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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Akshay Chudasama
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    Akshay Chudasama
    Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
    Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 19 Years Ranked
    Akshay Chudasama has a reputation as one of the top corporate lawyers in India. Based in Mumbai, he is the managing partner of SAM and has a history of representing domestic and international clients in high-end M&A deals. He is especially noted for his focus on the real estate sector.
  2. Cyril Shroff
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    Cyril Shroff
    Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
    Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 19 Years Ranked
    Cyril Shroff is the managing partner of CAM and is based in Mumbai. He has been at the forefront of the Indian legal market for many years and is instructed on acquisitions, joint ventures and divestments by both domestic and international clients.
  3. Haigreve Khaitan
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    Haigreve Khaitan
    Khaitan & Co
    Khaitan & Co | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 19 Years Ranked

    Haigreve Khaitan is a well-recognised lawyer in the market, based in Khaitan & Co's Mumbai office. He has extensive and varied corporate and private equity expertise, representing both buyers and sellers in high value M&A transactions.

  4. Zia Mody
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    Zia Mody
    AZB & Partners
    AZB & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 19 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 1

  1. Ashwath Rau
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    Ashwath Rau
    AZB & Partners
    AZB & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Raghubir Menon
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    Raghubir Menon
    Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
    Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Raghubir Menon is a highly popular and well-respected M&A lawyer in Mumbai. He is consistently involved in acquisitions and investments of considerable size and significance.
  3. Rajat Sethi
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    Rajat Sethi
    S&R Associates
    S&R Associates | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Rajat Sethi handles inbound investments and cross-border acquisitions on behalf of both buyers and sellers from S&R Associates' Mumbai office.
  4. Abhijit Joshi
    Veritas Legal | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Ashish Ahuja
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    Ashish Ahuja
    Wadia Ghandy & Co
    Wadia Ghandy & Co | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Ashish Ahuja has an established reputation in Mumbai's legal market. He is familiar with other areas of financial and transactional law and oversees much of the practice's workload.

  2. Darshika Kothari
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    Darshika Kothari
    AZB & Partners
    AZB & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Karam Daulet-Singh
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    Karam Daulet-Singh
    Touchstone Partners
    Touchstone Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Karam Daulet-Singh in Mumbai is qualified to practise in both India and the UK. He is heavily focused on advising international companies on their India-based operations and is highly valued for his broad experience, which includes cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures.

  4. Kunal Thakore
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    Kunal Thakore
    TT&A
    TT&A | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Kunal Thakore is a highly active lawyer in this area, overseeing sales, acquisitions, share reductions, joint ventures and other relevant matters. Based in Mumbai, he maintains a solid profile within the market for cross-border and domestic work.
  5. Nishant Parikh
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    Nishant Parikh
    Trilegal
    Trilegal | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Nishant Parikh continues to be a highly regarded lawyer. His activity incorporates restructuring and joint venture work alongside big-ticket M&A deals. He is a partner in Trilegal's Mumbai office.
  6. Rabindra Jhunjhunwala
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    Rabindra Jhunjhunwala
    Khaitan & Co
    Khaitan & Co | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Rabindra Jhunjhunwala in Mumbai advises on significant cross-border agreements and is well regarded by sources. He often advises on the India component of global M&A transactions.
  7. Sridhar Gorthi
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    Sridhar Gorthi
    Trilegal
    Trilegal | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Sridhar Gorthi is a regular fixture on cross-border investments and acquisitions, and he counts prominent domestic and international names among his clients. He is well established in the Mumbai legal market.
  8. Vikram Raghani
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    Vikram Raghani
    JSA
    JSA | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    Vikram Raghani in Mumbai is recognised for his work in the M&A field including on significant investments and sales of equity. He is active in sectors such as technology and telecoms.

