Wednesday, 13 August 2025 – CMS INDUSLAW is pleased to announce the joining of Abeezar E Faizullabhoy as senior partner, and Murtaza Kachwalla and S. M. Algaus as partners, along with their team. This strategic addition significantly bolsters the Firm's Dispute Resolution practice in Mumbai.
Drawing on Abeezar's extensive experience, network and acumen, the Firm is entrusting him with the pivotal role of mentoring and driving the sustained growth of its Mumbai office by working closely with the leadership of the Firm.
Abeezar Faizullabhoy brings over 35 years of experience spanning dispute resolution, arbitration, and corporate commercial transaction and advisory. His disputes practice includes representing both domestic and international clients across sectors such as manufacturing, technology, services, and retail before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, tribunals, and in both domestic and international arbitrations. He has also handled numerous matters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and regularly advises on the enforcement of foreign decrees and arbitral awards in India. In his corporate commercial practice, Abeezar has advised on joint ventures, angel and private equity investments, shareholders' and share purchase agreements, technology transfers, and issues under FDI regulations, the Companies Act, FEMA, and other commercial laws. He has previously worked with Mulla & Mulla & Craigie, Blunt & Caroe, JSA, HSA Advocates, and Argus Partners.
Murtaza Kachwalla brings over 16 years of experience in litigation and dispute resolution, having advised and represented leading corporates and individuals in a broad range of matters. He has represented clients in complex commercial disputes before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, and specialised tribunals including the NCLT, NCLAT, and DRT. Murtaza also has significant experience in domestic and international arbitrations. In addition, he advises on real estate matters, including drafting and vetting of property-related documents, and representing clients in transactions involving property transfers and conveyancing.
S. M. Algaus has over 10 years of experience in dispute resolution, including commercial litigation, arbitration, and advisory on related transactions. He has advised clients on civil and commercial disputes, insolvency proceedings, intellectual property litigation, banking regulations, and more. He has appeared before various forums including the Supreme Court, multiple High Courts, NCLT, City Civil & Sessions Courts, Small Causes Court, DRT, Electricity Regulatory Commissions, and arbitral tribunals.
Before joining CMS INDUSLAW, Abeezar, Murtaza, and Algaus were part of the Dispute Resolution practice at Argus Partners.
Avimukt Dar and Suneeth Katarki, Founding and Senior Partners of CMS INDUSLAW, said in a joint statement: "We are delighted to welcome Abeezar, Murtaza, and Algaus, along with their team, to CMS INDUSLAW. They bring with them a strong reputation and deep expertise that will not only strengthen our Disputes Practice but also contribute immensely across other practice areas in supporting our clients. With decades of experience, Abeezar will also play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of growth and development of our Mumbai office. We are pleased to have Abeezar and his team join us and look forward to a successful journey together."
Abeezar Faizullabhoy said: "I am thrilled to join CMS INDUSLAW and to be part of the Firm's growth story. I look forward to working closely with the management team and Partners to contribute to the Firm's vision of building a cutting edge, new-age law firm and to further strengthen and expand its presence in Mumbai. With the Firm's impressive momentum and forward-looking approach, I am excited to play an active role in its next phase of growth and success."