Active on both a domestic and international scale, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co deploys its experience in high-value and high-stakes transactions to continue to provide advice to international corporations and Indian conglomerates. The department is noted for its strengths across a stable of sectors, from media and entertainment to real estate. The practice is led by the financing fountain of knowledge Shardul Shroff, Akshay Chudasama, who is well-versed in multi-jurisdictional mandates and Raghubir Menon, who is well-positioned to advise various funds on public M&A acquisitions and a variety of transactions. Gunjan Shah is also highly active on the funds side, with Puja Sondhi being regarded for their regulatory capabilities.
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‘Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas is my go-to firm for M&A work in India. Their team is a joy to work with across all levels of seniority, and their professionalism is unrivalled.’
‘Raghubir Menon and Manav Nagaraj have been outstanding. Their expertise and dedication have been impressive.'
'Their deep understanding of corporate law and M&A regulations, combined with their strategic insights, helped the transactions close quickly and efficiently.’
‘Proactive and responsive.'
‘Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has a deep understanding of the Indian legal and regulatory regime and its well-considered strategies that anticipate specific hurdles.'
'They are pragmatic and attuned to the nuanced requirements of deals in India and Indian market practice.'
- 'The firm has been an incredible partner with a deep understanding of the local context and a thoughtful approach to managing relationship.’
‘The M&A team that we have been regularly working on India matters are very hands-on, has a good grasp of legal issues that may be encountered from a transaction structuring perspective and are able to provide solutions.’
Key clients
- Reliance Industries Limited
- Suven Pharmaceuticals Limited
- ChrysCapital IX, LLC and its affiliates
- Reliance Industries Limited
- GIC Infra Holdings Pte. Ltd.
- Berhyanda Limited
- TPG Global, LLC.
- One97 Communications Limited
Work highlights
- Advised on thestrategic joint venture of Reliance with Disney valued at $8.5bn, combining the businesses of Viacom18 Private Limited and Star India Private Limited, including an investment of INR 11,500 Crores (~$ 1.4bn) by Reliance Industries Limited.
- Advised on the merger of Cohance Lifesciences Limited with and into Suven Pharmaceuticals Limited.
- Advised on the acquisition by BPEA-EQT and ChrysCapital IX, LLC (along with its affiliates) of up to 90.01% of the share capital of HDFC Credila Financial Services Limited for an aggregate consideration of approximately $1.3bn.
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
Akshay Sachthey
Practice head
Shardul Shroff; Akshay Chudasama; Raghubir Menon
Other key lawyers
Gunjan Shah; Puja Sondhi; Manav Nagaraj; Akshay Sachthey