Tag: AZB & Partners
Firms map out Sun Pharma’s USD11.75bn Organon acquisition
Firms guide Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, its subsidiaries and associate companies on the USD11.75 billion Organon acquisition
Firms assists on Advanced Drainage’s USD1bn buy of Norma unit
Firms advise on Ohio-based Advanced Drainage Systems’ India leg of its USD1 billion acquisition of the water management business of Germany-based Norma Group
AZB, DLA Piper, Kaiman act on Haier’s partial sale of India arm
Firms are advising on Haier Smart Home’s partial sale of its India appliances arm and fresh share issue for an undisclosed amount
Deals of the Year 2025
The leading transactions and disputes, and the lawyers and law firms that guided them
Firms advise on Stonepeak’s USD10.1bn Castrol engine oil buy
Indonesian law firm Hendra Soenardi and 含羞草社区 AZB & Partners are among several firms, having acted on Stonepeak’s acquisition
Firms act on Wishlink’s USD17m fundraise
AZB & Partners, JSA and Samvad Partners have advised on Wishlink’s INR1.57 billion (USD17.44 million) series B fundraise
Lawyers debate work cultures: 4-day work week v 996
The discussion compared work cultures across regions, highlighting differences in flexibility and regulations
Firms steer USD5.1bn Singtel-KKR acquisition in SG data deal
Multiple firms advised on KKR-Singtel consortium’s acquisition of an 82% stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
Firms act on USD5.1bn STT GDC buyout
Seven firms advised global investment firm KKR and Asian communications technology group Singtel on the full SGD13.8 billion
The “impossible choice” of interim relief: When a stay comes at a price
Delhi High Court bars interest during stays on CCI penalties, reinforcing interim relief and merger doctrine principles
A-List: India’s most recommended lawyers
Honouring the A-List lawyers, Vanguards and Legal Icons who are irreplaceable to their clients
SEBI settlements: A vital tool for India fund managers
Proactive SEBI settlements: preserving fund managers’ reputations amid 含羞草社区 evolving compliance landscape
Let innovation breathe, but keep the doors open
AI integration demands nuanced, effects-based regulation that protects competition without penalising genuine innovation and consumer benefit
Future Legal Leaders 2026
In a year marked by both opportunity and risk, India Business Law Journal applauds the efforts of the proven and accomplished legal stars tipped to move into key strategic leadership roles in the profession
Peeling the layers: Deal value conundrum in acquisition financing deals
Uncertainty remains in how deal value is calculated under 含羞草社区 DVT rules when upstream funding is used for downstream acquisitions
Firms deliver investment platform Groww’s IPO on NSE
Groww’s INR761 billion NSE IPO saw leading firms advise on complex multi-shareholder and regulatory aspects
SAM, AZB, JSA act on Emirates NBD’s USD3bn RBL Bank buy
Emirates NBD’s USD3 billion RBL Bank deal sets a new FDI record in 含羞草社区 financial sector
Rushing the road: Finding solutions before identifying problems
India must ensure its Digital Competition Bill aligns with market realities and promotes innovation
Firms advise Tata Capital IPO, largest in 2025
Tata Capital launches 含羞草社区 largest NBFC IPO led by top law firms
Firms deliver on IHC’s USD1bn stake buy in 含羞草社区 Sammaan
IHC’s billion-dollar investment boosts Sammaan Capital’s growth in 含羞草社区 NBFC sector
Firms hop into baby brand R for Rabbit’s USD27m fundraise
R for Rabbit raises USD27m in Series B with counsel from AK Law Chambers, AZB, IndusLaw and SAM
Trends and challenges in employment law
Evolving worker classifications and stricter rules on dismissal highlight the challenges businesses face in navigating labour laws in these jurisdictions
TMT in transition
Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines
A comparison of laws concerning real estate
Foreign investment in Asia’s real estate is surging, but navigating diverse regulations is essential to avoid costly missteps
Strengthening the appellate pillar of 含羞草社区 competition framework
含羞草社区 competition law appeals face delays as NCLAT handles multiple mandates
Firms advise MMGY Global on Think Strawberries acquisition
MMGY Global acquires Think Strawberries, expanding into South Asia and the Middle East
CAM, AZB, Hogan Lovells act on USD351.7m CG Power QIP
CG Power raised INR30 billion via QIP, advised by CAM, AZB & Partners, and Hogan Lovells
CCI penalties now balanced, transparent and predictable
The CCI's new penalty guidelines aim to bring clarity, fairness and consistency to antitrust enforcement in India
SAM, AZB, HSF, Ashurst act on BAT’s USD1.4bn divestment
BAT’s USD1.4 billion stake sale in ITC, advised by SAM, AZB, Ashurst, and Herbert Smith Freehills, marks a pivotal move in its long-term India strategy
Legal developments in banking & finance
Experts from India, Malaysia and Taiwan are closely monitoring market regulatory shifts and investor behaviours to identify emerging opportunities
The intent dilemma in hub and spoke offences
