With a particular focus on the tech and telecoms industries, Counselence is more than capable of advising on tech outsourcing, licensing and service agreements, and counts global tech corporations among its key client roster. Biju Varghese and Padmanabhan Ananth lead the practice from Bengaluru.

AZB & Partners remains a key player in the corporate and M&A space with a solid track record for handling complex, high-value transactions ranging from spin-offs and reverse mergers to acquisitions and public takeovers. The group’s reputation for its ’empathetic, available,’ and ‘highly efficient’ approach, alongside its cross-border capabilities and expertise on both the buy- and sell-side of deals, has garnered an impressive client base which is made up of notable names from the financial services, banking, and tech sectors. Co-founder and managing partner Zia Mody stands out for her breadth of experience, which spans M&A, joint ventures, and restructurings, as well as foreign inward investment, while on the multijurisdictional front, Aarthi Sivanandh is a key member of the practice, regularly assisting with international business transfers, sales, and M&A. The department also benefits from the aptitude of corporate disputes specialist Ajay Bahl, demerger and disposal expert Anil Kasturi, and regulatory, corporate governance, and joint venture authority Ashwath Rau. Other key practitioners in the team include Atreya Bhattacharya, Bhuvana Veeraragavan, and Darshika Kothari, as well as Kritika Agarwal.

Recommended by clients for its breadth of capabilities, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is home to a well-equipped corporate and M&A group steered by Cyril Shroff. The practice has a comprehensive offering which encompasses public and private M&A, demergers, and disposals, as well as demergers, investments, and restructurings. With a wealth of expertise and considerable experience assisting with high-value and high-profile transactions, both domestic and cross-border, the department has amassed a strong client roster covering a wide array of sectors, including consumer goods, financial services, and food and beverages. Shroff is a standout name in the team and is sought after by multinational corporates to assist with complex M&A, corporate governance, and regulatory advice. He is supported by real estate, e-commerce, and real estate specialist Reeba Chacko, who regularly handles multijurisdictional M&A, investments, and consolidations. The group also benefits from the aptitude of Akila Agrawal, who is an authority when it comes to public M&A, joint ventures, and takeovers, alongside delistings, disposals, and commercial contracts. Other notable members of the practice include Nivedita Rao, Ramgovind Kuruppath, and Anchal Dhir, alongside Anand Jayachandran.

With extensive experience advising on high-value, high-profile transactions at both domestic and cross-border levels, the M&A department at CMS INDUSLAW is a popular choice for notable consumer goods, tech, and financial services businesses seeking assistance with public and private M&A, joint ventures, and exits, as well as disposals, investments, and restructurings. The group is adept at acting on the buy- and sell-side of deals, and its breadth of capabilities continues to garner new clients. Kartik Ganapathy is a key member of the team, offering specialist advice on multijurisdictional M&A, joint ventures, and private equity investments, while Suneeth Katarki is sought after by tech companies for his expertise in complex restructurings, national and international M&A, and venture capital investments. On the deal structuring and regulatory fronts, Rashi Saraf and Saurav Kumar are the main contacts in the practice and regularly assist with share and business acquisitions, corporate governance, and structured exits. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Winnie Shekhar, whose transactional experience spans a wide range of sectors, including e-commerce, TMT, and fintech. Other central practitioners in the group include Harman Walia, Minhaz Lokhandwala, and Siddharth Manchanda.

JSA Advocates & Solicitors has a robust corporate and M&A offering that spans public and private M&A, investments, and exits, as well as divestments, business transfers, and disposals. The group is well-equipped to handle transactions domestically and internationally, on both the buy- and sell-side, and has considerable experience advising on complex, high-value, and high-profile deals. With a breadth of expertise, the team is sought after by an impressive, sector-wide roster that consists of household names from the tech, media and entertainment, and automotive industries. Sidharrth Shankar spearheads the department in Gurugram, while in Bengaluru, Probir Roy Chowdhury sits at the helm of the practice. Shankar stands out for his transactional and regulatory prowess, frequently assisting with M&A in regulated sectors, inbound and outbound investments, and joint ventures, alongside strategic alliances, tech transfers, and compliance. Chowdhury is the go-to for all TMT-related mandates, including multijurisdictional M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, and foreign exchange regulations. The firm also benefits from the aptitude of Vivek Chandy, who specialises in stake sales and purchases, investments, and venture capital deals. Other key practitioners include Vikram Raghani, Shivpriya Nanda, and Rupinder Malik.

