Poovayya & Co.

Rachel Jacob Tharakan

Associate
Rachel Jacob Tharakan
  • Arbitration
  • Dispute Resolution

B.B.A LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration

School of Law, Christ University, Bengaluru, 2021; Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands, 2022
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A cross-border disputes lawyer with international arbitration experience.

Professional Highlights

Where legal expertise meets real-world impact

  • Key Matters

    • Acts as external counsel for an Indian financial institution before the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts in a multi-billion-dollar claim relating to alleged corporate fraud.
    • Acted as external counsel for a leading Indian incense and fragrance manufacturer in a cross-border dispute before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
    • Acted as advisory counsel for a multi-platform media group in a proposed dispute before the High Court of Justice in England and Wales.
    • Acts as counsel in a SIAC arbitration for a synthetic biology company involving alleged breach of a joint venture agreement.
    • Acted in institutional arbitration for a multinational clothing brand involving a distribution agreement dispute.
    • Acted in ad hoc arbitration for a real estate developer involving joint development disputes.

About
Rachel

  • Commercial litigation & arbitration
  • Cross-border disputes experience
  • International arbitration exposure

Rachel Jacob Tharakan is an Associate in the Dispute Resolution practice at Poovayya & Co., with a focus on commercial litigation and arbitration, particularly in cross-border and complex commercial matters. Her academic background and training have contributed to her interest in international dispute resolution and comparative legal frameworks.

She has worked with leading disputes teams and international institutions, including the Permanent Court of Arbitration, where she was involved in inter-state arbitration proceedings. Her experience also includes training with leading law firms and corporates, building a strong foundation in commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory disputes across Indian and international fora.

Approach cross-border disputes with clarity, coordination, and confidence

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