‘Responsive and commercial’, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co demonstrates particular proficiencies across the sectors of employment, IP, real estate and policy, and is routinely entrusted by private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds. The practice, which is regarded as a ’joy to work with’, is jointly helmed by Shardul Shroff, Akshay Chudasama and Raghubir Menon. Other key contacts in the team include Abhishek Guha, Anuj Bhasme and Gunjan Shah, bringing a considerable amount of private equity and joint venture expertise to the group. The team is regarded for its ‘never-say-die attitude’ and ability to take into account ’important commercial nuances’. Jay Gandhi and Tanya Uppal are also recommended.
L’éditorial du Legal 500

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Responsive and commercial. Good practical advice on a timely basis.'

  • ‘Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas is my go-to firm for private equity/venture capital work in India. Their team is a joy to work with across all levels of seniority, and their professionalism is unrivalled.’

  • ‘Manav Nagaraj has been outstanding. His deep understanding of corporate law and the private equity/venture capital space, combined with his strategic insights, helped the transactions close quickly and efficiently.’

  • ‘SAM's bench of partners is superb, and we count on them for all of our India private M&A transactions.’

  • ‘The firm consists of a robust group of well-trained lawyers covering various practice areas who always provide holistic, current and practical advice.'

  • 'Their advice always takes into account important commercial nuances which would be important in deals and this, coupled with their continuous availability, never-say-die attitude and ability to deliver high-quality work products and advice within sensitive timelines, sets them apart.’

  • ‘The firm consists of a number of stalwarts who have practised for years and have imparted solid training as well as a strong work ethic to their respective teams.'

  • 'Provides advice which is both commercially and legally sound as well as practically implementable.'

Clients clés

  • Avestha Fund Management LLP
  • Bain Capital
  • Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company (BALIC)
  • Bajaj Holdings
  • Brookfield India Real Estate Investment Trust
  • Chrys Capital
  • Lightspeed India Partners and Elevation Capital
  • Lightspeed India Partners, Lightspeed Ventures, Peak XV and Khosla Ventures
  • Macquarie
  • Morgan Stanley

Points forts

  • Advised NIIF in the complete exit for NIIF from Manipal group by way of sale of equity shares and OCDs to the relevant Manipal entities and simultaneous acquisition of such equity shares and OCDs by Temasek.
  • Advised Macquarie Group on a sale by Macquarie Asia Infrastructure Fund of its shareholding in two operational toll road projects to Highways Infrastructure Trust.
  • Advised Advent International on the control acquisition of Suven Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Jay Gandhi

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Tanya Uppal

Responsable de la pratique

Shardul Shroff, Akshay Chudasama; Raghubir Menon

Autres avocats clés

Abhishek Guha; Anuj Bhasme; Gunjan Shah; Manav Nagaraj; Jay Gandhi; Tanya Uppal