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Anand Shah
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Asia-Pacific 2026
Lawyers profile | Asia-Pacific 2026: Aviation, Banking & Finance
Anand Shah
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Aviation

India

3 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Banking & Finance

India

6 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
Global 2025
High Net Worth 2025

About

Provided by Anand Shah

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

• Banking & Finance

• Corporate / Mergers & Acquisitions

• Financial Services

• Private Client Practice

• Private Equity & Venture Capital

• Aviation

• E-Commerce & Retail

• Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences

• Real Estate

Career

With over 17 years of experience, Anand Shah leads the firm’s Banking & Finance and Aviation practices. Anand also advises several multinational companies & corporate houses in their M&A and private equity transactions, and general corporate & commercial matters. He also heads the firm’s Private Client Practice, being a trusted advisor to several promoters and high net worth individuals and advises them on aspects ranging from succession planning to strategy.

Professional Memberships

• Member, Standing Committee for the development of Aircraft Leasing & Financing Ecosystem in GIFT IFSC

• Invitee, Expert Committee for to onshore Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC

• Bombay Incorporated Law Society (2009)

• Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa (2007)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Aviation - India

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Anand Shah is a partner based in the firm's Mumbai office. He regularly advises key domestic and international names on aviation matters, such as aircraft leasing and repossession.

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Banking & Finance - India

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Anand Shah is a partner based in AZB & Partners' Mumbai office. He acts for notable financial institutions and handles a range of financing matters from cross-border debt transactions to acquisitions and real estate financing.
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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by Anand Shah

Global Practice Guide
Banking & Finance 2025
India | Law and Practice
Anand Shah
Hufriz Wadia
Ishan Handa
Shivanand Nayak
Authored by
Anand Shah, Hufriz Wadia, Ishan Handa, Shivanand Nayak
Article • Nov 2025
Global Practice Guide
Aviation Disputes 2025
India | Law and Practice
Anand Shah
Priyanka Shetty
Sarah Rufus
Aayush Chaddha
Authored by
Anand Shah, Priyanka Shetty, Sarah Rufus, Aayush Chaddha
Article • May 2025

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is the best aviation lawyer in India and has built a great reputation in the industry.

Aviation respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Anand is a great client partner. He is responsive, understands the client situation well and is able to deliver outcomes to the client's satisfaction.

Aviation respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Anand Shah is very good with clients. He always makes a lot of effort to meet and catch up. He is very in touch.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

I am thoroughly impressed with the level of expertise and dedication demonstrated throughout our interactions.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Anand Shah has excellent experience.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Asia & Pacific

Articles, highlights and press releases

2 items provided by AZB & Partners

Article

RBI’s Updated Framework For Wilful Defaulters: Key Provisions and Impact

Effective October 2024, the RBI's Master Directions tighten timelines and broaden criteria for classifying wilful defaulters. They introduce new loan covenants, extend penalties to associated entities, and mandate detailed lender policies to ensure stricter enforcement.

Jul 17, 2025
Authored by Anand Shah, Hufriz Wadia
Article

Amendment to the IFSCA Framework for Aircraft Lease with regard to transactions with people resident

The IFSCA’s October 2024 circular limits aircraft asset transfers to group lessors in GIFT City if the assets serve only Indian residents. Genuine sale and leaseback deals for newly imported aircraft remain unaffected, preserving GIFT City’s leasing growth potential.

Jul 17, 2025
Authored by Anand Shah, Sarah Rufus

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