Praised by clients for demonstrating ‘exceptional professionalism and expertise in handling the cases,’ Khaitan & Co LLP remains a powerhouse in the Indian corporate and M&A market. With considerable experience advising on high-value and high-profile transactions ranging from public and private M&A and joint ventures to disposals and global restructurings, the group has amassed an extensive client base which continues to expand. The practice’s clientele is made up of impressive names from a vast array of sectors, including tech, automotive, and media and entertainment. Haigreve Khaitan is a standout practitioner in the department and advises listed and unlisted companies, multinational conglomerates, and financial institutions on domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate governance, and succession planning, as well as private equity investments, corporate restructuring, and insider trading. He is supported by investments, shareholders’ arrangements, and M&A expert Bharat Anand, and Rabindra Jhunjhunwala, who specialises in inbound and outbound investments, multijurisdictional M&A, and regulatory approvals. The team also benefits from the aptitude of exits, acquisitions, and strategic alliances authority Aakash Choubey and Rajat Mukherjee, who, alongside his transactional capabilities, is adept at handling corporate disputes and governance mandates. Other key members of the group include Kartick Maheshwari, Ganesh Prasad, and Purti Minawala.

Kochhar & Co.‘s corporate and M&A practice has a comprehensive offering, allowing the group to advise on a wide variety of transactions and corporate mandates, including domestic and cross-border M&A, business transfers, and joint ventures, as well as investments, restructurings, and disposals. The team’s breadth of capabilities and experience assisting with high-value and high-profile deals has amassed an impressive and growing client base, which consists of notable names from the telecoms, pharma, and financial services sectors, among others. Managing partner Rohit Kochhar is a core member of the department and specialises in public and private M&A, foreign direct investments, and joint ventures. On the regulatory compliance front, Suhas Srinivasiah is the name to note, while Rajarshi Chakrabarti concentrates on multijurisdictional M&A and technical collaborations. The practice also benefits from the aptitude of special situations and stressed asset investment authority Pradeep Ratnam, and TMT expert Savitha Kesav Jagadeesan, who is adept at leading on private equity investments and share and asset purchases. Other key practitioners include Anuj Kaila, Deepti Bhat, and Nishant Arora.

The corporate and M&A department at S&R Associates is well-equipped to handle the full range of corporate and M&A mandates, ranging from domestic and cross-border M&A to disposals, divestments, and regulatory issues. The team has considerable experience advising on high-value, high-profile, multijurisdictional transactions for notable clients from a variety of industry sectors, including mining and steel, food commerce, and automotive.  At the helm of the practice is Rajat Sethi, who stands out for his breadth of expertise, which spans foreign investments, joint ventures, and corporate governance, as well as regulatory compliance, corporate restructuring, and private equity deals. He is supported by M&A specialists Lakshmi Pradeep and Pratichi Mishra, and cross-border transaction authority Radhika Iyer. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Sanjeev Adlakha — who focuses on corporate transactions and disputes — and Sudip Mahapatra, who is noted for his proficiency in leading on buy-outs, asset purchases, and acquisitions through insolvency processes. Other core practitioners in the team include Meher Mehta, Rachael Israel, and Dhruv Nath.

One of the preeminent law firms in India for corporate and M&A, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is regularly turned to by notable e-commerce, media and entertainment, and healthcare businesses seeking assistance with complex, big-ticket mandates, both domestically and internationally. The group is capable of advising on the full gamut of transactions, ranging from public and private M&A and disposals to joint ventures and demergers, and regularly acts on both the buy and sell side. Shardul Shroff co-heads the practice alongside Akshay Chudasama and Raghubir Menon and is recommended for his expertise in M&A, corporate restructurings, and divestments. Chudasama stands out for his multijurisdictional M&A and foreign direct investment prowess, while Menon is adept at leading on public M&A and private equity deals. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Manish Gupta — who specialises in business transfers, investments and exits, and joint ventures, as well as corporate disputes, restructurings, and international M&A expert Puja Sondhi — who concentrates on public and private M&A, foreign investments, and regulatory matters — and Mithun Thanks, who is an authority when it comes to India entry and exit strategies, M&A, and joint ventures. Sarika Raichur is another name to note.

Recognised by clients for its ‘agility and commercial mindset,’ Trilegal‘s corporate and M&A practice continues to maintain a leading market position in India. The group is well-equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile transactions, including public and private M&A, joint ventures, and exits, as well as disposals, divestments, and distressed deals. With a wealth of experience handling the full range of corporate and M&A mandates, alongside its cross-border capabilities, the team has amassed an impressive and expanding client roster, comprised of notable names from the tech, consumer products, and steel and mining sectors. At the helm of the department is Yogesh Singh, who specialises in M&A, foreign direct investments, and exits. He is supported by Nishant Parikh, who stands out for his breadth of expertise that spans buyouts, takeovers, and corporate disputes, alongside restructurings, M&A, and investments. The group also benefits from the aptitude of Delano Furtado, who focuses on entries into India, M&A, and investments and divestments. On the distressed asset front, Ankush Goyal is the key contact in the practice, while Upasana Rao is sought after for her concentration on transactions in the data centre space. Other core members of the team include Harsh Jain, Sridhar Gorthi, and Arnav Dayal, alongside Amit Khansaheb.

