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AZB & Partners

White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India


AZB & Partners

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Our experience in advising clients on proposals involving smart cities, smart home devices, automation, artificial intelligence, vehicle safety features, digital healthcare, online gaming and content, e–commerce, on–demand audio and video content and telecom licenses and authorisations has made the Firm the preferred choice for advice on business enabling solutions to legal and regulatory problems.

Our TMT practice is highly specialised and we regularly engage with our clients on legal and policy developments. We also interact on policy and law making with industry bodies and government authorities, with the intent to further client interests and promote their ease of doing business. Our recent representations including submissions on the upcoming privacy regime, the government proposal to regulate non–personal data, laws governing e–pharmacies and intermediary guidelines.

With expertise in multiple, interrelated sectors including TMT, privacy, fintech, health care and intellectual property, our full–service practice extends to include competition and antitrust, e–commerce, dispute resolution, direct and indirect tax, employment, media and entertainment. We are therefore uniquely placed to provide a 360–degree view and render nuanced advice.

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White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations - India

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

AZB & Partners has a robust practice group with substantial experience advising clients on investigations arising from data breach, fraud and corruption as well as compliance issues. It has a multidisciplinary team that combines lawyers and forensic investigators with capabilities in the full spectrum of white-collar issues, from compliance to litigation. It is active in courts across India, including the Supreme Court, as well as government agency investigations. Clients that the firm represents include professional services networks and companies in the technology, telecoms and finance sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • AZB represented Vivo Mobile in an investigation initiated by the ED for the alleged offence of money laundering with allegations of money laundering USS8.1 billion.

Strengths

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  • Any partner or associate at AZB we have used has been very responsive and thorough. We have a lot of faith in the recommendations we get not just legally but practically.

    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The matter was extremely complex and AZB performed exceptionally well. AZB were critical partners: we relied on their resources and judgement heavily and they were just brilliant.

    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations respondentAsia-Pacific
  • AZB has demonstrated its ability to address complex matters involving sensitive allegations while assessing large amounts of data and managing the investigation process effectively.

    White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Vijayendra Pratap Singh
    Band 1Vijayendra Pratap Singh

    Vijayendra Pratap Singh

    Vijayendra Pratap Singh is based in New Delhi and offers expertise on a broad range of matters, including government agency investigations into fraud and money laundering. He is experienced in representing clients before the Supreme Court as well as the Delhi and Bombay High Courts.
    • VP is very good at what he does. What is remarkable is his ability to handle contentious situations in the white-collar crime side.

      White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Soumit Nikhra
    Band 4Soumit Nikhra

    Soumit Nikhra

    Soumit Nikhra is based out of Mumbai and specialises in forensic investigations, regularly advising domestic and international clients in fact-finding investigations, including data breaches and fraud.

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    Vijayendra Pratap Singh

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    Soumit Nikhra

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