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Established 2021

Resolving Disputes
with Integrity
& Independence

ARCO is India's leading institutional framework for commercial dispute resolution — delivering efficient arbitration, conciliation, and mediation services with neutrality, enforceability, and complete commercial privacy.

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1996
Arbitration Act
100+
Panel Members
2
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Our Mandate

A modern framework
for dispute resolution

Governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code, ARCO provides a structured ecosystem for parties seeking resolution outside the conventional court system — preserving relationships, time, and commercial confidentiality.

Arbitration

Binding determinations by independent, impartial tribunals selected by the parties themselves.

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Mediation

Facilitated negotiation with neutral mediators guiding parties toward consensual outcomes.

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Conciliation

Informal, non-binding process designed to repair relationships and preserve cooperation.

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"Justice delayed
is justice denied."
— William E. Gladstone
Why ARCO

Built for outcomes,
designed for trust

Time-Effective

Streamlined procedures designed to minimize delays and accelerate resolution.

Confidential by Design

Complete commercial privacy — proceedings, records, and outcomes remain protected.

Globally Enforceable

Awards under the 1996 Act are enforceable internationally under the New York Convention.

Expert Panel

Carefully vetted arbitrators and mediators with deep domain expertise.

The Process

From dispute to resolution

01

Filing

Submit your dispute with supporting documents through our institution.

02

Appointment

Selection of arbitrator or mediator from our expert panel.

03

Proceedings

Confidential hearings conducted under ARCO rules and procedures.

04

Award

Binding, enforceable award delivered within stipulated timelines.

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the right way?

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About ARCO

An institution built
on independence

Who We Are

ARCO is India's leading dispute resolution institution. Established in 2021 as an independent organization, our objective is to promote and facilitate the efficient resolution of commercial disputes throughout India and internationally.

We deliver Appropriate Dispute Resolution — arbitration, conciliation, mediation, and negotiation — with an unwavering focus on the expediency and neutrality of process, the enforceability of outcomes, and the commercial privacy of all parties.

Our institutional framework operates under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, providing a robust alternative to traditional litigation for individuals, businesses, and multinational entities.

Our Mission

To make dispute resolution accessible, efficient, and trustworthy — providing parties with a credible institutional alternative to prolonged court litigation, while upholding the highest standards of neutrality and procedural fairness.

Our Vision

To be recognized as the premier ADR institution in India — setting benchmarks in transparency, technological enablement, and the consistent delivery of enforceable, just outcomes that preserve commercial relationships.

Core Values

The principles that guide us

Neutrality

Every proceeding is conducted with strict impartiality. No party, no interest, no influence compromises the integrity of our process.

Confidentiality

What is discussed within ARCO stays within ARCO. We protect commercial sensitivities and personal dignity alike.

Expertise

Our panel is curated for substantive depth — legal, commercial, and technical — across sectors and jurisdictions.

Efficiency

We respect that time is capital. Our procedures are engineered to resolve disputes without unnecessary delay.

Our Services

Specialized expertise
across dispute categories

Domestic Arbitration

Institutional arbitration for disputes within India, conducted under the 1996 Act and ARCO Rules. Binding awards delivered with full enforceability under Indian law.

International Commercial Arbitration

Cross-border dispute resolution for parties from different jurisdictions. Awards enforceable globally under the New York Convention.

Mediation & Conciliation

Facilitated negotiation processes that preserve commercial relationships while achieving consensual settlements.

MSME Dispute Resolution

Specialized framework for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises under the MSMED Act, 2006.

Contract & Commercial Disputes

Resolution services for breach of contract, supply disputes, service agreements, and commercial transactions.

Family & Civil Conciliation

Sensitive, structured mediation for family settlements, partition disputes, and civil matters requiring confidentiality.

Sectors We Serve

Industry expertise that matters

Banking & Finance
Real Estate
Construction
Infrastructure
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Logistics & Supply
Insurance
Energy
Healthcare
Retail & E-commerce
Education
ADR Explained

Understanding Alternative
Dispute Resolution

Definition

What is ADR?

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to the range of processes through which disputes are resolved without recourse to a courtroom trial. These processes occur outside any governmental authority and provide parties with greater control over outcomes, timelines, and confidentiality.

The most common ADR mechanisms include arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and negotiation. In India, ADR is governed by the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, alongside Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908.

Arbitration

A formal process where parties submit disputes to an independent arbitrator or tribunal whose decision — the award — is binding and enforceable.

  • Binding outcome
  • Globally enforceable
  • Party-selected tribunal
  • Procedural flexibility

Conciliation / Mediation

A non-binding, consensus-based process. A neutral third party facilitates dialogue to help parties identify barriers and develop their own settlement.

  • Voluntary participation
  • Preserves relationships
  • Confidential discussions
  • Often completed quickly
Advantages

Why parties choose ADR

Significantly faster than traditional litigation

Substantially lower costs across the process

Complete confidentiality of proceedings and outcomes

Parties retain control over procedural choices

Preservation of ongoing commercial relationships

Specialized expertise available in arbitrators

Flexibility in language, venue, and rules

Final and enforceable awards

Our Panel

Distinguished experts.
Demonstrated independence.

ARCO's panel comprises retired judges, senior advocates, and domain specialists — each carefully selected for their expertise, integrity, and proven impartiality. Our members are designated as Peace Makers, reflecting the institution's commitment to constructive resolution.

