Leading firms in India

Calibre Legal

Calibre Legal is a boutique law firm and the go-to firm for conducting comprehensive legal due diligence and drafting and finalising contracts in complex commercial transactions. In addition to this, the firm also assists clients with intellectual property and employment law matters. Mohammed Shadaan Saipillai has longstanding experience in handling corporate law and dispute resolution mandates and jointly heads the practice with Arun Kurian Joseph, who specializes in tax and real estate matters. Prerna Khatri and Gibin Varghese Babu are other key contacts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mohammed Shadaan Saipillai; Arun Kurian Joseph


Autres avocats clés:

Prerna Khatri; Gibin Varghese Babu


Les références

‘The entire team is very prompt and has a greater clarity in legal provisions. Their advice is in the best interest of their clients.’

‘Mohammed Shadaan Saipillai is very approachable and polite. He understands the needs of the client and advises them accordingly. He is very prompt in his response and always comes back with the appropriate legal remedy for our issues.’

Principaux clients

Sri Shipping Services Pvt Ltd


The Chennai Angels


Sri Vidhyut Eco Tech India Pvt Ltd


RX Ventures LLC


Healthy & Smart Agro Products Pvt Ltd


Hotel Aadhitya


Dynamic Marketing


Government of Western Australia


Kilig Dzine


BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology


Holy Asterix Apparels Pvt Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Sri Shipping Services Pvt Ltd on a commercial transaction involving the drafting and finalizing of a Marketing Services Agreement with Mahaarvana Shipping Pvt Ltd.
  • Advised The Chennai Angels, Nativelead Angel Network and Keiretsu Forum on a bridge round funding in Shriven Agritechs Pvt Ltd.
  • Advised Sri Vidhyut Eco Tech Pvt Ltd on various commercial contracts including drafting non-disclosure agreements, and reviewing agreements with SRM Institute of Science and Technology.

Ganesan Manuraj LLP

Ganesan Manuraj LLP continues to build a strong reputation for working on complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution and litigation matters, with specific expertise in handling employment-related disputes. Manuraj Shunmugasundaram is the go-to person for constitutional and criminal issues and representing clients in high-profile cases of alleged money laundering, and jointly heads the team with Muthupandi Ganesan, who specialises in domestic and international commercial arbitration and litigation. Vadhana Bhaskar regularly advises companies on issues involving health law and medical negligence.

Responsables de la pratique:

Manuraj Shunmugasundaram; Muthupandi Ganesan


Autres avocats clés:

Vadhana Bhaskar


Les références

‘GM Legal LLP is very proactive, and I can rest assured my case is in safe hands.’

‘Manuraj Shunmugasundaram is well-spoken, diligent, knows the subject and can lay out the options and discuss the pros and cons of each case.’

‘The firm’s deep knowledge and specialisation in complex legal matters. The team’s ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks with precision and accuracy.’

Principaux clients

Birdie Investments (Madras) Pvt. Ltd.


Results Engineering (a division of Results Marine Pvt. Ltd.)


Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited


Populus Empowerment Network Pvt. Ltd.


Tattva Group & Tattva Home Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.


Chemplast Sanmar Limited


Muthayammal Educational and Charitable Trust


Bhaktavatsalam Educational Trust


International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care


SOS Children’s Village of India – Chatnath Homes


Ellen Hospital & Dr. V. Ramachandran, Partner, Ellen Hospital


K.S.P.S. Natarajan Family Businesses


Sporta Technologies Pvt. Ltd.


International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (or) World Bank


Sale of Justice Surya Residency Apartments


Khaitan & Co.

Khaitan & Co. is renowned for managing high-profile and complex transactions across a wide array of sectors, spanning manufacturing, insurance, pharma, logistics, and financial services. The team is experienced in working with a diverse client base that includes listed and unlisted companies, promoters, and family offices. Promode Murugavelu and Vivek Sriram advise domestic and international clients on M&A transactions and investment strategies, while the duo of Arva Merchant and Thriyambak J. Kannan specialises in dispute resolution and commercial litigation. Karthika Ravi Menon has significant experience handling corporate restructuring and private equity transactions, with a special focus on the healthcare and edtech sectors.

Autres avocats clés:

Promode Murugavelu; Vivek Sriram; Arva Merchant; Thriyambak J. Kannan; Karthika Ravi Menon


Principaux clients

Waycool Foods and Products Private Limited


Veranda Learning Solutions Limited


Stakeboat Capital


Sri Kauvery Medical Care (India) Limited


SBCDC Software Private Limited


Suguna Group


Reliance Brands Limited


Maxivision Eye Hospitals Private Limited


TVS Credit Services Limited


KPN Farm Fresh and its promoters


TVS Capital Funds


TVS Mobility Private Limited and promoters


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Waycool Foods and Products Private Limited on its equity fundraising involving the issuance of Series D10 compulsorily convertible preference shares.
  • Represented Veranda Learning Solutions Limited in its strategic acquisition of Tapasya Educational Institutions PrivateLimited.
  • Represented Stakeboat Capital in its primary investment in Difacto Robotics and Automation Private Limited.

