BRUS CHAMBERS, Solicitors, Indian Law Firm with International Perspective, Mumbai, India

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MUMBAIINDIA

NEW DELHIINDIA

TASSOCIATE OFFICES INDIAT

Port and Capital City in all States of India

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FIRM LEADERSH

Admiralty, Shipping & MaritiCorporate, Commercial/ M&A, Contra

Projects, Infrastructure, Oil, Gas & EnerArbitration & Commercial Litigat

Real Estate & PropeInsuran

Banking & FinanIntellectual Prope

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In the recent months, there was a significant development inour practice areas and with this our firm is now a specialised

law firm as our partners are very well known in their respectiveareas of practice while some are ranked by independencredential bodies, our law firm was recently re-branded. Clientswho have sought high quality legal solutions in some of themost significant deals and cases in India preferred our law firm.

Brus Chambers being a specialised law firm the partnerspecialising and its team has the best knowledge in the subjectareas and is committed towards the delivery of dependable,timely, high-quality work that brings measurable value to ourclients. Our client relationship and industry alliances, allows usto concentrate on the dynamic evolution of the marketplacewhile keeping pace with the changes in the legal industry tooffer sound legal representation.

We pride ourselves on our specialised practice, which ishighlighted by our commitment to quality standards while thecharges are most reasonable.

The caliber and cost-effectiveness of our legal expertise isprimarily the result of our partners and associates havingoutstanding experience, education and their commitment toinformation and technology in combination with our traditionavalues which makes it possible for us to deliver creative legasolutions in a timely and economical manner which makes usthe market leader.

Our proudest achievement is the continuous strengthening ofour Client Relationship Management potential. It is this singlefactor, the shared commitment in putting the needs of ourclients at the heart of our profession, which drives thedevelopment and success of Brus Chambers.

Technology and communication systems have redefined andimproved the manner in which we work, in tandem with ourclients. By increasing our efficiency and responsiveness, andsharing knowledge through key initiatives, we remain agile andfocused on confronting the unique aspects of our clientsbusiness.

Dr. Shrikant Pareshnath Hathi [Managing Partner]B.Com., LLB., LLM., Solicitor (India and United Kingdom)., PhDAdvocate Bombay High CourtSolicitor Bombay High CourtAdvocate Supreme Court of IndiaAdvocate on Record Supreme Court of IndiaSolicitor Senior Courts of England and Wales (Non-Practising)

Disclaimer: This information booklet is being provided only on request or may have been downloaded from the website on requestand is not intended to advertise our services or capabilities, or solicit work, in any manner whatsoever. The contents of this bookletare aimed merely at providing more information about our firm to persons who are interested in knowing more about us. This bookletis meant only to provide information and use of the person(s) and not for circulation or public dissemination. Further, this informationbooklet does not, and shall not; create any attorney-client relationship between Brus Chambers and any person(s). Brus Chambersdoes not assume any responsibility whatsoever for any unauthorized distribution or dissemination of this information booklet or partthereof in any form, or any consequences thereof.

Disc la imer 2

His tory & About Us 3

What we do 4

Emergency Response 5

Market Lead ing Pract ices 5

Admira l ty , Sh ipping & Mar i t ime 5

Corporate , Commerc ia l & Contrac ts 7

A rb i t rat ion & L i t i ga t ion 9

Pro jec ts 11

Oil , Gas, Energy & Mining 11

In f ras t ruc t ure & Construc t ion 11

Shipp ing & Mar i t ime 11

Te lecommunica t ion 11

In format ion Techno logy 11

Highways, Dams, P ipe l ines 11

Waterways & Br idges 11

Agr icu l tu re , F ish ing & Forestry 11

Property & Rea l Esta te 11

Doing Business in India (India Entry) 11

Fore ign Investment s , Format ion 13

Real Esta te & Proper ty 16

Bank ing F inance & Secur i t ies 17

In te l lec t ua l Proper ty Rights 17

B i l l ing Rates 17

Charg ing Method 18

B i l l ing Methods 18

Par tner / Lawyers Rates 21

Payment Mode 20

Spec ia l ised Law F i rm 21

Par tners 22

Utt am P. Hath i 22

Shr ikant P . Hath i [Manag ing Par tner ] 23

B in i ta S . Hath i 24

Subra t Ku lshres tha 25

Kai lash Chand 25

K Gangadharan 26

Nilesh Pandya 26

V inay Ja in 27

Mumbai Main Of f ice 27

Assoc ia te Of f ices Ind ia 27

New Delh i Prac t ice 27

Our Contr ibu tion for Good Cause 28

Dedica ted Par tner 28

Contact ing Brus Chambers 28

Reco n i t i on o f S ol i c i to rs in Ind ia 29


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The Firm's domestic and international clientsrange from privately owned to publicly listedcompanies, including Fortune 500 entities.

The Asia Pacific Legal 500; Lloyds Group(Informa); Euromoney Expert Guides andother bodies have rated and recommendedBrus Chambers.

Firm History & About Us

Brus Chambers is a specialised law firm, prominent and active in Indiaand is also known as one of the best Indian law firm for its specialisedpractice having its main office and administration office in Mumbai, otheoffice at New Delhi and associate offices in port and capital city in al

states in India. The founder partners of the firm started its law practice in1992. Brus Chambers is a partnership firm under the Indian PartnershipAct. The firm is also registered with the Bombay High Court asAdvocates & Solicitors and with the Bombay Incorporated Law Societyas Solicitors.'...a great strategist'

-African Energy, DubaiAll partners are registered on the rolls of their respective Bar Councils topractice law while some partners are advocates on record on the rolls ofthe Supreme Court of India., Solicitor Supreme Court of England andWales; Chartered Institute of Arbitrators at London (UK); Council oEnergy Advisor at London (UK), Solicitors Regulation Authority.Brus Chambers has been advising on several

significant cross-border matters on corporateand commercial.

The firms superb team is relatively small butnonetheless has good depth of talent, itscorporate practice has been appreciated byinternational and local clients for itscommercially minded approach.

Uttam Hathi is remarkable and extremely goodproviding very high service level.

Our aim is to provide consistently high quality advice, understanding othe commercial environment in which our clients operate. We offer in-depth local knowledge and a uniquely global perspective.

An ambition to be India's premier specialised law firm underpins ourstrategy. We aim to achieve this goal through sustained investment inmanaging knowledge and information, and by creating a working culturein our offices that enables our people to offer consistently high standardsof client service.

The Firm's domestic and international clients range from privately ownedto publicly listed companies, including Fortune 500 entities. The AsiaPacific Legal 500; Lloyds Group (Informa) and other independent bodieshave consistently rated and recommended Brus Chambers.

Each client has a dedicated partner who leads, coordinates, and isdirectly responsible to meet client requirements efficiently. The ability torespond to client requirements and to render the highest level of servicesis fundamental to the approach of the firm towards its clients.

The new era of globalisation, where the work force is as intermingled asmodern culture, it is the objective of Brus Chambers to provide ouclients with the latest and the most appropriate strategies using analyticatools and management science, encompassing when required legaminds practicing in various jurisdiction, to serve the profession andfurther legal issues.