  9. Apurva Diwanji
    Desai & Diwanji | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Aakash Choubey
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    Aakash Choubey
    Khaitan & Co
    Khaitan & Co | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Aakash Choubey in Mumbai is capable of handling a range of work covering investments and acquisitions. He is a well-regarded lawyer with expertise in handling M&A and private equity deals.
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    Alka Bharucha
    Bharucha & Partners
    Bharucha & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Alka Bharucha is a senior partner in Mumbai. Her engagements span domestic and cross-border deals, including in the TMT space.
  3. Anand Desai
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    Anand Desai
    DSK Legal | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Anand Desai is the managing partner at DSK Legal's Mumbai office and a veteran of many domestic and international deals and disputes. He has a history of representing both companies and individuals and assists with acquisitions and share transactions, including cross-border deals.
  4. 3
    Ankit Majmudar
    Quillon Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Ankit Majmudar generates solid recognition for his M&A and private equity work. He is based in Mumbai and regularly advises on cross-border investments, acquisitions and mergers.
  5. Feroz Dubash
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    Feroz Dubash
    TT&A
    TT&A | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Feroz Dubash is a partner in the Mumbai office of TT&A. His advice spans transactional and regulatory issues, acquisitions and corporate restructurings.
  6. Harsh Maggon
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    Harsh Maggon
    Trilegal
    Trilegal | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Harsh Maggon is well regarded by market sources.He represents Indian companies in a range of sectors, including entertainment, in acquisitions and share transactions. He is based in Mumbai.
  7. Iqbal Khan
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    Iqbal Khan
    Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
    Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Iqbal Khan enters the rankings due to his market reputation for handling high-value mergers, stake sales and acquisitions. He is based in Mumbai and boasts distinct expertise in private equity transactions.

  8. Krishnava Dutt
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    Krishnava Dutt
    Argus Partners
    Argus Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Krishnava Dutt heads the department at Argus Partners from Mumbai and leads its most significant activity. His experience includes M&A with a restructuring and insolvency element.
  9. Nandish Vyas
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    Nandish Vyas
    AZB & Partners
    AZB & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Nandish Vyas is an experienced corporate lawyer in Mumbai with considerable experience in corporate acquisitions and private equity investments.
  10. Praveen Raju
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    Praveen Raju
    Spice Route Legal
    Spice Route Legal | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Praveen Raju in Mumbai has notable technology sector expertise in the transactional space, as well as handling deals in other sectors. He advises on acquisitions and investments for domestic and multinational companies.
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    Satish Kishanchandani
    Pioneer Legal
    Pioneer Legal | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Satish Kishanchandani assists corporates and private equity firms with M&A involving listed and unlisted companies.He is the founder of Pioneer Legal and is based in Mumbai.
  12. Shishir Jose Vayttaden
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    Shishir Jose Vayttaden
    Khaitan & Co
    Khaitan & Co | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Shishir Jose Vayttaden possesses an accomplished workload that spans sizeable acquisitions and amalgamations. Based in Mumbai, he is especially well-suited to public M&A work. His work includes deals in the finance and pharmaceutical spaces.

  13. Akil Hirani
    Majmudar & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3
  14. Nishchal Joshipura
    Nishith Desai Associates | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Bomi Daruwala
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    Bomi Daruwala
    Vaish Associates
    Vaish Associates | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4 | 19 Years Ranked
    Bomi Daruwala is a Mumbai-based lawyer with many years of experience in the M&A field. He has a good track record in acquisitions and joint ventures involving public and private companies.
  2. Darshan Upadhyay
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    Darshan Upadhyay
    Stratage Law Partners
    Stratage Law Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Darshan Upadhyay is based in Mumbai and is proficient in closing acquisitions and share purchases. He is experienced in advising corporates in the healthcare, life sciences and chemical sectors.
  3. Hemang Parekh
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    Hemang Parekh
    DSK Legal | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Hemang Parekh in Mumbai is experienced in M&A and venture capital transactions. He represents domestic and foreign companies as well as funds in investments and acquisitions involving public and unlisted companies.
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    Justin M. Bharucha
    Bharucha & Partners
    Bharucha & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Justin Bharucha is based in Mumbai and is the managing partner of Bharucha & Partners. He comes recommended by clients and is instructed on a range of international acquisitions, asset purchases and transfers.
  5. Nilanjana Singh
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    Nilanjana Singh
    AZB & Partners
    AZB & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    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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    Pritha Jha
    Pioneer Legal
    Pioneer Legal | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Pritha Jha in Mumbai is recognised for her work in M&A, including within the healthcare, technology and engineering sectors.

  7. Roxanne Anderson
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    Roxanne Anderson
    AZB & Partners
    AZB & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

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

  8. 4
    Yashojit Mitra
    Economic Laws Practice
    Economic Laws Practice | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Yashojit Mitra manages a broad spectrum of transactional mandates, such as negotiating share purchase agreements, handling both minority and majority stake acquisitions and overseeing private transactions.

  9. Aliff Fazelbhoy
    ALMT Legal (Indian Advocates) | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4
  10. Ravi Kumar
    Ramanathan & Vahanvati | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4
  11. Rukshad Davar
    Majmudar & Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4
  12. Simone Reis
    Anagram Partners | Corporate/M&A: Mumbai-based
    2026 | Band 4