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MAYURI TIWARI

Founder & Principal, MTA Legal
Professional Summary

Mayuri’s practice focuses on commercial litigations, arbitrations. She represents clients in domestic and international arbitrations, primarily those seated in multiple jurisdictions under different arbitration rules (such as MCIA, SIAC, LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL, ICDR Rules) and governing laws. She has significant experience in advising corporations on disputes related to Bilateral Investment Treaties. She has institutional experience having worked at SIAC and is regularly appointed on committees of arbitration institutions in India and abroad.

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  • Commercial Litigation Arbitration (both domestic and international) Bi-lateral Investment Treaty Investigations
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  • Columbia Law School, LL.M., (Parker School Recognition of Achievement in International and Comparative Law) Gujarat National Law University, India, BA. LL.B. (Honors)
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  • Karnataka Bar Association
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  • Arbitration Bar of India
    Mayuri Tiwari serves on the Executive Committee of the Founding Committee of the Arbitration Bar of India, contributing to initiatives that strengthen India’s arbitration ecosystem.
  • Pledge (India Chapter)
    She is a member of the India Chapter of Pledge, supporting gender equality and mentorship within the international arbitration community.
  • ArbitralWomen (India Chapter)
    As a member of ArbitralWomen, Mayuri actively participates in promoting diversity and inclusion across the dispute resolution field.
  • HK45 Appointed as the India Ambassador for HK45 for two consecutive years (2024-2025), she represents and engages with the next generation of arbitration practitioners across Asia.
  • IWIA (Indian Women in International Arbitration)
    A Founding Member of the Steering Committee (2024-2025), she plays a key role in shaping IWIA’s initiatives to empower women professionals in international arbitration.
  • IBA Arbitration Committee
    Mayuri was recognized as the IBA Dispute Resolution Scholar (2022) in Miami, an acknowledgment of her academic excellence and contribution to international arbitration discourse.

About us

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Our Guiding
Principles

MTA Legal is a specialist disputes practice focused on arbitration and commercial litigation with specialised focus on complex cross-border work. We represent clients in domestic and international arbitrations (including SIAC, ICC, LCIA, DIAC, and ad hoc proceedings), and appear before Indian courts and tribunals in matters arising out of arbitration agreements. We also advise on commercial mediation and undertake targeted investigations (forensic, asset-tracing etc.), ensuring evidentiary rigour to support negotiations, interim relief, and enforcement.

Our Expertise and Practice Areas

MTA Legal provides complete dispute resolution services across arbitration and commercial litigation. We guide clients through all stages of a dispute, from risk assessment and dispute avoidance to pre-dispute planning, conducting proceedings before tribunals and courts, enforcement of awards, and settlement. Drawing on practical insight, procedural knowledge, and sector experience, we help clients handle cross-border and domestic conflicts clearly and effectively, with careful analysis and focused execution at every step.

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Why Choose Us?
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Specialised Focus
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Trusted Advisors
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Sector Specific and
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Cohesive Dispute Management with Experienced International Experts

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Boutique Precision,
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AI-Enhanced
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Experience

We have deep expertise across commercial arbitration, litigation (including arbitration-related litigation), investment treaty arbitration, mediation, and dispute advisory.

Bilateral Investment Treaty Arbitration

USD 250M BIT claim against the Government of Macedonia Mr and Mrs Binani in their USD 250 million-investment...

  • USD 250M BIT claim against the Government of Macedonia
    Mr and Mrs Binani in their USD 250 million-investment treaty claim against the Government of Macedonia under India-Macedonia BIT (PCA Case No. 2018-38).
  • ICSID arbitration against the Government of UAE
    Mr Shokat Dalal in an ICSID arbitration against the Government of UAE under the UK-UAE BIT for his claims arising out of investments made in “The World” island project - a project to build 240 man-made islands (ICSID Case No. ARB/19/10).
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International Commercial Arbitration

AAA-ICDR arbitration over data breach claim (IT/ITES leader) Defending a market leader in IT/ITES services in India...

