Akil Hirani and Rukshad Davar ranked as top lawyers on IBLJ A-List

by | Dec 1, 2021

Akil Hirani, Managing Partner and Head of Transactions Practice, and Rukshad Davar, Partner and Head of M&A Practice Group, have been recognized among India’s top lawyers and as members of India Business Law Journal‘s prestigious A-List for the year 2021.

India Business Law Journal approached thousands of in-house legal counsel in India as well as around the world and received more than 2000 nominations from legal experts and professionals affiliated with international law firms, companies, and other organizations. Lawyers working at Indian law firms were not permitted to make nominations.

The final list reflects the nominations and supporting information provided by those who made nominations, combined with thorough background research and the India Business Law Journal editorial team’s more than 30 years’ collective experience in analyzing and documenting India’s legal market.

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