Argus Partners is home to a well-experienced team of corporate and M&A lawyers, capable of advising on transactions for clients from a wide variety of sectors such as mining and steel, media and entertainment, and financial services, among others. The group regularly leads on complex, high-value mandates including public and private M&A, investments and divestments, and disposals, as well as reverse mergers, corporate governance, and corporate disputes. Founder and managing partner Krishnava Dutt is a key member of the department and is sought after for his M&A, joint venture, and restructuring prowess. He is supported by Abhinav Bhalaik, who regularly assists investors, multinationals, and banks on multijurisdictional M&A, investments, and shareholder disputes. The team also benefits from the aptitude of Adity Chaudhury, who specialises in distressed M&A, spin-offs, and joint ventures, as well as restructurings, public and private takeovers, and corporate disputes. Other core members of the practice include Anindya Ghosh, Armaan Patkar, and Jitendra Soni.

Banking and finance, real estate, and IT services businesses regularly turn to Bharucha & Partners for assistance with high-value and high-profile transactions such as M&A, exits, and disposals, as well as investments and divestments, share sales and purchases, and joint ventures. With strong transactional capabilities, both domestic and cross-border, the group is also adept at advising on corporate disputes and regulatory matters, which, together, provide a well-rounded offering that continues to attract new clients to its roster. Alka Bharucha co-heads the department alongside Justin Bharucha and stands out for his expertise in M&A and disposals. Justin Bharucha is sought after for his aptitude for multijurisdictional acquisitions, joint ventures, and foreign direct investments. The team also benefits from the prowess of Vandana Pai, who has considerable experience acting on investments, exits, and corporate restructurings. Swathi Girimaji comes recommended for his ‘sensible’ approach to acquisitions, slump sales, and private equity and venture capital investments.

DSK Legal’s corporate and M&A practice covers a wide array of matters, including domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and investments, as well as restructurings, business transfers, and incorporations. The team’s transactional capabilities are complemented by its deep experience advising on high-value and high-profile deals for an extensive and expanding client roster comprised of notable names from the healthcare, e-commerce, and professional services sectors. Aparajit Bhattacharya is a standout member of the group with expertise spanning inbound and outbound investments, M&A, and management buyouts, alongside joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and entries into India. He is supported by strategic investment specialist Hemang Parekh and tech authority Rishi Anand. On the funding and financing front, Ajay Shaw is a key contact, while Harvinder Singh concentrates on business transfers, asset purchases, and regulatory issues. Other core practitioners in the department include Srinivas B.R., Gaurav Mistry, and Abhishek Singh Baghel. Kunal Mehra is no longer at the firm.

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India‘s wide-ranging corporate and M&A practice covers the full range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including M&A, disposals, and carve-outs, as well as divestments, business transfers, and joint ventures. The group’s considerable experience advising on high-value and high-profile mandates, alongside its breadth of capabilities, continues to attract new businesses from an array of industry sectors such as energy, financial services, and healthcare. Shinoj Koshy is a key member of the department and is sought after for his buy- and sell-side prowess in M&A, joint ventures, and private equity investments, alongside commercial disputes, corporate governance, and compliance. The team also benefits from the aptitude of Niti Paul, who concentrates on international M&A, corporate takeovers, and market entry strategies in the manufacturing, renewables, and retail spaces. Other core practitioners include cross-border M&A specialist Sudipta Routh, compliance and corporate governance expert Maureen Ralte, and investment authority Varun Vaish.

Praised by clients for its ‘commercial, collaborative, and responsive’ approach, the corporate and M&A practice at Majmudar & Partners is a solid choice for tech, healthcare, and financial services clients seeking assistance with domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and disposals, as well as divestments, incorporations, and exits. With broad capabilities and experience handling complex, high-value mandates, the group’s client roster continues to expand to include notable professional services firms, infrastructure businesses, and software companies. Co-leading the department are Akil Hirani and Rukshad Davar, both of whom bring a wealth of expertise to the team; Hirani stands out for his public and private M&A prowess and strengths in foreign investments, regulatory issues, and joint ventures, while Davar is sought after for his aptitude for multijurisdictional mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings, alongside slump sales, asset purchases and sales, and private equity investments. Rahul Datta is another name to note, and N. Raja Sujith is no longer at the firm.

