Tag: Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Legal developments in arbitration
Supportive courts and advancing legal regimes are strengthening arbitration, but grasping jurisdictional nuances is key to success
W&I enhancements and scrapes: Are they worth it?
Warranty and indemnity insurance is reshaping Indian M&A deals by shifting risk to insurers while offering enhancements
Unleashing the open offer genie in India’s public market
Once made, an open offer in India can rarely be withdrawn, raising concerns about fairness and flexibility
Natural disaster insurance in India: Gaps and legal framework
A holistic approach is needed for meaningful protection against the nation’s myriad forms of natural disasters
JSA, SAM and Agram advise on Theobroma Foods’ USD233m sale
JSA, SAM and Agram Legal counselled on the Theobroma Foods’ INR20 billion majority stake sale
Promoters have their cake and eat it too: SEBI’s sweet take on ESOPs
SEBI’s 2025 amendment lets founders retain ESOPs even after being classified as promoters in IPOs
Maharashtra leads way in transparent property registration
Maharashtra’s new property registration amendment introduces key legal safeguards to prevent invalid or fraudulent transfers
India’s IPO door opening for fast-track ‘reverse flips’
India eases reverse flip mergers, enabling faster IPO exits through regulatory reforms
How to insure against private spaceflight risks
India must strengthen legal certainty for private space operators by codifying liability rules and adopting global best practices
IBLJ Law Firm Awards, 2025
India’s definitive legal awards celebrate and commend innovation, expertise, and excellence in the profession
SAM acts for Power Finance on USD580m green energy loan
Power Finance funds Juniper Green’s hybrid renewable energy project with BESS integration
Firms steer USD100m Brookfield real estate deal in Mumbai
Brookfield invests in prime Powai land via controlling stake and debenture deal
Shivangi Talwar joins JSA as retained partner in Gurugram
Shivangi Sharma Talwar has joined JSA’s Gurugram office as a retained partner in the corporate practice, bringing over 14 years of experience
AZB, SAM and Khaitan act on Vadraj Cements insolvency process
SAM, AZB & Partners, and Khaitan & Co advised on the insolvency of Vadraj Cements
Who knows if leases fall under RERA?
India’s real estate sector, a major economic and employment driver, is projected to reach USD1.3 trillion, says CREDAI
Nishant Singh, team of 12, exit Luthra to join SAM
Nishant Singh has joined Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co as a partner, bringing his core team of 12 lawyers
Deals of the Year 2024
The most complex and interesting deals and disputes that have taken place in the past year
SAM, JSA act on Bajaj’s USD2.8bn Allianz buy
SAM and JSA advised Bajaj Finserv on its INR 240B ($2.79B) acquisition of Allianz SE’s 26% stake in BAGIC and BALIC
Saurav Bhaumik shores up corporate talent at Fox & Mandal
Fox & Mandal hired Saurav Bhaumik as an associate partner in its corporate & commercial practice
Corporate practice expert Anant Dang joins SAM as partner
SAM hires Anant Dang as a partner in its general corporate practice; he will be based in New Delhi
Navigating commitment restrictions under OI regime
Restrictions on financial commitments under the OI regime for non-compliant overseas investments.
SAM, A&O Shearman act on USD7bn ADNOC-IndianOil deal
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and A&O Shearman advised on the 14-year LNG deal between Indian Oil and ADNOC
Overseas investments by MFs – Will the RBI blink?
Investors favor local assets over global ones, showing home bias
To infinity and beyond in space and M&A
India’s space industry is evolving as reforms and private interest open launches beyond ISRO
Reviewing 2024 M&A and private equity trends
M&A and PE investments are reshaping India’s corporate landscape across sectors
2024: Keep up!
A wrap-up of the year’s most significant events affecting legal in the region, and how they impacted in-house counsel, policymakers, regulators and law firms
Latham, SAM and CAM work on USD187m Ventive Hospitality IPO
Latham & Watkins and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advised on Ventive Hospitality’s USD187.1 million IPO
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
No special treatment for government agencies in arbitration
Unilateral appointment clauses in public-private contracts violate Article 14, as per a landmark ruling
Mandatory open offers – Damocles’ sword for the acquirer?
The CERC has drafted regulations for carbon credit trading under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022
Wealth management in India: SEBI’s bottom-up approach to investment
The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) decision to introduce a new asset class within the mutual fund framework
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
Balancing AI, ethics and the constitution
Regulating AI is a growing concern for democracies protecting fundamental rights
The A-List 2024-25
Based on insights from in-house counsel and top business leaders, India Business Law Journal celebrates India’s most popular lawyers making the A-List
Developments in e-commerce
A comparison of shifts in regulations governing e-commerce in India and Russia
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
Cross-border share swaps home and free
The Ministry of Finance amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rules, 2019, in August 2024 to boost foreign direct investment
Six firms advise on USD244m Vastu Housing share sale
Six firms advised on the USD 244 million Vastu Housing Finance share sale to a consortium of investors
Q&A: CCI revised deal value threshold regulations explained
Law.asia spoke with Shweta Chopra, a partner in the competition law practice at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, to shed light on competition law amendments
Regulations must consider small digital export businesses
India’s export shift prompts new draft regulations to replace 2015 EGS rules
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
Modi 3.0: Key reforms for foreign investment in India
India's general election from April 19 to June 1 resulted in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP winning a third term
SAM, JSA propel Fraport’s USD126m sale in airport stake
SAM, JSA advise on Fraport's INR10.58B sale of DIA share to GMR
Generative AI bringing real change to real estate
Generative AI is emerging as a game-changer for the real estate industry, transforming business operations
India calls and inbound mergers are the result
India's strong economy amid a global "funding winter" has fueled a trend of "reverse-flipping."
