Tag: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Former SEBI expert to boost CAM’s dispute resolution practice
Former SEBI executive Vanya Singh joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in Mumbai
Firms steer India e-commerce company Meesho’s proposed IPO
SAM, CAM, Khaitan & Co and Latham & Watkins advised on Meesho’s proposed USD483 million IPO in India
CAM, Trilegal, Hogan Lovells steer Runwal’s INR20bn IPO bid
Runwal Developers plans a major INR20 billion IPO, advised by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Trilegal
BCI issues new press release on law firm tie-ups
The Bar Council of India (BCI) withdrew its 5 August press release naming Dentons Link Legal and CMS IndusLaw and issued a new one addressing law firm collaborations.
Firms advise Tata Capital IPO, largest in 2025
Tata Capital launches India’s largest NBFC IPO led by top law firms
Firms deliver on IHC’s USD1bn stake buy in India’s Sammaan
IHC’s billion-dollar investment boosts Sammaan Capital’s growth in India’s NBFC sector
Hospitals in India a healthy investment opportunity
Foreign investors find India’s hospital sector an appealing opportunity with strong growth and regulatory maturity
SAM, CAM, Latham steer LG Electronics India’s USD1.3bn IPO
LG Electronics India launches USD1.3 billion IPO advised by top law firms
Game over?
With harsh law, India’s real money gaming sector gets ‘fragged’ by the government
CAM acts on Adani-DGPC’s first hydroelectric JV in Bhutan
Adani Power, DGPC form JV for 570MW Bhutan hydro project
CAM acts for IndianOil-Adani Gas on USD156.6m CCD issue
IndianOil-Adani Gas issues INR13.78b CCDs, a first in city gas distribution
The legal appeal
How is Pune’s legal market faring while being situated next to India’s financial capital
India offers foreign companies even greater incentives
RBI clarifies rules for FOCCs, easing equity swaps and deferred payments, boosting foreign investment flexibility
Akshay Jeet Bhat quits CAM, establishes First Principles Law
Former CAM partner Akshay Jeet Bhat has launched First Principles Law
Abhishek Kalra returns to Cyril Amarchand’s corporate team
Abhishek Kalra rejoins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in the corporate practice at the Mumbai office
Firms guide HDB Financial’s listing, India’s 5th largest IPO
HDB Financial Services’ IPO raises USD1.45 billion, marking India’s largest NBFC listing
Firms guide Anthem Biosciences’ USD359m IPO on BSE, NSE
Cyril Amarchand, Trilegal and White & Case advised on Anthem Biosciences’ INR33.95 billion IPO, oversubscribed nearly 64 times
CAM, Khaitan act on Adani sale to Singapore’s Lence
CAM and Khaitan & Co advised on Adani’s USD832 million exit from its FMCG JV with Wilmar International
Clearer share issue regulations a real bonus
India clarifies that companies in FDI-prohibited sectors can issue bonus shares to existing foreign shareholders
Firms guide INR13bn TVS Infrastructure Trust IPO in India
JSA, CAM and SAM advise on TVS InvIT’s INR13 billion IPO, India’s largest warehousing-focused InvIT listing
FDI in manufacturing, Make in India: A decade in review
India attracted USD165.1 billion in FDI to manufacturing over 10 years, boosted by Make in India and related reforms
Iqbal Khan set to join CAM with team, Ambarish to rejoin SAM
Iqbal Khan joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas in Mumbai with his 12-member corporate team
Nishith Mehta to head CAM’s financial regulatory, compliance
Nishith Mehta will lead Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas’ financial regulatory and compliance practice, bringing over 25 years of industry experience
Mihir Rale to join CAM as partner, co-head digital practice
Mihir Rale is set to join Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as partner and co-head of the digital practice, bringing deep expertise from his time at Star and Disney India
Oishika Dasgupta rejoins CAM, boosts capital markets team
Oishika Dasgupta returns to CAM as capital markets partner in Mumbai
Rachika Sahay to boost CAM’s infrastructure practice
Rachika Sahay joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as partner in Delhi-NCR, bringing deep energy and infrastructure expertise
TT&A, CAM, SAM act on Nestlé’s first investment in Indian brand
Nestlé makes first Indian brand investment with a stake in pet food company Drools India
India aims for USD2 trillion FDI market
India advances FDI growth with liberalised policies and strategic global partnerships
Muscling in
Alternative legal providers are growing fast, but will law firms lose traditional work as a result?