Described by clients as an ‘outstanding team, demonstrating strong technical knowledge and excellent commercial acumen,’ Samvad Partners‘ corporate and M&A practice has strengths in domestic and cross-border M&A, buybacks, and exits, as well as disposals, divestments, and joint ventures. The group’s breadth of expertise, alongside a track record for handling high-value and high-profile transactions, has amassed an impressive and extensive client roster that consists of notable names from various industry sectors, such as banking and finance, manufacturing, and tech. Vineetha MG co-leads the department alongside Nivedita Nivargi and Natasha Mahajan, and is sought after for her international M&A, joint venture, and investment prowess. Nivargi stands out for her aptitude for fintech transactions, commercial contracts, and corporate compliance, while Mahajan is adept at leading on inbound and outbound investments, multijurisdictional M&A, and regulatory compliance. Other key practitioners in the team include Ekta Bahl, Neela Badami, and Junaira Rahman.

Saraf and Partners is well-equipped to advise pharma, retail, and tech businesses on a wide range of domestic and cross-border corporate and M&A mandates, ranging from buy-outs and joint ventures to divestments and disposals. The group is co-led by Mohit Saraf, Bikash Jhawar, and Vikrant Kumar, all of whom share considerable experience handling high-value and high-profile transactions, including M&A, private equity investments, and corporate restructurings. Other key practitioners in the practice include Vaibhav Kakkar and Akshay Jain.

With a robust offering that spans public and private M&A, investments, and disposals, as well as joint ventures, distressed sales, and business transfers, Spice Route Legal is well-equipped to handle a wide range of complex corporate and M&A mandates. In addition to its transactional expertise both domestically and internationally, the practice is adept at handling regulatory issues and compliance. Its wide-ranging capabilities have amassed an impressive and expanding client roster, which is made up of notable names from the tech, banking and finance, and energy sectors. The ‘brilliant’ Mathew Chacko spearheads the group in Bengaluru, while Praveen Raju — who ‘stands out for his responsiveness, commercial acumen, and efficiency,’ — leads the Mumbai team. Chacko is sought after for his aptitude for public M&A, corporate governance, and regulatory matters, with a particular focus on the TMT sector. Raju is a go-to for healthcare and life sciences companies seeking assistance with cross-border M&A, investments, and joint ventures.

Recognised for its ‘highly qualified team and a good understanding of clients’ needs,’ Talwar Thakore & Associates is a good choice for TMT, oil and gas, and financial services businesses seeking assistance with complex, high-value transactions. The practice has considerable experience advising on both the buy- and sell-side of public and private M&A, joint ventures, and takeovers, as well as investments, divestments, and disposals. Managing partner Kunal Thakore is a key member of the department and specialises in representing domestic and multinational banks on M&A, joint ventures, and delistings, alongside private equity investments, restructurings and reorganisations, and regulatory compliance. The group also benefits from the expertise of Gautam Saha, who concentrates on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and debt and equity financing. Other core practitioners in the team include private M&A authority Feroz Dubash, investments and exits specialist Sachin Mehta, and equity and debt transaction expert Amrita Patnaik.

ALMT Legal has a well-experienced corporate and M&A team capable of advising on domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and disposals, as well as wind-ups, disposals, and general corporate advisory. The group is sought after by a growing client base, which consists of impressive names from the tech, media and entertainment, and healthcare sectors. In Mumbai, Aliff Fazelbhoy spearheads the department and stands out for his expertise in secondary purchases, setting up entities in India, and amalgamations. S. Arun sits at the helm of the Bangalore office and specialises in investments, succession planning, and regulatory compliance. On the M&A front, Ryna Karani is a key member of the practice, while on the tax front, Statira Ranina is the name to note. Other core practitioners include Dhanya Menon, Rajat Bopaiah, and Vaishakh Kapadia.

Desai & Diwanji‘s corporate and M&A practice has a robust offering which covers transactional, contractual, and advisory mandates, including domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and business transfers, as well as divestments, share purchases, and SPAs. The group’s wide-ranging capabilities and experience advising on high-value transactions continue to attract new clients to its roster, which is made up of notable names from the manufacturing, energy, and life sciences sectors. Jai Diwanji co-leads the department alongside Aneesh Gupte and specialises in multijurisdictional M&A, joint ventures, and regulatory issues. Gupte stands out for his breadth of expertise, which spans M&A, investments, and corporate governance, in addition to commercial contracts, exits, and regulatory compliance. The team also benefits from the aptitude of real estate and industrials authority Jobein Devassay.