Trio acts on EuroGroup’s USD22m electric motor parts buy
Freshfields, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, and OP Khaitan & Co advised on EuroGroup Laminations' 40% stake acquisition in Kumar Precision Stampings
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
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
SAM elevates 22 in annual promotions
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) has rewarded 22 members, including 14 women, with promotions as partners and counsel
Anjana Potti to strengthen SAM’s energy practice in Bengaluru
Anjana Jamalamadaka Potti has joined the Bengaluru office of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co as a partner in the infrastructure
Two star equity partners, 20 lawyers, leave SAM for JSA
Iqbal Khan and Ambarish, formerly partners in the corporate, M&A and private equity practice at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, have moved to JSA along with their team of around 20 lawyers
Indian Law Firm Awards 2024
We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms
SAM counsels Bajaj Auto on strategic USD481.5m share buyback
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has advised Bajaj Auto on a strategic INR40 billion (USD481.5 million) buyback of up to 4 million shares
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
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
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
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
Seven law firms act on USD8.5bn Reliance-Viacom18-Disney JV
Seven law firms seal Reliance-Viacom18-Disney USD8.5B joint venture deal
SAM teams counsel on Exicom’s USD51.73m debut listing
SAM advises on Exicom Tele-Systems' INR4.29 billion IPO, the first for an Indian EV charging infrastructure player on NSE and BSE
SAM injects fresh talent expanding management board to nine
SAM boosts management board to nine members, demonstrating commitment to new leadership talent
SAM aids ACME’s divestment of USD253m in solar assets
SAM advises ACME Solar's asset divestment to BluPine for an undisclosed sum
2023 – The legal year in review
From artificial intelligence and de-risking from China to energy transitions and global taxation, law firms and in-house counsel had plenty to keep them busy in 2023
Ankit Jaiswal leads legal team at CarDekho Southeast Asia
Corporate counsel Ankit Jaiswal has taken over as the head of legal and compliance for the SEA region at CarDekho Southeast Asia
2023 – The legal year in review
In 2023, law firms and in-house counsel navigated AI, China de-risking, energy transitions, and global taxation challenges
SAM advises Barentz in Radian Chemical acquisition
SAM advised Barentz, a global distributor in life sciences and specialty performance ingredients, in acquiring Radian Chemical Products for an undisclosed sum
Devi Patel back at SAM to boost capital markets practice
Devi Prasad Patel has rejoined Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) as a partner in the capital markets practice
SAM advises Ring Plus Aqua on USD81m acquisition
SAM advises Ring Plus Aqua in acquiring 59.25% stake in Maini Precision Products for INR6.82 billion (USD81 million)
The shifting sands of India’s indirect taxes
Crackdowns, exemptions, reviews, and payment orders – India’s GST laws are pulling taxpayers in many directions at once
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
SAM secures CCI approval on Centella Mauritius, TPG share deals
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has represented Centella Mauritius Holdings, an affiliate of TPG, before the CCI, securing unconditional approval of share deals
A regional comparison of arbitration landscapes
The competition for arbitration business is heating up with a host of national developments
SAM advises drone company ideaForge on USD68.1m IPO on NSE, BSE
SAM guided ideaForge Technology in its groundbreaking IPO, paving the way for India's drone manufacturing industry
A regional comparison of ESG regulations
Growing awareness of the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards is pushing companies around the globe
Debashree Dutta, Roopali Singh new founding partners at Vritti Law
Debashree Dutta and Roopali Singh have joined co-founders Shameek Chaudhuri and Arvind Ramesh as founding partners at Vritti Law Partners
A comparison of M&A laws
Asia M&A booms with government incentives and global investor interest. To compete, dealmakers must keep current on trends and regulations
IndusLaw counsels PhonePe on USD100m funding boost
IndusLaw has represented fintech startup PhonePe, which received an additional USD100 million in funding from General Atlantic
A greater good
Law firms across Asia are putting profits aside to focus on pro bono work, community engagement, sustainability and staff welfare
Khaitan, SAM and Trilegal assist in USD1.4bn Brookfield deal
Three law firms assisted parties involved in Brookfield Asset Management’s sale of two large commercial assets in Mumbai and Gurugram valued at USD1.4 billion
SAM names Rohit Garg as partner to augment tax practice
Rohit Garg, formerly an associate partner at DMD Advocates, is Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co’s latest addition to the partners list
SAM advises Lifelong-led consortium’s GoMechanic acquisition
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) advises a Lifelong India-led consortium’s acquisition of distressed car servicing startup GoMechanic through a slump sale transaction for an undisclosed sum
Indian Law Firm Awards 2023
We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms
SAM advises IndusInd Bank on Duet India Hotels funding
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) advised IndusInd Bank in granting financial assistance to the Duet India Hotels chain for its entities in Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Hyderabad
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
Neha Sinha leaves Luthra to join Sagus Legal as partner
Neha Sinha, a former partner at Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India has joined Sagus Legal as a partner in its corporate and M&A practice
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

































































































































