AZB & Partners is noted for its end-to-end capabilities in a wide variety of white-collar cases, representing clients in internal investigations, regulatory actions, and full trials in allegations of bribery, money laundering, and corporate malfeasance. The team offers cross-border expertise, advising on actions taken by the US DOJ and UK agencies relating to the FCPA and POCA, among others, and is able to provide in-house corporate and employment support to major corporates across various industries. Key names in the practice include Vijayendra Singh, who has great experience in fraud and asset tracing, criminal investigations, and governance issues, forensic investigations specialist Soumit Nikhra in Mumbai, and litigator Rajendra Barot, who has represented a number of major clients before state and federal courts. Joining the firm from an in-house position in September 2022, Mumbai-based Ajay Upadhyay heads up the firm’s internal investigation and compliance team. Bengaluru-based Aditya Vikram Bhat is also noted for his expertise in agency investigations brought by the SFIO, ED, and CBI, among others.

Bharucha & Partners maintains a strong record across the life-cycle of white-collar cases, working with a combination of major corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals on internal advisory and compliance issues, through to internal and regulatory investigations and criminal enforcement proceedings at federal and state level. The firm is able to represent in both defence and prosecution, and has expertise across bribery and corruption, fraud, and money laundering cases. Sonam Gupta in New Delhi, who combines great experience in high-stakes litigation with knowledge of internal governance and ethics issues, heads up the practice alongside Mumbai-based Sneha Jaisingh, who has a broad white-collar practice with particular success in cases before the SEBI and SAT. New Delhi-based senior associates Devansh Arya and Saumay Kapoor are also key members of the team, playing a leading role in major cases before state and federal courts.

Khaitan & Co. represents a wide range of major clients, including Uber India, Microsoft, and an array of high-profile domestic clients, throughout investigations by the CBI, state-level authorities, and police forces, up to high-stakes cases before the courts. The team also handles internal investigations, as well as cross-border proceedings, and offers multi-industry expertise across bribery, corruption, money-laundering, and harassment cases, among others. Key names in the practice include Susmit Pushkar, an experienced litigator who regularly represents clients before state High Courts and the Supreme Court, Rajiv Bhatnagar, who also regularly handles trials relating to fraud and financial crime, and Mumbai’s Manavendra Mishra, who advises clients on regulatory investigations by domestic and global authorities, with particular strength in POCA and money laundering cases. Principal associate Ishan Khanna is a key name for anti-corruption and money laundering cases, and is notably active in the IT space.

Kochhar & Co. has a geographically broad offering, representing a diverse range of corporate and individual clients in courts across India, as well as handling high-level investigations both domestically and internationally. The firm has expertise in fraud, corruption, government agency and police work, as well as data theft and asset tracing, working with major banks and global businesses. Experienced New Delhi-based criminal and fraud practitioner Rohit Kochhar leads the team alongside Gurgaon’s Krishna Vijay Singh, with both representing a wide range of major clients in cross-border fraud and financial crime cases. Also in Gurgaon, Manish Dembla handles internal investigations and corporate malfeasance cases, Pradyuman Sewar is noted for his work with the CBI and on economic crime matters, and senior associate Nachiketa Goyal represents clients in diverse industries in litigation and arbitration relating to corporate crime.

Boutique white-collar firm MZM Legal, Advocates & Legal Consultants supports a broad range of corporate and individual clients, including major banks and senior executives, throughout white-collar proceedings, ranging from advice on internal compliance and regulatory investigations, to representation in high-stakes criminal proceedings brought by Indian regulatory bodies, such as the CBI in both state and federal court. The team also supports clients in governmental prosecutions, and works with global clients on cross-border cases relating to bribery and corruption, brought under the FCPA and UK Bribery Act. The practice is led from Mumbai by Zulfiquar Memon, a highly experienced practitioner with a strong record in cross-border disputes relating to bribery, money laundering, and financial fraud, alongside Waseem Pangarkar, who combines litigation expertise with strategic advice to companies facing regulatory investigations, and Parvez Memon, also a key name for advice to boards on bribery, corruption, fraud, and embezzlement issues. Principal associate Chirag Naik is also highly active, representing executives and companies in criminal prosecutions, and offering standout cross-border litigation experience.

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co advises clients on internal investigations and compliance matters, as well as representing them throughout regulatory and criminal proceedings brought by law enforcement and government agencies. The team offers strong expertise across a wide range of anti-corruption and financial crime legislation, including the US FCPA, and is noted for its work in full trials as well as its dawn raid response capabilities. The team is led by managing partner Pallavi Shroff, a vastly experienced figure in the space with a successful record at trial, who advises a number of company boards on strategic compliance issues, alongside Nishant Joshi, also an accomplished white-collar litigator, and Alina Arora, a key name for corporate investigations, including multi-jurisdictional internal proceedings. Samarth Gupta has a notable specialism in handling internal investigations relating to private equity investors and industrial relations. All lawyers are based in New Delhi.

