Smiti Tewari

Partner at Khaitan Legal Associates (India)

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Smiti is a Partner based out of the Mumbai office of Khaitan Legal Associates.

Smiti is an expert in Dispute Resolution and Advisory and has extensively advised and represented domestic and foreign businesses in commercial disputes across Courts and Tribunals in India and in domestic and foreign arbitrations.

Smiti’s practice is characterised by a deep understanding of the intricacies of commercial law and an outcome-oriented approach.

In her experience of over a decade, Smiti has gathered expertise in domestic and cross border disputes across commercial sectors such as infrastructure, employment, insurance, banking and financial services, pharmaceuticals, project finance, power, energy, technology, telecommunication, media, entertainment, and shareholder disputes. She also has immense expertise in niche areas such as Arbitration, Insolvency and Insurance Claims. In her years of practice, Smiti has been part of many complex and market leading cases and landmark judgments.

In 2020, Smiti was recognized in a list of 30 standout practitioners in the country’s litigation and arbitration space by Asian Legal Business. In 2023, APAC Insider recognised her as an “International Commercial Dispute Resolution, Rising Star (Maharashtra)”. In 2024, Smiti featured in Asian Legal Business’ list of “Super 50 Lawyers in India”.