Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas offers an outstanding legal practice across India that continues to be identified as a market leader for high-end M&A work. Operating especially out of Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru, the team stands out for its capacity to handle big-ticket, complex mandates for a range of prominent domestic and international clients. The firm has extensive experience in handling large-scale acquisitions for both partial and full ownership of companies. The team is well placed to handle public M&A and advise on SEBI regulations. The team has expertise on major deals in the energy, insurance, TMT and banking sectors with notable clients including Adani, Reliance and Tata.

"The team is dedicated, bright, experienced and committed to getting the result you need."

"They are strong and experienced in M&A."

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised Piramal Enterprises on its group restructuring, comprising the demerger of its pharmaceutical business in India into Piramal Pharma, the amalgamation of Convergence Chemicals and Hemmo Pharma with Piramal Pharma, and the amalgamation of PHL Finvest with Piramal Enterprises.

Cyril Shroff is the managing partner of CAM and is based in Mumbai. He has been at the forefront of the Indian legal market for many years and is instructed on acquisitions, joint ventures and divestments by both domestic and international clients. "He is very focused and able to provide a team best suited for a particular transaction. He is an amazing managing partner."

Nivedita Rao often represents international companies in their activities in the Indian market from her base in Bengaluru. She acts on acquisitions and sales involving listed companies in sectors including healthcare, TMT and food and beverages. "She is brilliant at negotiation. She is an amazing leader."

Reeba Chacko is a partner in the Bengaluru office who is a highly regarded lawyer in the market. She has a history of handling complex M&A transactions, many of which have been cross-border in nature.

Akila Agrawal has longstanding experience in the market and draws recognition for her regulatory expertise. Her workload comprises complex, multilayered acquisitions, business transfers and strategic partnerships. She heads CAM's M&A practice from New Delhi.