Surana & Surana International Attorneys

International and domestic clients from both public and private sectors come to Surana & Surana International Attorneys for advice on corporate law, intellectual property matters, and dispute resolution. With in-house trade mark and patent agents, the team is well-versed in handling patent, design, trade mark and copyright issues. The practice is led by the trio of seasoned litigator Kalyan Jhabakh, M&A and arbitration specialist N. Preetam Surana, and recently promoted N. Surya Senthil, who is well-renowned for his expertise in IP and cyber law.

Responsables de la pratique:

Kalyan Jhabakh; N. Surya Senthil; N. Preetam Surana


Principaux clients

Hyundai Motor Limited


CCTEB India Pvt. Ltd.


Isuzu Motors India Pvt. Ltd.


Enexio Power Cooling Towers India Pvt.Ltd.


Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.


Gorantla Geosynthetics Pvt. Ltd.


Same Deutz-Fahr India Pvt. Ltd.


Indian Arts Emporium


Toyota Kirloskar Motor Ltd.


InGage Technologies Pvt. Ltd.


Tractor & Farm Equipment Ltd.


International Centre for Clean Water


Omega Ecotech Products India Pvt. Ltd.


Lucas-TVS Limited


Bull Agro


Joy Foam Pvt. Ltd.


Bank of Baroda


Kamadhenu Pickles and Spices Ind. Pvt. Ltd.


Indian Overseas Bank


Lucas TVS


State Bank of India


NKV Homes


Aditya Birla Health Ins. Co. Ltd.


SBI General Insurance Co. ltd.


Universal Sompo General Ins. Co.Ltd.


Royal Sundaram General Ins. Co.Ltd.


IFCI Ltd.


IIFL Finance Ltd.


CCTEB India Ltd.


Schwing Stetter India Pvt. Ltd.


Galipoglu Hidromas India Mfg.Pvt. Ltd.


Wittur Elevator Components


Ammega Belting India Pvt. Ltd.


Bell Agro Implements


Sri SPK Real Estate


Winomechanic India Pvt. Ltd.


Hindustan Institute of Technology& Science


CADD Centre Training ServicesPvt. Ltd.


Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd.


Hatsun Agro Products Ltd.


iD Fresh Food India Pvt. Ltd.


Kaleesuwari Refinery Pvt. Ltd.


Amrutanjan Health Care Ltd.


Max Hair Clinic Pvt. Ltd.


Cargo International India


Mahindra Logistics


Transmarine Cargo Services


Ayyappa Enterprises (Cologne)


OMR Mall Developers


TAFE Access


Fruit Shop on Greams Road


Taiyo Pet Products


Cheyyar SEZ Developers Pvt. Ltd


National Highways &Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd., New Delhi


Noida Special Economic ZoneAuthority, Noida


Indian Institute of Management,Kashipur, Uttarkand


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. in a suit filed for permanent injunction restraining the defendant from infringement and passing off of the client’s trade mark.
  • Represented Kailashmul Dugar in a quashing petition before the Magistrate Court.

Altacit Global

Altacit Global relies on its industry-specific expertise to provide legal advice on the full range of matters related to corporate law, intellectual property, real estate, and family law. The firm is particularly adept at handling M&A transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and navigating complex litigations. Sudhir Ravindran jointly heads the practice with Lakshminarayanan, who is a registered trade mark agent and works closely with multiple Indian start-up companies.

Responsables de la pratique:

Sudhir Ravindran; Lakshminarayanan


Principaux clients

AVM Studios


Equitas Small Finance Bank Limited


Joil (S) Pte Ltd


Pathfinder Enterprise Solutions Private Limited


Datri Blood Stem Cell Donors Registry


Rappo Phygital Commerce Pvt Ltd


Wheels India Ltd


SASA Enviro and Agrotech Pvt Ltd


Annapakshi Craft Source Pvt Ltd


Sharadha Terry Products Pvt Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted JOIL (S) Pte. Ltd. with navigating complex cross-jurisdictional legal landscapes, ensuring compliance with both Singaporean and Mexican commercial regulations.
  • Advised AP International on licensing their film content for use in generative AI training and navigating complex legal and intellectual property considerations.
  • Advised Pathfinder Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd on complex global data compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, and India.

