Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Strengthens its Infrastructure, Energy and Project Finance Practice with Appointment of Swathy Ramanath as Partner
Prior to joining SAM, Swathy Ramanath was a Partner at Khaitan & Co. in Bengaluru.
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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Kotak Special Situations Fund and Gayatri Highways on sale of 100% stake in HKR Roadways to Cube Highways
SAM had also advised Kotak Special Situations Fund on its initial investment in HKR Roadways in 2021 and subsequently on various refinancings, effectively acting as its counsel through the life of the investment.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co Appoints Ishan Seth as Partner in Capital Markets Practice
Ishan Seth holds an LL.M. from New York University School of Law, New York and a B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. Ishan is admitted to practise in both India and New York.
SAM hosts a joint roundtable with RPC Premier Law in Singapore on “Cross-Border Technology in an Age of Regulatory Divergence”
The discussion focused on the challenges businesses are facing as technology regulations across the region continue to diverge rather than converge.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Book Running Lead Managers on USD260 million IPO of LEAP India, KKR’s First IPO in India as Promoter
LEAP India is the largest on-demand asset pooling provider in India’s supply chain management sector, based on the number of pooled assets, according to the F&S Report.
SAM advises Continuum Group on USD 450 million Senior Unsecured Reg S/144A Bond Issuance through its global treasury centre in GIFT City
SAM advised on all aspects of Indian law relating to the transaction, including the regulatory framework applicable to the issuer under the GIFT City IFSC regime, the structuring of the offering, the review, negotiation and finalisation of the offering circular and transaction documents, including the bond documentation, trust deeds and corporate guarantees. SAM also acted as the listing agent for the listing of the Bonds on NSE IX.
SAM advises National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’s Special Opportunities Fund on its exit from Aseem Infrastructure Finance Ltd.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advised on the review, negotiation and finalization of the share purchase agreement governing the sale of AIFL’s shares to TPG and related transaction documents.
SAM advises Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd. on Strategic Joint Venture with Analog to Deploy Physical Intelligence Technology in India
The joint venture combines MEIL’s expertise in large-scale infrastructure execution with Analog’s intelligent sensing and infrastructure optimisation capabilities.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Secures Significant Win for Vedanta Ltd : Delhi HC Allows Enforcement of Two Foreign Arbitral Awards
The judgment reinforces the finality of foreign arbitral awards in India and provides greater certainty for investors and commercial parties, particularly in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and natural resources, by limiting enforcement-stage challenges based on public policy grounds.
SAM Strengthens Infrastructure, Energy and Project Finance Practice with Appointment of Prateek Bhandari as Partner
Prateek previously worked with Khaitan & Co and with ICICI Bank Limited. Prateek holds an LL.M. in Corporate and Financial Law from Jindal Global Law School and graduated with a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises NextGen Invent Corporation on Acquisition by Straive
The deal marks a strategic addition to Straive’s capabilities in the rapidly evolving Data & AI ecosystem and strengthens its ability to deliver enterprise AI solutions across global markets.
SAM acts as Domestic Legal Counsel to Craftsman Automation Ltd. on its ₹2,000 Crore Qualified Institutions Placement
This transaction represents the Company’s third significant capital markets fundraising exercise, following its initial public offering in 2021 and an earlier QIP in 2024, underscoring continued investor confidence in the Company’s business and growth strategy.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas advises Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Ltd. on USD 1.15 Million Acquisition of Arai Solutions
Following the transaction, Arai Solutions has become a wholly owned subsidiary of IKS.
Akshay Sachthey Rejoins SAM as Partner in the General Corporate Practice
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. has welcomed Akshay Sachthey back as Partner in its General Corporate Practice in Delhi, strengthening the Firm’s corporate advisory, M&A, and cross-border transactions capabilities.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises Steadview Capital on its Pre-IPO Secondary Purchase of Shares in Wakefit Innovations Limited
The deal forms part of Wakefit’s broader pre-IPO fundraising ahead of its proposed public listing. SAM advised on transaction, regulatory and tax aspects.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises KKR on its inter-fund transfer and secondary acquisition in Lighthouse Learning
SAM supported the transaction end-to-end, including structuring, diligence, competition, and regulatory aspects. The deal involved multi-team coordination across M&A, private equity, competition, and regulatory practices.
SAM advises AION Investments (a special purpose vehicle of a fund managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc.) on its sale of shares of Planetcast Media Services
The firm provided comprehensive transactional, structuring, and diligence support, marking AION’s full exit from Planetcast and its subsidiaries.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advises Farmjunction Marketing Private Limited and Info Edge on Investment in Tractor Junction
SAM advised on the primary issuance, investor participation, and transaction structuring, reinforcing the Firm’s strength in high-value growth and venture capital deals in the AgriTech sector.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Advises Omega Hospitals on its Acquisition of Cytecare Hospitals Private Limited
The deal marks Omega Hospitals’ entry into the Bengaluru oncology market and forms part of its nationwide expansion strategy. The transaction involved a full exit by Cytecare’s founding and major shareholders.
SAM- NLS Fintech Moot Competition | UILS, Chandigarh wins Second Edition
Moot court allows the lawyers of tomorrow to critically engage with real world regulatory issues facing the fintech ecosystem today.