Anugrah Robin Frey

Partner

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Robin has over 12 years of proven experience in handling complex corporate and commercial litigations, domestic and international arbitrations and corporate insolvency matters.

He represents a vast portfolio of domestic and international clients, including banks and financial institutions, private equity firms, investors, and major Indian conglomerates.

Indicative Experience:

*Experience listed below is that of the Partner before he joined the Firm

  • Advised one of the world’s largest pension funds in relation to its ongoing disputes against NHAI and certain other entities regarding two separate infrastructure projects in north and east India.
  • Represented IIFL Finance Limited in an emergency SIAC arbitration opposite Credit Opportunities III Pte Ltd., in a dispute arising out of an investment in a SEBI regulated Alternate Investment Fund.
  • Represented the hydro-power SPV of GMR Energy in an arbitration against Gammon Engineering and Construction Limited.
  • Represented Millennium City Expressways Private Limited in its protracted litigation and arbitration against NHAI pertaining to a marquee road project in Delhi NCR. Also advised its consortium lenders on various issues from time to time.
  • Represented Millennium City Expressways Private Limited in in proceedings for interim relief its disputes against the state of Haryana and subsequently, in arbitration proceedings.
  • Represented Punjab National Bank and other banks in seeking interim protection under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“Arbitration Act”) against NHAI in a matter regarding termination of concession agreement of its borrower, before the Supreme Court and the Delhi High Court.
  • Represented Aditya Birla Capital Limited in a petition under the Arbitration Act against its borrower, AGS Transact Limited, a public limited company in the business of ATM technology and management, before the Delhi High Court and, thereafter, in an arbitration conducted under the DIAC Rules.
  • Represented the Indian audit affiliate of one the ‘Big 4’ firms in relation to disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 (“Chartered Accountants Act”), and regulations thereunder. Also advising the client in a charge sheet filed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (“SFIO”) in relation to its audit client (engaged in the healthcare business).
  • Represented the Indian audit affiliate of one the ‘Big 4’ firms in relation to disciplinary proceedings initiated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, and regulations framed thereunder arising out of the IL&FS matter.
  • Represented the Indian audit affiliate of one the ‘Big 4’ firms in an application filed under Section 130 of the Companies Act, 2013, by the Government of India, for reopening and revision of accounts for the past five financial years of IL&FS, IL&FS Financial Services Limited and IL&FS Transportation Networks Limited.

Awards & Recognition

  • Ranked as ‘Future Star’ by Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific 2024
  • Gold Medallist, Ramjas College, University of Delhi

Memberships

  • Bar Council of Delhi
  • NCLT & AT Bar Association

Qualifications

  • 2009 B.A. (Hons.) University of Delhi
  • 2012 LL.B, Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
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Practice Areas

  • Dispute Resolution
  • Litigation
  • Arbitration