Economic Laws Practice, which ‘stands out for its deep sector expertise, pragmatic approach, and client-centric service model,’ has a robust offering that encompasses domestic and cross-border M&A, investments, and joint ventures, as well as asset purchases and sales, corporate agreements, and regulatory compliance. With a wide range of services, the group has amassed an impressive client base ,which is made up of notable names from the tech and media and entertainment sectors. Suhail Nathani co-leads the department alongside Yashojit Mitra and specialises in M&A, regulatory issues, and corporate disputes. Mitra is sought after for his aptitude for international tech transactions, including M&A and joint ventures. The team also benefits from the experience of Manendra Singh, who concentrates on public and private M&A, strategic alliances, and private equity investments.

Drawing on the firm’s wide national presence, with offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bangalore, among others, Fox Mandal & Associates is well-equipped to assist both domestic and multinational businesses on a range of corporate and M&A matters. The practice is adept at handling multijurisdictional M&A, investments, and restructurings, as well as joint ventures, demergers, and consolidations, and is sought after by a large client roster with notable names from the financial services, logistics, and real estate sectors. Jeevanandham Rajagopal is a key member of the Chennai team and stands out for his expertise in energy and tech transactions. In Kolkata, Orijit Chatterjee is the go-to for all M&A and restructuring deals, while in Bangalore, Sathya Prasad specialises in setting up foreign businesses in India.

Noted for providing ‘impeccable services,’ HSA Advocates‘ corporate and M&A practice has amassed an impressive and expanding client base, which consists of notable names from the telecoms, consumer goods, and aviation sectors. The group is sought after for expertise in multijurisdictional M&A, business transfers, and investments, as well as setting up SPVs and SPAs. Hemant Sahai stands out for his energy and infrastructure prowess, while Pragya Ohri is adept at leading on corporate disputes. The team also benefits from the aptitude of Soumya Kanti De Mallik, who specializes in M&A, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance. On the privatisation front, Armin Pardiwala is the key contact, while Shailendra Kumar Singh concentrates on energy and infrastructure deals. Other core practitioners include M&A, commercial agreements, and corporate restructuring expert Monali Dutta, and Aditya Khandelwal.

Recommended for its ‘blend of deep transactional experience, commercial acuity, and strategic insight,’ Dentons Link Legal is relied upon by banking and finance, tech, and manufacturing companies to assist with a range of mandates, including domestic and multijurisdictional M&A, joint ventures, and investments, as well as restructurings, corporate disputes, and financing. In New Delhi, Anand Srivastava heads up the team and stands out for his transactional and advisory expertise, which spans cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and project financing. Nusrat Hassan leads the Mumbai office and specialises in corporate disputes, ESG matters, and M&A, as well as joint ventures, private equity investments, and regulatory issues. The practice also benefits from the aptitude of foreign investments authority Anuj Trivedi, infrastructure and aviation expert Milind Jha, and public M&A specialist Rohitashwa Prasad. Ambuj Sonal is another name to note.

The corporate and M&A practice at P&A Law Offices is recommended for developing ‘practical solutions to complex legal problems’, including cross-border M&A, reverse mergers, and divestments, as well as restructurings, business closures, and setting up subsidiaries in India. With a robust offering and experience advising on high-profile mandates both domestically and internationally, the group has amassed a strong and expanding client roster, which consists of notable names from the mining and steel, aviation, and automotive sectors. Anand Pathak heads up the department alongside Shashank Gautam and Nabik Syam and stands out for his ‘unique ability’ to ‘provide concrete, actionable advice.’ He has particular expertise advising on multijurisdictional M&A and dispositions. Gautam specialises in regulatory and competition issues, while Syam focuses on M&A, financing, and corporate disputes.

With transactional capabilities spanning domestic and international M&A, disposals, and joint ventures, as well as investments and exits, Phoenix Legal‘s corporate and M&A group is also adept at advising on regulatory issues, corporate disputes, and compliance. In New Delhi, Manjula Chawla and Saket Shukla co-head the department alongside Abhishek Saxena, Pranav Srivastava, and Sumit Sinha, while Sawant Singh sits at the helm of the Mumbai office.

Specialising in domestic and cross-border M&A, strategic investments, and corporate advisory, as well as disposals, divestments, and regulatory compliance, TLH, Advocates & Solicitors‘s corporate and M&A group is sought after by businesses from a diverse range of industry sectors, including financial services, tech, and energy and infrastructure. The practice’s experience handling high-value and high-profile transactions, both domestically and internationally, continues to attract new clients to its roster. Shailendra Komatreddy, Basava Rao, and Prateek Batra co-head the department alongside Pratyush Kumar Singh, Tarunya Jain, and Yasasvi G.V., all of whom bring a wealth of expertise to the team. Komatreddy concentrates on joint ventures, M&A, and corporate restructuring, while Rao is adept at leading on acquisitions and investments. Jain stands out for her aptitude for commercial contracts, business and asset transfers, and franchise arrangements.

