Founded in 2015, Veritas Legal’s bread and butter are its corporate and M&A and private equity practices, with its dispute resolution offering rapidly rising in prominence. For its size, the firm punches above its weight, amassing an impressive deal flow and volume last year. It consistently placed in respected M&A and PE league tables within the top 10 of all Indian law firms. Sector-wise, it is deepening its footprint in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, real estate, and technology and telecommunications. Founder and managing partner Abhijit Joshi is a highly respected M&A and private equity lawyer, while partner Rahul Dwarkadas specialises in dispute resolution. Other key partners include Kunal Doshi, Tushar Raut and Manav Raheja.
Work highlights
Advised a global accounting firm on various legal proceedings related to its audit for IL&FS Financial Services, focusing on compliance with judicial requirements and potential penalties.
Represented a domestic internet company in filing a suit before the Bombay High Court to restrain defendants from publishing defamatory content, achieving a court order to take down the harmful material.
Work highlights
Provided comprehensive legal analysis for a capital investment advisory group regarding a significant minority investment in Zepto, assessing potential notification requirements with the Competition Commission of India.
Acted for a multinational pharmaceuticals giant on a promotional initiative aimed at reducing the consumer cost of excema treatment Cibinqo, analysing its implications under competition law to safeguard against possible legal challenges.
