About

Provided by AZB & Partners

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

  • AZB & Partners advised Novartis and its group entities on all Indian law aspects of its global spin-off of their generics and biosimilars business, Sandoz.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ajay Bahl
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Eminent Practitioners
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.
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Zia Mody
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Eminent Practitioners
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.

It is a privilege to interact with her on any assignment.

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Anil Kasturi
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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.

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Ashwath Rau
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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 Rau is a very strong legal personality with the right attitude and problem-solving mindset. His legal acumen is very appreciated and accessibility is another plus.

Ashwath is very able, has a great presence and good business sense. He gives us confidence. 

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Darshika Kothari
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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 super smart, experienced and responsive when delivering high-end advice.

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Srinath Dasari
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Srinath Dasari is commended for his experience in M&A. Based in AZB's Bengaluru office, his clients include corporates and private equity houses.
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Nandish Vyas
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Nandish Vyas is an experienced corporate lawyer in Mumbai with considerable experience in corporate acquisitions and private equity investments.
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Nilanjana Singh
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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.

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

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A: Bengaluru-based

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Srinath Dasari
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Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based

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Zia Mody
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Eminent Practitioners
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Ashwath Rau
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Darshika Kothari
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Nandish Vyas
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Nilanjana Singh
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Roxanne Anderson
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Corporate/M&A: New Delhi-based

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Ajay Bahl
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Anil Kasturi
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