Practice Areas: Commercial Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation.
Sectors: Roads and Highways, Power & Energy, Energy, Waste to Energy, Ports, Waterways, Shipping, Mining, Airports, Real Estate, IT/ITes, Pharmaceuticals, etc.
Education: Bachelor’s of Business Administration -Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
BA. L.LB – Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Ms. Gunita Pahwa began her career with Singh & Associates as a fresh law graduate in 2005. Today, she stands as a Senior Partner and Joint Managing Partner, having become a cornerstone of the firm’s success. With a specialization in commercial arbitrations, dispute resolution, and commercial advisory, she has significantly shaped the firm’s trajectory.
As the head of the Dispute Resolution Team at S&A Law Offices, Ms. Pahwa excels in managing complex arbitration matters, court proceedings, and regulatory challenges. Her expertise encompasses a broad array of sectors, including Energy, Roads and Highways, Ports, Airports, Waterways, Waste to Energy, Shipping, Mining, Real Estate, IT, Pharmaceuticals, and Infrastructure projects. Her practice includes representing clients before arbitration bodies, courts, and regulatory agencies, as well as providing counsel on project management, contract vetting, regulatory issues, and tender and bidding documentation.
Ms. Pahwa possesses extensive experience in both domestic and international arbitration, having successfully represented clients before esteemed institutions such as LCIA, SIAC, ICC, and various domestic ad-hoc and institutional arbitral bodies. Her has worked closely with foreign counsel to advocate for clients’ interests across different jurisdictions.
Ms. Pahwa is a prominent figure in the legal community, frequently engaging in national and international conferences and forums, including the International Bar Association, Trademark Association and the Inter-Pacific Bar Association. Her contributions to the field are marked by a commitment to staying abreast of the latest developments in civil and commercial laws, as well as the evolving landscape of domestic and international arbitration.
Her expertise is further shared through various speaking engagements and presentations at notable conferences and summits. Ms. Pahwa has participated in numerous industry events and moot court competitions, where she has contributed her insights on dispute resolution and legal practices.
Additionally, she has served as judge for many national mediation and negotiation competitions and frequently conducts seminars for clients on topics such as contract management and regulatory compliance.
Within the firm, Ms. Pahwa fosters a culture of continuous learning and knowledge exchange by organizing inter-departmental activities and presentations aimed at the ongoing education and development of her team.
Memberships and Affiliations:
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- Chairperson
- Women Empowerment Committee
- Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) | Member
- International Bar Association (IBA) | Member
- Alliance of Business Lawyers
Bar Associations:
- Bar Council of India
- Delhi High Court Bar Association
- Supreme Court Bar Association