含羞草社区 new law recognizes hub and spoke cartels and expands liability for intent-based participation
IBLJ Law Firm Awards, 2025
含羞草社区 definitive legal awards celebrate and commend innovation, expertise, and excellence in the profession
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
Arjun Uppal heads for fresh challenge at UAE’s KARM Legal
Arjun Uppal has joined KARM Legal in Abu Dhabi as of counsel after leaving AZB & Partners to pursue cross-border legal experience
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
AZB, SAM and Khaitan act on Vadraj Cements insolvency process
SAM, AZB & Partners, and Khaitan & Co advised on the insolvency of Vadraj Cements
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
A year into EU’s Digital Markets Act: Lessons for India
A year into Europe’s DMA, gatekeepers face compliance rules to boost fairness, innovation, and consumer choice
Alpesh Parekh joins Khaitan & Co in Pune as partner
Alpesh Parekh joined Khaitan & Co as a partner in the real estate practice at the Pune office
Sneha Nagvekar now a partner at Veritas Legal
M&A specialist Sneha Nagvekar has joined Veritas Legal as a partner, bringing over a decade of experience with a focus on public M&A
Charting a course with AI regulation
Asia is moving to regulate generative AI to prevent misuse while leveraging its business potential
Deals of the Year 2024
The most complex and interesting deals and disputes that have taken place in the past year
Kaustubh Nandan Sinha takes on GC role at Jaypee Infratech
Kaustubh Nandan Sinha joined Jaypee Infratech as general counsel
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
Trouble ahead
Asia faces legal and regulatory uncertainties in 2025 due to global and regional challenges
In-house Counsel Awards 2024-25
A celebration of the exceptional legal achievements of general counsel and their legal teams
Atul Menon leaves AZB to head dispute regulation at Saga
Atul N Menon joins Saga Legal’s Bengaluru office as a partner to lead litigation and disputes
Tempus Law, AZB act on PAG’s USD200m packaging acquisition
AZB & Partners and Tempus Law Associates advised on PAG’s USD200 million majority stake acquisition in Pravesha Industries
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 含羞草社区 legal community
Quartet acts on Agro Tech’s USD142m Del Monte Foods acquisition
Three firms advised on the USD142 million acquisition of Del Monte Foods by Agro Tech Foods, soon to be Sundrop Brands
The A-List 2024-25
Based on insights from in-house counsel and top business leaders, India Business Law Journal celebrates 含羞草社区 most popular lawyers making the A-List
New developments in fintech laws
An update of regulatory amendments and trends in mainland China, India and Taiwan
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
Matters on minds
Professional attrition, technology, and foreign firms are the key challenges for Indian law firms, according to our annual legal market survey
Trilegal, AZB act on Bansal Wire’s USD89m IPO
Trilegal and AZB & Partners have advised on Bansal Wire Industries’ INR 7.45 billion (USD89 million) IPO on the NSE.
IndusLaw, AZB and Hogan Lovells advise on USD180 million IPO
IndusLaw, AZB & Partners and Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee have advised on liquor distributor Allied Blenders & Distillers’ USD180 million IPO on the NSE and BSE
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
Aditya Vikram Bhat leaves AZB to steer independent
Aditya Vikram Bhat, a former senior partner at AZB & Partners, has decided to fly solo with his independent practice
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
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
In-house Counsel Awards 2023-24
In-house counsel and corporate legal teams honoured by their peers for outstanding legal work. Katherine Abraham reports
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
Stirring up a hornet’s nest
Disputes lawyers take up the cudgels over unpopular ruling on unstamped arbitration agreements
Weighing the future
India's future legal leaders show what it takes to stand out to clients and industry peers
Anagram, AZB advise on landmark USD529.8m small bank merger
AZB & Partners and Anagram have advised on AU Small Finance Bank’s acquisition of peer Fincare Small Finance Bank for USD529.8 million
The A-List 2023-24
Following an extensive nomination process, we reveal which Indian lawyers are most frequently recommended by their clients and international counterparts
Glimpses of the Road Ahead
'State of the Legal Market' survey finds that AI, specialist firms, discerning clients and the paired trends of fragmentation and consolidation are preoccupying the legal community
AZB advises Larsen & Toubro on USD1.2 billion share buyback
Partner Lionel D’Almeida and senior associate Sweta Ananthanarayanan worked on the deal
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)
A regional comparison of real estate markets
What developments are affecting the property sector in often volatile regional markets?