CAM, IndusLaw act on Sojitz’s USD400m India renewables stake
Sojitz invests in India’s biomethane sector with IOCL and GPS Renewables
IBLJ Law Firm Awards, 2025
India’s definitive legal awards celebrate and commend innovation, expertise, and excellence in the profession
CAM, Agram guide Adani-GEMS USD236m education initiative
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Adani on its USD236.69 million partnership with GEMS to create world-class schools in India
Firms guide Adani Ports on USD2.04bn Australian acquisition
CAM, Ashurst, and PwC advise APSEZ on its USD2.04 billion acquisition of Abbot Point Port Holdings
Cyril Amarchand guides Coventry University’s GIFT City foray
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advises Coventry University on setting up India’s first approved English university campus in GIFT City
Varun Kalsi assumes director role at CAM Singapore
Varun Kalsi has joined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas’ Singapore office as director in the private client practice
CAM, Dua advise on Kwality Animal Feeds’ USD35m sale to IPA
Kwality Animal Feeds sold to Indian Poultry Alliance for INR3 billion, with post-acquisition investments planned
Firms lead on Cerebrus minority investment in Aquatech
CAM, Cooley, S&R Associates, and Saul Ewing advised on Cerberus Capital’s minority investment in Aquatech International for an undisclosed amount
Firms aid Goldman Sachs’ USD130m stake buy in PeopleStrong
IndusLaw, CAM, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Argus Partners advised on Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ majority stake acquisition in PeopleStrong Technologies
AZB, CAM and JSA act on IDFC First Bank’s USD881m fundraise
AZB, CAM, and JSA advised on IDFC FIRST Bank’s INR75 billion fundraising from Warburg Pincus and ADIA
AZB, CAM and Cooley act on Reliance’s RISE esports JV
AZB, CAM, and Cooley advised on the RISE esports joint venture between Reliance’s RISE Worldwide and Denmark-based BLAST Esports
CAM, AZB advise on USD407m ITC acquisition of CPP
CAM and AZB advised on ITC’s USD407m acquisition of Century Pulp and Paper from Aditya Birla Real Estate
CAM, Khaitan act on Bain’s USD510m Manappuram investment
CAM and Khaitan & Co are advising Bain Capital on its proposed INR43.85 billion investment in Manappuram Finance
Prajna Mohapatra makes comeback at Cyril Amarchand
Mohapatra, previously a counsel at Trilegal, is a qualified lawyer with more than 10 years of experience, focusing on M&A, and private equity
Anirban Mohapatra returns to Cyril Amarchand as partner
Anirban Mohapatra rejoined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in its TMT practice at the Mumbai office
The International A-list 2025
We reveal the most-recommended foreign lawyers for India-related matters
Deals of the Year 2024
The most complex and interesting deals and disputes that have taken place in the past year
Sugandha Asthana boosts CAM’s banking, finance practice
Sugandha Asthana joins CAM Mumbai’s banking and finance practice with nearly 20 years of experience
Trio acts on Carlyle’s USD400m buy of automotive parts pair
Trilegal, CAM, and Touchstone advised Carlyle on its $400M majority stake in Roop Automotives and Highway Industries
Trio advises eye care company Dr Agarwal’s USD349m IPO
CAM, Sidley Austin, and S&R Associates advised Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO, raising USD348.6 million
Vaibhav Suri brings team to boost CAM’s real estate practice
Vaibhav Suri and seven lawyers join CAM as a partner in its Delhi-NCR real estate practice
Quartet acts on HUL’s USD350m buy of Minimalist skincare
CAM, IndusLaw, Trilegal, and Khaitan & Co advised on Hindustan Unilever’s $350M acquisition of a 90.5% stake in Minimalist
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas embarks on an AI-first future
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has integrated AI-powered technologies into its legal and business functions
Comparison of legal developments in private equity
Explore key trends and challenges in private equity disputes in China and India
Pritha Chatterjee joins JSA as retained partner
Pritha Chatterjee has joined JSA as a retained partner in its banking and finance practice, bringing eight years of experience
Trio advises on Adani’s USD2bn exit from Adani Wilmar
Khaitan & Co and CAM advised in Wilmar Intl's USD2 billion acquisition of 31.06% Adani Wilmar equity from Adani Commodities via sale to Singapore's Lence
Manmeet Singh leaves Saraf, joins CAM with three partners
Manmeet Singh and team join Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as dispute resolution partners
CAM’s Gyanendra Kumar leaves to become senior advocate
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas partner Gyanendra Kumar was designated a senior advocate by Delhi High Court, requiring him to step down from his partnership
Trio acts for Godrej Properties’ USD722m QIP
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal, and Sidley Austin advised on Godrej Properties’ INR60 billion (USD723 million) equity QIP
Future Legal Leaders 2025
In an era where robust leadership is vital for success in the legal sector, India Business Law Journal recognises the rising stars of India’s legal community
Luthra and Luthra recruits two partner designates
Monalisa Kosaria and Saswat Mohanty are now partner designates for dispute resolution and capital markets at Luthra Law Offices
Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier
Outlaw fraudsters are hitching a ride as digital payments soar in india
Three firms advise on SarvaGram securing USD65m in funding
IndusLaw advised SarvaGram on raising USD65 million in its Series D funding
