Sarosh Zaiwalla
Professional Bio:
Sarosh Zaiwalla founded Zaiwalla & Co. Solicitors in April 1982 with offices in
Chancery Lane, London. Over the years Mr. Zaiwalla has been involved in over 1200
International Energy, Maritime and Construction Arbitrations in London and
worldwide either as a solicitor, Counsel, party-appointed Arbitrator or Sole Arbitrator.
He has acted for many prestigious clients including the President of India, the
Government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Iranian Government.
In 1998, Mr. Zaiwalla was made a Freeman of the City of London by the Lord Mayor
of the City of London. Mr. Zaiwalla was also an active member of the International
Court of Arbitration of the ICC, Paris, from 1990 to 2002, and a CEDR (Centre for
Effective Dispute Resolution) mediator.
In October 2002, Mr. Zaiwalla was awarded with India’s Annual National Law Day
2002 by the Indian Prime Minister for his outstanding contribution to the field of
International Arbitration Law.
In May 2004, Mr. Zaiwalla had the honour to be personally asked by His Holiness the
Dalai Lama to facilitate a dialogue with the Government of People’s Republic of
China (PRC) with a view to finding a peaceful resolution relating to Tibet.
In October of 2007, Mr. Zaiwalla was invited by the United Nations Secretary
General Mr. Ban Ki Moon for an extensive one-to-one consultation on issues relating
to World Order.
In June 2008, he was appointed an Arbitrator to the Panel of Arbitrators by the
Korean Commercial Arbitration Board under the Arbitration Act of Korea and Article 4
of the Arbitration Rules of the K.C.A.B.
There have been over 90 judgments reported in English reports where Mr. Zaiwalla
has acted for one of the parties. A judgment is only reported if it involves a
substantial development in law.
