RM Legal acts for businesses in intellectual property and commercial disputes, from legal notices and negotiations through mediation, arbitration, court proceedings and proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal. We advise on the route that fits the dispute and the client's commercial position, and many matters are resolved before formal proceedings begin.
The right route depends on what the client needs to achieve: stopping an infringement quickly, recovering money, preserving a business relationship, or obtaining a binding decision. Urgent cases may need an interim injunction from a court. Payment disputes may be better suited to mediation, MSME proceedings or arbitration. Disputes between shareholders often go before the NCLT.
Most disputes are decided by documents. Keeping signed contracts, invoices, correspondence, registrations and evidence of infringement in order, and acting promptly, makes every route faster and stronger.
Should we send a legal notice before going to court?
Usually, yes. A well-founded notice often resolves the matter. Where there is urgency, or a risk that evidence or goods will disappear, it can be better to approach the court directly.
Is mediation compulsory for commercial disputes?
For commercial disputes of ₹3 lakh and above, pre-institution mediation must be attempted before filing a suit, unless urgent interim relief is required.
What is the difference between arbitration and a court case?
Arbitration is a private process agreed in the contract and decided by an arbitral tribunal, whose award can be enforced like a court decree. Court proceedings are public and follow the procedure of the courts.
Where are company law disputes decided?
Shareholder, oppression and mismanagement, and insolvency matters are decided by the National Company Law Tribunal. Companies with their registered office in Gujarat fall under its Ahmedabad bench.
Reviewed by Richa M. Goyal, Managing Partner. Last reviewed: October 2026.
