S&R Associates
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
About
S&R Associates is a full-service Indian law firm with offices in New Delhi and Mumbai.
Our principles: a commitment to the quality of work, dedication to our clients and a professional culture in Indian legal services with international standards.
The Firm has more than 150 lawyers providing legal services to sophisticated international and Indian clients.
Strengths
International Experience
Many of our senior lawyers have worked with leading international law firms in New York, London and Singapore.
Regulatory Expertise
We have extensive experience in engaging on behalf of our clients with major Indian regulatory authorities on complex issues across sectors.
Inter-disciplinary Approach
Our lawyers from across practice groups work together to solve our clients’ key problems and challenges.
Hands-on Partner Involvement
Drawing from our focus on quality and as a firm with relatively lower leverage, our services are characterized by a high level of partner involvement in all transactions and matters.
Main Areas of Practice
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Capital Markets
- Private Equity
- Investment Funds
- Litigation and Arbitration
- Anti-corruption, Fraud and Investigations
- Banking, Finance, Restructuring and Insolvency
- Corporate Governance and ESG
- Competition/Antitrust
- Real Estate
- Tax
- Employment
- Regulatory
- General Corporate
- Data Privacy and Intellectual Property
- Private Clients
Ranked Offices
Provided by S&R Associates
- New DelhiMax House, Tower C, 4th Floor Okhla Industrial Estate Phase III , New Delhi, Delhi, India, 110 020
- Web: www.snrlaw.in
- Tel: +91 11 4069 8000
- Fax: +91 11 5289 8001
- View ranked office
- MumbaiOne Indiabulls Centre, 1403, Tower 2, B Wing, 841, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400 013View ranked office
S&R Associates rankings
Articles, highlights and press releases
152 items provided by S&R Associates
Recent Representation: Hindustan Media Ventures Limited
S&R Associates is representing Hindustan Media Ventures Limited
Proactive Pathways to Navigate Emerging Carbon Taxes
The global focus on mitigating climate change has spurred the swift development and implementation of policies aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Among these measures, carbon taxes and mechanisms such as the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“EU CBAM”) have emerged as pivo
Recent Representation: the Broker
S&R Associates represented the broker
Recent Representation: Vodafone Group
S&R Associates represented Vodafone Group
Levelling the Playing Field: Supreme Court Decides on Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrators
State-owned enterprises (“SOEs”) in India have historically stipulated in their commercial contracts that arbitrators must be chosen from a panel pre-determined by the SOEs. These clauses have been challenged as being unfair, but Indian courts have taken differing views in the matter. A five-judge b
Permissibility of Selective Capital Reduction Under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Wider “Take Priv
In a departure from existing precedents, the National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata bench (“NCLT”), pursuant to its order dated September 19, 2024, rejected a petition for reduction of capital under Section 66 of the Companies Act, 2013 filed by Philips India Limited, an unlisted company, to cancel
Branded Residences: An Overview of the Legal Framework in India
The rise of mixed-use development platforms has prompted hospitality brands to diversify their offerings, expanding into residential spaces such as resort villas and luxury apartments to cater to a broader audience. This note provides an overview of the concept of Branded Residences and explores how
Recent Representation: IndoSpace
S&R Associates represented IndoSpace
Recent Representation: Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
S&R Associates represented Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Recent Representation: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
S&R Associates represented Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
Regulatory Updates: RERA (July to September 2024)
This Quarterly Roundup relates to cases arising from Real Estate Regulation Act, 2016 (“Act/RERA”) for the period between July and September 2024. Issue 1 sets out a compilation of selected judgements, orders and circulars for the covered period, highlighting recent legal developments influenced by
Regulatory Updates: Clean Energy (July to September 2024)
Issue 3 of 2024 of our Quarterly Roundup Series on Clean Energy covers the period between July and September 2024 and tracks key regulatory developments at both central and state levels in solar and wind generation, green hydrogen/ ammonia production, EVs, tariffs, connectivity and other miscellaneo
