Driven by excellence, focused on strategies for the longer term.

This is the crux of who we are. It is an articulation of precision in purpose, from the Firm’s beginnings to where we are today. Our collective eye is unerringly trained on tomorrow.

Deep sectoral expertise across services and industries.

Our insistence on strategic advisory exacts an in-depth understanding of and involvement with our clients’ businesses and industries. We engage not just individual businesses, but also contribute to the country’s legal and regulatory frameworks.

Personal commitment supported by experience and grit.

We commit early. We pull together internally for greater support. Every effort is sincere, every individual deeply dedicated to their task, their role, to the Firm.

Our undertakings for long-term impact are an organic extension of our purpose.

They are to employ our deep knowledge of the law beyond the business, the transaction, the deal. To use the opportunities and skills we possess, to reflect on the culture we’re creating. Individually and collectively, these are our efforts to help shape the thinking of our future generations, and arm them with strategies for true, sustainable growth.

Knowledge-sharing is intrinsic to equity and inclusivity.

This is a repository of thought leadership, deep insights and strong viewpoints, legal and other news and events and how they impact the industry and our clients.

Relevance is critical to growth. It necessitates a firm that is dynamic and responsive.

Amplifying intrinsic talent, sharpening skills, expanding knowledge, is vital to leading. It defines every aspect of how our firm functions and transacts. This is how we create new benchmarks and set industry standards.

  • Connect
  • Energy

    The energy we bring to every engagement builds true partnership.

  • Expertise

    Our expertise across sectors and practice areas runs deep, and we continue to add to our knowledge.

  • Execution

    We delve into every detail before offering strategic advice; in this, our execution is unparalleled.

IN THE NEWS

Chambers Asia–Pacific (2022) has recognized AZB & Partners as a top-tier law firm, ranking us across 17 practice areas, of which 11 are ranked as ‘Band 1', the highest number among all Indian law firms. Additionally, 36 members of our firm have been recognized by the guide across various practice areas. Of the individuals ranked, 3 feature as ‘Eminent Practitioners’ and 9 as ‘Band 1’ lawyers, the highest number among all Indian law firms.

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SPOTLIGHT > M&A

Holcim Group, Ambuja Cements & ACC Limited – Adani Group

Holcim Group’s USD 10.5 billion exit from it’s cement business in India

AZB & Partners advised Holcim Group, Ambuja Cements and ACC Limited on Adani Group’s USD 10.5 billion acquisition of Holcim Group’s cement business in India. Ambuja Cement and ACC are iconic building material brands in India and are publicly listed companies. The acquisition is India’s largest M&A transaction in the infrastructure and materials space.

Widely admired firm with an excellent market reputation, frequently active on the most high–profile transactions. Notable strength advising leading buyers, sellers and investors acting in areas such as telecommunications, asset management and energy. Handles a broad range of corporate issues including high–profile M&A, joint ventures and outbound investments. Also has a proven track record in distressed M&A.

Chambers & Partners Asia–Pacific (2021), on our Corporate / M&A team
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The People
of AZB

Lionel D’Almeida

Ram Kumar Poornachandran

Varoon Chandra

Alka Nalavadi

Zia J. Mody

Sonali Mathur

Kamal Shankar

Jasmin Karkhanis

Nilang Desai

Daksh Trivedi

Priyamvada Shenoy

Atreya Bhattacharya

Aditya Vikram Jalan

Nikhil Bahl

Qais Jamal

We’ve never been about size; we’ve always been about quality.

Bahram N. Vakil, Founding Partner
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About

Founded in 2004, the Firm’s clear and singular purpose is to provide reliable, practical and full-service advice across sectors. Our greatest strength is an in-depth understanding of legal, regulatory and commercial environments, in India and elsewhere.

We need to reflect on how privileged we are as a profession, on what we believe in as human beings. The fact is, someone else is doing the hard work.

Ajay Bahl, Co-Founder & Managing Partner

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We’re about honest conversations and greater collaboration between the partners. We are mandated to share knowledge, and are less proprietorial about our territory. What benefits one, must benefit all.

Zia J. Mody, Co-Founder & Managing Partner