About

Idea Cellular is a leading pan-Indian GSM operator offering 2G, 3G and 4G mobile services to nearly 200 million subscribers in the country. Praised extensively for its skills in litigation, arbitration and compliance, Idea Cellular’s legal unit has set a high mark for peers in the industry with its superior efficiency and internal organisation. A driving force behind all corporate transaction, the team currently works on Idea Cellular’s flagship deal to merge with Vodafone India, creating the largest telecom company in India by subscribers and revenue in the process. This $23bn transaction is the largest by value in India’s M&A history and is expected to have a positive effect on the industry in the form of greater investment and network coverage. Exemplifying the experience and quality within the team is veteran lawyer Pankaj Kapdeo, who has been at the helm of the department since November 2006.