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“The firm is very competitive. The partners are very learned and provide very practical advice and solutions to the client.”
– A Corporate/M&A client
Practice Areas
Corporate/M&A
Top-notch corporate/M&A practice which is well regarded in India and abroad
Dispute Resolution
Leading practice covering litigation, arbitration and white-collar crime work for top MNCs and banks
Private Equity/Venture Capital
Well-regarded private equity/venture capital transactions practice across sectors
Foreign Investment
Advising foreign investors on India entry strategy and assisting them on foreign exchange, tax and corporate law advice
Tax
End-to-end advice on corporate tax, India investments, employee benefits, and indirect tax matters
Competition
Advising on CCI approvals for proposed M&A deals and advisory work on restraints on trade
TMT
Special focus on fintech, health-tech, edu-tech, digital media, data privacy, cloud migration issues, and outsourcing to India
Banking & Finance
A historical banking and finance practice that represents top national and international banks and companies raising finance
Projects & Energy
Rich experience in a wide range of infrastructure and construction-related projects in the areas of renewable energy, roads, ports and airports
Employment
Widely regarded as one of the best firms in India for providing an array of employment law solutions
Insurance
Well known for its insurance regulatory advisory capabilities and setting up insurance joint ventures
Governance & Policy
Meticulous and comprehensive advisory capabilities on governance, policy, and regulatory framework implementation
Intellectual Property
Well-established practice assisting global organizations in safeguarding their intellectual property assets (trademarks, copyrights, designs and patents) in India
Insights
Gujarat High Court rules on stamp duty levy in M&A transactions
Download .pdf In a recent ruling, the Gujarat High Court (the “GHC”) has dealt with five different issues under the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958 (the “GSA”) and has held that: In a composite scheme of arrangement where undertakings are transferred by way of a merger,...
Supreme Court rules on what constitutes management and control under Indian tax law
Download .pdf In a recent ruling, India’s Supreme Court (“SC”) has held that the term “management and control” of a company means where the head, seat and the directing power of the business affairs lie. It is not merely theoretical or de jure control and power,...
M&A impact due to changes in India’s competition law
Download .pdf The Indian parliament approved the Competition Amendment Act, 2023, (the “Amendment Act”) on April 11, 2023. The Amendment Act has also been published in the Official Gazette, although it is yet to come in force. The main thrust of the...
New regulations for online gaming in India – an early milestone in a long journey
Download .pdf Background On January 2, 2023, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) had invited comments from the public on a host of proposed amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (the...
The need for prudence when including arbitration clauses in agreements
Download .pdf Brief background Recent trends show an increase in the preference and popularity of arbitration as an alternative mode of dispute resolution. While, indisputably, arbitration has its merits, certain category of disputes may not be arbitrable. ...
Protecting Your Vehicle in the Age of High-Tech Auto Theft
In a world that's becoming increasingly digital, even car thieves are keeping up with the times. Gone are the days when a rusty coat hanger was all a thief needed to break into a car. Today, they're armed with sophisticated technology that can bypass traditional...