Counting leading multinationals and blue-chip Indian conglomerates amongst its key clients, the P&A Law Offices practice is well versed in managing multi-jurisdictional M&A and joint venture matters. The team is experienced in acting on behalf of private equity and venture capital investors, with Mumbai-based Supreme Waskar bringing expertise on securities and foreign exchange laws to the group. From New Delhi, Anand Pathak is renowned for his handling of M&A and dispositions, Shashank Gautam routinely advises clients on diverse competition and corporate law matters, whilst Nakib Syam focuses on project finance.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very responsive and technical. They bring a global perspective to Indian transactions, which is invaluable for companies based on other parts of the world.’

  • ‘Anand Pathak and Vibhuti Kochar are both excellent. We've been pleased with every lawyer we have used at P&A, but Anand and Vibhuti standout for their business acumen, technical expertise and responsiveness.’

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Key clients

  • IL&FS
  • IL&FS Energy Development Company Limited
  • Schneider Electric
  • Luminous Power Technologies Private Limited
  • Graycliff Partners
  • Nielsen IQ
  • UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited
  • Tata Steel Limited

Work highlights

  • Represented IL&FS on the sale of its iconic headquarters in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai, for a sum of INR 1,080 Crore (USD 132.4 Million).
  • Represented and advised IL&FS and its group entities on the sale of 100% of the issued share capital of Ramagiri Renewable Energy Limited and certain fixed assets by IL&FS Energy Development Company Limited to Maithan Alloys Limited.
  • Represented and advised IL&FS and its group entities on the sale of 100% of the issued share capital of Ramagiri Renewable Energy Limited and certain fixed assets by IL&FS Energy Development Company Limited to Maithan Alloys Limited.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anand S. Pathak, Shashank Gautam, Nabik Syam, Supreme Waskar

Other key lawyers

Vibhuti Kochhar