Neil Hildreth Joins Global Law Experts as India’s International Dispute Resolution Specialist

Welcome Neil Hildreth

Global Law Experts warmly welcomes Neil Hildreth as the Exclusive Member for International Dispute Resolution in India. This appointment strengthens the Global Law Experts network with a respected practitioner who brings a wealth of experience in cross border matters, complex disputes and regulatory compliance. Neil Hildreth joins Channel 1 Law Partners as a leading voice for clients navigating the intricacies of international disputes within the Indian legal ecosystem and beyond. The collaboration reflects Global Law Experts commitment to connecting clients with highly seasoned professionals who combine local insight with global perspectives.

Background and Experience

Neil Hildreth is the Founder and Managing Partner of Channel 1 Law Partners, a position that places him at the helm of a firm known for its strategic approach to complex legal challenges. With over two decades of legal practice, Neil has guided multinational corporations and Indian enterprises through a broad spectrum of commercial, regulatory, and labour law matters. His leadership has helped define Channel 1 Law Partners as a firm that emphasizes practical, client driven solutions in a regulated and fast changing business environment. His work spans sectors including automotive, FMCG, pharmaceuticals and apparel, reflecting a deep understanding of how industry dynamics intersect with law and policy.

Prior to founding Channel 1 Law Partners, Neil held a senior role at Lumiere Law Partners, part of the EY Law Network in India, where he helped shape a practice focused on cross border and domestic disputes and advisory services. Neil is a member of key Indian legal institutions, including the Delhi Bar Council, the Supreme Court Bar Association, and the Delhi High Court Bar Association, underscoring his standing within the Indian legal community. This combination of leadership, experience across regulatory regimes and a track record in managing complex disputes positions him as a senior practitioner capable of coordinating multi jurisdictional legal strategies for clients.

• Extensive background in commercial, regulatory and labour law practice
• Experience advising multinational corporations on pan India compliance programs
• Proven litigation and dispute resolution track record before Indian courts and tribunals
• Strong focus on risk mitigation, corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Active involvement with leading Indian legal associations which reflects professional credibility

Neil Hildreth brings a practical and strategic mindset to dispute resolution. His approach emphasizes not only advocacy in formal proceedings but also proactive dispute management, alternative resolution considerations where appropriate, and a clear alignment of legal strategy with business objectives. This broad and grounded perspective is well suited to the demands of international disputes that involve cross border elements, regulatory scrutiny, and sector specific compliance frameworks.

Channel 1 Law Partners

Channel 1 Law Partners is a full service law firm committed to delivering excellence, integrity and results. The firm provides sophisticated legal solutions across corporate and commercial matters, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and advisory services. Led by experienced professionals with extensive India focused practices, Channel 1 Law Partners combines deep legal insight with a practical, results oriented approach to resolving challenges. The firm emphasizes substance over form, with an emphasis on clear communication, efficient engagement and measurable outcomes for clients facing complex legal and regulatory environments.

The firm’s practice architecture reflects a balance between advisory and advocacy. Core practice areas include General Corporate and Commercial matters, Regulatory Advisory, and Litigation and Dispute Resolution. This structure enables Channel 1 Law Partners to support clients through every stage of a transaction or dispute, from initial due diligence and risk assessment through to resolution and closure. The team is well positioned to handle cross border matters within India and to coordinate with international counterparts when required, aligning with Global Law Experts focus on global legal talent with local insight.

International Dispute Resolution Practice

Neil Hildreth’s International Dispute Resolution practice integrates his broad experience in cross border regulatory matters with a disciplined approach to dispute management within India. The practice area is designed to address disputes arising from international commercial transactions, joint ventures, and regulatory investigations that touch on multiple jurisdictions. Given India’s evolving regulatory landscape and its growing role in global commerce, this practice area emphasizes strategic dispute planning, risk assessment and a measured approach to litigation and regulatory engagement.

In practice, the International Dispute Resolution focus benefits from Neil’s background in dealing with pan India regulatory compliance, foreign exchange matters, and cross sector governance issues. His familiarity with FEMA related matters, foreign investment norms, data protection and privacy considerations, and a broad exposure to regulatory regimes helps clients navigate disputes that intersect with government authorities and cross border concerns. The combination of domestic depth and international awareness enables a cohesive approach to disputes that may require coordination with international colleagues, arbitral institutions and cross border legal teams.

Regional and International Relevance

India occupies a central position in global supply chains and cross border commerce, making International Dispute Resolution a field where local expertise must be complemented by global perspective. Neil Hildreth brings that combination to the Global Law Experts network as Exclusive Member for International Dispute Resolution in India. His regional knowledge of India’s regulatory architecture, courts and tribunals, together with a client oriented, risk aware approach, lends itself to handling disputes that span multiple jurisdictions and regulatory regimes. This alignment with Global Law Experts aims to provide clients with seamless access to India oriented advice that is fully integrated with cross border strategies, ensuring consistency and efficiency in multi jurisdiction matters.

Beyond the domestic arena, the exclusive membership signals a commitment to collaboration within the Global Law Experts ecosystem. In an environment where cross border disputes increasingly require coordinated efforts across multiple jurisdictions, Neil Hildreth’s role supports a connected practice that draws on the experience of colleagues within the network while delivering locally grounded counsel in India. This alignment of regional practice with international dispute resolution concepts is designed to support multinational clients and Indian entities alike as they navigate complex disputes with global implications.

We look forward to the continued collaboration with Neil Hildreth within Global Law Experts and to delivering insightful, effective dispute resolution guidance for clients across India and internationally