About Us

Company Profile

Who are we

The ARCO is India's leading dispute resolution institution. Established in 2021 as an independent organization, ARCO's objective is to promote and facilitate the efficient resolution of commercial disputes throughout India and internationally through Appropriate Dispute Resolution like arbitration, conciliation, etc with an aim of delivering expediency and neutrality of process, enforceability of outcome and commercial privacy to parties in dispute.

ARCO is a global centre of excellence for the practice and profession of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

ARCO also assists in training of arbitrators, mediators, conciliators and adjudicators. ARCO offers a range of resources including guidance, support, advice, networking and promotional opportunities, also as facilities for hearings, meetings and other events.

ARCO’s services include :

  • Acting as an impartial appointment and administering body for all types of ADR process, under its own sets of Rules
  • Maintaining panels of Indian and international arbitrators and mediator/conciliators which can be used as a resource by parties in conflict
  • Providing Rules and model clauses to facilitate best practice within the conduct of ADR process
  • Assisting parties in arranging facilities to manage their Alternate Dispute Resolution and Online Dispute Resolution processes, including room hire, transcription and translation services, technology support, case management tool, etc
  • Acting as a deposit-holder for the arbitration tribunal and mediator/conciliator fees in ADR processes, including for cases being administered under other institutional rules
  • Hosting seminars and conferences to provide thought leadership in domestic and international arbitration and conciliation

ARCO is also the sole default appointing authority competent to perform the arbitrator appointment functions under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

Our Mission

Promoting to Settle Disputes out of the Court
Promoting to save time and cost at the same time
Promoting to adapt the procedure in business and make it Law binding

Our People

Mr. Prashant Thadeshwar

Mr. Prashant is an Inter CA and Commerce Graduate from Saurashtra University. He is having 10 years of rich experience in Finance, Taxation, legal, communication, and Strategy Planning.

Mr. Hiren Thadeshwar

Mr. Hiren is a B.Sc. Graduate from Saurashtra University. He has 10 years of rich experience in wealth management, Business Operation Consulting, Marketing, Client relationship management, and Negotiator.

Mr. Kashish Poojara

Mr. Kashish Poojara has a strong legal lineage and experience in Company Law, Business Law, Banking and Finance Law, Intellectual Property Law from Kanga & Co., Mumbai. Kashish also holds certifications as trained arbitrator and accredited mediator, demonstrating his interest in alternative dispute resolution, but he also envisions extending his exceptional legal services globally.

Ms. Sadaf Reza Khan

Sadaf has worked extensively in the Bombay and Gujarat High Courts. Her diverse experience has given her a unique legal industry perspective and equipped her to handle complex cases efficiently. Her areas of expertise include Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Civil Litigation, Family Law, and Consumer Law.