Disputes can affect commercial relationships, business operations and individual interests long after a legal issue first arises. At M & Z Legal, we advise and represent clients in a wide range of civil, commercial and contractual disputes, with a focus on understanding the underlying issues and developing a legal strategy suited to the circumstances of each matter.

Our dispute resolution practice covers litigation before the courts and tribunals, as well as arbitration and other available mechanisms for resolving disputes. We work with individuals, businesses, institutions and organisations at different stages of a dispute, from assessing legal rights and available remedies to pursuing or defending proceedings through final resolution.

Our Dispute Resolution Practice

Our work includes:

• Civil & Commercial Disputes: Representation in disputes involving contracts, business arrangements, property, recovery claims, injunctions and other civil and commercial issues.
• Contractual Disputes: Advice and representation concerning interpretation, performance, breach, termination and enforcement of contractual obligations.
• Commercial Litigation: Handling disputes arising from business transactions, commercial relationships, corporate arrangements and contractual dealings.
• Property & Real Estate Disputes: Representation in matters concerning ownership, possession, title, development agreements, leases and other property-related disputes, including builder-buyer disputes, delay in possession, defects, refund and compensation claims, and other proceedings before the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority ( TNRERA ), Tamil Nadu Real Estate Appellate Tribunal ( TNREAT ), and Consumer Commissions.
• Arbitration: Representation in domestic arbitration proceedings, including drafting, interim applications, arbitral proceedings and challenges to arbitral awards.
• Appellate & Constitutional Matters: Representation in appeals, writ proceedings and other proceedings involving questions of law, statutory interpretation and public authorities.
• Injunctions & Interim Relief: Advising and representing clients in applications seeking urgent or protective relief during the pendency of proceedings.
• Recovery & Enforcement Proceedings: Assistance with recovery claims and enforcement of judgments, decrees, awards and other legally enforceable obligations.

How We Assist

At M & Z Legal, we approach disputes by first understanding the legal, factual and practical dimensions of the matter. Our lawyers undertake detailed examination of documents, contracts and evidence, assess the available remedies and develop a strategy based on the client’s objectives. Where litigation or arbitration is required, we provide representation before the Madras High Court, its Madurai Bench, District and subordinate courts, tribunals and other appropriate forums, as well as the Supreme Court of India.