Gautam Law Chamber (GLC), a leading law firm and international dispute resolution innovator, today announced the launch of its Indo–U.S. Arbitration & Mediation Hub. This initiative positions GLC as one of the first private institutions in India to provide a neutral, globally recognized platform for resolving business, investment, and commercial disputes between Indian and U.S. entities.
Introduction to Gautam Law Chamber’s Indo–U.S. Arbitration & Mediation Hub
The Gautam Law Chamber (GLC) has established the Indo–U.S. Arbitration & Mediation Hub as a neutral, efficient, and enforceable platform for resolving cross-border business, investment, and commercial disputes between India and the United States.
With the rapid growth of Indo–U.S. trade and investment, businesses require a trusted forum that offers confidentiality, fairness, and internationally recognized enforceability of awards. The GLC Hub is designed to fill this gap, aligning with the UNCITRAL Model Law, the Indian Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, and the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act, ensuring global compatibility.
Key Features
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Neutral Forum: Provides a balanced venue independent of either jurisdiction’s courts.
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Efficient: Faster resolution compared to lengthy litigation processes.
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Globally Enforceable: Awards recognized under the New York Convention (1958) in both India and the U.S.
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Modern Infrastructure: Secure e-filing, digital case management, and virtual hearings.
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Expert Panel: Arbitrators and mediators include retired judges, senior lawyers, and cross-border subject matter experts.
Scope of Matters
The Hub addresses disputes in:
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International trade & commercial contracts
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Cross-border investments & joint ventures
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Banking & finance (loans, securities, restructuring)
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Intellectual property & technology (licensing, cyber law, AI disputes)
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Energy & infrastructure (solar, mining, real estate projects)
Vision
To position Gautam Law Chamber as a recognized international arbitration hub, facilitating trust, speed, and enforceability for Indo–U.S. business relations while promoting India as a global seat for dispute resolution.
About the Hub
The GLC Indo–U.S. Arbitration Hub has been designed to:
- Provide a neutral forum for cross-border commercial and investment disputes.
- Offer efficient and enforceable dispute resolution under globally recognized rules.
- Enhance confidence for Indo–U.S. trade and investment partnerships.
Why Arbitration
- Confidential – private proceedings preserve business reputation.
- Efficient – faster than traditional litigation in Indian or U.S. courts.
- Enforceable – arbitral awards recognized under the New York Convention (1958) in both countries.
Services Offered
- Arbitration – administered under the GLC Arbitration Rules (UNCITRAL-based)
. - Mediation – voluntary settlement process facilitated by independent mediators.
- Virtual Hearings – cost-efficient, accessible dispute resolution across jurisdictions.
- Advisory – assistance in drafting arbitration clauses and cross-border contract management.
Process Flow
Filing → Tribunal Constitution → Case Management → Hearing (Virtual/Physical)
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“Our vision is to provide a trusted, neutral, and enforceable arbitration framework for Indo–U.S. business and investment disputes. This Hub will strengthen cross-border confidence, reduce legal friction, and open doors for more investment opportunities,”