ICC Deputy Counsel Akhil Chowdary Unnam joins Unnam Law Firm as Head of Disputes

Akhil Chowdary Unnam, the longest-serving Indian Deputy Counsel at the ICC International Court of Arbitration’s Singapore team, has joined Unnam Law Firm as the Head of its Dispute Practice.

This move brings specialized expertise in Asia-Pacific arbitrations to the firm.

Unnam began his career at the ICC International Court of Arbitration in 2018 at its Paris Headquarters before transitioning to the ICC Secretariat in Singapore, where he served for nearly six years. During his tenure, he oversaw more than 170 complex international arbitration proceedings across various sectors, earning recognition for his unique expertise in institutional arbitrations.

Commenting on Unnam’s appointment, Sravan Unnam, Managing Partner of Unnam Law Firm said,

“With a 30-year legacy of success in handling complex litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution across sectors like real estate, banking, construction and infrastructure, we are thrilled to have Akhil as the Head of our Disputes Practice. Akhil brings an exceptional blend of experience and expertise that aligns perfectly with the direction of our firm. His in-depth knowledge of institutional arbitrations and the Asia-Pacific region, combined with his experience supervising over 170 international arbitration proceedings at the ICC, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our capabilities. Akhil’s expertise complements our firm’s deep-rooted experience, allowing us to provide even more tailored and strategic solutions to our clients, both domestically and internationally.”

Tejus Chauhan, Director, South Asia, Arbitration & ADR, ICC International Court of Arbitration, says,

“It has been great knowing and working with Akhil at the Secretariat of the ICC in Singapore and am very happy to see him embark on this new role, which I am confident will be a success! With over 5 years of experience administering complex arbitrations across the region at ICC, the experience and wealth of knowledge he carries, will be an invaluable asset to his new role."

Expressing his gratitude, Akhil Unnam said,

“I am deeply grateful for the invaluable experiences and opportunities I had at the ICC International Court of Arbitration. It was an honor to contribute to the Court’s growth and its pivotal role in promoting arbitration across the Asia-Pacific region. I look forward to bringing this expertise into my new role at Unnam Law Firm and continuing my work in international arbitration."

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