Akshat Jha

Akshat has substantial experience in commercial litigation and arbitration disputes. In arbitrations, Akshat has experience in domestic and international disputes, including those seated in London (ICC rules) and Florida (AAA rules). Additionally, Askhat is experienced in international trade and customs, indirect taxes, and competition law. 

Akshat writes regularly on matters of international law (including investment treaty law) and graduated with a specialization in trade and investment. Among other temporary work, Akshat has previously clerked at the Indian Supreme Court. 

Highlights

X (US) v. Y (Chile): Acted for a US software company in an arbitration (AAA rules, seated in Florida) against a Chilean entity relating to a software (SAAS) agreement. 

X v. Commissioner of Customs & Anr.: Acted for and advised a set of Indian exporters in a series of litigations in India arising out of notices alleging the deliberate misclassification of exports and the wrongful availing of export benefits. 

X (India) v. Y (Phillipines): Acted for and advised an Indian biotech company in an arbitration claim (ICC rules, seated in London) relating to an agreement for the supply of sub-licensed patented medicines to a foreign buyer.

Publications

Climate Change, Emissions Liability, and Multinational Corporations: Notes from Friends of the Earth v. Royal Dutch Shell NLUD Journal of Legal Studies 4 (2022) 43 – 60

The Environment, Rawls, and the People Law School Policy Review (2022)

Privity of Contract Revisited: Extending Third Party Rights to Enforce Contracts 129 Taxmann (2021)

Credentials

Education

University of Cambridge (Cambridge) 2025 — LL.M.
Jindal Global Law School (Sonipat) 2024 – B.A./LL.B | International Trade, Environment and Antitrust (Honours)

Admissions

India (Advocate)