Surya Karan Sambyal
Surya Karan Sambyal has joined CMS IndusLaw as a partner in its international arbitration practice and will be based at the firm’s Mumbai office.
Sambyal has represented multinational clients in complex, high-value international arbitrations and cross-border disputes. He has acted as counsel and led proceedings across key sectors, including energy, shareholder disputes, FMCG, shipping, technology, blockchain and pharmaceuticals, advising several global leaders, as well as numerous Fortune 500 companies.
He has represented clients before arbitral institutions such as the International Chamber of Commerce, Singapore International Arbitration Centre, London Court of International Arbitration, Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration, with matters spanning major arbitral seats including Geneva, London, Singapore, New York and India.
Sambyal works closely with business promoters, and has advised on complex legal, regulatory and governance issues. He has negotiated multimillion-dollar settlements, guided sensitive cross-border disputes, and appeared before Indian courts on cutting-edge issues of international arbitration law — including the recognition of party autonomy in choosing a foreign seat of arbitration for Indian parties.
In addition, he has co-counselled with leading international law firms to deliver successful outcomes in high-stakes arbitrations. Before joining CMS IndusLaw, Sambyal was associated with Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
