CAM, SAM & Latham & Watkins are advising Zepto as the company prepares for a major IPO plan. Their combined expertise is expected to strengthen the rapid-commerce platform’s strategy and support its push toward a high-value market debut.
Khaitan and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas led Bajaj Electricals’ Rs.168 crore acquisition of the Morphy Richards brand and related IP rights. The deal covers multiple South Asian jurisdictions, strengthening Bajaj Electricals’ regional presence across consumer appliance markets today.
Khaitan & Co, alongside Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, is advising Amneal Pharmaceuticals on its proposed USD 1.075 billion acquisition of Kashiv Biosciences LLC. The transaction includes the company’s two Indian subsidiaries, Kashiv Biosciences Private Limited and Kashiv Research Private Limited.
Antares Legal has advised SAMHI Hotels on its new lease agreement with Ingka Group for a 162-room upscale hotel in Noida. The project, part of Ingka Centres’ mixed-use development, marks a major expansion for SAMHI in Uttar Pradesh.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas partner Faraz Alam Sagar has moved to CMS IndusLaw as Equity Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution and White-Collar Crimes in Mumbai. His shift marks a significant leadership transition within the legal industry today itself.
The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Allahabad High Court for refusing bail to a man who has spent almost nine years in jail as an undertrial in a murder case, calling the High Court’s order “shocking and very disappointing.”
The Court held that while the Election Commission has wide superintendence powers under Article 324(1), it must conform to existing laws and cannot impose restrictions without statutory backing.
Anagram, SAM, Trilegal and AZB advised on the Mensa Group’s reverse merger to India, marking a significant cross-border restructuring move. The transaction aligns Mensa’s corporate structure with its India-focused operations and supports its long-term growth and expansion strategy.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., a leading Indian law firm, has announced the appointment of Namrata Bhagwatula and Aneesh Gupte as Partners, strengthening its General Corporate Practice in Mumbai with their extensive experience and sector-specific expertise and insight.
JSA Advocates & Solicitors advised Apothecon Pharmaceuticals and its founders, Dr. Mahendra Patel and Joe Renner, on Everstone’s investment. The deal involves approximately USD 270 million being infused into the Apothecon Group, marking a significant milestone for the company.