Vaish Associates‘ corporate and M&A group leverages the firm’s tax team to provide a robust offering that spans domestic and cross-border M&A, restructurings, and investments, as well as business transfers, bolt-on acquisitions, and joint ventures. Its broad expertise has amassed an impressive and expanding client roster comprised of notable names from the manufacturing, consumer goods, and tech sectors, including the likes of Puma Sports India and Modi Rubber. In Mumbai, Bomi F. Daruwala co-leads the department alongside international M&A expert Martand Singh, corporate disputes specialist Sandhya Iyer, and disposals authority Hemant Puthran. Daruwala stands out for his wide-ranging practice, which encompasses M&A, joint ventures, and takeovers, in addition to inbound and outbound investments, divestitures, and restructurings. Vinay Vaish heads up the New Delhi office and specialises in M&A, joint ventures, and investments.

The corporate and commercial team at Veritas Legal has a solid transactional and advisory offering that spans M&A, joint ventures, and investments, alongside divestments, corporate reorganisations, and commercial agreements. Founding partner and M&A specialist Abhijit Joshi, cross-border expert Kunal Doshi, and pharma and healthcare authority Tushar Raut co-head the department alongside Manav Raheja — who concentrates on joint ventures — and Rustam Mulla.

Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates and Solicitors is home to an experienced corporate and M&A team with capabilities to advise on M&A, investments, and exits, as well as commercial agreements including licensing, leasing, and partnership. The group is relied upon by a growing client base, which comprises notable names from the automotive, professional services, and tech sectors. Sujoy Bhatia sits at the helm of the department and is praised by clients for his ‘wise and calm’ approach to deals. He concentrates on setting up joint ventures in India, mergers and demergers, and asset sales, alongside buyouts, deferred consideration transactions, and investments. The practice also benefits from the aptitude of transactional authority Pooja Mahajan, tech expert Kaushalya Venkataraman, and advisory specialist Lovejeet Singh.

With considerable experience advising on a wide variety of corporate and M&A mandates, DMD Advocates is a solid choice for businesses from the healthcare, mining, and energy sectors. On the transactional front, the group has particular strengths in handling domestic and cross-border M&A, investments and divestments, and joint ventures, while on the advisory side, it offers assistance with corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues. Spearheading the department in New Delhi is Rashi Dhir, who stands out for his scope of expertise, which spans M&A, joint ventures, and private equity investments. In Mumbai, Vihang Virkar heads up the practice and specialises in regulatory compliance, governance, and commercial contracts. Other core practitioners in the team include Monika Deshmukh, Ayesha Rai, and Saiyam Chaturvedi.

Turned to by an expansive client roster consisting of impressive names from the tech, consumer goods, and hospitality sectors, Dua Associates is a solid choice for businesses seeking assistance with M&A, divestments, and restructuring, as well as regulatory issues, corporate compliance, and wind-downs. Neeraj Kumar and Shishir Sharma are core members of the Gurgaon office, alongside Prateek Bedi and Abhinav Rastogi. Kumar specialises in joint ventures and collaborations, while Sharma concentrates on financing transactions. Bedi stands out for his expertise in M&A and joint ventures, and Rastogi is sought after for his business transfer prowess. Bengaluru practice head Manoj Menon is adept at leading on debt financing and foreign investments, and Salil Gulati, who spearheads the Delhi office, has expertise in setting up operations in India.

Providing ‘in-depth expertise,’ ‘incredible responsiveness,’ and ‘counselling on cross-border matters,’ Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan is relied upon by an expanding client base that includes notable names from various industry sectors such as automotive, tech, and financial services. The group’s offering encompasses domestic and international M&A, business transfers, and restructurings, as well as divestments, regulatory issues, and compliance. Co-heading the department are investments and takeover specialist L Badri Narayanan and tax authority N Mathivanan. They are supported by Gaurav Dayal — who is adept at handling joint ventures, M&A, and dispositions — and Srabonee Roy, who focuses on private equity investments, financial and technical collaborations, and franchising arrangements. Other core practitioners in the team include Noorul Hassan, Kunal Arora, and Sushrut Biswal.

