Soumit Nikhra
Practice Head
MumbaiPractice Area
I help global organisations in uncovering fraud, mitigating corruption risk, driving compliance, and advising on anti–fraud strategies. We closely work with C–suites in addressing white–collar crime matters and assist in building resilient organisations.
Co–head Soumit Nikhra is a market leader for forensic diligence and investigations, utilising cutting–edge discovery tools unique to the firm on matters pertaining to fraud, bribery, corruption, financial misstatement, infringement of IPRs and antitrust.
Legal 500 Asia–Pacific (2021)With 18 years of experience, Soumit Nikhra co–heads the firm’s Compliance & Investigation Practice. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a Masters in Economics and Bachelors in Commerce. Prior to joining AZB, Soumit worked in the Forensics / Risk Advisory department of the Big Four accounting firms. Soumit regularly advises domestic / international organisations on their complex, internal corporate investigations, involving fraud, bribery, corruption, financial misstatement, infringement of IPRs and antitrust matters.
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
RECENT RECOGNITION
2023
2022
2021
CHAMBERS & PARTNERS ASIA-PACIFIC
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
A ‘Leading Lawyer’ for White–Collar Crime
CHAMBERS & PARTNERS ASIA-PACIFIC
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
A ‘Leading Lawyer’ for White–Collar Crime
Legal Era
Named a Leading Champion for White-Collar Crime
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for White–Collar Crime
RECENT RECOGNITION
CHAMBERS & PARTNERS ASIA-PACIFIC
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
A ‘Leading Lawyer’ for White–Collar Crime
CHAMBERS & PARTNERS ASIA-PACIFIC
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
A ‘Leading Lawyer’ for White–Collar Crime
Legal Era
Named a Leading Champion for White-Collar Crime
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Recommended for White–Collar Crime