Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors is well-equipped to advise on the full gamut of restructuring and insolvency mandates, including liquidations, debt restructurings, and distressed transactions, as well as corporate insolvency resolution processes, disputes, and regulatory compliance. Alongside its contentious and non-contentious capabilities, the group is highly adept at handling both domestic and cross-border matters, and has extensive experience acting before the NCLT, the NCLAT, and the Supreme Court of India. With broad expertise, the team is instructed by an expanding client roster which consists of resolution professionals, corporates, and liquidators working across an array of industry sectors, such as aviation, telecoms, and financial services. Founding partner Pooja Mahajan spearheads the department and specialises in insolvency proceedings, corporate reorganisations and restructurings, and M&A transactions. On the disputes front, Himanshu Vidhani is the main contact in the practice and regularly handles restructuring and insolvency related litigation before the NCLT. Other key practitioners include Nishant Sogani, Savar Mahajan, and Arveena Sharma.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Their most valuable deliverable is their proactive, and measured approach to every assignment. The team regularly collaborates with various industry players, technical experts for diverse inputs, and also believes in the use of technology to supplement our efforts. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all litigation mindset, they combine clinical precision in advocacy.’
- 'In our experience, Himanshu Vidhani has been a standout advisor bringing deep knowledge of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, strategic clarity, and a solution-oriented mindset to every matter. His ability to clearly communicate legal risks and procedural nuances while offering commercially viable solutions has been of great value to us.’
‘What makes the individuals in the C&M team stand out is that they identify with the client’s needs and interests. That mindset helps them stay clear-headed and focused, especially in high-pressure situations. It’s something the partners actively instil in all their associates from the start.’
‘The practice is marked by its strategic, solutions-driven approach and deep commercial understanding of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. What makes the practice particularly unique is its ability to advise both creditors and corporate stakeholders with equal dexterity, while keeping in focus the client's long-term business and financial objectives.’
- ‘What distinguishes C&M from other firms is the agility and clarity with which they operate in the fast-paced and procedurally complex insolvency space. The team is highly collaborative, with seamless coordination between its disputes, corporate, and regulatory practices, which allows for a holistic, multi-dimensional response to restructuring issues.’
- ‘Compared to peer firms, C&M’s restructuring practice is noted for being highly responsive, commercially aligned, and trusted by both institutional and emerging market participants. The individuals stand out for their sharp legal insight, practical problem-solving skills, and exceptional client focus.'
Key clients
- Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited
- Resolution Professional of Siti Networks Limited
- Resolution Professional of Future Enterprises Limited
- Resolution Professional for Jet Airways (India) Ltd.
- Resolution Professional of Reliance Broadcast Network Limited
- Liquidator of Innoventive Industries Limited
- Resolution Professional of Sarga Hotel Private Limited
- Resolution Professional of Patna Highway Projects Limited
- Resolution Professional of GB Global Limited
- Resolution Professional of Tuticorin Coal Terminal Private Limited
- Homebuyers of Housing Project Akme Raga
- Resolution Professional of Global Gallerie Agencies Private Limited
Work highlights
Represented Sarda Energy in the preparation of the resolution plan for SKS Power Generation (Chhattisgarh) Limited.
Advising the Resolution Professional of Think & Learn Private Limited on the corporate insolvency resolution process.
Practice head
Pooja Mahajan
Other key lawyers
Himanshu Vidhani; Nishant Sogani; Savar Mahajan; Arveena Sharma