Hitesh Ramchandani

Hitesh Ramchandani is a highly experienced International Arbitrator and Internationally IMI Qualified Mediator with over 12+ years of professional legal experience and a distinguished record of having presided as Sole Arbitrator in more than 1,000 Arbitration matters. He is widely respected for his structured, impartial, and solution- oriented approach to dispute resolution, with a strong focus on efficiency, fairness, and enforceable outcomes.

He is an IMI Qualified International Mediator, having completed mediation training that meets the global standards prescribed by the International Mediation Institute. In addition to Arbitration, Hitesh Ramchandani has successfully Mediated numerous disputes across commercial, contractual, family, employment, and civil matters, consistently facilitating amicable and mutually acceptable settlements while preserving long-term relationships between disputing parties.

Hitesh Ramchandani adopts a facilitative and Interest based Mediation approach, encouraging open dialogue, careful issue identification, and practical problem-solving. He places strong emphasis on neutrality, confidentiality, and party autonomy, ensuring that all stakeholders feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the mediation process. His ability to balance legal insight with emotional intelligence enables him to manage complex, high-stakes disputes effectively, often achieving resolution within a single mediation session.

Academically, he holds qualifications of B. Com, LL.B., and LL.M., and is enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra's Goa. He is empanelled as an Arbitrator and Conciliator with the Hon’ble Bombay High Court, following appointment by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Bombay High Court. He is also empanelled with numerous prestigious international and domestic arbitration and mediation institutions across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. His professional experience spans a broad spectrum of disputes, including commercial contracts, banking and finance, construction and infrastructure, media and telecommunications, information technology, insurance, employment, family, consumer, and civil disputes. Alongside his neutral roles, he has represented leading public and private sector entities and has appeared in several high profile matters before courts and tribunals in India.

In recognition of his contribution to mediation, Advocate Hitesh Ramchandani was honoured by Justice U. D. Salvi (Retd.), former Judge of the Bombay High Court, during the Annual Mediation Competition at NMIMS, Mumbai. Mr. Hitesh Ramchandani is an active contributor to the ADR ecosystem. He regularly serves as a Judge's Arbitrator for National and International moot court, Mediation, and Negotiation competitions, conducts lectures and seminars on ADR, and publishes Educational content to promote awareness and adoption of Mediation and Arbitration.

With a strong commitment to ethical standards, procedural fairness, and timely resolution, Advocate Hitesh Ramchandani continues to be a trusted neutral for parties seeking Efficient, cost Effective, and relationship preserving Dispute Resolution.