South Asia - India

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

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Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas works with major financial institutions, corporates, and senior executives on major criminal and regulatory matters, with a strong focus on internal investigations and responses to government investigations and enforcement actions, with capabilities in state-level cases throughout India, as well as working with global counsel on cases brought by international agencies such as the SEC, FCPA, and UKBA. The firm has expertise across various sectors, handling matters in areas including real estate, financial services, media, and intellectual property. Managing partner Cyril Shroff leads the team alongside experienced litigators Indranil Deshmukh, Ankoosh K Mehta, and Faraz Alam Sagar, who combine high-stakes litigation expertise with regular work on internal and government investigations, also working with government agencies on regulatory developments. Aviral Sahai is an up-and-coming name notable for his work with state police forces as well as federal enforcement bodies in white-collar cases across a variety of sectors. Principal associate Srinivas Atreya Chatti is a key up-and-coming name in the team, with broad litigation expertise. All lawyers mentioned are in Mumbai.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Diversity, strength of knowledge of sophisticated issues and ease of working are hallmarks for this firm.'
  • 'They are responsive, well-versed in the topics that are needed and command an appropriate level of respect with our corporate stakeholders without being overbearing.'
  • 'We get to work with quality lawyers who provide the appropriate work product.'
  • 'Faraz Sagar is one of the standout lawyers in this area in India. He is one of a handful of names that I call upon. Responsive, concise and understands the local and international dynamics at play.'

Key clients

  • MSC Agency (India) Private Limited
  • Former Managing Director, Bank of Baroda
  • An official of Sembcorp Energy India Limited
  • SBI Capital Markets Ltd.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Cyril Shroff, Indranil Deshmukh, Ankoosh Mehta, Faraz Alam Sagar

Other key lawyers

Aviral Sahai, Srinivas Atreya Chatti, Sarah Navodia, Lomesh Kiran Nidumuri, Kapil Arora