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AZB & Partners

Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based

Global Guide 2026 : India


AZB & Partners

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AZB’s client relationships are aimed at building long–term partnerships at an organisational level, often collaborating on industry initiatives and regulatory interactions. Reinforced and nurtured at every level, this helps us approach issues from each client’s unique perspective; the advice then is based on past interactions and experience, tailored to suit the client’s organisational culture and risk profile.

Any complex M&A transaction involves mutiple government and regulatory touch points, with industry or sector knowledge critical to identifying any hurdles/ issues. We regularly engage consultants with industry and regulatory experience, who work exclusively with us to evaluate structures and provide practical insights and guidance.

Our senior partners and lawyers have a breadth and depth of experience on deals relating to regulated sectors and public listed companies, as well as experience in handling contentious regulatory disputes. This know–how is the outcome of years of practice and AZB’s experience in the arena is unparalleled.

A culture of sharing knowledge before proffering advice ensures that the Firm’s deep expertise is made available to every client.

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What the Team is Known For

AZB & Partners is a widely admired law firm in India with an excellent market reputation, frequently active on the most high profile transactions. The firm has notable strength advising leading buyers, sellers and investors acting in areas such as real estate, financial services, TMT and energy. The group handles a broad range of corporate issues including high-profile M&A, joint ventures and outbound investments. The department also has a proven track record in distressed M&A and a strong record of assisting with the formation and restructuring of companies, exchange control regulations, contract law and Takeover Code issues. AZB & Partners is especially present in New Delhi and Mumbai.

Work Highlights

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  • AZB represented 3M Company on the Indian leg of the global spin-off of its healthcare business, to be held by Solventum, a newly formed US-listed company.

Strengths

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  • The ability to understand the requirements in one go, give M&A advice on structuring transactions, draft definitive agreements and collaborate across boundaries.

    Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondentGlobal
  • They have a huge knowledge of market practice and are very pragmatic and efficient.

    Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondentGlobal
  • AZB recently advised us on an extremely nuanced and complex transaction. Their approach to matters was thoughtful and holistic and they were very tactful in negotiations.

    Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersAjay Bahl
    Eminent PractitionersAjay Bahl

    Ajay Bahl

    Ajay Bahl is a co-founder and managing partner of AZB & Partners, based in New Delhi. He has vast experience advising on complex M&A and is also able to provide assistance with tax structuring.
  • Eminent PractitionersZia Mody
    Eminent PractitionersZia Mody

    Zia Mody

    Zia Mody continues to stand out as one of India's pre-eminent lawyers. Based in Mumbai, she leads her team on high-end acquisitions, joint ventures, investments and delistings for multinational corporations and major Indian corporates.
    • Zia's commercial awareness and vision are impeccable.

      Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondentGlobal
    • Zia is accessible to discuss complex matters.

      Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Anil Kasturi
    Band 1Anil Kasturi

    Anil Kasturi

    Anil Kasturi has a strong reputation in the New Delhi market and includes leading private equity firms and domestic corporates among his clients. He is well known for being an advisor to leading Indian conglomerates.

  • Band 1Ashwath Rau
    Band 1Ashwath Rau

    Ashwath Rau

    Ashwath Rau oversees a large body of work that covers M&A and investments from his Mumbai base. He is a well-known figure in the market, regularly acting on high profile transactions in the technology, banking and cement sectors.

    • Ashwath is an excellent corporate lawyer with his finger on the pulse of the corporate/M&A market.

      Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondentGlobal
    • He combines a technical understanding of legal implications and a significant level of commercial acumen, which allows him to anticipate and pre-emptively address potential issues and challenges.

      Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Darshika Kothari
    Band 2Darshika Kothari

    Darshika Kothari

    Darshika Kothari has a robust reputation in the Mumbai corporate legal market. She routinely handles large-scale joint ventures, acquisitions and demergers involving listed companies.
    • Darshika is highly result-oriented and provides very effective advice.

      Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Srinath Dasari
    Band 2Srinath Dasari

    Srinath Dasari

    Srinath Dasari is commended for his experience in M&A. Based in AZB's Bengaluru office, his clients include corporates and private equity houses.
    • Srinath’s a great guy. He’s very responsive and practical in his approach.

      Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Nandish Vyas
    Band 3Nandish Vyas

    Nandish Vyas

    Nandish Vyas is an experienced corporate lawyer in Mumbai with considerable experience in corporate acquisitions and private equity investments.
    • Nandish has a unique ability to bring very sophisticated legal views, tact in dealing with clients and calmness during intense negotiations. Working with him is a client's delight.

      Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Nilanjana Singh
    Band 4Nilanjana Singh

    Nilanjana Singh

    Nilanjana Singh has experience in both the corporate and private equity sectors and is well-versed in handling big-ticket M&A involving multinational companies. She is based in AZB's Mumbai office and is well-regarded in the market.

  • Band 4Roxanne Anderson
    Band 4Roxanne Anderson

    Roxanne Anderson

    Roxanne Anderson in Mumbai is recognised for her work in the M&A field, including large-scale mergers in the banking sector.

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