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AQUILAW

Asia-Pacific Guide 2025

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Asia-Pacific

AQUILAW is a premier law firm at the nexus of corporate, government, technology, and business. With offices in Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bhubaneswar, the firm provides strategic legal solutions across diverse industry sectors. AQUILAW is known for its client-centric approach, emphasizing long-term goals through specialized services in dispute resolution, corporate law, data privacy, tax, real estate, and more. The firm boasts an accomplished team of 9 Partners, 2 Associate Partners, and 1 Executive Director, supported by a strong network of legal associates, chartered accountants, and consultants.

Practice Areas and Leadership

  • Dispute Resolution (Domestic and International Arbitration, Litigation, Criminal Law)
  • Practice Head: Sanjay Basu (Founding Partner)
  • Expertise: Corporate disputes, constitutional matters, and high-stakes litigation.
  • Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Practice Head: Sucharita Basu (Founding & Managing Partner)
  • Expertise: Corporate advisory, infrastructure, real estate, and government policy.
  • Arbitration and Strategic Litigation
  • Practice Head: Neerav Merchant (Partner & Head)
  • Expertise: International arbitration, anti-corruption, real estate, and government affairs.
  • Real Estate and Infrastructure
  • Practice Head: Soumya Banerjee (Partner)
  • Expertise: Infrastructure development, banking, telecom, and IT sectors.
  • Criminal Law and White-Collar Crimes
  • Practice Head: Soumen Mohanty (Partner)
  • Expertise: Constitutional matters, trial representation, and multinational client advisory.
  • Indirect Tax and GST
  • Practice Head: Rajarshi Dasgupta (Executive Director & National Head)
  • Expertise: GST, VAT, customs duty, data privacy, and international taxation.
  • Corporate Governance and ESG
  • Practice Head: Suhana Islam Murshedd (Partner)
  • Expertise: Mergers and acquisitions, foreign investments, and environmental governance.
  • Energy and Regulatory Matters
  • Practice Head: Anju Thomas (Associate Partner)
  • Expertise: Electricity regulations, commercial disputes, and corporate litigation.
  • Property Disputes and Admiralty Laws
  • Practice Head: Swarajit Dey (Associate Partner)
  • Expertise: Admiralty suits, arbitration, and environmental laws.
  • Insolvency and Bankruptcy (IBC)
  • Practice Head: Amit Kumar Nag (Partner)
  • Expertise: Corporate law, government tenders, and banking disputes.
  • General Litigation and Arbitration
  • Practice Head: Piyush Agrawal (Partner)
  • Expertise: Shareholder disputes, environmental litigation, and arbitration.

Key Strengths

  • Industry Sectors Served: Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, IT, real estate, energy, banking, and FMCG.
  • Collaborative Approach: Involves multidisciplinary experts for tailored solutions.
  • Recognition: Regularly ranked by international platforms like Chambers Global, IFLR 1000, and Who’s Who Legal.


AQUILAW is committed to delivering excellence in legal services with a focus on innovation, integrity, and client success.

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India - Head office

AQUILAW rankings

Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
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Corporate/Commercial: Kolkata
1 Department
2 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Corporate/Commercial: Kolkata
2
Corporate/Commercial: Kolkata
2
Band 2
Lawyers
Sanjay Basu
1
Sanjay Basu
1
Band 1
Sucharita Basu
2
Sucharita Basu
2
Band 2
Dispute Resolution: Mumbai-based
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
3
Neerav Merchant
3
Band 3