Ashu Pathak

Ashu Pathak is a seasoned lawyer with expertise in arbitration, commercial litigation, and corporate law. He holds an LL.B. from the Faculty of Law, Delhi University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Law and Management from the Indian Law Institute. Over the years, Ashu has worked with central government standing counsel, law firms, and cabinet ministers, gaining extensive experience in EPC, banking, insurance, and international commercial arbitration. Ashu has been part of notable cases, including Cox and Kings Ltd. v. SAP India Private Ltd., Arbitration Petition (Civil) No. 38 of 2020, where the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment on 6 December 2023, focusing on the group company doctrine. This ruling clarified the scope of arbitration agreements within complex corporate structures, influencing multi-party disputes in India. Additionally, he contributed to the case Central Organization for Railway Electrification v. M/S ECI SPIC SMO MCML (JV), Civil Appeal No(s). 9486-9487/2019, which explored the unilateral appointment of arbitrator and has also contributed to the judgement titled as In Re: Interplay Between Arbitration Agreements Under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899. This case provided clarity on the enforceability of unstamped contracts in arbitration. Ashu is also a member of international arbitration bodies like ICC, MCIA, ICCA, and SCIA, and is committed to delivering quality legal services through diligent research and strategic litigation?

• Banking
• Business and Contract Disputes
• Construction Litigation
• Domestic Relations
• Government and Regulatory
• Insurance
• Intellectual Property
• Workers Compensation