Trio counsels on USD260m Niva Bupa Health Insurance IPO
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, and White & Case advised on Niva Bupa Health Insurance's IPO
A mixed blessing
Part two of our legaltech series explores how AI adoption drives innovation while raising fresh questions, writes Brian Yap
Six firms deliver Swiggy’s USD1.3bn IPO to home market
Swiggy's USD1.35 billion IPO on November 13, 2024, became India's second-largest debut in 2024
CAM, Luthra and Luthra act on USD863m Adani Hybrid loan
These funds support a 1,190MW hybrid renewable energy project in Gujarat, India, combining solar and wind power
Quartet steers USD3.3bn Hyundai India IPO
Shardul Amarchand, Latham & Watkins, White & Case, and Cyril Amarchand advised on Hyundai Motor India’s USD3.3 billion IPO
CAM welcomes former consultant’s return as partner
Gayathri Ramachandran has rejoined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in the capital markets practice, based in the Bengaluru office
CAM counsels Coromandel on 8.82% BMCC acquisition
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Coromandel Chemicals and Coromandel International on acquiring an additional equity stake in Senegal's Baobab Mining and Chemicals Corporation
Cyril Amarchand recruits Rohan Ghosh Roy as equity partner
Rohan Ghosh Roy is joining Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as an equity partner in its Mumbai corporate practice
CAM, Khaitan and Linklaters advise on USD786m Bajaj IPO
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Khaitan & Co and Linklaters have assisted on Bajaj Housing Finance’s INR65.6 billion
Weighed down
Institutional arbitration centres have a long way to go before they can become the preferred choice for clients
CAM, Latham and Trilegal assist on Adani Energy’s USD1bn QIP
Adani Energy, a prominent player in India's power sector, secures the largest QIP this year
Seven firms deliver baby products retailer FirstCry’s IPO
FirstCry's IPO, oversubscribed at 12.2times, debuted on the National Stock Exchange with a 40% premium
Linklaters, CAM advises on Piramal Capital’s USD300m notes
Linklaters and CAM advised on Piramal Capital's debut USD300m senior sustainability notes due in 2028, marking its first overseas bond
Quartet counsels on USD730m Ola Electric IPO in India
CAM, Latham & Watkins, Linklaters, and SAM advised on Ola Electric Mobility's USD730 million IPO, a major debut on the BSE and NSE in 2024
CAM hiring spree ramps up, adding 4 partners, 128 graduates
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has recruited 128 graduates and four partners – Jay Parikh, Alok Sonker, Sowmya Kumar and Mohit Gogia
Manan Lahoty, team of 48 leave IndusLaw for CAM
Manan Lahoty, capital markets practice head at IndusLaw is leaving the firm with his team of eight partners and 45 associates to join Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
CAM promotes 15 to partnership in three offices
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has promoted 15 lawyers in various practice groups to partnership in Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad
Pranav Sharma returns to CAM as equity partner
Pranav Sharma, a lawyer with more than 23 years of experience in banking, finance, and debt capital markets
Dhananjay Kumar joins South Square in UK, to continue at CAM
Dhananjay Kumar, partner and head of restructuring and insolvency at CAM, has joined South Square, a leading commercial law chambers in London.
Indian Law Firm Awards 2024
We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms
Cyril Amarchand, AZB act for Godrej family in settlement
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and AZB & Partners are acting for two branches of the Godrej family advising on a settlement arrangement
Rohit Tiwari bolsters capital markets at Shardul Amarchand
Rohit Tiwari has joined Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co as a partner in the capital markets practice and will be based in the Mumbai office
Shardul Amarchand advises on INR32bn Apollo Hospitals deal
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has advised Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (AHEL) and Apollo Healthco in a multi-phase transaction
Singapore A-List: Top 100 lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal reveals the leading talent in Singapore’s legal profession
On the move
Elections, political tensions, accelerated regulation and shifting sands of opportunity are some of the factors influencing law firm movements in the region
Revanta Mathur second hire to boost CAM’s IP practice
Revanta Mathur has joined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in Delhi-NCR, becoming the second hire since September 2023 to bolster the IP practice
On the move
Elections, political tensions, accelerated regulation and shifting sands of opportunity are some of the factors influencing law firm movements in the region
Tanay Agarwal secures promotion to TT&A partnership
Tanay Agarwal has been promoted at TT&A as a partner in the banking and finance team, which will strengthen the practice's solid reputation
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas extends footprint into Abu Dhabi
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), one of India’s top law firms, has established a new office in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Deals of the Year 2023
India Business Law Journal reveals 50 standout deals and disputes of 2023, and the law firms that successfully concluded them
Three firms act on Conagra’s USD78m divestment of Indian unit
Three law firms assisted on the USD78 million divestment of a controlling stake in Conagra Brands’ Indian subsidiary Agro Tech Foods Limited
Flow interrupted!
