About Us
Professional And Experienced Lawyers
WHO WE ARE?
Chennai Arbitration Centre (CAC) is an Alternative Dispute Resolution Institution formed by eminent lawyers based in Chennai as a Society registered under the Tamil Nadu Society Registration Act, 1975.
It was established in 2019 as an initiative of group of arbitration professionals to provide the business community with quick, efficient, flexible and confidential means of resolving disputes, through arbitration or mediation, as alternatives to litigation before state courts.
“Chennai arbitrator” in the age of 18 years are eligible for admission as a member of the Association and they must strive for promotion, betterment and good purpose of the Association.
Our Goals
CAC has been established under the firm belief that alternative modes of dispute resolution such as arbitration and mediation are more supportive of the business community, and more conducive to harmonious and productive business relationships than court litigation; therefore, ADR contributes to trade, investment, and economic development. The CAC believes in equipping stakeholders in the business community with the tools and means necessary to resolve their disputes more smoothly.
Committed To Helping Our Clients Succeed
Vision
- To serve the business community by providing efficient ADR facilities and services.
Mission
- To help economic operators resolve their disputes more smoothly, saving valuable time and resources which they can put to more valuable use in productive activities leading to economic development.
Statement
- To be dedicated at providing efficient, economical and quality dispute resolution services such as arbitration and mediation while achieving the highest satisfaction of users, employees and stakeholders.
Value
- Ethics, Responsibility, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence.
Our TEAM MEMBERS
Mr. K. Govindan, Advocate (President), Chennai Arbitration Centre
QUALIFICATION : M.A.,M.L.,M.B.A.,MCI Arb.,(UK).
EXPERIENCE : Practicing for past 14 years before the High Court of Madras in Original side, Civil, Criminal, writ and Appellate side.
Has rendered legal opinions for Indian Bank, Chennai City branches and handled O.A & S.A cases for Indian bank before DRT & DRAT.
Practicing before the Principal District & Sessions Court at Vellore and Madurai.
Having 34 years of experience as a judicial officer at Madras High Courtat Chennai.
Had successfully cleared Advance certificate in International Arbitration from chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) U.K and member grade of (MCIArb) U.K.
Appointed as a senior panel mediator by the Hon’ble High court of Madras in the since 2008 and conducting mediations before the High court mediation centre and family courts at Chennai.
Senior member of Lok Adalat at High court legal service Authority at Chennai.
Senior panel Advocate for AGOT (Administrators General & Official Trustee) of Tamil Nadu.
President of Chennai Arbitration Centre.
Member of Mediators India (A National Association of Indian Mediators).
President of Lions Club Coral at Chennai.
Member of Free Mason at Chennai.
Member of MRC (Madras Race Cource) Guindy at Chennai.
Member of Towers Club, Anna Nagar, Chennai.
OFFICE ADDRESS :
No.156, Thambu Chetty Street, Andhra Insurance Building, 2nd Floor, Room No.13, Parrys, Chennai-600 001
CHAMBER ADDRESS :
No.474, Addl.Law Chamber, High Court Buildings, Chennai-600 104.
Veeraraghavan Inbavijayan
QUALIFICATION : B.A.B.L.,FICA,F A Arb,FAIADR,FPIArb,PAP-KFCRI,FCIArb(UK).
EXPERIENCE :He has been presided as sole arbitrator and represented as counsel in over 350 DOMESTIC CASES, several thousands of small-claims commercial/financial arbitrations and 14 intenational arbitrations.His areas of practice inlcudes international commercial arbitration, maritime arbitration,intenational trade and contracts, IPR, construction disputes, finance & Banking disputes,securities market, JVs,L/Cs,ADR, sale of goods, domain name disputes and invetment disputes.
He has been accredited as an arbitrator in HKIAC(Hong Kong),CIETAC,BAC & SHIAC(China),AIAC(Malaysia),DIAC & EMAC(Dubai),CRCICA(Egypt),ICADR & ICA (India),CIDRA & NYIAC (USA) and various other regional & national arbitration institutions.To add up, he is a co-founder and former Secretary of an arbitration instutions, CNICA and inducted as member of ICCA.He is a Regional Pathway Leader for International & Domestic Arbitration, Construction Adjudication & Mediation Courses, Course Director and fully Approved Tutor of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators,UK and had been listed in the 2008 edition of International Who’s Who of Commercial Arbitrators.
P.Ganesan
QUALIFICATION : M.A.,B.L.,
EXPERIENCE : 1982 – JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE in Srivilliputhur,Viruthunagar District.
(1983-1986) – JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE in Thiruvadanai,Ramanathapuram District.
(1986-1989) – JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE in Sirkali,Nagapattinam District.
(1989-1992) – JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE in Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.
(1992-1995) – JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE in Perundurai, Erode District.
(1995-1998) – JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE in Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
(1998-2001) – DISTRICT MUNSIF in Thuraiyur Trichy District.
(2001-2004) – CHAIRMAN at TAX APPEALLAE TRIBUNAL in Tirunelveli,Tirunlveli District.
(2004-2006) – SUBORDINATE JUDGE in Tindivanam,Villupuram District.
(2006-2007) – THE CHEF METROPOLITAN MAGISTRATE, Egmore,Chennai.
(2007-2008) – THE ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE(FAST TRACK COURT NO.1) in Tindivanam, Villupuram District.
(2009-2013) – Re-employed as PRESIDENT DISTRICT CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL FORUM in Dindigul, Dindigul District.
G.Kannan
QUALIFICATION : B.A.,B.L.,
EXPERIENCE : 31 YEARS in MANAGEMENT CADRE in a Nationalised Bank and Retired as Chief Manager (SENIOUR MANAGEMENT CADRE)
PERMANENT ADDRESS :
290/1 H1G Flats Belly Area, Anna Nagar(w), chennai-600040.
M. Gunasekaran, Advocate
QUALIFICATION : B.L.,
EXPERIENCE : Practicing before the High Court of Madras for past 4 years.
ADDRESS :
No : 7/6 Nallkaci nall Road,Kaveriyamma Patti,Oddanchatram,Dindigul-DT, 624619.
M.Desingu
QUALIFICATION : M.com,M.L.,
EXPERIENCE : ADVOCATE 21 YEARS HIGH COURT of MADRAS , City Civil Court, Tribunals (STAT,ITAT & CESTAT,NCLT) and other courts.
ADDRESS :
No : 3/25(31/1A) Mari Street, Sentamil Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai-600089.
CHAMBER ADDRESS :
No : 464, New Additional Law Chamber High Court Campus, Chennai-600104.
