Lakshmikumuran & Sridharan Mumbai has hired corporate specialist Ashwin Mathew from commercial boutique Mansukhlal Hiralal & Company.

The new partner’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, including investments, financing, acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate advisory work. He has been practising for over 20 years.

Managing partner of Lakshmikumuran & Sridharan, V Lakshmikumuran said of the addition: “Ashwin’s experience and skillset dovetail well with the firm’s existing capabilities to further deepen our corporate and financing practice in Mumbai. With strong focus on deep research and excellent drafting and client management skills, we look forward to building a robust team under him in Mumbai.”