CAM, Tatva Legal Hyderabad guide $1.2 bln Ambuja Cement acquisition

by Nimitt Dixit |

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised Gautam Adani’s Ambuja Cement on its acquisition of Penna Cement Industries from its promoter group for 104 billion rupees ($1.24 billion). Penna and its promoters were advised by Tatva Legal, Hyderabad on the deal. 

Gurgaon: Kochhar hires disputes partner from King Stubb & Kasiva

Indian law firm Kochhar & Co has appointed Ashish Kothari as partner in its dispute resolution and litigation practice in Gurgaon.

UK's Hill Dickinson forms strategic alliance with Singapore law firm PDLegal

by Nimitt Dixit |

UK-headquartered Hill Dickinson has entered into a formal law alliance (FLA) with PDLegal, a law firm based in Singapore, to expand its legal offerings in the region. 

Saraf continues August hiring with Quillon corporate pro

by Nimitt Dixit |

Saraf and Partners has hired a third partner in August with the addition of Adil Ladha to its corporate practice in Mumbai. Ladha was previously a counsel at Quillon Partners.

Bombay Law Chambers adds former NDA pro to head investment funds group

by Nimitt Dixit |

Mumbai-based boutique Bombay Law Chambers has added Nandini Pathak as a partner to head its investment funds and asset management practice. She was previously a leader in the same practice at Nishith Desai Associates.

SAM, AZB advise on $188 mln Netherlands-India life sciences deal

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has advised Netherlands-headquartered speciality ingredient solutions provider Barentz International on its acquisition of India-based Anshul Life Sciences, which was represented by AZB & Partners.

ELP bolsters disputes practice with former Rajah & Tann lawyer

by Nimitt Dixit |

Economic Laws Practice has added international arbitration pro Karam Advani as a partner in Mumbai, adding to its dispute resolution capabilities and strengthening its international network.

Former Luthra disputes partner joins JSA in Delhi

by Nimitt Dixit |

J. Sagar Associates has continued its hot hiring streak in 2024 with the addition of disputes partner Shreya Sircar in Delhi. She was most recently a partner at Luthra and Luthra Law offices, a stint that lasted less than a year.

Mumbai: CAM snaps up Trilegal banking pro

by Nimitt Dixit |

Indian law firm Trilegal has seen a rare recent partner departure, with banking expert Pranav Sharma rejoining Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as an equity partner in Mumbai.

Dentons Link Legal bolsters team with partner trio

Dentons Link Legal, the Indian member of global law firm Dentons, has announced the appointment of three new partners. Madhur Verma and Manoj Panzade join the firm’s new GIFT City office, while Nayona Roy joins in Mumbai.

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As one of Japan’s Big Four law firms, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has made it its mission to improve diversity and inclusion, or D&I, across the firm and Japan’s legal industry. ALB talks to Mari Itoh, a partner at AMT and a

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