Clients note the litigation department at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co as housing ‘real heavyweights for contentious insolvency matters’, and the team is geared towards in-depth, full-service contentious mandates across a range of industries, and includes local and international companies, private equity funds, public companies, and others among its portfolio of clients. Delhi-based Pallavi Shroff leads the team and works closely with Ajoy Roy and Ajit Warrier, who are both experienced at appellate level disputes, including before the Supreme Court. Aashish Gupta and Shally Bhasin are both highly active in the commercial litigation arena, and Angad Kochhar remains a highly active member of the team. Binsy Susan and Shashank Mishra are also key members of the department. Shruti Khanijow recently joined the team following Tejas Karia's departure.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The individuals I work with consistently stand out for their deep expertise, commercial mindset, and collaborative spirit. What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to combine technical excellence with practical, client-focused solutions. I particularly value their reliability, responsiveness, and strategic thinking. Stand-out partners and associates bring not only subject matter mastery but also a genuine commitment to team success and client outcomes.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its deep expertise, client-focused approach, and commitment to innovation. Clients value the team’s agility, cross-disciplinary strength, and proven ability to deliver results in complex matters. Compared to other firms, it offers more tailored solutions, transparent billing models, and a strong culture of collaboration and inclusion—supported by smart use of technology and diverse talent.’
- ‘SAMCO is very adept at evaluating claims under various jurisdictions and has demonstrated versatility and efficient working on substantial international lawsuits. SAMCO partner Binsy Susan in particular reflects tremendous legal and business insights with an ability to oversee a large team of lawyers, ensuring that the team effectively distills the important issues and facts. I have been very impressed with the firm and look forward to working with them in the coming years.’
- ‘As mentioned above, Binsy Susan is a highly effective legal advocate with tremendous judgement on legal issues and trial strategy. Binsy is more than just a lawyer though, she immerses herself into the client's business, both historical and future strategy, to advise on litigation strategy with a holistic approach. Her people and team management skills are first rate, reflecting an uncanny ability to ensure her team works efficiently without compromising quality.’
- ‘The lawsuit handled by Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. has been a long lasting one as it spread out over more than 20 years! Nevertheless, the firm was very effective all the way through.’
- ‘The team was efficient throughout the process, responded timely to my requests, was always available and handled the file in a very professional manner. Additionally, I did not witness a high turnover within the team even though the lawsuit took a very long period of time, and this proved very useful and pleasant to me.’
Key clients
- Mr. Damodaran
- MHM Holdings GMBH
- Hubergroup India Private Limited
- Cornelius Treuhand Holding GmbH & Co. KG
- WELLENSIEK Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB
- Plintron Holdings Pte Ltd.
- Plintron do Brasil Participacoes e Investimentos Ltda.
- Plintron Technologies USA LLC
- Birlasoft Limited/ KPIT Technologies Ltd.
- NSEIT Ltd
- Fortis Healthcare Limited and International Hospital Limited
- Gyma International
Work highlights
Advised Mr. Damodaran on a matter wherein the USA Court set aside the award against Mr. Damodaran in while holding that there was no evidence in the record to hold him liable for damages.
Represented Air Liquide India Holding against Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited successfully before the Andhra Pradesh High Court and secured vacation of an ex-parte stay on the operation of an arbitral order, leading to resumption of arbitral proceedings valued at INR40bn.
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Practice head
Pallavi Shroff
Other key lawyers
Ajoy Roy; Ajit Warrier; Aashish Gupta; Binsy Susan; Shally Bhasin; Angad Kochhar; Shashank Mishra; Shruti Khanijow