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Corporate/Commercial: Chennai

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India

Fox Mandal & Associates

Rankings

Ranked Individuals

About

Provided by Fox Mandal & Associates

Fox Mandal’s Corporate/Commercial team provides advisory, liaison and compliance services for the establishment and operation of businesses in India by Indian and foreign entities. The team advises public and private companies across industries on structuring and setting up operations, corporate restructuring, and drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, with a focus on practical and commercially responsive solutions.

Recognition

Highly Regarded – Corporate/M&A, Chambers Asia-Pacific, 2025, 2024 & 2023.
Law Firm of the Year – Corporate & Commercial, India Business Law Journal, 2024, 2020 & 2014.
Notable – Corporate & M&A, Asialaw, 2024, 2023, 2022 & 2021.
Recommended Firm – M&A, IFLR1000, 2024, 2023, 2022 & 2021.

Services

Structuring and setting up of operations in India.
Restructuring of corporate entities.
Drafting and negotiating contracts.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/Commercial: Chennai - India

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Fox Mandal & Associates' Chennai team is recognised for its corporate transactional, real estate and litigation practice. The team regularly assists clients with land acquisitions, M&A and corporate restructuring.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

Fox Mandal & Associates advised Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority regarding the repeal and re-enactment of the Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act and Rules.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

They are very skilful and adept at handling complex matters and often go the extra distance to do so.
Corporate/Commercial: Chennai respondentAsia-Pacific
Fox Mandal & Associates' entire team is very responsive, work hard and deliver in a timely manner.
Corporate/Commercial: Chennai respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Band 2
Band 2
Jayaprakash Padmanaban
Jayaprakash Padmanaban is recognised for his work in the corporate/commercial sector, with a particular focus on real estate matters including title due diligence and land acquisitions.
JP is extremely easy and super professional to work with. He's also commercial and solution-oriented.
Corporate/Commercial: Chennai respondentAsia-Pacific
JP has been an excellent and trusted advisor for us. He is always ready to help us beyond the contractual responsibilities.
Corporate/Commercial: Chennai respondentAsia-Pacific
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Band 2
Band 2
Jeevanandham Rajagopal
Jeevanandham Rajagopal advises on a range of areas including mergers, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and intellectual property law.
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Ranked Individuals at Fox Mandal & Associates (2)

India

Jayaprakash Padmanaban
Corporate/Commercial: Chennai
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Jeevanandham Rajagopal
Corporate/Commercial: Chennai
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Members

Provided by Fox Mandal & Associates

Sathya Prasad
Rajesh Vellakat
Jayaprakash Padmanaban
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Jeevanandham Rajagopal
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