Full-service law firm ALMT Legal has a wide range of practices including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, labour and employment and private equity. Its disputes offering covers all commercial litigation and arbitration, and handles criminal matters. Senior partners Sameer Tapia, Aliff Fazelbhoy, SR Arun and Prashant Popat preside over two offices in Mumbai and Bangalore. The transactions team was boosted by the arrival of two senior associates, who joined from Vertices Partners and Wadia Ghandy & Co. The disputes group was also strengthened with the additions of two partners, Petrushka Dasgupta and Margaret D’Souza, who joined from IndusLaw and Acclivus Law Partners, respectively.
Client feedback
“They have a practical approach. Before doing the work, they would usually speak with us and explain what they wish to do and confirm with us if the work that they are planning to do is in line with our approach or not.” – Banking and finance
“They give positive advice.” – Dispute resolution
“Strong domain knowledge and professionalism.” – Media and entertainment
“Very professional and the lawyers get into the depth of the matter.” – Private client
“Very professional, dedicated and organised.” – Private equity
Sandhya Bhaskar
“Very thorough and very precise.”
Aliff Fazelbhoy
“He has a practical approach and is a solution provider.”
“He has positive attitude and helps us well.”
Vaishakh Kapadia
“Very detailed in his work, covers all aspects in any matter. He always meets deadlines.”
Arun SR
“Excellent domain knowledge and professionalism.”
Work highlights
Assisted Damas as plaintiff in a suit against Deepu Jewelleries in relation to defaulted banking facilities.
Represented Reliance Alternative Investment Fund in an arbitration proceedings against a respondent company over breach of an agreement.
Work highlights
Advised Luxeva India on its acquisition of Vidooly Media Tech Private.
Acted for Sanghvi Beauty and Technologies on its endorsement arrangement with a Bollywood film actress.
Key clients
ETA Technology Private, FactDr Healthcare Technology, Instellars Global Consulting, Media Moments Insight Private, Orion India Systems.
Work highlights
Advised Canara Bank on its private placement of Tier 2 bonds.