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Brus Chambers is a dominant firm in theIndian admiralty and shipping market and hasa global reputation in this sector. Independentcredential bodies such as Legal500; InformaGroup (Lloyds); Euromoney Expert Guideshas recommended Brus Chambers forshipping matters. Legal500 consistently ranksthe firm for Shipping work. Shrikant Hathi ofBrus Chambers is consistently ranked byLegal500 as a Leading Individual in India forshipping work

Brus Chambers actively engages in lobbying for better strategies.

Our core values embrace the highest professional standards and buildsupportive and strong relationships with clients. These values arecommunicated throughout the firm and serve to instill in all our lawyers afull appreciation of professional and ethical responsibilities the firmplaces upon them.

We are committed to enhancing the firm's reputation for client serviceWe believe it is important to build long-term relationships with our clientsin order to anticipate the legal and regulatory implications of commerciaopportunities and to resolve problems and disputes affecting our clientsbusinesses at an early stage.

We are acutely conscious of the fact that legal services are needed to betimely, economical, and efficient. Our longstanding client relationshipshave been built based on a strong commitment to quality of servicewhere value of our experience and expertise is realized. We determinethe nature and extent of our involvement in matters at the outset basedon resourcing and monitoring criteria. Efficient management of largescale transactions and cases is a particular strength of the firm. We areexperienced in drafting, negotiating, organizing, and managing

transactions within tight time-scales.

The firm is consistently recommended by theAsia Pacific Legal500 for dispute resolution.

With "a uniquely strong brain for arbitration,corporate and contractual law" Partner, BinitaHathi a qualified solicitor and advocate withmasters in law, also admitted to the SupremeCourt of India is renowned for her excellent

corporate arbitration and litigation skills.

Legal500 commented that Brus Chambershandles complex arbitration matters, ADR andlitigation claims

A client commented We highly appreciate themanner in which our International forumarbitration (ICC) was handled against GAIL

WHAT WE DO Brus Chambers leadership is structured around the following specialisedpractice areas:

Admiralty, Shipping & MaritimeCorporate, Commercial/ M&AProjects, Oil, Gas & EnergyArbitration & Commercial LitigationReal Estate & PropertyInsurance

Banking, Finance & Capital MarketsIntellectual Property

Each area comprises industry-focused teams dedicated to deliverinincisive advice. Our lawyers are locally trained and fully conversant witthe cultural and business practices in India.

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Shrikant Hathi stand-out for shipping work(Legal500). Shrikant Hathi Worlds Leadinglawyer for Shipping & Maritime and Energy &Natural Resource (Euromoney Expert Guides)

Brus Chambers offer their clients the most comprehensive 24-hour, 365days a year emergency response service in the world. The team ensurethat their client is best advised on every possible aspect, which may arisein a matter. Wherever in the world, our emergency response team can becontacted at their Mumbai number on +91-22-22659969, +91

9769946865, +91-9769946864. With the tripping/redirecting facility thregular office numbers get re-directed after office hours i.e: IST 1900 Hrsto partner/s or associates mobile number or at his or her residencehence providing 24-hour/ service.

Although the focal point of our shippinglitigation are ship arrest or release alsoincludes the entire gamut of admiralty,shipping and maritime edicts advising on alltypes of disputes representing owners,charterers, suppliers, repairers, cargo owners,insurers, banks, financial institutions,mortgagors, p&I clubs and all other sectors.

Shipping is headed by Shrikant Hathi. BinitaHathi and other lawyers in the firm with areaspecialisation work alongside.

Shrikant Hathi is listed in the elite LeadingLawyers list as Leading Individual, by Legal500 since 2004 and is considered as best ofthe best for shipping work byWorldlawyers.NET.

Binita Hathi is considered to provide firstclass service in litigation and arbitration andis reputed for her specialised cross-borderexpertise and is praised for her multi-jurisdiction reach

MARK ET LEADING PRACTICESAdmiralty, Shipping & MaritimeCorporate, Commercial/ M&A & ContractsProjects [Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Construction, Mining, Energy,

Shipping, Highways, Dams, Pipelines etc]Arbitration & Commercial LitigationReal Estate & Property

InsuranceBanking & FinanceIntellectual Property

Admiralty, Maritime & ShippingBrus Chambers is a dominant firm in the Indian admiralty, maritime anshipping market and has a global reputation in ship arrest or releasincluding charter parties, bill of lading, contracts, P&I settlements, shipfinance and all aspects of maritime matters including maritime arbitration

Our firm regularly deals with:Arrests or Release of ship in IndiaAgency/freight forwarding mattersArbitrationBunker disputesCargo claimsArrest of Release of vessel outside MumbaiCIF and FOB contractsClaim and cause of action of any mortgageClaim by a master in respect of disbursementsClaim by a master or crew for wages, etc.

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..has really started to make waves in recentyears (The Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2004/2005)

..solid shipping practice (The Asia PacificLegal 500, 2005/2006)

top-notch shipping practice (The Asia PacificLegal 500, 2006/2007

..is a dominant force within Indian admiralty,

maritime and shipping market (The AsiaPacific Legal 500, 2007/2008)

..has distinguished strengths in shippingclaims (The Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2008/2009)

..the firm has a dedicated shipping practicethat covers disputes, transactional mattersand finance (The Asia Pacific Legal 500,2008/2009)

..is widely respected for its wet and dryshipping expertise (The Asia Pacific Legal 5002009/2010)

..Shrikant Hathi heads the stand-out team.(The Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2004/2005)

Shrikant Hathi is consistently ranked asLeading Individual by Legal500 since 2004 forshipping work in India

Claim by the owner, consignee, or assignee of any bill of lading)Claim for damage done by any shipClaim for damage received by any shipClaim for necessaries supplied to any shipClaim for the building, equippingClaim for repairing of any shipClaim for the possession or ownership of a shipClaim in respect of any registered mortgageClaim in the nature of salvage servicesClaim in the nature of towageClaims Relating to CargoContracts of AffreightmentCommodity disputesConstruction of ships, rigs and port facilitiesDemise, time, and space charter agreementsFinancing, mortgaging, and registration of shipsFreezing injunctions/ ship arrest or releaseGeneral averageHire and off-hire claimsIncorporation of offshore companiesManagement of offshore companiesInternational and domestic joint ventures

Lay time and demurrage disputesLiner operationsMarine insuranceMaritime litigationOwnership disputes.P&I settlementPerformance warrantiesPort regulations

The practice assists overseas

clients in ship arrests and releases,

purchases and sales, cargo-claim,casualties, charter parties,

collisions, marine insurance and

commercial-The Asia Pacific Legal 500

2003/2004

Purchase and sale of vesselsPurchase and sale of other maritime assetsResolving maritime lien disputesResolving ship mortgage disputesSale and purchase of second-hand tonnage

Setting up business in IndiaForeign Investments in IndiaSupplies, repairs etc...Unpaid dues.TaxationTrade finance and documentary creditsUnsafe port or berth claimsVessel documentation,Vessel inspection, registration, and flagging

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Vessel financing for lendersVessel financing for borrowers.Vessel financing for charterersVessel management agreementsVessel repair litigation

Non-litigation areas on which we regularly deal with:

sale and purchase of second-hand tonnageship finance & mortgagingregistration of shipsconstruction of ships, rigs and port facilitiesinternational joint ventures

Our Corporate, Commercial & Contracts teamoperate a number of significant transactionaland corporate advisory practices, serving notonly some of the worlds largest companiesbut also numerous middle-market clients,including corporates and high net worthindividuals as well as governmentalinstitutions in India and internationally.

foreign investments in IndiaWith excellent reputation in areas of corporateand commercial practice.