  • AAA-ICDR arbitration over data breach claim (IT/ITES leader)
    Defending a market leader in IT/ITES services in India in successfully defending a data breach claim by a US customer in a New York seated AAA-ICDR arbitration.
  • SIAC arbitration for Spanish infrastructure company
    Representing a leading Spanish infra company in an indemnification claim in a Singapore seated SIAC arbitration.
  • SIAC arbitration in oil & gas sector dispute (Indian conglomerate)
    Defending a major Indian conglomerate in the oil & gas sector in SIAC arbitration initiated against them by an erstwhile business partner.
  • LCIA shareholder dispute involving Indian businessman
    Representing a prominent Indian businessman and his holding company in a shareholder dispute in a LCIA arbitration against its joint venture partner that is a market leader in fast-food chain industry.
  • SIAC arbitration over benchmark indices joint venture (US financial firm)
    A leading American financial services company in its SIAC arbitration with an Indian stock exchange, relating to their benchmark indices joint venture business.
  • ICC arbitration over Sudanese power projects (Indian company)
    A leading power company in India in its London seated ICC arbitration in relation to its construction disputes of two power projects in Sudan, against a Sudanese power generating company.
  • Ad hoc arbitration against Indian government entity (Malaysian company)
    A Malaysian company in its Mumbai seated ad hoc arbitration against an Indian government entity, and related set-aside proceeding before the Bombay High Court.
  • Re-insurance contract dispute (Mumbai-seated arbitration)
    A leading re-insurance company in a domestic arbitration seated in Mumbai for disputes arising out of a re-insurance contract with its co-insurers.
  • Automation industry contract dispute (Chennai-seated arbitration)
    An Indian subsidiary of a world market leader in automation industry in a domestic arbitration seated in Chennai for contractual disputes arising with a client who is leading manufacturer of V-belts.
  • Paper products charter party dispute (Bengaluru-seated MCIA arbitration)
    A leading manufacture of paper products in India in a domestic arbitration seated in Bengaluru in a charter party dispute governed by English Law and Mumbai International Arbitration Centre (MCIA) Rules.
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Arbitration related Litigation

Setting aside London-seated LCIA award (Indian power sector company) Representing a leading...

  • Setting aside London-seated LCIA award (Indian power sector company)
    Representing a leading Indian power sector company in resisting enforcement and setting aside a London seated LCIA award in India.
  • Enforcement of USD 120M SIAC award (Mauritius company)
    Representing a Mauritius company enforcing its USD 120 million SIAC arbitration award in Indian courts and advising on strategy related to set-aside in the seat courts.
  • Section 27 application in aid of foreign arbitration (Oil & gas conglomerate)
    Representing an Indian conglomerate in oil and gas sector in filling a Section 27 application under the Indian Arbitration & Conciliation Act for seeking assistance of Indian Courts in support of a Singapore seated SIAC arbitration. The case was one of the first few instances where the powers of the Court under Section 27 of the Act were invoked in aid of a foreign seated arbitration.
  • Interim relief dispute with multiplex (Online ticketing aggregator)
    Representing India’s largest on-line ticketing aggregator in seeking specific performance and mandatory interim relief protection against the termination of the contract with the multiplex.
  • Shareholder litigation strategy (Indian promoters & global businesses)
    Representing several Indian promoters and global businesses in shareholders’ litigation (including in oppression mismanagement cases before the National Court Labour Tribunal (NCLT)) and devising relevant strategies for parallel anti-arbitration, anti-enforcement and anti-suit proceedings in domestic and international commercial arbitration.
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General Advisory

Advising world leader in bike in its negotiations with foreign dealers, auto-part aggregators and putting in place...

  • Dispute avoidance strategy for global bike manufacturer
    Advising world leader in bike in its negotiations with foreign dealers, auto-part aggregators and putting in place dispute avoidance strategies in case of potential contractual disputes with joint-venture partners in Africa and Brazil.
  • Board advisory on founder exit (healthcare company)
    Advising the Board of Directors of health-care company in India in managing the exit of the co-founder / managing director.
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NEWS and EVENTS

We have deep expertise across commercial arbitration, litigation (including arbitration-related litigation), investment treaty arbitration, mediation, and dispute advisory.

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Image Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala appointed to two expert Task Forces of the Arbitration Bar of India

The Arbitration Bar of India (ABI) has constituted five specialist task forces to work on key issues shaping India’s arbitration landscape, including ethics, construction disputes, investment treaty reform, inclusion and diversity...

20 May 2025

The Arbitration Bar of India (ABI) has constituted five specialist task forces to work on key issues shaping India’s arbitration landscape, including ethics, construction disputes, investment treaty reform, inclusion and diversity, and the use of technology and AI.

