Sameer Shah
Partner - International Arbitration
Ahmedabad
Sameer Shah is a multifaceted legal professional with over 28 years of active legal practice, renowned for his expertise in arbitration, mediation, and legal consultancy. He is the visionary founder of ADR BAR, India, and co-founder of the Center of Excellence for Mediation and Arbitration (CEMA), based in Lucknow. As the visionary founder of ADR BAR, India, and co-founder of the Center of Excellence for Mediation and Arbitration (CEMA) in Lucknow, he has played a pivotal role in establishing robust platforms for resolving disputes effectively. He is also a co-founder of the India Chapter of Energy-Related Arbitration Practitioners (ENRAP) and serves as an advisory board member of the Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Center.
Mr. Shah’s contributions to ADR extend beyond the national sphere. He is a panel arbitrator for esteemed organizations such as the Court of Arbitration for Art (CAfA) in the Netherlands and the Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center. His international influence is further underscored by his role as a faculty member and trainer for mediation at IM Campus, Germany, where he has trained countless professionals and students in ADR methodologies, fostering global collaboration and skill-building in conflict resolution.
In 2003, Mr. Shah established his proprietary law firm, S. U. Shah & Associates, in Ahmedabad. Over the years, the firm has evolved into a multidisciplinary legal practice offering services in arbitration, conciliation, consumer disputes, corporate law, and civil litigation. Under his leadership, the firm has earned a reputation for excellence, serving a diverse clientele that includes multinational corporations, government entities, and individual litigants. His ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and deliver strategic solutions has made him a trusted advisor to clients both in India and internationally.
Mr. Shah’s contributions to ADR extend beyond the national sphere. He is a panel arbitrator for esteemed organizations such as the Court of Arbitration for Art (CAfA) in the Netherlands and the Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center. His international influence is further underscored by his role as a faculty member and trainer for mediation at IM Campus, Germany, where he has trained countless professionals and students in ADR methodologies, fostering global collaboration and skill-building in conflict resolution.
In 2003, Mr. Shah established his proprietary law firm, S. U. Shah & Associates, in Ahmedabad. Over the years, the firm has evolved into a multidisciplinary legal practice offering services in arbitration, conciliation, consumer disputes, corporate law, and civil litigation. Under his leadership, the firm has earned a reputation for excellence, serving a diverse clientele that includes multinational corporations, government entities, and individual litigants. His ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and deliver strategic solutions has made him a trusted advisor to clients both in India and internationally.
Mr. Shah’s expertise and dedication have also been recognized in prestigious forums. He has been invited as a panel arbitrator judge for notable international competitions, such as the Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Hong Kong and Shanghai. His commitment to ADR is further evident in his role as a coach and mentor for teams from top law universities participating in such competitions.
Educational Qualifications:
Educational Qualifications:
- High School Certificate (HSC) with distinction from Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, New Delhi
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honors), University of Delhi (1991)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, securing second rank (1994)
- Advisory Board Member, Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Center.
- Panel Arbitrator- Court of Arbitration for Art, Netherlands - Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center.
- Member, National Committee for Legal Services, Confederation of Indian Industries (CII).
- Member of Indo-China Cultural and Economic Council (ICEC) and Indo-Canadian Business Center (ICBC).
- Co-Founder & Executive Committee Member – Energy Related Arbitration Practitioners (ENRAP) – India Chapter.
- Co-founder and Trustee – Center of Excellence for Mediation and Arbitration (CEMA) – Lucknow.
- International Accredited Professional Mediator, Mainland-Hong Kong Joint Mediation Centre.