M&A in the Ports Sector in India: Key Regulatory and Contractual Considerations
The Indian ports sector is witnessing increased private sector participation, particularly by way of Public-Private Partnerships (“PPP”). The government has facilitated private sector participation by adopting investor friendly PPP models and streamlining tender processes and concession agreements f
The New India-UAE BIT: Changing the Model BIT by BIT
The new bilateral investment treaty (“BIT”) signed by India and the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) earlier this year replaces the 2013 India-UAE BIT and entered into force on August 31, 2024. The 2024 India-UAE BIT seeks to stimulate investment across a broad range of sectors and marks a key policy sh
Recent Representation: the Book Running Lead Managers
S&R Associates represented ICICI Securities, DAM Capital Advisors, Jefferies India, Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India), Nuvama Wealth Management and SBI Capital Markets
Recent Representation: Veritas Capital
S&R Associates represented Veritas Capital
Regulatory Compliance Calendars for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in India
Regulatory Compliance Calendars for Alternative Investment Funds for Category I, II and III in India
[S&R AI Focus] Investing in AI in India (Part 3): AI-related Advisories Under the Intermediary Guide
This note, the third of a multi-part series on investing in the Indian artificial intelligence (“AI”) sector, discusses a set of advisories (“AI Advisories”) with respect to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“Intermediary Guidelines”), fo
Recent Representation: Craftsman Automation Limited
S&R Associates represented Craftsman Automation Limited
Recent Representation: Western Carriers (India) Limited
S&R Associates represented Western Carriers (India) Limited
Recent Representation: the Brokers
S&R Associates represented the brokers
Recent Representation: Northern Arc Capital Limited
S&R Associates represented Northern Arc Capital Limited
Recent Representation: MOURI Tech LLC
S&R Associates represented MOURI Tech LLC
Recent Representation: Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors, Nuvama Wealth Management, BOB Capital Mark
S&R Associates represented Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors, Nuvama Wealth Management and BOB Capital Markets
Recent Representation: RSB Transmissions
S&R Associates is representing RSB Transmissions
Recent Representation: Data Infrastructure Trust
S&R Associates represented Data Infrastructure Trust
Recent Representation: Data Infrastructure Trust
S&R Associates represented Data Infrastructure Trust
Recent Representation: Allianz Infrastructure Luxembourg II S.à r.l.
S&R Associates is representing Allianz Infrastructure Luxembourg II S.à r.l.
Recent Representation: the SAR Group
S&R Associates represented the SAR Group
Foreign Investment in India from Bordering Countries: A Case for Review
Press Note No. 3 (2020 Series) (“PN3”) was introduced with the primary objective of “curbing opportunistic takeovers and acquisitions of Indian companies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” However, the circumstances that prompted introduction of PN3 have changed significantly. There is a need to reflect
Recent Representation: Hindustan Media Ventures Limited
S&R Associates is representing Hindustan Media Ventures Limited
Proactive Pathways to Navigate Emerging Carbon Taxes
The global focus on mitigating climate change has spurred the swift development and implementation of policies aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Among these measures, carbon taxes and mechanisms such as the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“EU CBAM”) have emerged as pivo
Recent Representation: the Broker
S&R Associates represented the broker
Recent Representation: Vodafone Group
S&R Associates represented Vodafone Group
Levelling the Playing Field: Supreme Court Decides on Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrators
State-owned enterprises (“SOEs”) in India have historically stipulated in their commercial contracts that arbitrators must be chosen from a panel pre-determined by the SOEs. These clauses have been challenged as being unfair, but Indian courts have taken differing views in the matter. A five-judge b
Permissibility of Selective Capital Reduction Under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Wider “Take Priv
In a departure from existing precedents, the National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata bench (“NCLT”), pursuant to its order dated September 19, 2024, rejected a petition for reduction of capital under Section 66 of the Companies Act, 2013 filed by Philips India Limited, an unlisted company, to cancel
