Indian Law Firms Legal 500

„Reed Smith has one of the strongest Indian litigation practices of any London law firm. This is largely due to the tireless efforts of Gautam Bhattacharyya, the partner who led the firm`s Indian practice for many years. Bhattacharyya is very well connected in India and regularly traveled to India before the pandemic to meet with Indian lawyers and clients. Bhattacharyya has a deep understanding of the Indian legal market and the business context in which he operates, and Reed Smith`s ability to understand all facets of a major Indian trade dispute reflects this. „The cooperation is very good. They have offices in many jurisdictions, and where they do not have offices, they have associate lawyers/law firms that are able to provide the necessary advice. „Working knowledge of the legal basis and 360-degree assessment of companies and their legal implications.” Partners and Law Firm Managers Explain How Their Firms Are Adapting to Changing Client Needs This provides an easy point of contact for business consultants and legal procurement departments to gather information about the companies they want to hire. „The team members are highly experienced and knowledgeable, with in-depth knowledge of the Indian market and the legal issues it raises.” „The team is very knowledgeable, experienced and extremely professional in handling. The team is led by highly competent and accomplished lawyers. The team is highly competent and able to advise on the economic and legal aspects of each transaction. It is a pleasure to work with the Baker team. Trilegal is well positioned to address a wide range of energy and infrastructure issues, including clean technology products, nuclear, oil and gas, and urban infrastructure.

The Energy Group is regularly briefed on greenfield projects and acquisition transactions, combining its strong regulatory expertise with experience in drafting and negotiating project contracts. The team also has experience advising on PPP projects in the transport, ports, water and waste sectors, and also counts among its main clients multilateral and export credit agencies, commercial lenders, developers, sponsors and construction companies, advising them on project and equipment financing dominated by both rupees and foreign currency. Neeraj Menon leads the team from his Mumbai office, with Saurabh Bhasin, Nayantara Nag, Amar Narula and Rahul Arora in Gurgaon. Due to its long-standing reputation in the infrastructure sector, Link Legal is regularly used on large, complex projects of national significance. Anand Srivastava, Atul Sharma, Milind Jha and arbitration specialists Milanka Chaudhury and Ravi Varma provide comprehensive legal advice – from the tender phase to dispute resolution – on major transport, waste, energy and production projects. The group`s in-depth knowledge of aerospace regulation makes it a popular name for complex mandates that combine contentious and non-contentious factors. Trilegal is also an important name in the commercial and international arbitration market. We appear before all major national and international arbitration institutions. We have successfully represented clients in some of the most significant arbitrations, particularly in complex shareholder disputes and mega infrastructure projects. „Gautam Bhattacharyya, Practice Manager, sets standards of excellence in client service and is very popular with Indian clients, businesses and banks and has excellent relationships with many leading Indian law firms. As Head of the Litigation practice, he also regularly advises on important international arbitration proceedings in London and Singapore.

„DJ Chak embodies the perfect combination of English expertise in international finance and local market knowledge to ensure effective and efficient collaboration with local businesses and clients/counterparties. DJ is not only technically excellent, he is also responsive, efficient and friendly, bringing a presence that is always calm and measured to the most difficult negotiations. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, one of the premier ports of call for domestic and foreign companies conducting mergers and acquisitions in India, is regularly involved in high-stakes transactions in highly regulated industries. The team also combines expertise in corporate governance and distressed mergers and acquisitions, providing legal services to a roster of clients operating across a wide range of industries, including financial services, technology, energy, infrastructure and pharmaceuticals. Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner, has more than three decades of experience in this field. Reeba Chacko and Nivedita Rao lead the commercial affairs, while Akila Agrawal oversees the mergers and acquisitions. „The Kochhar&Co. team has an excellent understanding of the subject, both from a legal and commercial point of view. They address the issues related to the transaction in order to propose the most effective solutions. The team is always available and has excellent communication skills. „After working with Clasis, we never felt like we had to look for another service provider. Their professionalism, ease of use, legal knowledge and reaction time stand out.

„Legacy Law Offices has a team of highly qualified lawyers and its commitment to quality legal work stands out from others in the market.” „White & Case is one of the most renowned law firms that provides exceptional services to its clients. They have industry-specific experts. They have a good knowledge of the Indian market and have been involved in various legal issues related to the Indian market. Its use of legal research and innovation tools makes it a leading law firm. I have always found his way of analyzing the law to find a commercial solution to the legal problem very useful and I have always appreciated it by the client. Kirkland & Ellis LLP offers a broad range of India-related expertise in cross-border acquisitions, offshore financing, international/regulatory risks and taxation. He has a strong list of clients from private equity firms as well as international companies investing in India. New York-based Srinivas Kaushik serves these clients in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and strategic investments.