Agrud Partners is a commercial firm with a core disputes practice helmed by managing partner Sajid Mohamed, and partners Sumit Raghani and Meghna Talwar. It was formerly known as PDS & Associates. On the corporate advisory side, the firm works with public and private companies in structuring, documenting and negotiating on a wide variety of corporate finance, capital raising, recapitalisations and corporate debt restructuring transactions. On the litigation front, the team is experienced at all levels of courts in the country. Agrud’s client base encompasses a diverse range of clients, including development and investment financial institutions, ultra-high net-worth individuals, non-banking financial companies, public sector banks, brokerage firms, technology and outsourcing businesses, as well as biotech and manufacturing companies.
Work highlights
Defended an individual for alleged fraudulent transfer of shares of Juhu Hotels.
Acted for Zee Entertainment Enterprises in an arbitration proceeding. This case is significant as it raises fundamental questions about the interpretation and enforcement of third-party rights within such agreements, which are essential in a complex industry where multiple stakeholders collaborate. Furthermore, it has potential to set a benchmark for the handling of similar disputes and contractual practices within the industry. The legal determination of the contractual obligations and entitlements of third parties within this context can have far-reaching implications.
Representing Dabur India in a suit filed for seeking declaration that certain provisions of “the code for self-regulation of advertising content in India” are illegal, null and void.
Key clients
Bank of Baroda, Hindustan Oil Exploration Company, Reckitt Benckiser India, Vihaan Direct Selling.
