Full-service law firm ALMT Legal has a wide range of practices including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, labour and employment, and private equity. Its disputes offering covers all commercial litigation and arbitration, and handles criminal matters. Senior partners Sameer Tapia, Aliff Fazelbhoy, S Arun, Ryna Karani, Statira Ranina, Dhanya Menon and Prashant Popat preside over two offices in Mumbai and Bangalore.
Client feedback
"The team demonstrated excellent communication skills and was always available, adapting to our time zone to ensure smooth interactions. They approached their work with thoroughness and rigour, showing respect for our needs throughout the process. Notably, the team exhibited empathy and patience, especially given that we were navigating an unfamiliar context. They were also direct about the process, helping us maintain realistic expectations. Overall, the entire team was a pleasure to work with." – Private client
"ALMT demonstrates strong expertise in land title diligence and thorough research. They are detail-oriented, reliable, and efficient in handling complex property matters. Their professionalism and clear communication make the process smooth and trustworthy." – Real estate
"They are very thorough in their approach. They don't stop at the first, obvious answer but investigate and research cases and law in a detailed manner. They are very client-supportive and are very accessible." – Regulatory
Siddhi Doshi
"She maintained consistently clear communication throughout our collaboration. She was compassionate and attentive to my needs, demonstrating a strong commitment to understanding my goals. Her rigorous approach to the work was evident, and her dedication and hard work contributed significantly to my success. "
Ryna Karani
"Ryna has a strong command of the subject matter, bringing senior-level expertise to the table. Their communication is clear, concise, and effective, which adds significant value to the work they do."
Statira Ranina
"Exhibits high level of integrity and professionalism, highly knowledgeable, adheres to deadlines, offers strategic advice and guidance. She is thorough in her research, an excellent professional, highly knowledgeable, very empathetic and accessible. Her advice and input are also very timely. She owns clients' issues and treats them with care and concern."
Work highlights
Advised a multinational professional services company on various structure options for transferring the India operations of the seller entities to the buyer entities proposed to be incorporated in India as part of a global acquisition.
Assisted a Dutch investment fund on the income tax implications and eligibility for benefits under the India-Netherlands tax treaty with respect to income from its investments in Indian unlisted companies.
Work highlights
Represented Seaspray Shipping in a dispute with government-owned company SAIL, in relation to its obligations to ship cargo under a contract of affreightment. The matter involves important questions of law and interpretation of various sections of the Indian Contract Act, such as the right to claim damages, the validity of the unilateral termination clause, and effect of force majeure.
Acted for an offshore entity in a cargo dispute arising from a Korean shipper's misstatement of consignee details to a local recipient, which resulted in cargo clearance delays and storage charges. The firm is assisting the client in resolving this dispute.
