Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A: The Elite | Global

India

The Corporate/M&A: The Elite rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across India.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. AZB & Partners 4 Years Ranked
  2. Trilegal
    Trilegal 4 Years Ranked
  3. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
  4. JSA
  5. Khaitan & Co
  6. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
2

Band 2

  1. IndusLaw
  2. S&R Associates
  3. TT&A
3

Band 3

  1. Veritas Legal 4 Years Ranked
  2. DSK Legal
  3. Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India
  4. Nishith Desai Associates
  5. Saraf and Partners
  6. Touchstone Partners
4

Band 4

  1. Bharucha & Partners
  2. Kochhar & Co.
  3. Majmudar & Partners
  4. Phoenix Legal
  5. Wadia Ghandy & Co

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. 1
    AZB & Partners
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    AZB & Partners is a widely admired law firm in India with an excellent market reputation, frequently active on the most high-profile transactions. The firm has notable strength advising leading buyers, sellers and investors acting in areas such as real estate, financial services, TMT and energy. The group handles a broad range of corporate issues including high-profile M&A, joint ventures and outbound investments. The department also has a proven track record in distressed M&A and a strong record of assisting with the formation and restructuring of companies, exchange control regulations, contract law and Takeover Code issues. AZB & Partners is especially present in New Delhi and Mumbai.

  2. Trilegal
    1
    Trilegal
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    Trilegal's renowned legal team in India offers capabilities across a whole range of corporate matters, including cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and contentious restructuring transactions. The firm possesses further experience and capabilities in the handling of acquisitions of distressed assets. The department is respected for its expertise providing guidance to clients from the financial services, energy, insurance and technology sectors. The team is able to draw on the firm's expertise in capital markets, litigation, tax, and banking and finance to advise on corporate matters. The group consistently undertakes work of considerable value from its offices in Bengaluru, Mumbai and New Delhi.

  3. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 1
  4. JSA
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 1
  5. Khaitan & Co
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 1
  6. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. IndusLaw
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 2
  2. S&R Associates
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 2
  3. TT&A
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Veritas Legal
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Veritas Legal has an active team of lawyers in Mumbai which advises domestic and international companies from several sectors, including pharmaceutical, technology, logistics and banking. The firm regularly assists clients with both transactional and corporate advisory work. The team is well placed to provide assistance with joint ventures, primary investments and private equity transactions. The practice focusses primarily on cross-border work.

  2. DSK Legal
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Nishith Desai Associates
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Saraf and Partners
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Touchstone Partners
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Bharucha & Partners
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 4
  2. Kochhar & Co.
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 4
  3. Majmudar & Partners
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 4
  4. Phoenix Legal
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 4
  5. Wadia Ghandy & Co
    Corporate/M&A: The Elite
    2025 | Band 4