Counting Fortune 500 companies and global powerhouses among its key roster of clients, S&R Associates demonstrates vast expertise that encompasses a spectrum of regulatory issues, high stakes M&A and private equity mandates. Mumbai’s Rajat Sethi helms the ‘very knowledgeable’ group with his notable knowledge in joint ventures and shareholder disputes, while Sandip Bhagat is adept at handling securities laws, takeover regulations and foreign investment. Sanjeev Adlakha is geared to handle mandates for financial institutions as well as a plethora of Indian companies. Viral Mehta left the firm in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They provide first rate advice in India and have quickly become our go-to firm. They are responsive, thorough and commercial in their advice.'
- 'They genuinely look to provide an efficient service and have a client centric outlook.'
- 'Their team is diverse and resourced appropriately and available as required. An exceptional team.’
‘Very knowledgeable team with a broad range of corporate expertise. Always willing to support and assist and go the extra mile.’
‘William Vivian John is an excellent practitioner. Always available and very commercially astute - he provides clients with invaluable, practical advice and solutions. ’
‘Excellent overall Corporate and M&A practice.'
'Very thorough with their advisory work and transaction management.’
‘Excellent team overall, and Rajat Sethi leads the team very well.’
Key clients
- Aéroports de Paris S.A. (Groupe ADP)
- ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel
- Ascendion, Inc.
- Brookfield
- BW LPG
- Citigroup Global Markets
- Ennov SAS
- Freight Commerce Solutions
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Global Health Limited
- Hitachi Payment Services
- IHH Healthcare Berhad
- Livguard Energy Technologies (SAR Group)
- Penguin Random House
- United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS)
- Vantiva SA
- ZScaler, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, a listed pharma company, in its INR 56.51bn sale of 75% of the equity shares of its subsidiary Glenmark Life Sciences Limited, a listed active pharmaceutical ingredients manufacturer, to Nirma Limited.
- Represented BW LPG, an owner and operator of LPG vessels, in the formation of a 50-50 joint venture, BW Confidence Enterprise, with Confidence Petroleum India Limited, a listed company, to explore investment opportunities in onshore LPG import infrastructure.
- Representing Aeroports de Paris S.A. in its agreement with GMR Airports Infrastructure Limited (GIL) initiating the process for a merger of GIL with GMR Airports Limited, in which ADP and GIL currently hold 49% and 51% stakes (respectively).
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Rajat Sethi