Akshay Ayush

Akshay Ayush

Senior Associate

Professional Affiliations

Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa

Education

B.B.A. LL.B.(Hons) – Symbiosis Law School, Pune

Languages Known

English, Hindi, Marathi

Office

Mumbai, India

Overview

Akshay Ayush is experienced in commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings, with a focus on complex contractual and infrastructure-related disputes. He has represented and advised clients in high-stakes arbitration proceedings involving share purchase agreements, construction projects, and service contracts, including claims for breach, delay, and damages.

He has also acted in regulatory and investigative proceedings before various High Courts and tribunals, and has experience advising on civil, criminal, and financial regulatory matters. 

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation
Arbitration
Regulatory & Compliance

Indicative Experience

  • Representing and advising a large multi-national post-purchase service platform in arbitration proceedings for claims arising under a share purchase agreement and consequent damages towards loss of valuation.
  • Represented and advised Grasim Industries Limited in proceedings before the Bombay High Court arising out of an investigation by the Competition Commission of India against Asian Paints.
  • Representing and advising a large Indian sports franchise in civil, criminal proceedings and regulatory proceedings.
  • Represented Kalpataru Projects International Limited in arbitration proceedings for pursuing its claims for an extended stay regarding the construction of cross-country pipeline in a domestic arbitration.
  • Representing and advising Mr. KV Srinivasan before the Bombay High Court and the Wilful Defaulter Identification Committees and Fraud Monitoring Groups as constituted under the Reserve Bank of India Circulars.
  • Representing and advising an Aditya Birla Group entity in arbitration proceedings for pursuing its claims towards material breach of a service agreement and consequent claims for damages.
  • Representing and advising Vodafone Idea Limited in regulatory proceedings arising out of the Reserve Bank of India’s Zero Liability Circular.
  • Representing and advising Inspectorate Griffith India Private Limited in proceedings for alleged negligence relating to inspection and certification of vessels for handling explosive chemicals leading to industrial accidents.
  • Representing and advising Culver Max Entertainment Private Limited on its merger with Bangla Entertainment Private Limited.
  • Representing and advising a subsidiary of a large Indian conglomerate in civil & criminal disputes arising out its acquisition of another entity.