As one of the top law firms in India, Economic Laws Practice is highly ranked across the banking and finance, competition/antitrust, dispute resolution, regulatory and tax practices. It has seven offices across India, in Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Gift City. The firm’s renowned tax group is acknowledged by peers as a market leader. It is led by tax specialists Rohit Jain, Nishant Shah, Harsh Shah, Kumar Visalaksh and Gopal Mundhra. Firm managing partner and main contact Suhail Nathani is often a lead partner in competition cases, as well as on private equity and M&A deals. The dispute resolution group welcomed associate partner Abhay Chattopadhyay from Amit Sibal’s Law Chambers.
Client feedback
“Their work and conduct in all matters entrusted to them were to the best of our satisfaction.” – Corporate and M&A
“Very strong subject-matter expertise, timely delivery and cost-efficient.” – Dispute resolution
“The lawyers give extremely prompt and practical advice and they understand the importance of long-term relationships as compared to other law firms that focus on short-term gains by always thinking about their legal fees. It has a very diverse and experienced group of partners that cover every department and sector which enables them to act as a one-stop shop for everything legal.” – Dispute resolution
“Local knowledge, good advice.” – Dispute resolution
“Very responsive, wide range of expertise and great team.” – Labour and employment
“The team is very professional in delivering assignments in a timely fashion and can be relied on for their astute and strategic advice. The team has the relevant talent and capability in each practice area which is mentored by a seasoned senior partner and the firm has been able to position itself very well for catering to the specific needs of each sector. The practice areas of tax, commercial advice and litigation has been well tested over time and gives them an edge over similarly placed competitors in delivering value to the corporate client.” – Oil and gas
“The firm and the team that works with us knows what we focus upon on deals and works with us effectively to ensure the documents close quickly and also ensure that we are adequately protected in the transaction.” – Private equity
“Sincere, diligent, particular, quick to revert, and they understand my needs and requirements.” – Real estate
“Easily accessible and they take a pragmatic approach.” – Regulatory
“Effective coordination between the parties and timely follow-up on outstanding action items to reach a timely resolution.” – Regulatory
“It has a team of great lawyers. We appreciate their understanding of laws, preparedness with cases, representation skills, approach and availability.” – Tax
“The lawyers are prompt, detailed, give practical insights and have sharp technical acumen.” – Tax
“They are highly skilled, technical, commercially astute and understand the business in which we operate. Their work product is excellent and timely.” – Tax
Vinay Bhutani
“He is very responsive, quick to find solutions and maintains very good relationships with the other side. That is very important for us in private equity to not ruffle feathers with the promoter during negotiations.”
Heena Chheda
“Extremely wise, particular, diligent, trustworthy and an overall excellent lawyer.”
Alok Jain
“Availability, local knowledge and advice.”
Rohit Jain
“I have known Rohit for more than 15 years. He is an excellent trusted adviser, pragmatic, very technical and understands our business well.”
Aakanksha Joshi
“Responsible behaviour and timely completion of tasks entrusted to her.”
Ritesh Kanodia
“Humble, prompt, technical and has solid business acumen.”
Yashojit Mitra
“Accessible, takes a pragmatic approach, and has good knowledge of our business needs.”
“Effective communicator that builds relationships between the parties.”
Jitendra Motwani
“Understands the client’s situation and aims to give practical solutions rather just legal remedies by the book. He is very knowledgeable in every field and treats every matter with equal importance.”
“He is a subject-matter expert. He is confident and provides timely delivery.”
Suhail Nathani
“Positive, frequent communications, and solution-oriented.”
Abhishek Sanyal
“He is very responsive, provides excellent advice and solutions, and is backed by a great team.”
Naresh Thacker
“We appreciate his experience, knowledge, representation skill, approach, understanding and availability.”
“Naresh is well placed for handling big stakes corporate litigations and leading such litigations from legal and strategic fronts. He is solution-centric and puts a lot of emphasis on offering innovative solutions and strategic advice on litigation matters.”
Work highlights
Represented Bharti Airtel on an issue concerning tax at source being deducted on payments made as commission or brokerage.
Acted for Otis Elevators in a litigation relating to the issue of excise duties.
Key clients
Bharti Airtel, JSW Steel, McNroe Consumer Products, Sun Pharma Laboratories.
Work highlights
Represented Paradip International Cargo Terminal before the High Court against the denial of benefit under the Service Exports from India scheme notified under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Key clients
Adani Enterprises, GOCL Corporation, Welspun Enterprises.
Work highlights
Advised Bharat Forge on its acquisition of JS Auto Cast Foundry India for $65 million.
Key clients
Jonston Controls, Syrma Technology Private, TransWorld Group.
Work highlights
Acted for the National Egg Coordination Committee in India in an investigation related to allegations of the price fixing of eggs.
Key clients
Google, SKF India, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
Work highlights
Advised the National Stock Exchange of India to set up India’s first bullion exchange in the International Financial Services Centre of Gujarat.
Assisted the UK Department of International Trade in its ongoing FTA negotiations with India.
Key clients
Credai, Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Indian Premier League teams.