We are pleased to share that our Founder, Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala, has been invited to contribute to this initiative in two important capacities:

Task Force III – Reforms in Investment Treaty Arbitration (RIT)
Member: Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala
Co-Chairs: James J. Nedumpara and Shreyas Jayasimha

Task Force IV – Inclusion and Diversity in Arbitrator Appointments (D&I)
Members: Dr. Amit George and Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala
Co-Chairs: Payal Chawla and Nandini Khaitan

These appointments acknowledge Mayuri’s expansive experience in international arbitration and her sustained involvement in the evolution of India’s arbitration framework. Her contribution to the RIT Task force, engages with complex issues at the intersection of international law, investor protection and State regulatory space. As part of the D&I task force, she will contribute to efforts aimed at promoting gender diversity in the field of arbitration and increase the visibility and accessibility of women to arbitrator appointment roles.

The constitution of these task forces is an important step in ABI’s broader effort to develop best practices, address structural gaps in the system and support India’s aspiration to be a leading global hub for arbitration. We are proud of Mayuri’s role in this work and look forward to her continued contributions to the arbitration community.

Read More: Arbitration Bar of India – Constitution of Task Forces on Ethics, AI, Inclusion and Others (Bar & Bench).

Image Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2025: Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala on India’s evolving BIT regime

As part of the Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2025 programme, Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala joined the panel of speakers at a breakfast session on “Changing Landscape of India’s Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) Regime” held at The Oberoi, New Delhi...

17 September 2025

As part of the Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2025 programme, Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala joined the panel of speakers at a breakfast session on “Changing Landscape of India’s Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) Regime” held at The Oberoi, New Delhi.

The session, hosted by the Young Arbitration practitioners of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HK45), was chaired by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Atul Sharachchandra Chandurkar, Judge, Supreme Court of India, and included Mr. Raja Bose, Partner and Co-Managing Director, K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, and Ms. Kaadambari Singh, Senior Advocate, as co-panellists.

HMJ Atul Sharadchandra Chandurkar, Judge, Supreme Court of India, opened the session with insights on India’s evolving BIT landscape, including India’s calibrated approach after the 2016 termination of its earlier BITs, changes in substantive and procedural protections, the restructuring of ISDS, and the growing emphasis on regulatory autonomy. Building on this foundation, Mayuri moderated the conversation, guiding a nuanced discussion on developments in India’s Model BIT, emerging drafting trends, and the practical implications these shifts carry for both investors and States. Her comments drew on her work in investment treaty arbitration and India-related cross-border matters, with a focus on upcoming changes in India’s BIT regime.

Her participation in successive editions of the Delhi Arbitration Weekend 2025 places her at the forefront of current debates on international arbitration and public international law, particularly as India refines its position in the global investment treaty architecture.

Read More: DAW 2025 Schedule

Image Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala, appointed to Executive Committee of the Arbitration Bar of India

We are pleased to share that our Founder and Principal, Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala, serves as an Executive Committee member of the Arbitration Bar of India (ABI)...

13 May 2024

We are pleased to share that our Founder and Principal, Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala, serves as an Executive Committee member of the Arbitration Bar of India (ABI).

The ABI was formally inaugurated on May 11, 2024, at a ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Its establishment is a significant development for the arbitration landscape in India and aligns with the broader objective of positioning India as a leading seat for arbitration.

The ABI is envisaged as a professional body of arbitration practitioners focused on:

- strengthening arbitration practice and standards in India;
- encouraging the use of arbitration as a preferred mode of dispute resolution; and
- contributing to policy dialogue and institutional development in this area.

Mayuri’s appointment draws on her experience in arbitration and dispute resolution and positions her to contribute to the ABI’s agenda at a formative stage in its institutional development.

Read More: Arbitration Bar of India - ABI Council “Arbitration fosters economic growth” : Arbitration Bar of India event - Times of India

Image New SIAC Rules 2025: Insights from Our Founder

Our Founder and Principal, Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala, has co-authored an analysis of the 2025 SIAC Rules in collaboration with Providence Law LLC. The article highlights the Rules’ key innovations, including streamlined procedures...

1 April 2025

Our Founder and Principal, Mayuri Tiwari Agarwala, has co-authored an analysis of the 2025 SIAC Rules in collaboration with Providence Law LLC.

The article highlights the Rules’ key innovations, including streamlined procedures, coordinated proceedings, and enhanced transparency and examines their impact on Indian users of SIAC arbitration.

The piece draws on Mayuri’s institutional experience at SIAC and her practice focus on complex commercial arbitration.

Read More: SIAC Rules 2025: Innovative Features and What to Expect for Indian Parties (April 1, 2025)