Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Our Partners, Natashaa Shroff, Taranjeet Singh and Deepa Rekha R, along with Senior Associate, Vardhman Mehta, authored an article titled "Reviewing 2024 M&A and private equity trends", featured in the India Business Law Journal, Law Asia.   The article explores India's dynamic corporate transformation driven by a surge in mergers & acquisition and private equity investments, highlighting trends in IPOs, cross-border deals, and ESG-focused investing. It underscores India's appeal amid global economic shifts, fuelled by its robust economy, regulatory support, and evolving sectoral strategies.   Read More: https://lnkd.in/d353GexE #SAMAndCo #India #MergersAndAcquisition #PrivateEquity #CorporateGrowth #IPOTrends #FDIInIndia #ESGInvesting #Investment

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised the Book Running Lead Managers, JM Financial Ltd, Axis Capital Ltd., HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited, ICICI Securities Limited, IIFL Capital Services Limited, KOTAK MAHINDRA CAPITAL COMPANY LIMITED and SBI Capital Markets on the USD 187 million IPO of Ventive Hospitality Limited, a hospitality JV of Blackstone and Panchshil group. The team was led by Partner, Nikhil Naredi with assistance from Priya Awasthi, Partner; Chinmay Sethia and M. Koshy Mammen, Senior Associates; Vartika Bhatnagar; Manish Soni and Shariba Tasneem, Associates. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Click here to know more: https://lnkd.in/d-vs-HaW #SAMAndCo #Ventive #IPO #Hospitality #Subscribed #Jointventure

Indian law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has bolstered its corporate offering in the National Capital Region (NCR) with the addition of partner Srikant C V from Khaitan & Co. Srikant has over 11 years of experience advising on corporate and commercial transactions, focusing on private equity and venture capital. He joined Khaitan in 2020 and became a partner in 2023 after earlier stints at DMD Advocates, JSA Advocates & Solicitors and Desai & Diwanji. “His strong background in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity, coupled with his deep understanding of corporate law, will undoubtedly strengthen our capabilities and add significant value to our practice”, said SAM managing partner Akshay Chudasama, in a statement. 🔗Here's more from Nimitt Dixit: https://lnkd.in/g2mVE9FP

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised Carraro India Limited and Carraro International S.E. on the initial public offering of equity shares by Carraro India Limited comprising of an offer for sale of 17,755,681 equity shares aggregating to USD 146.55 million by Carraro International S.E.. The Firm also advised Carraro India Limited on consolidation of value prior to the IPO which involved the acquisition of Carraro Technologies India Private Limited (another Indian entity in the Carraro group) from Carraro International S.E. Carraro India Limited is a solution provider of axles, transmission systems and gears for the agricultural tractor and construction vehicle industries in India. The team was led by Nikhil Naredi, Partner with assistance from Rohit Tiwari, Partner, Senior Associates, Tarun Srikanth and Ankur Verma, along with Associates, Shruthi Hariharan; Anoushka PV and Niharika Payannavar. The Corporate law team was led by Mithun V. Thanks, Partner; with assistance from Kaustubh Verma, Partner, Shraddha Suryavanshi, Principal Associate, Kratisha Agarwal, Senior Associate and Jehan Jhaveri, Associate. The Taxation team was led by Gouri Puri, Partner; with assistance from Rahul Yadav, Counsel; Nimish Malpani, Senior Associate; and Neeladri Chakrabarti Consultant. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­Click here to know more: https://lnkd.in/djngpM3j #SAMAndCo #Carraro #IPO

Our Partner, indermohan singh along with Principal Associate, Suraj Prasad Meher authored an article titled “Wealth management in India: SEBI’s bottom-up approach to investment”, featured in India Business Law Journal, Law Asia.   The article explores the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) decision to introduce a new asset class within the mutual fund framework that represents a transformative moment for India’s wealth management sector.    Read More: https://lnkd.in/dg4kYfCy   #SEBI #MutualFund #WealthManagement #AssetClass

Our Partner, Apoorva Murali has authored an insightful article titled “Global litigation trends in relation to AI”, published in ETLegalWorld. The article explores legal challenges surrounding AI's use of copyrighted data, examining global disputes and defenses like fair use and text-data mining exceptions. It highlights diverse approaches such as India’s limited fair dealing scope, the EU’s balanced TDM provisions, and Japan’s nuanced safeguards reflecting how jurisdictions address copyright in the evolving AI era. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dz-8P7TS #AI #TDM #TextDataMining #CopyrightLaws #Infringement #GlobalDisputes #EU #India #Chatbot #Internet

As we end 2024, we wanted to take this moment to reflect on the incredible journey we have had this year. Here’s a little glimpse into some highlights from 2024! We bid adieu to a year of significant growth, both in terms of the work we have done and the impact we continue to make as a Firm. From celebrating major deal milestones including significant corporate mergers, path breaking IPOs, to launching new tech initiatives that have redefined collaboration, we have made great strides forward.   This year also saw the addition of new leadership to our management board. With outstanding leaders across the firm being recognised for their excellence, 2024 has been a year of success, impact, and innovation. As we close this year, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to each one of our colleagues, our clients and all our well wishers across the world.    Wishing you all the very best for a fulfilling and prosperous 2025!   #Reflections2024 #HappyNewYear #SAMAndCo #LegalExcellence #Year2025

As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with hope and optimism, we want to take a moment to thank you—our clients, partners, teams and community—for your trust and support throughout the year. This festive season, we wish you and your loved ones joy, good health, and prosperity. May your Christmas be merry and your New Year filled with new opportunities and success! #happynewyear #festivevibes #SAMCO #holidayseason #seasonsgreetings

The Hindu Businessline has featured our Partner, Pooja Ramchandani’s inputs on India’s gig economy outlook for 2025 in a detailed story titled ”Labour landscape: Navigating the gig economy shift in 2024”. The article discusses the labour landscape, its challenges, the rapidly growing gig force along with other aspects.   Pooja, while commenting on the growth of the gig economy said, “The gig economy in India in 2024 is characterised by diversification and technological integration. However, a balance is needed between flexibility and formal recognition to ensure worker welfare, including social security, health and safety measures.” Sharing her thoughts on the future of the gig economy and policy formulation she said, “Striking the right balance will ensure that gig work remains both a viable opportunity for workers and a sustainable driver of economic growth.”   Click here to read the story: https://lnkd.in/dt67ZAT5   #Gig #Economy #Labour #Force #Shift #Policy #TheHindu

Partner, Rajat Bose was a part of a special coverage on CNBC-TV18 discussing key takeaways from the recently concluded 55th GST Council at Jaisalmer. The panel discussed the deferral of decisions on insurance tax rates and the proposed GST hike on used cars. Rajat commented, that while GST rate reduction on insurance could benefit consumers, it must be carefully assessed. He further added, "A thorough review of the impact on the cost structure is necessary before implementing any rate cuts. A hasty decision could lead to increased service costs, which must be avoided." Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/dk9Cz4cX Click here to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dTDyDSgi #GST #55thCouncil #TaxPolicy #Insurance #UsedCars #GSTDecisions #ExpertOpinion #Coverage