Himanshi Madan is Senior Associate with KNM & Partners, with over 6 years of experience. She is a litigation and dispute resolution lawyer with extensive experience in arbitration, insolvency, and commercial litigation. She has represented some of the largest financial institutions, real estate developers, and corporations across various legal forums, including the Supreme Court, High Court of Delhi, NCLT, NCLAT, and arbitral tribunals.
She possesses experience that covers the entire lifecycle of a dispute—from the invocation of arbitration under Section 21 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, to the execution of the award under Section 36. She successfully handled and assisted with arbitrations matters exceeding ₹100 crores against government entities such as DMRC and DDA, securing favourable awards for clients across industries, including real estate, automobile manufacturing, and logistics.
Her experience also extends to insolvency litigation under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. She has been directly responsible for handling matters before the NCLT and NCLAT on behalf of a leading financial institution and has provided legal opinions on complex issues, including personal guarantors’ liability under the Code.
She also brings extensive experience in drafting statements of claim, defences, and applications under various provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Her approach combines strategic legal analysis with practical business insights, ensuring that the clients receive comprehensive and result-oriented legal representation.
Practice Areas
Key Experience
- Assisted in high-value arbitration victories for prominent real estate developers: Successfully advised and represented clients in complex construction contract disputes, securing favorable outcomes in arbitration claims exceeding ₹500 crores.
- Defended a leading Indian bank in critical writ petitions before the High Court: Appointed as the nodal officer for one of India’s largest banks in writ petitions challenging the subvention scheme of loans by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi. Also represented the banks before the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
- Orchestrated successful dispute resolution for top-tier automobile manufacturers: Provided comprehensive legal representation to leading automobile manufacturers, adeptly navigating disputes concerning dealer claims, intricate license procurement, and multifaceted regulatory compliance.
- Secured significant arbitral awards against governmental entities: Played a pivotal role in handling and assisting with arbitration matters exceeding ₹100 crores against formidable government bodies like DMRC and DDA, consistently securing favorable awards for clients across diverse industries.
- Assisted in strategic insolvency litigation for major financial institutions: Directly managed and delivered successful outcomes in critical matters before the NCLT and NCLAT on behalf of a leading financial institution, while also offering incisive legal opinions on complex insolvency issues, including personal guarantor liabilities.