Praised by clients for its ‘solid command of complex legal issues’ and ‘strong technical expertise,’ LexCounsel‘s corporate and M&A department is a good choice for manufacturing, telecoms, and space and satellite companies seeking assistance on both transactional and advisory mandates. The group has particular strengths in joint ventures, compliance, and commercial agreements, as well as franchise arrangements, regulatory issues, and M&A. Practice head Seema Jhingan stands out for her transactional prowess in the education sector, regularly advising educational services companies, school trusts, and day care centres on acquisitions, exits, and collaborations. She is supported by Tanmay Mohanty, Dimpy Mohanty, and Abhijeet Das, alongside Dhruv Manchanda.

Described by clients as a ‘dedicated team with a good mix of experience and a client-centric approach,’ Nishith Desai Associates is a trusted advisor for financial services, healthcare, and energy businesses seeking assistance with corporate mandates. The practice draws on the firm’s wider tax expertise to provide a multidisciplinary offering, which encompasses domestic and cross-border M&A, takeovers, and joint ventures, as well as regulatory compliance, investments, and general corporate advice. Viral Mehta — who joined from S&R Associates in September 2024 — co-heads the Mumbai team alongside Nishchal Joshipura, while in Bangalore, Huzefa Tavawalla spearheads the group. Mehta is noted for his expertise in M&A, foreign investments, and privatisations, and Joshipura is sought after by strategic acquirers and sovereign wealth funds to advise on multijurisdictional M&A.

Representing notable names from the banking and finance, manufacturing, and retail sectors, Ashlar Law is sought after for its transactional and advisory capabilities. The group offers assistance with M&A, investments, and joint ventures, as well as slump sales, restructurings, and exits. Pingal Khan and Souvik Bhadra co-head the corporate and M&A practice and bring a wealth of experience to the team. Khan is adept at handling cross-border structuring, while Bhadra concentrates on joint ventures and debt transactions. The team also benefits from the aptitude of M&A, joint venture, and investments expert Fatima Ansari and corporate disputes authority Debangshu Ghatak.

Gagrats‘ corporate and M&A department offers assistance on a wide range of mandates, including acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, and stake sales, as well as slump sales, corporate governance, and business transfer agreements. With broad transactional and advisory capabilities, the team has amassed clients from a diverse array of industry sectors, such as consumer products, pharma, and hospitality. M&A expert Rustam Gagrat and business transfer agreement authority Krunal Gadhia co-lead the Mumbai office alongside supply and services agreement specialist Uma Nagarajan and Arpana Dhariwal, who focuses on licensing agreements. In New Delhi, corporate litigator Ujjwal Rana spearheads the group.

The corporate and M&A group at Hammurabi & Solomon Partners is well-equipped to handle a variety of transactional and advisory mandates, ranging from joint ventures and contractual agreements to compliance and incorporations. With a broad offering and cross-border capabilities, the practice has amassed an expanding client roster consisting of manufacturing, energy, and professional services businesses. At the helm of the group is Shweta Bharti, who specialises in corporate disputes and M&A. She is supported by corporate structuring, investments, and M&A expert Amit Verma, acquisitions authority Ashutosh Das, and Rahul Jain, who focuses on compliance and disputes.

‘Distinguished by its agility and clarity,’ Juris Arena‘s corporate and M&A practice is a trusted advisor for tech, banking and finance, and telecoms businesses seeking assistance with transactional, contractual, and regulatory matters. The group is adept at handling M&A, investments, and joint ventures, as well as divestments, share transfers, and asset purchases. Soumitra Banerjee co-heads the department alongside Anjali Haridas and handles M&A, joint ventures, and business set-ups in India, in addition to inbound and outbound investments. Haridas stands out for her expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and due diligence.

Noted for its ‘level of knowledge and ability to create outcomes that work for all,’ Obhan & Associates is frequently sought after by notable businesses from the media and entertainment, tech, and power sectors. The group is relied upon for its capabilities spanning M&A, joint ventures, and investments, as well as regulatory compliance, exits, and commercial agreements. Ashima Obhan heads up the practice and stands out for her ‘practical’ approach when it comes to foreign investments, domestic and cross-border M&A, and joint ventures, alongside corporate disputes. She is supported by TMT specialist Vrinda Patodia and regulatory authority Akanksha Dua.

Specialising in day-to-day advisory and corporate disputes, S&A Law Offices is turned to by a wide variety of clients, including mining, marketing, and retail businesses, as well as private clients. Alongside its advisory and contentious offering, the group is also adept at handling transactions such as M&A, overseas direct investments, and incorporations. Spearheading the group is Daizy Chawla, who stands out for her breadth of expertise, spanning M&A, investments, and corporate restructuring, in addition to regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and due diligence. Jatin Kapoor is another core practitioner in the team.

