SAM, CAM, Latham act on Ather Energy’s upcoming $536 mln IPO

by Nimitt Dixit |

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is advising Indian electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on its upcoming $536.2 million initial public offering (45 billion rupees), as more emerging companies than ever before turn to India’s red-hot stock market to raise funds.

CAM continues rapid expansion with NDA private equity co-head

by Nimitt Dixit |

Ratnadeep Roychowdhury, co-head of Nishith Desai Associates’ private equity and sovereign wealth funds group has moved to Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, making him the second NDA practice head to move to CAM in a week.

CAM, WFW act on $185 mln Adani Ports acquisition

by Nimitt Dixit |

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised its longstanding client Adani on Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone’s acquisition of 80 percent stake in Astro Offshore, an offshore support vessel operator. Watson Farley & Williams advised the selling shareholders of Astro Offshore.

Argus adds Nayara Energy GC to Mumbai corp practice

by Nimitt Dixit |

Nayara Energy’s former assistant general counsel Aayush Kumar is moving back to private practice, joining Argus Law as a partner in its Mumbai-based corporate practice, as law firms continue to hire in-house lawyers to bolster their capabilities.

Indus rebuilds employment practice with Kochhar partner in B’luru

by Nimitt Dixit |

IndusLaw has bolstered its employment law capabilities with the addition of former Kochhar partner Debjani Aich in Bengaluru.

NDA international disputes head to join CAM in Mumbai

by Nimitt Dixit |

Sahil Kanuga, who heads the international dispute resolution practice at Nishith Desai Associates, is joining Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in its white-collar crime and dispute resolution practice in Mumbai.

Anagram adds M&A and PE partner from IndusLaw

by Nimitt Dixit |

M&A-focused Anagram Partners has become the latest to turn to IndusLaw to expand its offerings with the addition of M&A and private equity-focused partner Faraz Khan in Mumbai.

RANKINGS: ALB India Super 50 Lawyers 2024

Continuing its tradition, ALB features leading private practitioners in India known for their outstanding client service. These lawyers were chosen based on direct client recommendations to ALB, showcasing their dedication to client needs and exceptional legal expertise.

Namma Lawyers: How Bangalore Has Grown Into a Thriving Legal Hub

by Nimitt Dixit |

Bengaluru's explosive tech scene, startup ecosystem, and craft beer culture have spawned a new breed of specialised lawyers, transforming the once-sleepy city into one of India's most dynamic legal markets.

FORUM: Collective Advantage

by Nimitt Dixit |

Collaboration is the most powerful driver of client institutionalisation. According to Thomson Reuters’ research, clients who identify collaborative teams within an outside law firm spend an average of 56 percent of their budget at that firm — more than twice the average share of spend received by the firms that clients use the most.

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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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