Lawyers in India
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Prashant Gupta
Prashant Gupta is a partner in the firm’s corporate department, focusing primarily on capital markets transactions. He represents both issuers and underwriters in various equity and debt capital raising transactions, including initial public offerings, rights issues and QIP offerings, buy-backs, capital restructurings and pre-IPO private placements. He has advised on capital markets transactions that have raised over US$50 billion globally, which include both the largest IPO and bond offerings out of India, as well as the largest secondary trade on the stock exchanges in India. Chambers and Partners, 2022 views Prashant as ‘Band 1’ in Capital Markets: Equity. IFLR 1000, 2022 see him as a ‘Market Leader’ for Capital Markets. Chambers 2020, quotes a source who said, “Prashant is a no-nonsense lawyer who cuts straight to the point, providing crisp, balanced, commercial and technically correct advice.” He has been recognized by The Economic Times in the prestigious “ET 40 under forty” list of India’s “hottest business leaders” in 2019. He has also been recognized by IFLR1000 in the list of “Asia’s Best Lawyers” in 2021 and, and has been recognised in IBLJ’s A-List of India’s Top 100 Lawyers since 2018. He has also been recognized among the Who’s Who Legal “Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2022”. Prashant has advised on equity and bond offerings by issuers across various industries, including Apollo Tyres, Azure Power, AU Small Finance Bank, Bharti Airtel Limited, Coal India, DLF Limited, Dr. Lals Pathlabs, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Eris Lifesciences, Eros International, Federal Bank, Freshworks, HPCL-Mittal Energy, IDFC, IndiaMart, InterGlobe Aviation, Jubilant Foodworks, Lemon Tree Hotels, MakeMyTrip, One97 Communications (Paytm), ONGC, PB Fintech (Policybazaar), PVR Limited, Power Grid Corporation, PNB Housing Finance, SBI Cards and Payments Services, Network18/TV18, TCNS Clothing, Vedanta, Varroc Engineering, Videocon d2h, and Yes Bank.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Prashant Sirohi
Prashant Sirohi is a Partner at the Firm and works in the projects team at the New Delhi office of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. He has extensive experience in project and project finance related transactions in the power, roads, ports, airports, oil & gas sector in India. Prashant has been ranked for Projects, Infrastructure & Energy practice by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019 -21 editions. Prashant has been involved in advising various Indian as well as multi-national companies on commercial law aspects, including drafting, structuring and negotiating various business purchase agreements, share purchase agreements, shareholders agreements, financing agreements, EPC contracts, consortium agreements, and other related legal advisory work. Prashant has advised on a series of transactions in the oil and gas field, the gas sale and purchase as well as the gas transportation arrangements in relation to the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline project and the Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline project, which was awarded the Energy Deal of the Year by Asian Lawyer (ALM Emerging Markets Awards 2014). He also advised GAIL (India) Limited on its bidding documents for Time Charter hiring of LNG ships, and Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil Corporation, GAIL India Limited in relation to renegotiation of their long term LNG Sale and Purchase Arrangements with Qatargas and Exxon. Prashant has also advised on large power projects across India as well as outside India. He has advised NTPC Limited in relation to a 500 MW coal based power project in Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Private Limited, a joint venture of NTPC and BPDB in relation to drafting, reviewing and finalization of tender documents for the construction (on EPC turnkey basis) of 2x660 MW maître super-critical thermal power plant at Bangladesh.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Prashantha Kumar
Partner
Fox Mandal & Associates
Prateek Bagaria
Partner
Singularity Legal
Prateek Batra
Partner
TLH, Advocates & Solicitors
Pratyush Kumar Singh
Partner
TLH, Advocates & Solicitors
Praveen Raju
Partner
Spice Route Legal
Preetam D’Souza
Partner
Kochhar & Co.
