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The team has deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, corporate advisory work and cross-border transactions. Their arrival further strengthens the Firm’s ability to advise clients on complex domestic and international transactions across a wide range of sectors.
Seasoned IP litigator with over 12 years of experience in trademark, copyright, geographical indication and technology disputes joins the firm’s IP team.
The acquisition brings together two established investment management platforms with complementary synergies. As part of the transaction, Mr. Samit Vartak will be appointed as Chief Investment Officer — Equities at ASK IM for the combined business.
Moneyview is a digital-only, credit-led financial services platform for Middle India customers, being households with an annual income of ₹300,000—₹1,100,000.
The transaction comprises of a secondary acquisition of shares from the Promoters and Tata Capital Healthcare Fund II and, a primary subscription to shares proposed to be issued by the Target Company.
ECL owns, operates and manages on-campus student accommodation across higher education institutions and own K-12 Assets. As of March 31, 2026, they are present across 15 cities in India and one city in the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the largest institutional platforms in India focused on professionally managed student accommodation as of June 15, 2026. ECL is India’s first educational infrastructure provider to list in the public markets.
The SAM team was led by Taranjeet Singh, Partner, Kanwardeep Singh, Counsel, with support from Pundrikaksh Sharma, Senior Associate, and Vishal Jain, Associate
The mandate involved advising on a broad range of regulatory, disclosure, diligence, and transaction execution matters. The IPO is one of the most closely anticipated listings in Indian capital markets and is the second largest initial public offering, to date.
A portion of this QIP’s proceeds is proposed to be used for financing capital expenditure towards defence equipment capabilities. SAM also previously advised the lead managers on Bharat Forge’s ₹1,650 crore QIP in December 2024.
SAM advised Ethereal on the review of revenue documents, and the negotiation and finalisation of the agreement for sale with APIIC. The Firm also advised Ethereal in relation to various other aspects of the transaction.
The transaction represents a significant institutional investment in India’s evolving beauty and wellness sector and supports the continued scaling and institutionalisation of a founder-led platform operating at the intersection of consumer beauty, wellness and medical aesthetics.
IFC’s debt proceeds will be utilized by SIDBI for directly lending to MSMEs and for MSME refinance facilities to financial institutions.
Bengaluru-based Popo Global is a multi-brand restaurant platform operating popular food and beverage brands, including The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini and Smash Guys. The transaction represents a significant private equity investment in India’s rapidly expanding organised food and quick-service restaurant sector.
Each of these partners has built a strong practice over the years, earned the trust of clients and colleagues alike, and shown a commitment to the firm’s mission.
Valued at approximately ₹3,030 crore (US$320 million), the sale was undertaken to facilitate compliance with the minimum public shareholding requirements prescribed under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Shaneen Parikh is a dual qualified Advocate and Solicitor with over three decades of experience in complex disputes, very often with cross-border dimensions.
Founded by Keshav Reddy, Equal AI started as a data-sharing and identity infrastructure company before entering the business of consumer AI systems in October, 2025. The Company’s AI caller assistant solution enables users to screen spam calls, identify callers, understand call intent and perform actions on behalf of users.
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SAM advised Meesho on the fresh issue, offer for sale, and securities regulatory aspects through a multidisciplinary capital markets team.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. advised CDS Infra Projects Limited (“CDS Infra”)