Legal500 commented that Brus Chambers haslongstanding experience within the energysector and offers solid expertise in M&A, JVs,

licensing, divestiture structuring anddevelopment agreements

incorporating subsidiary companiestaxationliner operationsport regulations.

Advising shipping companies, shipyards, suppliers, ship breakers ancash buyers, foreign-investment enterprises and banking institutions ocomplex and high-end international maritime transactions

Corporate, Commercial & ContractsBrus Chambers corporate lawyers handle a full range of corporatesecurities, and financing matters, including public offerings and privateplacements of equity and debt for both issuers and underwriters. Oucorporate lawyers work with our clients to assist in the design of new aninnovative securities. Brus Chambers has a broad background iassisting clients with corporate growth through mergers and acquisitionand also offers solid expertise in the corporate partnering area, focusin

primarily on joint venture, licensing and development agreements. Oupractice includes experience in negotiating a broad range of complemanufacturing joint ventures and other contractual relationships involvinthe sharing or transfer of intellectual property. Our mergers anacquisitions/corporate partnering practice is international in scope.

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Brus Chambers is recommended by its peersfor its corporate knowledge. Uttam Hathi is thename to note

Services

The firm has undoubtedly joined

the race and is now competing with

the best known corporate and

commercial law firms in India-Rogaciano Rebelo, Honeywell, Dubai

Mergers, AcquisitionDivestiture StructuringForeign Investments and RegulationsDoing Business in IndiaDevelopment AgreementsJoint VenturesCollaborationsLicensing AgreementsDue-DiligenceMerger StructuringTax Planning

The firm has excellent reputation in corporateand commercial work. Uttam Hathi partner ofthe firm is the lead figure for corporate andcommercial work. Legal500 commented thatthe firm has long standing experience andoffers solid expertise in M&A, JVs, licensing,divestiture, structuring, foreign investments in

India, development agreements and in energysector

AgreementsStrategic planningCompany incorporation

As a result of the firms long-standing position as principal lawyer to manycompanies in the energy, shipping and infrastructure sector, BruChambers has played a major role in the restructuring of various parts o

that segment of Indian business. In addition to energy transactions, thfirm represents oil and gas, infrastructure, mining, technology, shippingentertainment and media clients. Our lawyers also handle venture capitaand other early-stage financings, transactions involving private equitfunds, and specialized financings in both domestic and internationacontexts. In addition, we work on complex business restructurings, botin and outside of court-supervised proceedings.

We represent companies of all sizes, and have been especially active ithe energy, energy services, energy transportation, oil, gasinfrastructure, shipping, mining, telecommunications, entertainmenmedia, and computer (hardware and software) service industries irecent years. We have handled major outsourcing contracts for variou

clients. We also handle a variety of international business transactions obehalf of many domestic and international clients.

As a law firm whose practices have been rooted in internationacommerce, Brus Chambers has an extensive practice in corporate &commercial activity. Our lawyers are actively engaged on a daily basis inthe intricacies of our clients business dealings, ranging from simplincorporations to large-scale strategic transactions, due-diligence, joinventure, mergers & acquisition, foreign investments, company formationindia entry. We offer the full range of legal services corporate clientsrequire to facilitate commerce, both local and overseas.

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Our professionals are adept at representing clients in ways thatranscend basic legal skills. We work with clients to understand thnature of their business and their goals, then apply legal reasoning thawill help them reach their objectives. This is especially important whedealing in spheres of international business where little or no precedent iavailable to guide decision-making. The ability to successfully navigatclients through complex commercial issues, often crossing borders andintertwining cultures, has long been and shall remain a hallmark of BruChambers service. While most of our professionals consider themselvecorporate & commercial lawyers, we also classify most into specialtgroups.

The firm conducts commercial litigation, domestic and internationaarbitration in India and worldwide through its associate andcorrespondent lawyers, concerning disputes arising in bankingcommodities, commercial contracts, sale of goods, debt recovery, publiand private international law, ICC and other international arbitral bodiesIncluding company formations, reconstructions, venture capitaarrangements, loan and security agreements, joint ventures andpartnerships and advice on employment. We also deal extensively witthe resolution of company and commercial disputes including companyshareholders rights, directors duties and related matters.

There is a wide range of support services available, from businesincorporation to nominee and administrative services, searches, filing oforms etc. Advice on all aspects of corporate law. Advice on all othecommercial matters, including advice on structuring manufacturinagency, distributor and licensing agreements, negotiation, drafting anadvising on registration, computer software licensing, formation ocompany.

Arbitration & LitigationBrus Chambers team possesses well proven expertise in handlincomplex international and domestic arbitration matters, technical as weas specialized aspects and are constantly aiming at optimum resultoperating on international time frame. The team also specializes andundertakes comprehensive legal research and preparation for matters oalternative dispute resolution.

The firm attends to high stake civil litigationbefore the Bombay High Court, Delhi HighCourt, other High Courts in India, Civil Courtsand Supreme Court of India.

In a multi-national environment the practice oflitigation can be both factually andprocedurally complex and demandsspecialists who are not only experienced inthe local laws and procedures but alsoconversant with practices in outside

jurisdictions.

Our partners and associates have advancedacademic qualifications and have two newpartners previously practiced as counsel inthe High Court and Supreme Court of India,most importantly, three of our partners arealso admitted to the Supreme Court of India asAdvocate on Record also admitted to theSupreme Court of England and Wales

The International Arbitration

book, co-authored by your partners

is fantastic-Kari Russ, Editor, Aspatore Books

2005/2006

The firm has strong litigation arms

in India-The Asia Pacific Legal 500

2003/2004

Given a rich pool of human resources, the firm has the ability to readilassemble dedicated teams of professionals with the requisite expertise tmeet the client's requirements and handle complex arbitration matters.

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Each client has a dedicated partner who leads, coordinates and is directlresponsible to meet the client requirements effectively and efficiently. Thability to respond to our client requirements and to render the higheslevel of services is the fundamental basis of our philosophy.

The firm frequently attends to local and international arbitration includingICC, LCIA, LMAA and other international forums and our firm is alsorecommended by the Asia Pacific Legal500 for "Dispute Resolution(Arbitration & Litigation) matters amongst other bodies.

Brus Chambers provides client-oriented, cutting edge, cost-effective legaexpertise in a variety of practice areas.

In the commercial world, arbitration hasbecome the preferred method for resolvingconflicts expeditiously and confidentially.Nevertheless, arbitration proceedings are afeasible option only if your rights areentrusted to experienced lawyers withconsiderable experience in this field.

Brus Chambers regularly attends to Domesticand International forum arbitration includingICC, LCIA, LMAA, BIR, and other forums

The firms corporate commercial teamrepresents several domestic and internationalmedia and entertainment companies andindividual film and television stars, producers,distributors, associations etc.