Pritha Jha
Partner
Pioneer Legal
Prithvi Singh
Partner
Fidus Law Chambers
Pritish Das
Mr. Pritish Das, a distinguished practicing partner at Brus Chambers, is widely acknowledged as one of the foremost legal minds in India, with an illustrious practice encompassing shipping law, commercial arbitration, infrastructure-related litigation, contract interpretation, corporate advisory, and the enforcement of arbitral awards and foreign decrees. His standing as a legal luminary is reinforced by his recognition in Lloyd’s List of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the Maritime Industry and by his consistent ranking among the Top 10 Lawyers in the Market. These accolades underscore not only his professional excellence but also his sustained contribution to the evolution of maritime and commercial jurisprudence. Mr. Das is ranked by Legal500 as Next Generation Partner for shipping and arbitration work in India Areas of Core Expertise Mr. Das’s legal practice reflects a confluence of deep theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in the management and resolution of complex, high-value disputes across shipping, infrastructure, and commercial domains. He is particularly acclaimed for delivering strategic, commercially viable outcomes to clients engaged in contentious and transactional legal engagements. Shipping and Maritime Law In the domain of admiralty and maritime law, Mr. Das has consistently demonstrated superior legal capability and procedural dexterity. His expertise spans: Charter Party Disputes: He routinely advises and acts in matters involving both time and voyage charter parties, including claims arising out of deviation, dead freight, demurrage, off-hire, and “deemed earned” freight provisions. His interpretation of charterparty clauses is methodical and commercially attuned, ensuring robust legal protection of client interests. Bills of Lading and Carriage Contracts: Mr. Das provides comprehensive advice regarding the rights and liabilities of carriers, consignees, and shippers, including claims concerning delivery without production of bills, misdelivery, and damage to cargo. Shipbuilding and Offshore Energy Disputes: His command over the technical and legal aspects of shipbuilding contracts, rig disputes, delay claims, collisions, salvage operations, and limitation actions is particularly well-regarded. Arrest and Enforcement: Mr. Das has successfully obtained urgent and ex parte arrest orders for vessels at Indian ports, often in collaboration with Dr. Shrikant Hathi or Ms. Binita Hathi. His in-depth understanding of the Admiralty Act and jurisdictional coordination ensures effective security and expeditious relief for clients. Specialised Maritime Litigation: He is adept at handling complex matters involving marine casualties, total loss claims, seismic surveys, towage contracts, and fire and explosion-related damages at sea, with thorough consideration of international maritime conventions. Infrastructure Disputes and Commercial Arbitration Mr. Das’s reputation as a formidable arbitration practitioner extends beyond maritime disputes into infrastructure, construction, and commercial arbitration. He acts in high-stakes disputes involving EPC contracts, BOT agreements, joint ventures, and performance guarantees. His approach is distinguished by: Detailed Contractual Analysis: Rigorous legal dissection of agreements to determine breach, force majeure applicability, and liability allocation. Strategic Enforcement: Regularly appearing before High Courts and arbitral forums for enforcement of domestic and foreign awards, including under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and the New York Convention. Problem-Solving Orientation: With a keen eye for pre-litigation planning, he advises on dispute avoidance and early resolution strategies. Corporate and Contractual Advisory A cornerstone of Mr. Das’s advisory work lies in contract strategy and risk management. He is often retained to: Conduct comprehensive legal audits of commercial agreements; Negotiate high-value transactions; Assess contract enforceability in multi-jurisdictional settings; Formulate dispute resolution mechanisms that are both protective and practical. His ability to identify latent legal risks and translate complex contractual language into executable business decisions has made him a trusted counsel to domestic and international clients. Claims Recovery and Multijurisdictional Litigation Mr. Das has built a stellar track record in claims recovery and enforcement, where his aptitude for executing legal remedies across jurisdictions has ensured the realisation of client claims. From maritime lien enforcement to recognition of foreign awards, he deploys a precise and calculated legal strategy to recover assets or monetary entitlements. He is particularly effective in shipping-related disputes concerning: Collisions and Groundings Maritime Claims and Liens Salvage and General Average Claims Ship Mortgage Enforcement Insurance and Reinsurance Litigation Distinguishing Attributes Strategic Depth: Mr. Das’s ability to anticipate procedural and substantive challenges allows him to structure legal arguments that are resilient under scrutiny. Collaborative Excellence: His seamless coordination with founding partners Dr. Shrikant Hathi and Ms. Binita Hathi strengthens his litigation and arbitration practice, particularly in cross-border shipping matters. Thought Leadership: Regularly consulted by clients and industry professionals for his legal opinions, Mr. Das is a frequent speaker and advisor on maritime law, arbitral procedure, and enforcement mechanisms. Global Recognition and Enduring Impact His recognition in Lloyd’s List and industry accolades reflect not only his subject matter expertise but also his global standing in the legal community. Pritish Das remains at the forefront of India’s maritime and arbitration bar, offering legal services that combine intellectual rigour, strategic foresight, and practical execution. In a legal environment defined by complexity and cross-border interplay, Mr. Pritish Das has emerged as a leading authority, delivering high-value legal solutions to clients in India and abroad. His unmatched command over shipping law, arbitration, litigation, and contract strategy makes him a cornerstone of the dispute resolution practice at Brus Chambers and an invaluable ally for clients navigating the dynamic and demanding contours of commercial law.
