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Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors

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Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors advises clients from the media, technology, education, financial and energy sectors, and holds a portfolio of mandates that encompasses transactions, dispute resolutions, insolvencies, and a breadth of other services. Avinash Amarnath heads the Hyderabad office, is well-regarded for his abilities in commercial litigation and arbitration, along with restructuring and insolvency expertise. Zubin JF Poovathinkal is also a key member of the team for tax, shareholder and contractual disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Chandhiok & Mahajan brings sound legal capability to complex matters, with Avinash playing a particularly pivotal role. His deep expertise in competition law and disputes, combined with his strategic judgment and clarity of thought, significantly enhances the value the firm delivers. His involvement consistently strengthens the overall quality and effectiveness of the advice provided.'

  • ‘Chandhiok and Mahajan is a complete go law firm with result oriented approach. Due to diversity, expertise and creativity they make a great law firm. ’

  • ‘Avinash Amarnath is a quality lawyer having good exposure and expertise in all fields (Competition, Corporate etc). He is very easy to approach and prompt in its response (with clarity)'

Key clients

  • Samsung India Electronics Pvt Ltd
  • Indus Towers Limited
  • Ball Corporation
  • Asianet Group
  • Compass Group
  • Cloud Extel
  • Nxtgen Cloud Technologies Pvt Ltd
  • Rocket Kommerce
  • BDO
  • EY
  • Premier Energies

Work highlights

Advised Indus Towers Limited in obtaining blanket police protection from the Telangana High Court during installation of mobile towers across the state of Telangana.
Advised Asianet Digital in obtaining a significant judgment from the Kerala High Court upholding the jurisdiction of the Competition Commission of India in regulated sectors.
Advised Axis Trustee Services Limited in defending against an arbitration application for interim relief filed by Vasdev Garg in relation to Embassy Tech Village before Commercial Court, Bengaluru.|

Practice head

Avinash B. Amarnath

Other key lawyers

Zubin JF Poovathinkal