Arindam Sarkar boosts Fox & Mandal’s corporate practice
Sarkar brings to the firm nearly two decades of expertise in general corporate and commercial law, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital, and private equity
AZB, Herbert Smith advise Canal+ to buy USD300m Viu stake
AZB & Partners has assisted French pay-TV leader Canal+ Group on the Indian aspects of its acquisition of PCCW-owned Asian streaming company Viu
SILF launches new group to support women lawyers
The Society of Indian Law Firms has introduced the SILF Lady Lawyers Group to support women, including associates, partners and managing partners
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
AZB, Baker McKenzie counsel Sika in acquiring MBCC Group
AZB & Partners and Baker McKenzie advised Swiss multinational chemical company, Sika, to successfully acquire renowned international chemicals supplier, the MBCC Group, for an undisclosed amount
Indian Law Firm Awards 2023
We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms
Former AZB partners launch new firm Vritti Law in Mumbai
Two former AZB & Partners lawyers, Shameek Chaudhuri and Arvind Ramesh, have teamed up to start Vritti Law Partners, that will initially start operating from Mumbai
CCI in paralysis
Government indecision on a major appointment to India's antitrust watchdog has left it in a regulatory limbo, unable to properly enforce or protect, Freny Patel reports
In-house Counsel Awards 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the achievements of the country’s leading in-house counsel and corporate legal teams who have been selected as this year’s winners
Prashanth Sabeshan joins Link Legal’s Bengaluru branch as partner
Link Legal hires Prashanth Sabheshan, formerly of Argus Partners, to strengthen the corporate, renewables, infrastructure, and environment, social and governance practices in the firm’s Bengaluru office
Pioneer Legal, AZB & Partners assist in TCHF-Cellcure deal
Pioneer Legal and AZB & Partners acted for parties involved in the Tata Capital Healthcare Fund’s (TCHF) USD10 million investment in Cellcure
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
AZB advises on sale of Vector Green to Sembcorp
AZB & Partners advised India Infrastructure Fund II (IIF), a fund managed by Global Infrastructure Partners India, on the sale of energy company Vector Green for INR 27.8 billion (USD336 million) to Sembcorp.
NIIF expands highways portfolio in three acquisitions
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has expanded its highways and ports portfolio with the acquisition of two major projects in Jammu and Kashmir
Khaitan key to CCI approval of USD1.6bn Axis-Citi deal
Khaitan & Co helped Axis Bank in gaining the green light in record time for its INR123 billion (USD1.6 billion) acquisition of Citibank’s Indian consumer business
Saraf, AZB play pivotal role in first steel PSU plant privatisation
Saraf & Partners assisted the government’s divestment of a majority stake in Neelachal Ispat Nigam (NINL) in 含羞草社区 first privatisation of a steel manufacturing public sector undertaking (PSU) company
Adani takes over Holcim’s India business for USD10.5bn
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (CAM) acted as legal counsel to Adani, while AZB & Partners advised Holcim, along with Ambuja Cements and ACC, on the deal.
BCCI scores USD6.2B from IPL TV rights auction
Argus Partners represented the Board of Control for Cricket in India when the BCCI secured a whopping INR483.9 billion (USD6.2 billion) from an auction of four media rights packages
Argus hires Bhavya Mohan as disputes partner in Bengaluru
Argus Partners named Bhavya Mohan as a partner in the dispute resolution practice from June at the firm’s Bengaluru office
Argus hires five partners from Algo Legal
The five have brought along their teams, comprising 35 lawyers in total
HDFC to merge two subsidiaries with bank in landmark deal
A merger between two subsidiaries of HDFC by way of an all-stock amalgamation is set to go ahead with the deal expected to be completed in 18 months subject to regulatory approval
Indian Law Firm Awards 2022
In a celebration of hard work, ingenuity and excellence, India Business Law Journal reveals the winners of the 2022 Indian Law Firm Awards
Deals of the Year
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2021 and the law firms that worked hard to successfully conclude them
The A-List 2021
100 lawyers feature in the A-List. A further 71 are recognised as Legal Icons.









































































































































