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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - India
What the Team is Known For
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is a top-notch law firm in India, respected for its strength in advising big-name clients on national and international M&A transactions, amalgamations, restructurings andr joint ventures. The firm has substantive experience administering operations relating to the procurement of majority and controlling stakes in companies. It also has an excellent reputation for providing counsel on both private and public M&A, demergers, delistings, and asset transfers. The team draws on the expertise of its other practices to overcome complex transaction related regulatory issues and has significant experience assisting with prominent M&A in the TMT, infrastructure, healthcare, consumer and banking sectors, amongst others. The firm leverages its membership of the Lex Mundi network to serve clients throughout the globe. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has lawyers across India, including in Chennai, Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai.
Strengths
SAM concentrate on fewer clients and doing deeper work with them, so they are able to give more attention.
Having worked with other firms, I think what makes SAM stand out is the personal relations they have developed with clients is sometimes really helpful.
Work Highlights
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas acted for Reliance Industries on its strategic joint venture with Disney, combining Viacom18 and Star India.
Notable practitioners
Raghubir has very, very deep knowledge about the law and regulations, and relevant market practices and positions.
Raghubir is best-in-class in India when it comes to FDI, Private Equity and M&A advisory. He has been a tremendous adviser.
Raghubir is a gem of a person, with excellent command over the subject. We look at him for advice whenever we face a complex issue. He is the one who always gets us to where we want to go.
Gunjan is an extremely astute lawyer with excellent client skills
Manav is very knowledgeable and good at controlling a room.
Puja Sondhi in Delhi is recognised for her work in the M&A space. In particular, she is noted for her work on matters in the e-commerce space and is active on fundraising work.
It was a pleasure to work with Puja. Her deep M&A experience, including prior international experience, was very helpful.