AK Law Chambers

Boutique law firm AK Law Chambers specialises in dispute resolution, with specific expertise in the construction and energy sectors, working with some of the country’s largest corporate entities. Founding partner Anirudh Krishnan regularly appears as lead counsel in arbitrations before domestic and international arbitral tribunals, while Goda Raghavan heads the corporate practice, focusing on private equity, venture capital, and M&A transactions. Adarsh Subramanian leads the litigation wing, and Ramkishore Karanam heads the arbitration team, bringing extensive experience in handling arbitrations and employment disputes in the construction, energy, and waste management sectors.

Autres avocats clés:

Anirudh Krishnan; Goda Raghavan; Adarsh Subramanian; Ramkishore Karanam


Principaux clients

North American Coal Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. and Northern Coal Corporation


Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Pvt. Ltd.


BEML Ltd.


OPG Power Group of Companies


Mycon Constructions Ltd.


Larsen & Toubro Group of Companies


Sterling & Wilson Pvt. Ltd.


Tata Projects Limited


AFCONS Infrastructure Ltd.


Tata Consultancy Services


Kazstroyservice Group of Companies


Kris Heavy Engineering and Construction Bhd


Pharmeasy


Happilo International Private Limited


Blusapphire Cybersystems Private Limited


Buddhi Clinic Private Limited


Mindeed Technologies and Services Private Limited


Eazymed Technologies Private Limited


Early Steps Academy Private Limited


Zipzap Logistics Private Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised North American Coal Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. on Indian law issues.
  • Represented a joint venture of Afcons and a Russian construction company in a dispute concerning the Chennai Metro Rail projects.
  • Represented Larsen & Toubro Limited in the arbitration proceedings and related court proceedings arising out of the construction of airports in Chennai for the Airports Authority of India.

Eshwars, Advocates | House of Corporate & IPR Laws

Under the leadership of Vidhya Kumar, Srividya, and Sharadaa, Eshwars, Advocates | House of Corporate & IPR Laws assists clients with the full spectrum of corporate issues. On the M&A front, the team provides support in due diligence, negotiations, and regulatory compliance matters, while on the dispute resolution side, the firm handles debt recovery and representation before various courts and forums. The team also has a robust intellectual property practice, advising on trade marks, patents, and IP audits. Managing partner Eshwar Sabapathy regularly offers legal advisory and drafting services to clients across various sectors, including information technology, manufacturing, finance, and logistics.

Responsables de la pratique:

Vidhya Kumar; Srividya; Sharadaa


Autres avocats clés:

Eshwar Sabapathy; Saisunder


Principaux clients

Awriga Capital Advisors LLP


LS Devices Private Limited


Lowcode Minds Technology Private Limited


Socionext America Inc (Branch Office In India )


Veranda Learning Solutions Limited


Sherisha Technologies Private Limited


Lucas TVS Limited


Vilvah Store Private Limited


Jagdale Industries Limited


Kula Technologies, Inc.


Vellvette Lifestyle Private Limited


Kone Elevator India Private Limited


Fujtec India Private Limited


Lyca Productions Private Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted the client with drafting term sheets, share purchase agreements, and managing transaction closures.
  • Advised Veranda Learning Solutions on comprehensive brand protection strategies.
  • Advised Fujitec Co. Ltd. on initiating arbitration and commercial suits.

Fox Mandal & Associates

Fox Mandal & Associates is the trusted legal advisor for corporate entities and individual clients, offering legal advice across various domains, with specific expertise in corporate M&A, real estate, and renewable sectors. Jeevanandham Rajagopal is a veteran of commercial law and jointly heads the practice with Chandrasekharan R, who regularly handles complex structuring and contract negotiations for infrastructure projects, and Jayaprakash Padmanaban, who specialises in real estate-related litigation and due diligence. Taruna Raju’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jeevanandham Rajagopal; Chandrasekharan R; Jayaprakash Padmanabhan


Autres avocats clés:

Taruna Raju


Principaux clients

Cloud Network Technology Singapore Pte Limited (Foxconn Industrial Internet / FII Group)


ESR Group


Veego Pharma, LLC and Group


Plaza Premium Group


Softcrylic Group, India and US


Demopolis Equity Partners, LLC


Social Beat Digital Marketing LLP


Visual Data Media Services Private Limited and VDMS Solutions Private Limited


Financial Software and Systems Private Limited


NTC Group


DHL Group


Randa India LLC and Randa Accessories LLC


ACPL Systems Private Limited (India), ACPL Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) and their Promoters


Group IPS NV


Heat & Control Group, India and Australia


Pellucere Technologies Inc


The Good Stuff Private Limited and its promoter shareholders


Sree Infratech India Private Limited


Metrozone Phase 4 Apartment Buyers Association


Bray International Inc.


Express Infrastructure Private Limited


Enerparc Energy Private Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Kaar Technologies on acquiring Dunn Solutions.
  • Advised WIPRO on the sale of non-strategic immoveable property.