The client-centered philosophy of our firm is characterized by the closattention paid to our clients objectives, clear and prompt cliencommunication, and a continuous awareness of the cost/benefit tradeoffs that are inherent in any legal representation.

The caliber and efficiency of our legal expertise is primarily the result oour committed partners and associates having outstanding experienceeducation, training and committed to the latest information antechnology in combination with our traditional revolution make it possibl

for us to deliver creative legal solutions in a timely and economicamanner.

LITIGATION

The litigation team of Brus Chambers analyze the matter and accordingto the requirement plan strategically and advice client to proceed furtherLegal action are initiated on behalf of client at the appropriate jurisdictioand applications are made accordingly for relief. Our firm also defendclient when legal action are initiated against them.

We attend to litigation matters before the Bombay High Court, Delhi HigCourt and other High Courts in India, Civil Courts, Supreme Court oIndia.

The Asia Pacific Legal 500 amongst other bodies has recommendedBrus Chambers for "Dispute Resolution" (Arbitration & Litigation) matters

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Areas for Arbitration & Litigation.

Our Arbitration and Litigation Practice works closely with the followingareas:

Contractual & Business lawShipping, Maritime & AdmiraltyCommercial, Corporate & Trade lawsOil & Gas

Projects form an integral part of the economyand development of most countries and Indiais no exception. The number of projects hasincreased substantially in India over the lastdecade and India in particular has witnessed aphenomenal boom. As a consequence of this,focus on projects in India is more intense thanever. Against this background, with ourdedicated projects team, we cater to the needs

of our clients from corporate set up toprocurement, contract negotiation, disputeresolution, arbitration and litigation advocacyand settlement negotiations.

Energy & MiningConstruction & InfrastructureTelecommunication & ITGovernment ContractsFinanceInternational lawInternational TradeIntellectual PropertyConstitutionalProperty & Real Estate

Anti-Trust & Trade regulationsBanking lawsIndirect TaxationAviation & Transportation

Brus Chambers has been advising severaloverseas clients on mining and power projectsin India including private power projects

Entertainment & Media

ProjectsThe firm attends and advises on projects pertaining to:

- Oil, Gas, Energy & Mining- Infrastructure & Construction- Shipping & Maritime- Telecommunication- Information Technology- Dams, Highways, Pipelines- Waterways & Bridges- Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry- Property & Real Estate- Doing Business in India (India Entry)

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The firm is well regarded for its deep understanding of the legal, technicaand commercial intricacies involved in this industry.

Brus Chambers has been advising on allaspects of oil and gas projects and petroleumlaw, attending to all issues involved therewith.

Recently, the firm has been advising onseveral oil & gas and related projects in India,Middle East and Africa region and has beenretained by several overseas and domesticcompanies. The firm is in the list of IndiaCoreWhos who in Power Industry

Legal500 commented that The firm is a goodchoice for oil and gas related projects in bothIndia and the Middle East. The firm also hasexperience of power projects.

Legal500 commented that Brus Chambersstands out for its (predominantly oil) projects-related work in the Middle East, notably in theUAE, Qatar, and even Iraq. It also hasexperience of work related to projects in thesubcontinent

Legal500 commented that Brus Chambers hasa keen focus on projects work within the oil,gas, power and construction sector, inclusiveof the project finance, JV agreements anddisputes sides to transactions

Legal500 commented that Brus Chambersrange of projects work takes in the oil-and-gas, infrastructure and electricity sectors.

Advising on all aspects to projects, in particular, those relating to oigas, power, highway, construction, infrastructure, pipelines, dams, portsairports, land transport, petroleum & petrochemical building, water &environmental engineering, and marine engineering Project finance, including construction lending and other loaagreements, and collateral security agreements Tender and document preparation as well as all international standarforms, including FIDIC, JCT and RIBA Joint venture agreements & partnering arrangements, supply contractsconsultants' agreements, operation & maintenance agreements, andother project documents Contract administration and risk management Dispute resolution, claims and arbitration

The firm advises on the legal aspects of the entire process, fromexploration through production to distribution. Our firm advice on aaspects of oil and gas projects and petroleum law involving advice o

field development through construction to final production including theconstruction of the pipelines and platforms, through-put, loading, liftingroyalty in kind payments, operating and sales contracts for crude oil andgas, off take agreements, drilling contracts, equipment leasingagreements and production sharing agreements.

Our firm also prepares and advises on refining agreements, distributioand binding agreements, amending and licensing agreements and range of downstream arrangements and agreements relating to petrochemical industries.

Advice on all onshore and offshore licensing, exploration and productionoil trading and gas contracts; finance and corporate; refining and retailing

oil and gas litigation; environmental aspects of the oil business; serviceindustry. In the electricity sector, we act for state owned and privatisedpower generation, transmission and distribution companies and largindustrial consumers.

Brus Chambers is active in the infrastructure, mining and energy sectorattending to all issues involved therewith.

The firm represents Construction Company and contractors concerninagreements for pre-bid and post-bid of tenders.

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Advice on construction documents such as consortium, joint venturecollaboration, associate agreements for pre-bid and post-bid of tendeand other sub-contract documents and Engineering ProcuremenContract, Construction Contract, On shore and Off shore AdvancEngineering documents and all allied documents. Formation of joinventure (infrastructure) company for project/s or the venture and theallied documents for bridges, roads, dams, tunnels, pipelines, mining

marine, power etc.

Advising countries and governments on telecommunications lawestablishing licensing and supervisory mechanisms Provision of services, implementation and convergence issues in aareas of information technology, telecommunications and the internet iVoIP telephony, VSAT, VAN, GMPCS, IASP, LMDS, wireless applicatioprotocol (WAP), satellite, VPNs, leased circuits Gaming and wagering services, including internet gaming services Hardware, software and other IT related litigation such as internedefamation, spamming, denial of service attacks and hacking Licensing and assignment of technology Protection of copyright, passing-off, trademark, registered designs, planvarieties, and semiconductor topography

The firm is considered to be a leader in projectrelated work has excellent reputation in theinternational market as solicitors and advisorin infrastructure, construction, mining, energy,dams, highways, pipeline, oil & gas projects

Legal500 commented that Brus Chambers hasa keen focus on projects work within the oil,gas, power and construction sectors, inclusiveof the project finance, JV agreements and

disputes sides to transactions.

Dispute resolution of IP, IT and telecoms disputes both in court and inarbitrations.

Foreign Investments, Establishingbusiness in IndiaBrus Chambers attends to foreign companies for entry strategies in Indiand assisting them through Government regulations and procedures fosetting up their business operations in India, advising on foreigexchange management act (FEMA) and its regulations, foreign direcinvestment (FDI)

Brus Chambers assists in establishing business in India.

Brus Chambers range of projects

work takes in the oil-and-gas,

infrastructure and electricity

sectors -The Asia Pacific Legal500, 2008/09

FDI approvals from foreign investment promotion board (FIPBFIPB/Secretariat of Industrial Approvals (SIA); branch, liaison, subsidiaryproject & site office approvals from reserve bank of india; Industrialicensing, Government contracts, transfer of technology and licensingrepatriation. The firm also advice on various provisions & procedurerelating to imports and exports.

