The corporate and M&A practice at P&A Law Offices is recommended for developing ‘practical solutions to complex legal problems’, including cross-border M&A, reverse mergers, and divestments, as well as restructurings, business closures, and setting up subsidiaries in India. With a robust offering and experience advising on high-profile mandates both domestically and internationally, the group has amassed a strong and expanding client roster, which consists of notable names from the mining and steel, aviation, and automotive sectors. Anand Pathak heads up the department alongside Shashank Gautam and Nabik Syam and stands out for his ’unique ability’ to ‘provide concrete, actionable advice.’ He has particular expertise advising on multijurisdictional M&A and dispositions. Gautam specialises in regulatory and competition issues, while Syam focuses on M&A, financing, and corporate disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • 'P&A develops practical solutions to complex legal problems.'
  • 'With a seasoned group of senior legal leaders who have extensive contacts within all levels of the Indian government, there is no issue that is too big for them to handle.'

Key clients

  • Cigniti Technologies Limited
  • Air India Express Limited

Work highlights

Advised Cigniti Technologies Limited on the sale of up to 54% equity stake of Cigniti to Coforge Limited.
Practice head

Anand Pathak; Shashank Gautam; Nabik Syam