BRUS CHAMBERS, Advocates & Solicitors
Priyanka Shetty
Partner
Argus Partners
Probir Roy Chowdhury
Partner
JSA Advocates & Solicitors
Puja Sondhi
Partner
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Purnima Kamble
Partner
Fox Mandal & Associates
Purvi Shah Asher
Partner
Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company
R. K Jain
Senior Associate
UJ LEGAL LLP
R. Sudhinder
Senior Partner
Argus Partners
RA Shah
Managing Partner
Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company
RAKESH KUMAR
Rakesh Kumar has a specialization in corporate (re)structuring, capital markets and securities, cross-border transactions, corporate litigation and arbitration. Rakesh has over a decade experience in the field of corporate restructuring strategies, corporate and commercial conveyancing, corporate dispute resolutions, including national/international commercial arbitration/negotiation practices, liquidation proceedings, M&A, company law board-related litigation. He is an independent counsel/pleader for various high stake litigation before the Supreme Court of India, High Court(s), Company Courts, Company Law Board, BIFR, AAIFR, DRT, DRAT, TDSAT and State Consumer Commission(s) and National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission. Rakesh has handled high-stakes corporate clients of national and international repute. During his professional carrier, he has represented several professional bodies, as well as corporate clients in various judicial forums and has been instrumental in bringing restructuring of many corporate houses amicably. He has handled various premier assignments of inbound and outbound investments from India.
LEGALLANDS LLP
RUSTAM GAGRAT
Senior Partner, Gagrats, Mumbai, & Gagrat & Co, New Delhi.
Gagrats
Rachna Bakhru
Partner
RNA Technology and IP Attorneys
Radhika Gaggar
Partner
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Raghubir Menon
Raghubir is a corporate, M&A and PE partner at the firm, the regional head of M&A and PE (Mumbai region) and advises numerous corporates, sovereign wealth funds and private equity funds. Raghubir actively represents large corporate clients such as Facebook, Walmart, Flipkart, One97 Communications, Sembcorp and blue chip PE and SWF clients such as KKR, Blackstone, Softbank Vision Fund, CPPIB, General Atlantic, GIC, ADIA and Temasek. He has recently advised IndiaIdeas.com Limited on its sale of the entire share capital of the company to PayU Payments Private Limited through secondary sale of US$ 4.6 billion. He has worked on some of the largest recent M&A and PE transactions in India including advising Facebook, TPG, PIF, L-Catterton, Silver Lake, Vista Equity Partners, General Atlantic, KKR and ADIA’s investment of over US$20 billion by Reliance Jio – India’s biggest conglomerate. He also advised the investors on Reliance Retail’s fund raise of over US$6 billion and Blackstone’s acquisition of Mphasis Limited for US$ 2.8 billion in 2021. In 2018, Raghubir represented Walmart on its acquisition of Flipkart for US$16 billion, making it the largest e-commerce acquisition globally. Chambers and Partners, 2022 views Raghubir as a ‘Band 1’ lawyer for each of Private Equity and M&A and he has also been ranked as a ‘Band 1’ lawyer by each of Chambers and Partners Global and Asia-Pacific for M&A for 2021. Chambers and Partners Global 2020, quotes a source saying Raghubir is “an excellent, star partner”. He is further praised for his deep experience in complex cross-border M&A, acting recently on some of India’s most important landmark transactions. Raghubir was ranked number one lawyer by Mergermarket in 2017 and 2018 for the entire Asia – Pacific region by deal volume and has been noted as the busiest lawyer in Asia in 2018, 19 and 20, by Mergermarket. He is also Ranked #1 in the Mergermarket Individual League Table 2020 Global Rankings, with 45 deals worth US$ 24.3 billion to his credit. He was awarded “Partner of the Year” by IDEX Legal Awards 2017 and is recommended by RSG Consulting 2019 for M&A and Private Equity, and won the M&A Lawyer of the Year: Private Equity at the Asian Lawyer Emerging Markets Awards 2015. Raghubir has been consistently ranked by Who’s Who Legal as one of the Global and India Thought Leaders for M&A and Corporate Governance.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co