Agil Vatchalam
INTRODUCTION
Agil is a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales and is also qualified as an Advocate in India. He advises businesses, entrepreneurs and private clients on a broad range of commercial, corporate and dispute resolution matters, providing practical, commercially focused advice tailored to each client’s objectives.
Prior to qualifying as a Solicitor in England and Wales, Agil practised as an Advocate in Chennai, India, where he specialised in commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution. Following completion of his LL.M in Commercial Law at the University of Edinburgh, he relocated to London and gained experience with an international arbitration practice, acting on complex cross-border commercial and investment disputes involving multinational corporations, investors and sovereign states.
Agil has experience advising on commercial disputes, shareholder disputes, corporate insolvency, construction disputes, contractual claims and energy-related disputes. He has also been involved in high-value international arbitration proceedings, including investment treaty claims, annulment proceedings, third-party funding applications, due diligence exercises and the preparation of evidence for hearings.
At KTS Legal, Agil advises clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including business acquisitions and disposals, shareholder and partnership issues, commercial contracts, corporate due diligence and general business advisory work. He also represents clients in commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution, helping businesses and individuals resolve disputes efficiently while protecting their commercial interests.
Agil is recognised for his analytical approach, attention to detail and ability to provide clear, practical legal advice. He understands the commercial realities faced by businesses and works closely with clients to achieve effective and cost-efficient solutions.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Business Acquisitions & Disposals
- Commercial Contracts
- Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
- Corporate Due Diligence
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- International Arbitration
- Business Immigration
EDUCATION
- LL.M (Commercial Law), The University of Edinburgh
- B.B.A., LL.B (Hons.), O.P. Jindal Global University
QUALIFICATIONS
- Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
- Advocate, India
MEMBERSHIPS
- The Law Society of England and Wales
- Madras Bar Association
- Arbitration Bar of India
LANGUAGES
INTERESTS
Outside of work, Agil enjoys football, tennis, badminton, volleyball and running. He has a longstanding passion for football, having captained his school team and represented his university during his studies. He also enjoys travelling and spending time with family.
