Member Profile

ZARIR BHARUCHA, a third-generation lawyer is a leading dispute resolution professional in India, with over 20 years’ experience and previously worked at magic circle firm, Linklaters in London. Zarir has acted in a number of ground breaking cases in the Bombay High Court and Supreme Court of India and regularly litigates international disputes in courts and tribunals throughout India. Zarir is also nominated by the LCIA as an arbitrator on India related disputes and has frequently given expert evidence in foreign arbitration and before courts outside India. Zarir frequently contributes articles for the trade and legal press, participates in policy contribution and on committees for new legislation (particularly in the marine area) and is a regular speaker at a number of specialist conferences such as the IBA.

ZBA is a specialist law firm headquartered in Mumbai, India providing international quality Indian law advice to Indian and overseas clients. Whilst our expertise extends to all sectors, we specialise in infrastructure, shipping, insurance, energy, financial services, healthcare and commodities.

Our partners and team of lawyers are admitted to practice in India and the UK, many with training and experience in other jurisdictions. With over 40 years of legal knowledge and expertise, working with a number of diverse organisations, and our understanding of client’s industry and business, ZBA brings a multi-disciplinary approach to advise our clients.

OUR APPROACH

We are a trusted advisor to clients bringing a unique combination of international quality, efficiency, high intellectual standards coupled with practical, timely, innovative and commercial advice with extensive and insightful knowledge of the Indian legal system and regulatory framework. Our domain expertise and experience in India enables us to achieve the best results for our clients.

Senior level partner time is assured across all matters as a mark of our commitment to all clients in a professional and ethical manner, the cornerstones of the firm. Additionally, we have a well-deserved reputation for involvement in numerous ground-breaking disputes which have influenced several legal precedents with international implications.