With a robust corporate and M&A offering which encompasses investments and divestments, domestic and cross-border M&A, and disposals, as well as restructurings, loan portfolio transfers, and corporate advisory, Wadia Ghandy & Co has amassed an impressive client base comprised of notable names from the financial services and travel and tourism sectors. Ashish Ahuja heads up the practice and specialises in M&A in the TMT and infrastructure industries. On the investments front, Rohini Verma is the key contact, concentrating on power projects, while Sriram Ramachandran is adept at handling multijurisdictional joint ventures and share purchases.

Stratage Law has a robust offering which encompasses domestic and cross-border M&A, investments, and business transfers, alongside disposals, regulatory compliance, and corporate advisory. The team is relied upon by a growing client base made up of businesses from the manufacturing, financial services, and tech sectors. Leading the practice is managing partner Darshan Upadhyay, who stands out for his expertise in M&A, corporate governance, and shareholder disputes. He is supported by Bhavin Gada, Shyam Pandya, and Mehak Gupta.

Recommended by clients for its ‘responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate client needs,’ Chadha & Co is sought after for its corporate and M&A capabilities. The group is adept at advising on joint ventures, regulatory issues, and corporate governance and has amassed a growing client roster consisting of businesses from the tech, energy, infrastructure, and life sciences sectors. Rahul Chadha co-heads the department alongside Neeraj Prakash and Ashish Gupta and specialises in M&A and regulatory.

India Law Offices is recommended by clients for its cross-border capabilities, which encompass M&A, joint ventures, and transfer agreements, alongside regulatory compliance, establishing entities in India, and demergers. Gautam Khurana leads the group and concentrates on multijurisdictional M&A, joint ventures, and forward direct investments, with a particular focus on the chemicals, engineering, and TMT sectors. Abhishek Hans is another name to note, and stands out for his expertise in M&A, foreign direct investments, and company incorporations.

Kapil Sapra & Associates‘ corporate and M&A group is sought after by TMT, manufacturing, and pharma businesses to handle domestic and cross-border M&A, disposals, and restructurings, as well as joint ventures. The team — which ‘stands out for its deep commercial insight, strategic thinking, and a client-first approach that consistently delivers value beyond legal advice,’ — is co-led by Kapil Dev Sapra and Maninder Singh, both of whom are adept at handling multijurisdictional M&A, joint ventures, and restructurings, alongside foreign direct investments, divestments, and corporate disputes.

King, Stubb & Kasiva‘s corporate and M&A department is adept at handling a range of transactions both domestically and internationally. The group regularly advises tech, venture capital funds, and IT businesses on M&A, divestitures, and joint ventures, as well as management buyouts, commercial agreements, and transaction structuring. Heading up the team in New Delhi are Rajesh Sivaswamy, Sindhuja Kashyap, and Vatsal Gaur, while in Bangalore, Aurelia Menenzes, Vivek Boray, and Niveditha Bhardwaj co-lead the department. All have extensive experience assisting with transactions, commercial agreements, and general advisory matters. The team also benefits from the aptitude of Chennai’s Prithiviraj Senthil Nathan.

Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company‘s corporate and M&A team has extensive experience advising private clients, logistics companies, and healthcare businesses on setting up subsidiaries in India, commercial agreements, and regulatory compliance. Bhushan Shah co-heads the practice alongside Purvi Asher and specialises in insolvency-related M&A, restructuring, and corporate litigation. Asher is noted for her expertise in distressed acquisitions and disputes.

Pioneer Legal‘s corporate and M&A group, described as a ‘highly dedicated and hard-working team,’ has considerable experience advising education, healthcare, and tech companies on M&A, regulatory compliance, and investments. Satish Kishanchandani and Pritha Jha co-head the practice and bring a wealth of experience to the department; Kishanchandani specialises in acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and joint ventures, while Jha has expertise in commercial contracts and day-to-day advisory. Other core practitioners include Anupam Shukla and Narendra Dingankar.

SD Partners‘ corporate and M&A team, spearheaded by Shweta Dubey, is regularly instructed by notable professional services firms, energy businesses, and IT groups to handle a variety of transactional and advisory matters at both domestic and international levels. The practice offers assistance with M&A, wind-downs, and sales, alongside due diligence and day-to-day advisory services. Dubey is noted for her expertise in M&A, transaction structuring, and commercial agreements, and she is supported by distressed M&A and special situations authority Ishita Srivastava.

The corporate and M&A practice at Solomon & Co. Advocates & Solicitors offers assistance with M&A, joint ventures, and business transfers, as well as investments, commercial agreements, and share swaps. The group has particular strengths advising clients from the defence, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Aaron Solomon and Kinjal Champaneria co-head the Mumbai office, while Haroon Asrar leads the team in Pune. Solomon specialises in M&A and joint ventures, while Champaneria has expertise in foreign investments and collaborations.