian shipping company in ‘Admiralty Suit’ proceedings before the Bombay High Court.
Advising and appearing on behalf of an Indian pharmaceutical company in a licensing dispute with a German competitor before the Bombay High Court.
Advising and appearing on behalf of an American corporation in writ proceedings related to the charging of penalties on cell phone towers before the Bombay High Court.
Advising and appearing on behalf of the Indian subsidiary of a Dubai based port operator in contractual disputes with an Indian Inland Container Depot terminal owner.
Regularly advising automobile companies and corporates on compliances under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and the Rules framed thereunder.
Advising a German automotive major in contractual disputes with its dealers.