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Assisting foreign entities to establishbusiness in India or doing business in Indiawith a clear road map to India entry is one ofthe key practice areas of the firm

Brus Chambers attends to formation of companies, drafting omemorandum and article of association, strategic planning and takingsearches and filing the required documents, forms, applying fopermission, approvals, co-ordination, inquiries, where ever required analso due diligence of companies prior to takeover, merger, purchase ocompanies and inspection.

Brus Chambers also attends to all the issues and maintenance of thecompany even after formation of the company such as filing of annuareports, resolutions, filing of all the required forms, liasioning witgovernment officials such as Reserve Bank of India, Registrar oCompanies, SEBI etc.

The firm has an excellent reputation in theinternational and domestic market for all areasof corporate and commercial practiceincluding foreign investments in India,mergers and acquisition, document drafting,ventures.

Whether your company is large or small, new or established, you cabenefit from the wide range of services offered by our firm.

Establishing Start up company/ Formation of a company

Starting up a business can be a difficult decision, especially if you havno-one to share your ideas, hopes or even fears with. With our corporatespecialists supporting you, your business can go from start-up, tosuccess and expansion, in safe hands.

Our team possesses vast amounts of experience in the management anresolution of corporate legal issues, which could affect your futureeconomic growth and development.

Today's competitive global market requires businesses to develorelationships with firms in many different parts of the world. BrusChambers is no exception.

But what happens if it all goes wrong?

Should your business fall upon hard times, Brus Chambers, with a provetrack record in corporate recovery and business restructuring, can hel

you turn around your fortunes. We will do our utmost to ensure that youreach the best possible outcome.user friendly law firm and

professional approach towards

work-Rogaciano Rebelo, Honeywell, Dubai

Expansion and reduction are two major decisions to be undertaken by abusinesses. We recognize that legal help isn't simply a switch that can bturned on and off when the business hopes to expand or recover. Ouapproach means that we work closely with you, helping to ensure that thedaily running of your business remains smooth and effective.

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Brus Chambers does formation and maintenance to Indian companiesBrus Chambers attends to formation of companies, drafting omemorandum and article of association, strategic planning and takingsearches and filing the required documents, forms, applying fopermission, approvals, co-ordination, inquiries, where ever required analso due diligence of companies prior to takeover, merger, purchase o

companies and inspection.

Brus Chambers also attends to all the issues and maintenance of thecompany even after formation of the company such as filing of annuareports, resolutions, filing of all the required forms, liasioning witgovernment officials such as Reserve Bank of India, Registrar oCompanies, SEBI etc.

Companies incorporated under Indian laws are required to file informatiosuch as accounts, returns and other documents.

Our team of experts will provide and arrange, including:Maintenance of Registers

The registers of your company will be maintained.

Preparation/filing of Annual ReturnOur team will arrange with a Chartered Accountant in consultation withBrus Chambers and prepare, and file the form each year on behalf of thCompany ensuring that the filing deadline is met.

Documentation in relation to Annual AccountsOur team in consultation with a Chartered Accountant will notify you eacyear in advance of the filing deadline, sending all the necessardocuments to ensure that the Annual Accounts are filed in an efficienand timely manner.

In addition to the above, we will upon request by you:Arrange and document AGMWe will advise you when the meeting is due and provide you with all thenecessary documentation for signing.

Prepare paperwork relating to structural changes to the Company:

Change of officers, change of registered office, change of accountinreference date, change of name.

Changes to share structure

Each client has a dedicated partner who leads,coordinates, and is directly responsible tomeet client requirements efficiently in thematter.

professional approach in

establishing our wholly owned

subsidiary company in India-Yicheng Logistics (Tianjin) Co Ltd

The firm has a strong shipping

practice that is active in the marine

insurance market-The Asia Pacific Legal500, 2008/09

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We will prepare all necessary documentation with regard to sharetransfers/allotments, increase in capital etc.

Certification and NotarisationWe will prepare the necessary paperwork and arrange for the certificatioand notarisation of documents.

Arrange for the Elective Resolution Regime to be put in place

Your company may elect to take up Elective Resolutions in order tdispense with certain procedures each year and we will provide you witthe necessary advice and documentation in respect of this.

Provision of Registered AddressEvery company must provide a registered office address, which need nobe the same address as the company's place of business. We wiprovide Brus Chambers address as your company's registered officereceiving mail on behalf of the company and forwarding the samaccording to your instructions until complete formation and actuafunctioning of the company.

The firm represents developers, contractors,builders and consultants for best propertydeals in India

Other Commercial and Corporate aspectsThe firm also attends to privatization, re-structuring, acquisition, mergedemergers, foreign direct investments, ship finance, project finance, joinventures, contractual law, attending to complete range of business lawmatters.

Real Estate & PropertyThe firm represents developers, contractors, builders, consultants, flapurchasers. Advice is also given on all aspects of strategic planningdisputes in the real estate, flat purchasers.

Advising and giving preliminary report on property acquisition, takingsearches, investigating property title, issuing Public notice, issuing titlcertificate and steps required to comply with for purchase of propertypreparing the required documents. Advice on building and real estatproperty ownership, building and development contracts, leasing, licensetc and drafting of the required documents viz: agreement for saleconveyancing, lease, licence, mortgage, development agreement and adocuments, concerning property and real estate.

Understanding the commerce, not

just the law

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The firm has an impressive record ofaccomplishment in banking and financeincluding project finance, ship finance, filmfinance and all aspect of banking, finance andsecurities.

Banking, Finance & SecuritiesThe firm advice on banking and financial services including advice osyndication and other loan arrangements, facility letters, securitdocumentation, letter of credit and financial services regulations, projec

finance, ship finance, guarantee arrangements, performance bonds andbonding facilities.

The firms and partners experience ranges from venture capital raisinginitial public offerings, and high-yield debt offerings for growth companieto investment-grade, hybrid debt, and asset-backed offerings andexchange transactions for more seasoned issuers.

Intellectual Property RightsBrus Chambers advices on and deals with the registration of trade marknotice of opposition to an application for registration of trade markrenewal of registration of trade mark, restoration of trade mark removedfrom the register for non payment of renewal fees, certificate of thRegister with regard to a proposed assignment of a registered trademark, registration of registered user, cancellation of entry of a registereduser of trade mark, search, litigation, drafting of documents, protectionand enforcement of intellectual property rights including rights relating totrademarks, copyrights, patents, get-ups and designs. The firm alsoprepare intellectual property licensing and registered user agreementsMatters arising in connection with the media, communications anentertainment fields, competition law, computers, licensing andfranchising agreements and data protection advice.

Brus Chambers have setup a separate team to deal with the entire gamu

of entertainment industry including copyright work, the team boast of thebest knowledge in the subject areas and is committed towards thdelivery of dependable, timely, high-quality work that brings measurablevalue to entertainment industry.

BILL ING RATESFor our billing rates kindly write to [email protected], oreceiving your email our automated system will reply with our billing rateand policy within few minutes.

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OUR CHARGING METHOD Brus Chambers fees aretransparent Brus Chambers professional charges are mainly computed on hourl

basis, blended hourly rates, some are customised on case to case basisor on fixed fee, retainer etc depending on client requirement or on thmatter as detailed below. All disbursements and service tax wherapplicable are computed on actual unless the same is a package offer.