Why an RBI directive on alternative investment funds spells trouble for banks and NBFCs
In-house Counsel Awards 2023-24
In-house counsel and corporate legal teams honoured by their peers for outstanding legal work. Katherine Abraham reports
Legal luminaries celebrate at SCCA 21st annual black-tie event
Scores of legal luminaries helped the SCCA celebrate its 21st anniversary at the annual black-tie event
Weighing the future
India's future legal leaders show what it takes to stand out to clients and industry peers
Investors dig IPO of beauty brand Mamaearth’s parent Honasa
A host of law firms have supported an oversubscribed initial public offering of beauty brand Mamaearth’s parent
Making room for confessions
The implementation of settlement and commitment provisions under India’s revamped competition law will be a game-changer
CAM, Cravath, Swaine & Moore advise on USD366m Tata IPO
Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas have advised Tata Technologies on its USD366 million initial public offering
CAM advises BNP Paribas on exit from Sharekhan unit
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has assisted BNP Paribas on its strategic exit with a 100% sale of its stake in Sharekhan Group’s brokerage unit
Khaitan & Co extends footprint into Pune and Ahmedabad
India’s largest firm Khaitan & Co has expanded its footprint in the western region with the opening of two offices in Pune and Ahmedabad
Shishir Vayttaden launches new fiction book, Kill the Lawyers
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas senior partner Shishir Vayttaden has published a new book, Kill the Lawyers, on his tales of corporate chicanery
IBLJ launches AI legal directory
India Business Law Journal is thrilled to introduce a revolutionary tool ‒ the world’s first AI-powered legal directory
Seven firms advise on Samhi Hotels’ USD164m IPO
Seven law firms assisted various parties involved in the Samhi Hotels IPO on the NSE and BSE, raising USD164 million for the Indian hospitality giant
CAM, AZB advise on Cholamandalam’s USD480m QIP
This marks the first Indian company to raise funds via a QIP of both equity shares and compulsorily convertible debentures (CCDs)
CAM advises Navi Finserv on INR5bn NCD issuance
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised Indian financial services company Navi Finserv on the issuance of USD60 million worth of NCDs
CAM advises Kerala Financial in issuing INR7.5bn worth of NCDs
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) advises Kerala Financial Corporation on issuing INR7.5 billion worth of non-convertible debentures (NCDs)
Indian Law Firm Awards 2023
We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms
CAM, Freshfields counsel broker Goldman Sachs on USD119m Dabur share sale
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Goldman Sachs (India) Securities, the sole broker, in the Dabur India share sale by Gyan Enterprises and Chowdry Associates
Future Legal Leaders 2023
What are the winning traits of lawyers that make them stand out to their clients and peers?
Man on a mission
With a relentless demeanour and the stamina to remain in the game for longer than an Indian test opener, Lalit Bhasin discusses the finer nuances of life, law and legacy with Gautam Kagalwala
Manu Varghese joins Samvad Partners in Mumbai as partner
Manu Varghese is the latest partner to join the Mumbai branch of Samvad Partners and is set to focus on mergers and acquisitions, and private equity
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advise on INR20.79bn port financing
CAM were the principal advisers on a INR20.79 billion financing facility from a State Bank of India-led (SBI) consortium of lenders to fund a Ramayapatnam Port Development Corporation (RPDC) project
CAM counsels V-Guard on Sunflame acquisition
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) advised V-Guard Industries on the proposed acquisition of 100% in Sunflame Enterprises for USD79 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis
CAM advises Bank of Baroda consortium on JSW credit deal
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) advised a group of lenders led by Bank of Baroda on a INR39.4 billion (USD477 million) loan to JSW Renewable Energy to build an 825MW hybrid power project in Karnataka state
Kanga & Co real estate partner joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Rishiraj Bhatt, formerly of Kanga & Co, has joined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in its real estate practice and will be based out of Mumbai office
The A-List 2022-23
Leaders from across various sectors, have provided us with personal accounts of why they prefer to work with certain lawyers and why they consider them outstanding
































































































































