Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Providing ‘in-depth expertise,’ ’incredible responsiveness,’ and ‘counselling on cross-border matters,’ Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is relied upon by an expanding client base that includes notable names from various industry sectors such as automotive, tech, and financial services. The group’s offering encompasses domestic and international M&A, business transfers, and restructurings, as well as divestments, regulatory issues, and compliance. Co-heading the department are investments and takeover specialist L Badri Narayanan and tax authority N Mathivanan. They are supported by Gaurav Dayal — who is adept at handling joint ventures, M&A, and dispositions — and Srabonee Roy, who focuses on private equity investments, financial and technical collaborations, and franchising arrangements. Other core practitioners in the team include Noorul Hassan, Kunal Arora, and Sushrut Biswal.