Senior Associate
Susruth Kezhukkoot
Susruth leads the Commercial disputes sector at NYK Law Firm. He has specialized knowledge and experience in commercial litigation, particularly in international trade, maritime disputes, commercial papers, consumer protection, debt recovery and trade disputes. He has successfully represented clients in various legal proceedings, including arbitration, mediation, and litigation.
In the field of commercial disputes, he has handled cases involving contract breaches, defects in goods, payment disputes, and delay claims. He is well-versed in the applicable commercial transactions law, customs laws, industry standards, maritime law, banking law, bankruptcy law, international trade regulations and dispute resolution mechanisms commonly utilized in these matters.
In the field of commercial disputes, he has handled cases involving contract breaches, defects in goods, payment disputes, and delay claims. He is well-versed in the applicable commercial transactions law, customs laws, industry standards, maritime law, banking law, bankruptcy law, international trade regulations and dispute resolution mechanisms commonly utilized in these matters.
Biography
➤ Advised clients across various industries ranging from commercial, construction, maritime, banking, real estate, and trading.
➤ Represented clients in high-value commercial litigation cases in the UAE and India, focusing on contractual disputes, breach of agreements, and payment recovery.
➤ Successfully handled arbitration cases at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) involving claims and disputes related to commercial agreements.
➤ Advised and assisted clients in litigation proceedings in all Federal Courts and Common Law Courts in UAE, addressing issues such as lack of contractual privity, jurisdiction, and delay claims.
➤ Provided strategic legal advice to multinational corporations on shipping disputes, commercial and trading disputes, including contract breaches, defects, payment disputes and delay claims.
➤ Conducted thorough legal research and drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions and submissions.
➤ Engaged in analysis and investigation to support claims for damages due to breaches of contract and other commercial disputes.
➤ Assisted clients in mediation and negotiation processes to achieve favorable settlements.
➤ Supported senior counsel in defending clients against claims and in pursuing legal remedies in both trial and appellate courts.
➤ Provided comprehensive legal services, including the preparation of case strategies, client representation, and submission of legal arguments.
➤ Experienced in drafting a wide range of commercial contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Commercial Loan Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Agency and Supply Agreements, Sale and Purchase Agreements, Distribution and Agency Agreements, Letters of Credit, and Service Contracts.
➤ Represented clients in high-value commercial litigation cases in the UAE and India, focusing on contractual disputes, breach of agreements, and payment recovery.
➤ Successfully handled arbitration cases at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) involving claims and disputes related to commercial agreements.
➤ Advised and assisted clients in litigation proceedings in all Federal Courts and Common Law Courts in UAE, addressing issues such as lack of contractual privity, jurisdiction, and delay claims.
➤ Provided strategic legal advice to multinational corporations on shipping disputes, commercial and trading disputes, including contract breaches, defects, payment disputes and delay claims.
➤ Conducted thorough legal research and drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions and submissions.
➤ Engaged in analysis and investigation to support claims for damages due to breaches of contract and other commercial disputes.
➤ Assisted clients in mediation and negotiation processes to achieve favorable settlements.
➤ Supported senior counsel in defending clients against claims and in pursuing legal remedies in both trial and appellate courts.
➤ Provided comprehensive legal services, including the preparation of case strategies, client representation, and submission of legal arguments.
➤ Experienced in drafting a wide range of commercial contracts, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Commercial Loan Agreements, Licensing Agreements, Agency and Supply Agreements, Sale and Purchase Agreements, Distribution and Agency Agreements, Letters of Credit, and Service Contracts.
Recent Experience
➤ Bachelor of Law - B.B.A.LL. B (Hons.), Government Law College, Thrissur, India.
Education
➤ Member of Kerala State Bar Council.
➤ Member of Bar Council of India
➤ Member of Bar Council of India