Billing MethodsBrus Chambers strongly believes that beingreasonable on professional fees does notmean compromising on quality standards, italso means being within the limit and notovercharging while maintaining qualitystandards at the same time.

Client has an option to select any one of the billing method beforecommencement of work.

Hourly Billing Rates(Our Billing Code- 01HBR)Hourly rates are defined by qualifications, experience of the partner olawyer working in the file this also depends on complexity, urgencybudget and requirements in the matter. While computing the hourly ratof each partner or lawyer we have also considered the competitivemarket, efficiency of each lawyer and the discount that could be madavailable to make the hourly rate reasonable. Each personnels hourlyrates are defined in our billing rates.

Generally, the firm's time is billed at hourly rates which vary consistenwith the experience of the various lawyers and staff who work on thcase. The practice is also to employ non-lawyers within the firm (e.gparalegals) wherever possible to assist the lawyers in the matter. Unlesother arrangements are made in advance, the client is invoiced on aregular basis for the time spent by the firm on a client's matter and focosts and expenses incurred on behalf of the client.

Hourly rate are often used where the scope or type of service to beprovided is not routine or evolve over time or will be determined bfactors outside the control of the client (e.g., an opposing litigant,

corporate acquisition or a similar type of custom engagement). Wheentering into an hourly fee arrangement, the client is encouraged to seeestimates for the work. Litigation budgets often form a part of thcommunication process. While the ongoing detailed reporting sometimeitself increases the level work, with email and fax deliveries, short andinformal updates become a more effective tool to solidify and bolster thattorney client relationship.

It is the firms practice to notify client at the time the firm is engaged as tothe number of lawyers including non-lawyers (paralegal) that will work ithe file and should there be a requirement to increase the number olawyers or non-lawyers the lead partner simply informs the client and there is no such notification from the beginning then it is assumed tha

only the lead partner along with a paralegal will work in the given file.

All Disbursements incurred are computed on actual. Third party costswould include the following (where applicable): travel and transportphotocopying; phones and faxes; experts and counsels; airfare, hoteland meals, video-conferencing; correspondent fees and expenses; couor institutional fees' stamping and registration; government, quasgovernment or other fees; other actual expenses.

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Each client has a dedicated partner (the lead partner) who will lead, coordinate and will be directly responsible to meet the client requirementeffectively.

Our Billing rates are subject to a minimum fee of USD 500 +Disbursements on actual.

Timesheet is maintained concerning usage of hours/ man-hou

computation, the total usage of time is reflected in our Bill of Cost wheforwarded.

Blended Hourly Rates(Our Billing Code- 02BHR)Blended hourly rates are usually based on the average rate of two omore lawyers (non-lawyer including paralegals rates are not blended witlawyers rates) who will work on a file. All time is billed at this blendedhourly rate, regardless of which lawyer is doing the work. In our blendebilling rates each client has a dedicated partner (the lead partner) who wilead, co-ordinate and will be directly responsible to meet the clienrequirements effectively. This blended hourly rate for the given file iagreed with client at the time of the firm is being engaged.

It is the firms practice to notify client at the time the firm is engaged as tothe number of lawyers including non-lawyers (paralegal) that will work ithe file and should there be a requirement to increase the number olawyers or non-lawyers the lead partner simply informs the client.

Many clients are opting for this method as this method for small-size tomid-size to large-size work is economical and easy to compute andunderstand.

All Disbursements incurred are computed on actual. Third party costswould include the following (where applicable): travel and transportphotocopying; phones and faxes; experts and counsels; airfare, hoteland meals, video-conferencing; correspondent fees and expenses; cour

or institutional fees' stamping and registration; government, quasgovernment or other fees; other actual expenses.

Brus Chambers professional charges aremainly computed on hourly basis, blendedhourly rates, some are customised on case tocase basis or on fixed fee, retainer etcdepending on client requirement Each client has a dedicated partner (the lead partner) who will lead, co

ordinate and will be directly responsible to meet the client requirementeffectively.

Our Billing rates are subject to a minimum fee of USD 500 +Disbursements on actual.

Timesheet is maintained concerning usage of blended billing hours, thetotal usage of time is reflected in our Bill of Cost when forwarded..

Fixed fee for various stages of work(Our Billing Code- 03FVS)Fixed fees are fees that client agrees to pay a decided definite amount foa particular work unto certain stage as assigned to law firm, By definingthe set fee client are aware of the cost upfront, this method helps client tobudget their legal expenses. We estimate the fees and expenses untcertain stage and set the professional fee unto that stage and once thastage is about to be completed we estimate the next stage. All third partexpenses are on actual but is estimated for convenience of client anadded to the fixed fee, if it is apprehended that the third party expenses ilikely to escalate or de-escalate then client are informed accordingly.

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Certain types of matters under fixed fee arrangements include

it has established strong links

with several high-profile shipping

companies and has advised on

numerous ship arrests.-The Asia Pacific Legal 500

2003/2004

a. company incorporation,b. acquisition,c. simple contract drafting,d. trademark filing,e. admiralty ship arrestf. or similar types of work.

Annual Retainerwith Discounted blended hourly rates(Our Billing Code- 04ARD)The firm is retained by client for twelve months, the retainer fees is a sefee payable by client for being retained, our firm annual retainer fee is seat USD 6000 and during this period the blended hourly rates as definedabove will apply at 35 per cent of the applicable rates and this rate wiapply unto 150 man hour whether used or unused by client, and oncompletion of 150 man hour thereafter our standard blended hourly rateswill apply.

It is the firms practice to notify client at the time the firm is engaged as tothe number of lawyers including non-lawyers (paralegal) that will work ithe file and should there be a requirement to increase the number olawyers or non-lawyers the lead partner simply informs the client.

All Disbursements incurred are computed on actual. Third party costswould include the following (where applicable): travel and transportphotocopying; phones and faxes; experts and counsels; airfare, hoteland meals, video-conferencing; correspondent fees and expenses; couor institutional fees' stamping and registration; government, quasgovernment or other fees; other actual expenses.

Timesheet is maintained concerning usage of blended billing hours, thtotal usage of time is reflected in our Bill of Cost when forwarded.

Discounted Billing rates

(Our Billing Code- 05DBR)Our firm considers offering a discounted rate if the firm receive a certainlevel of work from the client, the level of discount increases as volume owork to the firm gets higher. Discount offer is discussed with the partneconcerned.

Contingency Fee(Our Billing Code- 06COF)Contingency fees are not allowed under the Indian law therefore adisbursements or third party expenses estimated should be paid iadvance, while our Professional fees (estimated man hour) of at least fiftypercent should be paid in advance and the balance fee should bdiscussed with the partner concerned. We do not recommend

contingency fee for client as our partner's rates are twenty percent morethan regular rates.

PAYMENT M ODEAccountable advance, as agreed should be deposited with BruChambers prior to commencement of any work, either by BankersCheque in favour of "Brus Chambers" or by irrevocable telegraphitransfer to our bankers at "HSBC" or "DBS Bank Ltd" unless adviseddifferently from the main office.

