With deep expertise in matters relating to bribery, corruption, financial misconduct, IP infringement, and antitrust, the compliance and investigations practice at AZB & Partners advises clients across sectors such as financial services, life sciences, media and entertainment, manufacturing, consumer goods, mining, and construction on a wide range of white-collar crime matters, including whistleblower and internal investigations. Dispute resolution partner Rajendra Barot regularly advises on asset tracing, forensic reviews, and white-collar crime investigations, while Nohid Nooreyezdan focuses on anti-corruption and compliance matters. Vijayendra Pratap Singh specialises in regulatory investigations and enforcement actions involving anti-corruption, governance, money laundering, exchange control, and securities law. Ajay Upadhyay handles anti-bribery and corruption investigations, white-collar crime defence, and due diligence across sectors such as defence, e-commerce, energy, life sciences, and technology. Soumit Nikhra is noted for his work in forensic investigations, fraud risk assessments, and pre-investment diligence, while Vikram Shroff focuses on sensitive employment-related compliance and investigations.
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  • ‘The team has extensive domain knowledge and expertise in handling complex matters. The USP of the team is a go-getter attitude.’

  • ‘The attitude and zeal of the team are at a different level. Have never faced any situation where the team has not provided a solution for the issues posed to them in respect of the business of the client.’

  • 'AZB does not need a recommendation. They are an excellent law firm with legal professionals and have an exceptional way of working- inclusive of knowledge, promptness, proactive, technology, well networked and collaborative. The list is exhaustive.' 

Key clients

  • Vivo Mobile India Private Limited
  • Fintouch Fintech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Amazon Seller Services Private Limited
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited
  • KPMG India Private Limited
  • Pramerica ASPF II Cyprus Holding Limited.
  • Amway India Enterprises Private Limited
  • B S R and Associates LLP
  • Sanofi India Limited

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Soumit Nikhra
Vijayendra Pratap Singh

Practice head

Rajendra Barot; Nohid Nooreyezdan; Vijayendra Pratap Singh; Ajay Upadhyay; Soumit Nikhra; Vikram Shroff

Other key lawyers

Prerak Ved; Priyank Ladoia; Zia Mody