One of the preeminent law firms in India for corporate and M&A, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is regularly turned to by notable e-commerce, media and entertainment, and healthcare businesses seeking assistance with complex, big-ticket mandates, both domestically and internationally. The group is capable of advising on the full gamut of transactions, ranging from public and private M&A and disposals to joint ventures and demergers, and regularly acts on both the buy and sell side. Shardul Shroff co-heads the practice alongside Akshay Chudasama and Raghubir Menon and is recommended for his expertise in M&A, corporate restructurings, and divestments. Chudasama stands out for his multijurisdictional M&A and foreign direct investment prowess, while Menon is adept at leading on public M&A and private equity deals. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Manish Gupta — who specialises in business transfers, investments and exits, and joint ventures, as well as corporate disputes, restructurings, and international M&A expert Puja Sondhi — who concentrates on public and private M&A, foreign investments, and regulatory matters — and Mithun Thanks, who is an authority when it comes to India entry and exit strategies, M&A, and joint ventures. Sarika Raichur is another name to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Puja Sondhi is relentless.’
- ‘I trust and admire Puja Sondhi and her team.’
- ‘I have worked with SAM on 3 important occasions, and each time they have resourced the matter appropriately with knowledgeable partners and associates. They only focus on finding solutions and fiercely protect our interests. Having them on our side made our transactions big successes.’
- ‘The team is strong with good market insights and experience in handling complex M&A transactions.’
- ‘Jay Gandhi and Jamshed Bhumgara are valued partners, not just lawyers. They go beyond to ensure the clients achieve the desired outcomes.’
- ‘Very strong in corporate M&A transactions and able to provide strong support in all stages of the transaction. In particular, they have deep experience in reverse flips involving foreign companies.’
Key clients
- Reliance Industries Limited
- Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Jubilant Bhartia Group
- Robert Bosch GmbH.
- Mega Bidco
- Tata Sons Limited.
- British American Tobacco Plc.
- Access Healthcare Services Private Limited
- ChrysCapital
- Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited
- Paradeep Phosphates Limited
- Zuari Maroc Phosphates Private Limited
Work highlights
Advised Reliance Industries Limited on the strategic joint venture with Disney, combining the businesses of Viacom18 Private Limited and Star India Private Limited.
Advised Jubilant Bhartia Group on its acquisition of a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Private Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sarika Raichur
Practice head
Shardul Shroff; Akshay Chudasama; Raghubir Menon
Other key lawyers
Manish Gupta; Puja Sondhi; Mithun Thanks; Sarika Raichur; Jay Gandhi; Jamshed Bhumgara; Nivedita Tiwari; Devesh Pandey