16+ Years

Ram Nagendra Kunwar

Advocate · Mumbai
Real Estate & Construction, Banking & Finance, Maritime Shipping, Corporate Law, Insurance, Hotel & Tourism, Joint Ventures, International Investments
15+ Years

Kamal Jagadish Khandelwal

Lawyer · Hyderabad
Commercial Contracts · Counsel experience before SIAC, DIAC, ICC and LCIA
11+ Years

Vipinkumar Rameshchandra Sharma

Advocate · Mumbai
Banking & Finance, Commercial Contracts, Maritime Shipping, Insurance, Corporate Law, Mining & Quarrying, Steel
10+ Years

Vishal Sushilkumar Tiwari

Advocate · Thane
Maritime Shipping, Banking & Finance, Construction, Manufacturing

Detailed credentials of empanelled members are made available to parties upon engagement, in accordance with our confidentiality and impartiality protocols.

Join our panel

ARCO welcomes applications from qualified arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators with demonstrated expertise and a commitment to independent practice.

Acts & Rules

The legal framework
we operate within

ARCO Institutional Rules

Our institutional rules establish the procedural framework for all proceedings conducted under ARCO — covering filing, appointment, conduct of hearings, evidence, awards, and costs. Download the current rules below.

Arbitration Rules PDF · 510 KB Conciliation Rules PDF · 565 KB
Indian Statutes

Indian legislation governing arbitration & ADR

Acts of the Indian Parliament that frame, enable, or interact with institutional dispute resolution. Click any item to read the official text on India Code.

01

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

The principal legislation governing arbitration and conciliation in India — including international commercial arbitration. Incorporates the UNCITRAL Model Law and provides for enforcement of foreign awards under the New York Convention.
02

Mediation Act, 2023

India's dedicated framework for mediation. Establishes institutional mediation, pre-litigation mediation in commercial matters, and recognises mediated settlement agreements as legally enforceable.
03

Commercial Courts Act, 2015

Establishes specialised commercial courts at District and High Court levels and prescribes expedited timelines. Interacts with institutional arbitration for commercial disputes above the specified value.
04

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 — Section 89

Empowers civil courts to refer disputes to arbitration, conciliation, mediation, or Lok Adalat where it appears to the court that there exist elements of a settlement acceptable to the parties.
05

MSMED Act, 2006

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act. Section 18 mandates conciliation and arbitration through the MSEFC for delayed-payment disputes involving registered MSMEs.
06

Indian Contract Act, 1872

The foundational statute governing contractual obligations in India — the substantive law underlying the vast majority of commercial disputes brought before arbitral tribunals.
07

Specific Relief Act, 1963

Provides for specific performance of contracts, injunctive relief, and other equitable remedies frequently sought in commercial arbitrations and conciliation proceedings.
08

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Comprehensive framework for time-bound insolvency resolution of corporate debtors. Interacts with arbitration where insolvency proceedings overlap with pending contractual disputes.
09

Companies Act, 2013

Principal statute governing corporate entities in India. Intersects with arbitration in shareholder, oppression and mismanagement, and board-level disputes.
10

Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Governs contracts for the sale of goods in India — frequently relevant in supply, trade, and product-quality disputes referred to arbitration.
11

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Governs cheques, promissory notes, and bills of exchange — relevant in payment-default and dishonoured-instrument disputes brought before tribunals.
12

Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

Establishes Lok Adalats — statutory forums for conciliatory settlement of disputes referred by courts under Section 89 CPC and otherwise.
International Conventions

Cross-border enforcement frameworks

Multilateral instruments shaping the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards across jurisdictions.

01

New York Convention, 1958

Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards. India is a signatory; enforcement of foreign awards from Convention countries is administered under Part II, Chapter I of the 1996 Act.
02

UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration

Template legislation developed by UNCITRAL providing the foundation for harmonised arbitration laws worldwide. India's 1996 Act is substantially based on this Model Law (1985, as amended 2006).
03

Geneva Convention on the Execution of Foreign Arbitral Awards, 1927

An earlier multilateral instrument for the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, largely superseded by the New York Convention. Continues to apply between states party only to Geneva, under Part II, Chapter II of the 1996 Act.
News Desk

Insights, updates,
and announcements

AnnouncementMay 2026

ARCO expands mediation services to commercial real estate sector

New specialized panel established to handle the growing volume of real estate disputes across major metros.

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InsightApril 2026

The economic case for institutional arbitration in India

Analysis of why structured ADR is essential for India's growing commercial ecosystem.

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UpdateMarch 2026

New procedural rules take effect for international arbitrations

Updated ARCO rules streamline cross-border proceedings and reduce average resolution time.

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EventFebruary 2026

Annual Peace Makers Conference — Mumbai 2026

Convening of arbitrators, mediators, and legal practitioners to discuss the future of ADR in India.

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Empanelment

Eligibility & criteria

ARCO empanels arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators of demonstrated competence and independence. All applications are reviewed by the empanelment committee on the basis of qualifications, professional standing, and adherence to our code of conduct.

  • Minimum ten years of professional standing in law, judiciary, or a relevant domain
  • Demonstrated impartiality and absence of disqualifying conflicts
  • Formal training or proven practice in arbitration, mediation, or conciliation
  • Willingness to comply with ARCO's disclosure and ethics standards
  • Continuing professional development and periodic re-empanelment review

Submissions are treated as confidential and reviewed by the empanelment committee. We respond within five business days.

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Registered Office

3rd Floor, Office 311-318,
Jaldarshan Apartment Building-2,
Near Govt. Bahumali Building,
Nanpura, Surat-395001,
Gujarat, India

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B/419-419A New Sonal Industry,
New Link Road, Kanchpada,
Malad West, Mumbai,
Maharashtra 400064

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