Vyapak Desai heads the International Dispute Resolution and Investigation Practice at the multi-skilled, research and strategy driven international law firm, Nishith Desai Associates. A senior attorney with the firm, Vyapak specializes in bringing in the highest level of analytical and innovative input in cross border, complex contentious matters, corporate/regulatory investigations while also leading the Corporate and Securities practice in the past at the firm.
Vyapak's vast experience in legislation includes representing clients as Counsel in a host of complex cases including investment treaty arbitrations, commercial disputes related to shareholder’s agreements, international trade and contractual disputes across industries such as oil & gas, infrastructure, private equity, Pharma & Healthcare and TMT. In India, and all over the world. The law has become more intricate and intertwined. Keeping in sync, Vyapak has cultivated expertise in bankruptcy, corporate and securities laws as well as in white-collar crimes. Known for his innovative, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, he is also a trained mediator/conciliator and acts as Arbitrator across international jurisdictions such as London, Singapore, Malaysia and India.
Expert in Constitutional, Commercial, and International Law, Vyapak is a brilliant mind who has helped shape key insights within the practice area. Vyapak is the Co-chair-council of MCIA, Director of CIArb India Branch, Convener - Indian Arbitration Forum (IAF), member of ICC India Group, Co- chair of Society of Construction Law- India (Western India Chapter), Advisory Board at MARC, Mauritius, Member of IBA, IPBA and the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa. He has also been listed on the Panel of Arbitrators of SIAC, AIAC LCIA, THIAC, MCX/NCDEX (SEBI), and BVI IAC. His ability to balance strategic flexibility and concession to formulate powerful winning moves accentuates this very dynamism. Vyapak has also co-authored a chapter in Enforcing Arbitral Awards in India published by Lexis-Nexis 2017.
More Legal and Business Bylines From Vyapak Desai
- Incorporation of Arbitral Clause by Reference: Position in India and Other Asian Jurisdictions - (Posted On Monday, April 08, 2024)
- Exit by Investors: Navigating Contractual and Statutory Routes - (Posted On Tuesday, February 20, 2024)
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: An Overview of Its Extraterritorial Applicability - (Posted On Thursday, September 08, 2022)
- Supreme Court’s Quick Fix for Backlog in Arbitral Appointments by High Courts - (Posted On Friday, August 05, 2022)
- Treatment of Contingent Claims Under IBC: Issues and Solutions - (Posted On Friday, May 13, 2022)
- English High Court's Guide on Litigation Privilege and Waiver of Privilege - (Posted On Wednesday, May 11, 2022)
- Climate Change Disputes Series (I) - An Overview - (Posted On Monday, May 09, 2022)
- Who Appoints the Arbitral Tribunal Under the SIAC Rules - (Posted On Wednesday, May 04, 2022)
- Your Employee As Your Arbitrator? Maybe! - (Posted On Wednesday, May 04, 2022)
- Interim Protection Available Only Against the “Fruits” of The Arbitral Award - (Posted On Wednesday, May 04, 2022)