Branded Residences: An Overview of the Legal Framework in India
The rise of mixed-use development platforms has prompted hospitality brands to diversify their offerings, expanding into residential spaces such as resort villas and luxury apartments to cater to a broader audience. This note provides an overview of the concept of Branded Residences and explores how
Recent Representation: IndoSpace
S&R Associates represented IndoSpace
Recent Representation: Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
S&R Associates represented Aditya Birla Renewables Limited
Recent Representation: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
S&R Associates represented Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited
Regulatory Updates: RERA (July to September 2024)
This Quarterly Roundup relates to cases arising from Real Estate Regulation Act, 2016 (“Act/RERA”) for the period between July and September 2024. Issue 1 sets out a compilation of selected judgements, orders and circulars for the covered period, highlighting recent legal developments influenced by
Regulatory Updates: Clean Energy (July to September 2024)
Issue 3 of 2024 of our Quarterly Roundup Series on Clean Energy covers the period between July and September 2024 and tracks key regulatory developments at both central and state levels in solar and wind generation, green hydrogen/ ammonia production, EVs, tariffs, connectivity and other miscellaneo
M&A in the Ports Sector in India: Key Regulatory and Contractual Considerations
The Indian ports sector is witnessing increased private sector participation, particularly by way of Public-Private Partnerships (“PPP”). The government has facilitated private sector participation by adopting investor friendly PPP models and streamlining tender processes and concession agreements f
The New India-UAE BIT: Changing the Model BIT by BIT
The new bilateral investment treaty (“BIT”) signed by India and the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) earlier this year replaces the 2013 India-UAE BIT and entered into force on August 31, 2024. The 2024 India-UAE BIT seeks to stimulate investment across a broad range of sectors and marks a key policy sh
Recent Representation: the Book Running Lead Managers
S&R Associates represented ICICI Securities, DAM Capital Advisors, Jefferies India, Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities (India), Nuvama Wealth Management and SBI Capital Markets
Recent Representation: Veritas Capital
S&R Associates represented Veritas Capital
Regulatory Compliance Calendars for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in India
Regulatory Compliance Calendars for Alternative Investment Funds for Category I, II and III in India
[S&R AI Focus] Investing in AI in India (Part 3): AI-related Advisories Under the Intermediary Guide
This note, the third of a multi-part series on investing in the Indian artificial intelligence (“AI”) sector, discusses a set of advisories (“AI Advisories”) with respect to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“Intermediary Guidelines”), fo
Recent Representation: Craftsman Automation Limited
S&R Associates represented Craftsman Automation Limited
Recent Representation: Western Carriers (India) Limited
S&R Associates represented Western Carriers (India) Limited
Recent Representation: the Brokers
S&R Associates represented the brokers
Recent Representation: Northern Arc Capital Limited
S&R Associates represented Northern Arc Capital Limited
Recent Representation: MOURI Tech LLC
S&R Associates represented MOURI Tech LLC
Recent Representation: Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors, Nuvama Wealth Management, BOB Capital Mark
S&R Associates represented Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors, Nuvama Wealth Management and BOB Capital Markets
Recent Representation: RSB Transmissions
S&R Associates is representing RSB Transmissions
Recent Representation: Data Infrastructure Trust
S&R Associates represented Data Infrastructure Trust
Recent Representation: Data Infrastructure Trust
S&R Associates represented Data Infrastructure Trust
Recent Representation: Allianz Infrastructure Luxembourg II S.à r.l.
S&R Associates is representing Allianz Infrastructure Luxembourg II S.à r.l.
Recent Representation: the SAR Group
S&R Associates represented the SAR Group
Foreign Investment in India from Bordering Countries: A Case for Review
Press Note No. 3 (2020 Series) (“PN3”) was introduced with the primary objective of “curbing opportunistic takeovers and acquisitions of Indian companies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” However, the circumstances that prompted introduction of PN3 have changed significantly. There is a need to reflect