Whether you need a binding arbitration award, a collaborative mediated settlement, or a fully digital ODR resolution — Apex Legal delivers expert, confidential, and legally enforceable outcomes across India.
From binding arbitral awards to collaborative mediation to instant digital resolution — we match every dispute with the right process.
A private, binding alternative to court litigation. A neutral arbitrator hears both sides and issues a legally enforceable award — faster, cheaper, and fully confidential.
A trained neutral mediator facilitates structured dialogue between parties to reach a voluntary, durable agreement — preserving relationships and avoiding prolonged litigation.
India's digital economy deserves digital justice. Our ODR platform resolves disputes entirely online — secure video hearings, e-filing, and enforceable outcomes from any device, anywhere.
Skip the courts. A certified arbitrator hears your case and delivers a legally binding award — enforceable across India and in 170+ countries under the New York Convention.
Let a trained neutral bring both sides to the table. Mediation produces settlements that parties actually honour — because they helped create them. Now mandatory before filing civil suits under the Mediation Act, 2023.
Business, vendor & partner disputes
Builder-buyer, possession, refund
Divorce, maintenance, succession
Loan recovery, debt restructuring
India has 800 million internet users and a 3–5 year court backlog. Our ODR platform brings justice to your phone — aligned with NITI Aayog's National ODR Policy and Ministry of Law guidelines.
IT Act 2000 compliant
Works on 2G/3G networks
Hindi, Tamil, Telugu & more
Full case management on phone
| Feature | ⚖️ Arbitration | 🤝 Mediation | 💻 ODR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governing law | A&C Act, 1996 | Mediation Act, 2023 | IT Act + Consumer Protection Act |
| Outcome | Binding award | Voluntary settlement | Binding or voluntary |
| Average time | 30–90 days | 1–5 days | 7–21 days |
| Parties control outcome? | No — arbitrator decides | Yes — mutual agreement | Depends on format |
| Enforceable pan-India? | Yes — civil court decree | Yes — Mediation Act, 2023 | Jurisdiction-dependent |
| Physical attendance needed? | Optional | Recommended | No — fully online |
| Best for NRI / cross-border? | Yes — Part II, A&C Act | Case by case | Yes — no travel needed |
| Cost vs. civil court | 15–30% of cost | 5–10% of cost | 2–8% of cost |
Our neutrals are empanelled with the Supreme Court Mediation Centre, Delhi HC, Bombay HC, Madras HC, and ICADR — New Delhi.
Commercial courts in India average 3–5 years. Our arbitrations finish in under 90 days; mediations often settle in a single day.
All proceedings are confidential under Section 75, Mediation Act 2023. Nothing enters the public record — ever.
Offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. ODR services cover all 28 states and union territories, plus NRI clients globally.
Every case — arbitration, mediation, or ODR — follows a transparent, structured pathway with no surprises.
Submit online, call us, or walk into our Delhi / Mumbai / Bengaluru office.
We match your dispute to the most qualified, conflict-free arbitrator or mediator.
Both parties submit statements and documents via our secure portal.
In-person at our centres or via video — structured and professionally managed.
Enforceable under Indian law — equivalent to a civil court decree.
"₹4.2 crore EPC contract dispute. Delhi High Court would have taken 4 years. Apex's arbitration panel delivered a clean, enforceable award in 48 days. No challenge, no appeal."
"Builder delayed possession of my Pune flat by 3 years. RERA had an 18-month queue. Apex's mediator resolved it in one session — I got full possession and compensation within 6 weeks."
"₹18 lakh SaaS payment dispute. Client in Chennai, we're in Bengaluru. The entire ODR process — filing, hearing, and award — happened on our phones in just 14 days. Remarkable."
Tell us about your dispute — we'll assess your situation and recommend the right service at no cost for the first session. Available in English and Hindi.