Indian professionals, who had spent a year at JSA, have re-joined their original firm, SAM.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Bolsters Mumbai Office with Return of Ambarish and Tanavi Mohanty
Two seasoned legal professionals, Ambarish and Tanavi Mohanty, have returned to Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM), significantly strengthening the firm's General Corporate Practice in Mumbai. Their expertise lies in complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions and private equity investments.
Ambarish Mohanty began his career at the legacy Amarchand Mangaldas in 2008 and has since advised on multibillion-dollar transactions involving listed companies across various sectors. Tanavi Mohanty, on the other hand, has counselled private equity investors, strategic foreign investors, and Indian corporates, making her a valuable asset in the dynamic corporate law landscape.
Their return to SAM enhances the firm’s capacity to handle high-value corporate transactions, further reinforcing SAM’s leadership in the competitive Indian legal market for M&A. Given Ambarish’s background in shaping government regulations, their presence also underscores SAM’s influence in regulatory aspects of corporate law, benefiting clients navigating evolving legal frameworks in India.
Their focus aligns with the growing importance and complexity of M&A and private equity in India, as the market witnesses increased domestic and foreign investments and consolidation. SAM’s recruitment efforts, including acquiring top talent from competitors like BMR Legal, show a broader trend of consolidation among elite law firms in India’s corporate legal sector, positioning SAM as a dominant force in M&A.
Ambarish Mohanty specializes in both public and private M&As and private equity investments, with experience advising on open offers, mergers involving listed companies, and working with the government on regulations. Tanavi Mohanty focuses on private and public M&A and private equity, advising clients across various sectors including technology, retail, pharma, healthcare, restaurants, renewable energy, and manufacturing.
Their combined expertise and leadership are expected to drive growth in SAM’s General Corporate Practice, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in complex cross-border transactions and enhancing its client service offering in India’s dynamic M&A landscape.
Akshay Chudasama, Managing Partner of SAM's Mumbai office, stated that Ambarish and Tanavi's return is a significant addition to the team. Pallavi Shroff, SAM managing partner, welcomed Ambarish and Tanavi, expressing her excitement about their return and the potential it holds for the firm.
In sum, their return represents a strategic reinforcement of one of India’s top law firms in a highly competitive market, underpinning SAM’s stature and influence in corporate law, particularly mergers and acquisitions.
- The return of Ambarish and Tanavi Mohanty to Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas bolsters the firm's capacity to handle complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, aligning with the growing importance and complexity of M&A in India's finance and business industry.
- As seasoned legal professionals with expertise in corporate law, Ambarish Mohanty and Tanavi Mohanty are valuable assets in the dynamic corporate law landscape, particularly with regards to private equity investments and M&A transactions.
- Given their experience in both public and private M&As, private equity investments, and regulatory aspects of corporate law, Ambarish and Tanavi Mohanty's presence at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas underscores the firm's leadership in the competitive Indian legal market and its influence in shaping government regulations.
