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Kunal is the Joint Managing Partner at Fox & Mandal and a senior dispute resolution practitioner, with strong expertise in litigation, arbitration. His multifaceted practice spans civil, criminal, corporate, commercial, and infrastructure disputes, where he regularly leads high-value and precedent-setting matters before the Supreme Court of India, High Courts, and various Tribunals. He brings a global perspective to his practice and also holds the distinction of being the former Court Member – ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris. His cross-border exposure and strategic acumen make him a key figure in shaping the firm’s dispute resolution practice both in India and internationally.
Kunal has been recognised by various platforms including Chambers & Partners | Asia Pacific (Recognised practitioner), Legal 500 (Recommended lawyer), Asian Legal Business (Asia Super 50 Disputes lawyers and Dispute Resolution lawyer of the year), and Benchmark Litigation | Asia Pacific (Litigation star).
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
On a challenge to the arbitral award for deciding matters beyond the scope of reference.
Real estate developers and associations including CREDAI-MCHI, Birla Corporation Ltd Money Magnum Nest Pvt Ltd
On the validity of grant of ex post facto Environmental Clearance (EC) under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 for projects with admitted environmental violations before the Supreme Court.
JBM Group
On a challenge to blacklisting of JBM entities in a tender floated by the Government of India for supply of electric buses and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme before the Supreme Court.
In re: Interplay between arbitration agreements under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and the Indian Stamp Act, 1899
On the enforceability of an insufficiently stamped arbitration agreement and jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal to decide the issue, before a 7-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India.
Supreme Court of India Hydraulics and Pneumatics LLP
On proceedings arising out of acquisition of land at a prime commercial location in Faridabad under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894; successfully secured a compensation of INR 350 crores before the Punjab & Haryana High Court and the Supreme Court.
Kanodia Infratech
On setting aside of an arbitral award on the ground of unilateral appointment of the Arbitral Tribunal.
BDR Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
On a suit for patent infringement involving a unique issue of the scope of a product-by-process claim before the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court.
RDB Primarc Technopark
On its INR 638 crore strategic acquisition of DLF Techpark 1, one of the largest IT parks in Eastern India with a gross leasable area of 1.49 million sq ft, from DLF Info City Developers (Kolkata), a wholly owned subsidiary of DLF Cyber City Developers.
DSK Real Estates Ltd
On the construction of a multi-storied hotel near an Ordnance Depot involving issues of national security and constitutional right to property before the Calcutta High Court.
Birla Corporation Ltd
On a matter relating to permissibility and regulation of mining operations around Chittorgarh Fort before the Supreme Court.
Arvind Maiya
On an appeal challenging an order of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) under Section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013.
Birla Institute of Management and Technology (BIMTECH)
On a challenge to the Supreme Court’s order restoring an arbitral award without considering BIMTECH’s objections, ensuring the appeal was remanded to the Orissa High Court for a full adjudication.
Saatvik Green Energy Pvt Ltd
Writ Petition challenging an order passed by NTPC Ltd blacklisting the client.
