Khaitan & Co LLP

Praised by clients for demonstrating ‘exceptional professionalism and expertise in handling the cases,’ Khaitan & Co LLP remains a powerhouse in the Indian corporate and M&A market. With considerable experience advising on high-value and high-profile transactions ranging from public and private M&A and joint ventures to disposals and global restructurings, the group has amassed an extensive client base which continues to expand. The practice’s clientele is made up of impressive names from a vast array of sectors, including tech, automotive, and media and entertainment. Haigreve Khaitan is a standout practitioner in the department and advises listed and unlisted companies, multinational conglomerates, and financial institutions on domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate governance, and succession planning, as well as private equity investments, corporate restructuring, and insider trading. He is supported by investments, shareholders’ arrangements, and M&A expert Bharat Anand, and Rabindra Jhunjhunwala, who specialises in inbound and outbound investments, multijurisdictional M&A, and regulatory approvals. The team also benefits from the aptitude of exits, acquisitions, and strategic alliances authority Aakash Choubey and Rajat Mukherjee, who, alongside his transactional capabilities, is adept at handling corporate disputes and governance mandates. Other key members of the group include Kartick Maheshwari, Ganesh Prasad, and Purti Minawala.