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.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM), one of India’s top law firms, has announced that Namrata Bhagwatula and Aneesh Gupte have joined the firm as Partners in the General Corporate Practice based in Mumbai.
Namrata Bhagwatula has more than 11 years of experience in areas such as private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, and general corporate advisory.
She has handled many major and complex deals across sectors like renewable energy, healthcare, technology, and telecom. She has advised both global and Indian clients, including private equity funds, development finance institutions, and venture capital investors. Before joining SAM, she worked as Counsel at Trilegal in New Delhi.
Aneesh Gupte has strong experience in domestic and international M&A transactions, private equity, venture capital and early-stage investments, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, restructuring, and general corporate matters.
He guides a wide range of clients, including large Indian companies, multinational corporations, private equity firms, venture capital funds, and start-ups. Prior to joining SAM, he served as a Partner at Desai & Diwanji.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. is recognised as one of India’s leading full-service law firms, with a legacy of more than a hundred years.
SAM is consistently rated among India’s top firms by international ranking organizations and legal directories, known for its business-focused approach, innovative strategies, quick responsiveness, and close collaboration with clients.