With expertise across areas including bribery and corruption, fraud, sanctions, and corporate investigations, the team at Trilegal represents major domestic and international businesses as well as executives, boards, and high-net-worth individuals in major litigation, as well as advising clients throughout regulatory proceedings brought by the CBI and other agencies. The team is able to handle cross-border proceedings, being heavily involved in DOJ and SEC investigations, and also has a strong presence across India, allowing it to handle cases involving state authorities and police forces. Disputes head Shankh Sengupta oversees the team, which also includes investigations and ESG specialist Kunal Gupta, Pallav Shukla, known for his work on money laundering and corruption cases in sectors such as IT, aerospace, and life sciences, and Anuj Berry, who regularly litigates before the Supreme Court as well as advising on complex cross-border corruption investigations. All lawyers mentioned are in New Dehli.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas works with major financial institutions, corporates, and senior executives on major criminal and regulatory matters, with a strong focus on internal investigations and responses to government investigations and enforcement actions, with capabilities in state-level cases throughout India, as well as working with global counsel on cases brought by international agencies such as the SEC, FCPA, and UKBA. The firm has expertise across various sectors, handling matters in areas including real estate, financial services, media, and intellectual property. Managing partner Cyril Shroff leads the team alongside experienced litigators Indranil Deshmukh, Ankoosh K Mehta, and Faraz Alam Sagar, who combine high-stakes litigation expertise with regular work on internal and government investigations, also working with government agencies on regulatory developments. Aviral Sahai is an up-and-coming name notable for his work with state police forces as well as federal enforcement bodies in white-collar cases across a variety of sectors. Principal associate Srinivas Atreya Chatti is a key up-and-coming name in the team, with broad litigation expertise. All lawyers mentioned are in Mumbai.

DSK Legal represents a broad range of corporate and individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals of significant public profile, in the full range of white-collar proceedings, including internal compliance, investigations, and full criminal trials. The team is able to handle proceedings brought by the CBI, SFIO, and state and local police forces, with a broad geographic presence across India, with expertise encompassing issues such as fraud and bribery, sexual harassments, corporate malfeasance, and insider trading. Leaders in the team include managing partner Anand Desai and Vikrant Singh Negi, experienced practitioners in the Mumbai office, and New Dehli-based Prashant Mishra, Prashant Pakhiddey, and Saleem Hasan Ansari. Other key team members in Mumbai include Ekta Tyagi, who has strong expertise in corporate investigations, and senior associate Pratik Thakkar, an accomplished litigator.

Economic Laws Practice handles a wide range of cases on behalf of corporate and individual clients, with standout expertise in FCPA and POCA cases. The firm represents clients in internal and regulatory investigations through to trials before state and federal courts, including matters brought by the ED, CBI, and international agencies, and has notable involvement in cases relating to public corruption, financial fraud, and the ongoing black money investigations. The team is led by Mumbai’s Naresh Thacker, an experienced litigator who also regularly advises corporate clients and boards on white-collar investigations and compliance. Mumtaz Bhalla in New Delhi is also a key practitioner, with a strong record in criminal trials.

IndusLaw represents clients throughout the life-cycle of white-collar proceedings, with bespoke internal investigations and criminal enforcement practices able to handle fraud, bribery and corruption, internal malfeasance, and financial crime proceedings. The firm acts for a number of major global corporates, domestic businesses, and investors, as well as boards and individuals in proceedings brought by the CBI, SFIO, and other state and federal regulatory agencies. The practice is led by Mumbai-based Amit Jajoo, who takes the lead on regulatory enforcement proceedings and criminal trials, alongside Bengaluru’s Avik Biswas, the go-to contact for internal investigations work. Also in Bengaluru, senior associate Rithika Reddy is a key figure in the investigations practice, with particularly strong knowledge of Indian and global anti-bribery legislation. Mumbai-based principal associate Nirav Parmar is an active litigator, representing clients in high-level misappropriation and financial fraud cases up to Supreme Court level.

Specialist white-collar and investigations firm Law Offices of Panag & Babu represents a wide range of major corporate clients in regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings brought by domestic and international agencies, with notable experience of cross-border investigations relating to bribery, fraud, internal governance issues, and corporate policy violations, as well as litigation up to Supreme Court level. The team, led by veteran white-collar practitioner Sherbir Panag, also advises clients on internal policy and risk compliance, as well as crisis management, including dawn raid responses. Samudra Sarangi is also a notable name in the team, focusing on criminal litigation. The firm is based in New Delhi.

Numen Law Offices handles a wide variety of cases, representing individuals and businesses accused of corporate and financial fraud, antitrust violations, and money laundering, among others, with experience in interacting with agencies ranging from local and national police through to the CBI and SFIO. The team is led by New Dehli-based Arush Khanna, who specialises in cases arising from commercial disputes and insolvencies, and Mumbai’s Lakshmi Raman, an experienced figure in criminal trials and complex investigations.

New Delhi-based Prosoll Law Inc has a strong record in complex white-collar litigation before local and national courts, acting for a variety of corporate and individual clients throughout the NCR. Clients include established businesses, start-up ventures, public institutions executives, and politicians, with the team demonstrating expertise across bribery, financial fraud, and corruption. The team is led by founding partner Harsh K Sharma, a vastly experienced litigator at trial and appellate level, corruption specialist Vaibhavi Sharma, who was promoted to partner in 2023, and Arit Benjamin, who focuses on corporate and commercial cases. Also promoted in 2023, principal associate Lakshya Parasher has a strong record in corruption and broad economic crime cases.