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Genuine industry legal specialists are rare,but they can save time and money for clientsas is quoted by Reena SenGupta fromFinancial Times.

SPECIAL ISED LAW FIRM"Jack of all trades, master of none" is a figure of speech used inreference to a person that is competent with many skills but is nonecessarily outstanding in any particular one. This person is a generalisrather than a specialist.

Genuine industry legal specialists are rare, but they can save time andmoney for clients as is quoted by Reena SenGupta from FinanciaTimes.

Studies have also shown that specialist executes their work with neaperfection than a generalist.

Brus Chambers is a specialised law firm with each partner specialising iselected areas of practice and the firm have broadened the practice noby seeking to do everything for everyone, but by focusing on thosesectors where the firm can offer clients the most rounded advice, drawing

on deep knowledge of their international markets and the commerciabusiness and regulatory issues that shape their world.

The firm specialises inAdmiralty, Shipping & Maritime;Corporate, Commercial/ M&A & Contracts;Projects, Oil, Gas & Energy, Mining, Infrastructure;Arbitration & Commercial Litigation;Real Estate & Property;Insurance;Banking & Finance.Intellectual Property

Our partners are very well known in their respective areas of practicewhile some are ranked by independent credential bodies and being aspecialised law firm the partner specialising and its team has the besknowledge in the subject areas and is committed towards the delivery odependable, timely, high-quality work that brings measurable value to ouclients.

Admiralty ship arrests or release,incorporation of a company, India entry, filingof trademark and certain selected areas ofwork are charged on lump sum basis.

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PARTNERS

01. HATHI, Mr. Uttam Pareshnath,Uttam Hathi[B.Sc., PGDMMT., LL.M]PARTNER

CONTACT DETAILSEmail: [email protected]: +91-22-22659969 , +91 9757282670Fax:+91-22-39167431

Practising law since: 1992

EXPERTISECorporate, Commercial & Contracts;Property & Real Estate;Banking Finance & Securities;Shipping, Admiralty & Maritime;

Projects (Infrastructure & Construction; Mining & Energy; Shipping);Litigation & Arbitration.

AFFILIATIONMember of the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa as Advocate

CAREERSt Xavier's College, Bombay University (B.Sc);SASMIRA, Mumbai (PGDMMT)Government Law College, Bombay University (LL.B);Government Law College, Bombay University (LL.M);

PREVIOUS ASSOCIATIONLittle & CoCounsel Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court of India

LANGUAGESEnglish; Hindi; Marathi; Bengali; French

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Shrikant Hathi

Knowing the right professional withspecialised knowledge for the right kind ofwork is who you need to know, would be avaluable business connection.

02. HATHI, Mr. Shrikant Pareshnath (Dr),[B.Com., LL.M., Solicitor- India., Solicitor-United Kingdom]., PhDMANAGING PARTNER

CONTACT DETAILS

Email: [email protected]: +91-22-22659969 , +91 9769946865Fax:+91-22- 39167431


EXPERTISEAdmiralty, Maritime & Shipping;Projects [Oil, Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, Mining];Projects [Highways, Pipelines, Dams];Insurance;Arbitration & Litigation;

Real Estate & Property;

AFFILIATIONMember of the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa as Advocate;Member of the Bombay Incorporated Law Society as Solicitor;Solicitor Senior Courts of England and Wales (Non-Practising);Advocate on Record Supreme Court of India.

CAREERElphinstone College, Bombay University (B.Com);Government Law College, Bombay University (LL.B);

Government Law College, Bombay University (LL.M);Bombay Incorporated Law Society (Solicitor).Advocate on Record Supreme Court of India;Solicitor Senior Courts of England and Wales;

PREVIOUS ASSOCIATIONLittle & Co (appointed thru' Mr. Charles J.E. Grundy- now deceased)

LANGUAGESEnglish; Hindi; Marathi; Bengali; French

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Binita Hathi03. HATHI, Ms. Binita Shrikant, [B.Com., LL.M., Solicitor]PARTNER

CONTACT DETAILSEmail: [email protected]

Tel: +91-22-22659969 , +91-9769946864Fax: +91-22-39167431


EXPERTISEDispute resolution (Arbitration & Litigation);Admiralty, Maritime & Shipping;Corporate, Commercial & Contracts,Projects [Oil & Gas, Infrastructure & Construction],Projects [Mining & Energy, Shipping];Real Estate;Insurance;

AFFILIATIONMember of the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa as Advocate; Membeof the Bombay Incorporated Law Society as Solicitor; Advocate oRecord Supreme Court of India.

CAREERGovernment Law College, Bombay University (LL.B);Government Law College, Bombay University (LL.M);Bombay Incorporated Law Society (Solicitor);Advocate on Record Supreme Court of India

PREVIOUS ASSOCIATIONMulla & Mulla, Craigie, Blunt & Caroe;Bhatt & Saldanha;Hariani & Co;Desai & Dewanji

LANGUAGESEnglish, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali

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04. KULSHRESTHA, Mr. SubratSubrat Kulshrestha [Master Mariner., LL.B]

Email: [email protected]

EXPERTISELitigation & ArbitrationIntellectual PropertyProjects and InfrastructureReal Estate & Property

AFFILIATIONMember of the Bar Council of Delhi as Advocate.

CAREERIndian Law Society, Pune University (BS.L);Indian Law Society, Pune University (LL.B).

PREVIOUS ASSOCIATIONChief Officer and Master of Merchant ShipsBHLegalease

LANGUAGESEnglish, Hindi, Bengali

05. CHAND, Dr. Kailash[M.Com., LL.B., PhD]


EXPERTISELitigation & ArbitrationProjects and InfrastructureCorporate and CommercialIntellectual PropertyReal Estate

AFFILIATIONMember of the Bar Council of Delhi as Advocate.Admitted to the Supreme Court of India and Advocate on RecordSupreme Court of India.

CAREERMCom; Phd; University of Delhi (LL.B)

The firm contributes towards charity of ChildRelief and also to religious charitableinstitution Tirupati-Tirumalai Devasthanam-TTD.

LANGUAGESEnglish; Hindi, Bengali

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06. GANGADHARAN, Mr. KK Gangadharan

[B.A., LL.M]


EXPERTISECorporate & CommercialProjects and InfrastructureLitigation and ArbitrationReal Estate

AFFILIATIONMember of the Bar Council of Delhi as Advocate.

CAREERHindu College; University of Delhi (B.A);Campus Law Center, University of Delhi (LL.B);Campus Law Center, University of Delhi (LL.M)

LANGUAGESEnglish; Telegu, Hindi, Bengali

07. PANDYA, Mr. NileshNilesh Pandya

[B.A., LL.B]


EXPERTISEProjects & InfrastructureReal Estate

Litigation & ArbitrationBanking & Finance

AFFILIATIONMember of the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa.

