SAM hires white-collar specialist in Delhi

by Nimitt Dixit |

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has added investigations expert Rohit Dhingra as a partner in its white-collar crime practice in Delhi. Dhingra was previously a managing director in the risk advisory and investigation practice at FTI Consulting.

Former Trilegal equity partner becomes CAM’s fourth September partner hire

by Nimitt Dixit |

Rohan Ghosh Roy, a former Trilegal partner who helped build the firm’s technology and private equity clientele, is joining Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as equity partner in Mumbai, following a two-year career break.

CAM, Khaitan, Hogan Lovells act on $179mln Brigade QIP

by Nimitt Dixit |

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised Brigade Enterprises, a real estate developer in India, on its fundraising through qualified institutional placement (QIP) of equity shares totalling approximately $179 million. Khaitan & Co and Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee advised the book-running lead managers to the deal.

Luthra continues hiring streak with disputes team, corporate partner

by Nimitt Dixit |

Luthra and Luthra has continued its strong rebuild in September, following a cluster of exits from the firm, with the addition of a five-member disputes team in Hyderabad from Kings Stubb & Kasiva (KSK) led by partner Rajeev Rambhatla, and healthcare-focused corporate partner Pradnesh Warke from Dentons Link Legal in Mumbai.

CAM, Trilegal, W&C act on Prestige Estate’s $595 mln QIP

by Nimitt Dixit |

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised real estate developer Prestige Estates Projects on its $595 million qualified institutional placement of shares. Trilegal and White & Case advised the lead managers on the deal.

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.

Singhania & Co grows white-collar litigation offering with merger

Indian law firm Singhania & Co (S&Co) has merged with a white-collar litigation specialist firm led by Mahika Varma, who comes on board as a partner.

Maheshwari acquires Lexway to expand disputes offering

New Delhi-headquartered Maheshwari & Co has announced an expansion of its dispute resolution practice through the integration of Lexway Chambers. This strategic move includes the addition of Tarun Biswas as a partner.

India’s ANB Legal opens in Dubai, taps veteran lawyer to lead office

Indian law firm ANB Legal has announced the opening of its first international office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of its strategic expansion into the Gulf region.

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