White-Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
Band 1
Contact number
+91 11 41590700Chambers Review
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is a highly reputed national firm, which draws upon the strength of its dispute resolution practice to offer an extensive white-collar criminal service to large multinationals. Showcasing an unparalleled breadth of expertise, it remains India's go-to firm for major clients in fraud and forensic investigations, anti-money laundering and anti-corruption matters. It is entrusted by businesses in a wide range of industries, including technology, finance, fintech, manufacturing and media. Clients include Resilient Innovations, Citibank and Airbus.
Work Highlights
- Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co acted for JK Tyres and Industries before the Delhi High Court in a challenge to a freezing order imposed by the Enforcement Directorate and before the Adjudicating Authority regarding a money laundering allegation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"From the moment of engagement, SAM's commitment to delivering high service levels was evident. They are available and open for deliberation at all times. Their turnaround time is exemplary. For the purposes of client satisfaction, SAM deliberates and explains their thought process behind the decisions to be taken."
"They handled a very delicate case with maximum complexity in a very professional way."
"From the moment of engagement, SAM's commitment to delivering high service levels was evident. They are available and open for deliberation at all times. Their turnaround time is exemplary. For the purposes of client satisfaction, SAM deliberates and explains their thought process behind the decisions to be taken."
"They handled a very delicate case with maximum complexity in a very professional way."
Notable Practitioners
Alina Arora is based in New Delhi and is a strong choice of counsel for her skills in relation to internal investigations and compliance. She offers additional expertise in matters relating to anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and fraud, including employee-related matters.
"I strongly recommend Alina on all complicated white-collar crime engagements."
"Alina is one of the old boardroom warriors in the market."
Nishant Joshi is based in New Delhi and is a highly respected litigator in India who has expertise relating to white-collar crime issues. He has notable experience in relation to investigations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. He often represents clients before appellate tribunals, the Delhi High Court, and the Supreme Court.
"Nishant possess a remarkable ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner, both in written and oral form. Nishant is exceptionally good at strategising future actions. In addition to his legal prowess, Nishant exhibits exceptional leadership qualities."
"Nishant has always been very responsive and very professional. He makes us feel personally catered for while at the same time maintaining a very professional manner. He has been able to address all matters successfully."