CAREERMumbai University (LL.B);

LANGUAGESEnglish; Hindi, Bengali

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08. JAIN, Mr. VinayVinay Jain

[LL.B., Solicitor]


EXPERTISEMining & ElectricityProjects & InfrastructureOil, Gas & EnergyLitigation & Arbitration

AFFILIATIONMember of the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa as Advocate; Membeof the Bombay Incorporated Law Society as Solicitor;

CAREERMumbai University (LL.B); Bombay Incorporated Law Society (Solicitor);

LANGUAGESEnglish; Hindi

MUMB AI MA IN OFFICEBrus Chambers main office is located at Mumbai in India specialisinadmiralty, shipping and maritime, corporate, commercial/ m&a andcontracts, projects, infrastructure, construction, oil, gas, energyarbitration and commercial litigation, real estate and property, insurancand protection and indemnity clubs, banking and finance, intellectuaproperty with associate offices in Port and Capital City in all States oIndia.

Brus Chambers is a specialised law firmpracticing in the areas of Admiralty, Shippingand Maritime; Corporate, Commercial andContracts; Projects on Oil, Gas, Energy,

Mining, Infrastructure and Construction;Arbitration and Litigation; Real Estate andProperty; Insurance; Banking and Finance

The law firm and its partners arerecommended and ranked consistently byindependent credential bodies .

ASSOCIATE OFFICESBrus Chambers associate offices in Port and Capital City in all States oIndia are the litigation, liasioning and coordinating arms in India at| Ahmedabad | Allahabad | Bangalore | Bhavnagar | Bhopal | Bhubaneshwar | Calicut | Chandigarh | Chennai | Cuddalore | Ennore | Gauhati | Goa | Gopalpur | Hyderabad | Imphal | Jodhpur | Kakinada | Kandla | Karwar | Kochi | Kolkata | Magdalla | Mandavi | Mundra | Nagapattinam| Navlakhi | Okha | Paradip | Patna | Pipavav | | Porbanda| Raipur | Ranchi | Ratnagiri | Redi | Salaya | Shimla | Sikka | Srinagar | Tellicherry | Trivandrum | Tuticorin | Veraval | Visakhapatnam |

NEW DELHI PRACTICEBrus Chambers has a litigation arm at New Delhi and National CapitaRegion in India (NCR) [Gurgaon, Sonipat, Panipat, Faridabad, Rohtak aHaryana, Meerut, Baghpat, Bulandshahr, Gaziabad, Noida, GreateNoida at Uttar Pradesh and Alwar at Rajasthan] practice also includearbitration, intellectual property, banking and finance, real estate anproperty, liasioning for approvals and permissions and coordinating witministries.

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OUR CONTRIBUTION FOR GOOD

CAUSEThe firm contributes 0.50 percent from the net profit of the firm towardcharity of the Child Relief and 0.50 percent from the net profit of the firmto religious charitable institution Tirupati-Tirumalai Devasthanam- TTD

DEDICATED PARTNER Each client has a dedicated partner (the lead partner) who will lead, coordinate and will be directly responsible to meet the client requirementeffectively.

CONTACTING Brus Chamber s

MUMBAI (RESEARCH & MAIN) OFFICE:8, Rajabahadur Mansion, 3rd Floor, Ambalal Doshi Marg,Fort, Mumbai 400001, India.Tel: +91 22 22659969 (24 Hrs facility) Fax: +91 22 39167431Emergency: +91 9769946865, +91 9769946864E-Mail: [email protected]

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE:Office no. 112-D, 2nd Floor, 24-B, Rajabahadur Compound,Ambalal Doshi Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400001, India.Tel: +91 22 22659969 (24 Hrs facility) Fax: +91 22 39167431Emergency: +91 9869025182

Emergency Response Team can be contactedvia +91-22-22659969 or +91-9769946865 a 24-hour service.

E-Mail: [email protected]

NEW DELHI (BRANCH) OFFICE:Advocates and Solicitors

201, TSL Corner, Local Shopping ComplexSector-G, Mayur Vihar 3, Delhi 110096, India.Tel: +91-11-22614161Email: [email protected]

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TASSOCIATE OFFICES INDIA Port and Capital City of all States iIndia

Url: www.bruschambers.com

Managing Partner

Dr. Shrikant Pareshnath HathiEmail: [email protected] Help Desk: [email protected]

RECOGNI TI ON OF SOLICITORS IN

INDIA

Hundred years history of the Bombay Incorporated Law Society (the "LawSociety") is intermixed with the history of its Members then known a

"Attorneys" and further intermixed with the history of the establishment othe Court of Judicature in Bombay. The Law Society was formed andincorporated 222 years after the advent of the first Attorney in Bombaand the establishment of the first Court of Judicature in Bombay.

The Supreme Court of India recognises thequalification "Solicitors"

Despite the existence of the Dual System, with the enactment of thSupreme Court Advocates (Practice in High Court) Act, 1951, the Rulesof the Bombay High Court were amended in December, 1952, to providfor the appearance of Advocates of the Supreme Court on the

Original Side of the High Court without being instructed by an Attorney. Inpractice it had no impact on the dual system.

The Advocates Act, 1961 came into force on May 19, 1961 and is an Ac

to amend and consolidate the law relating to Legal Practitioners and tprovide for the constitution of the Bar Councils and All India Bar CounciSweeping changes were made in the law relating to Legal PractitionersThe existing law was contained in the Legal Practitioners Act, 1879, theBombay Pleaders Act, 1920, the Indian Bar Council Act, 1926 and thLetters Patent of the various High Courts. These Acts provided foseveral classes of Legal Practitioners including Attorneys. The Act waenacted to give statutory expression of the need for the profession of lawin India being integrated on an All India basis. The main features of thAct were the establishment of an All India Bar Council, a common Roll oAdvocates having a right to practice in any Court including the SupremeCourt, the integration of the Bar into a single class of Legal Practitionerto be known as "Advocates" and the creation of autonomous Bar Counci

One for the whole of India and one for each State.

The Act when enacted recognized the continued existence of the legasystem known as the Dual System then prevailing in the High Courts oCalcutta and Bombay and made special provisions in that behalf. Thesaid two High Courts, if they so desired, could discontinue the system aany time. The Bar Council of Maharashtra was constituted in 1961.

One of the problems which the Law Society had to face and deal whicwas the continuance of two classes of legal practitionersBarristers/Advocates on the one hand and Attorneys on the other hand

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and working under the Dual System transplanted in Bombay by theBritish following their English System.

A Bill was introduced to amend the Advocates Act, 1961 to abolish thdual system. Ultimately, by the amendment effected to the AdvocateAct, 1961 by Act 107 of 1976 with effect from January 1, 1977 the DuaSystem came to an end and from that day all the different classes of legapractitioners were fused into one class, namely, Advocates.

The Supreme Court of India recognizes the qualification "Solicitors" anpassed an Order under Article 145 of the Constitution amending thSupreme Court Rules and incorporating therein an express provision inOrder IV Rule 5(ii) (aa); viz. that a Solicitor on the rolls of the BombaIncorporated Law Society as being eligible for exemption from traininand tests and being eligible to be enrolled as an Advocate on Recordunder the Supreme Court Rules.

Likewise, the Law Society of England and Wales had also recognized thqualification of an Attorney and after the fusion of the class of legapractitioner known as Attorneys in Bombay as Advocates, on representation made by the Law Society. The Law Society of Englandand Wales recognizes the qualification of a Solicitor under thexaminations held by the Law Society after 1977 as candidates eligiblfor qualifying as English Solicitor.

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