Best known in the market for its leading tax and IP practices, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan also provides in-depth advisory and representation in competition, corporate, real estate, and restructuring and insolvency matters. It has 13 offices across 11 cities and opened a new office in Kochi three years ago. The firm’s growth in corporate and M&A, and private equity is reflected in its bump up in the tiers this year. The firm also debuts for technology and telecommunications, as well as its restructuring and insolvency offering. It is famed for its contentious patent know-how where the subject-matter requires deep and detailed knowledge. The firm is a market leader in plant genomics and plant variety protection. The firm’s robust and historical tax practice specialises in goods and services tax, income tax, customs and litigation. The firm’s key contacts are IP practice head Malathi Lakshmikumaran, who is a specialist in the biotechnology, chemistry and pharmaceuticals sectors. Managing partner V Lakshmikumaran is a go-to name for tax matters. Notable clients in the arbitration arena are based in the steel, power, consumer goods, hospitality and tourism, and infrastructure sectors.
Client feedback
“Recommended for their service levels, and practical and actionable legal advice.” – Corporate and M&A
“They promptly keep track of all our IP and timelines. The advice given is appropriate and thought out. They pay individual attention to the case.” – Intellectual property
“The team has very strong expertise in corporate law and transactions. Gaurav Dayal and his team were always reachable when we needed them. They also have a strong understanding of underlying commercial objectives.” – Private equity
“The firm has high ethics and correct advisory about the position of law. It spends quality time on litigation and tax matters, and demonstrates a fair bit of understanding about our business and the technology involved in running the business.” – Tax
“Clarity in thoughts and expertise on subject-matter.” – Tax
“Promptness and attention to detail. Accessibility across all levels of the hierarchy.” – Tax
Kunal Arora
“I appreciate his responsiveness, ability to think from first principles and his resourcefulness.”
Gaurav Dayal
“He is affable and approachable, possesses a deep knowledge in corporate law, has a strong understanding of underlying commercials and offers innovative solutions.”
Rohan Muralidharan
“Rohan is excellent in his legal acumen and research capabilities. He prefers understanding the matter thoroughly before arguing it, which is always helpful in doing justice to a brief.”
Raghav Sarda
“Good communications. Prompt and accessible. Very good at his work.”
Work highlights
Defending Xiaomi Technology India in an SEP infringement suit.
Acted for Microsoft Technology Licensing as the appellant in an appeal against the refusal order of the Indian Patent Office.
Key clients
Adiuvo Diagnostics, CUHK, Novozymes, TVS Motor.
Work highlights
Advised Kent Corporation in connection with the global acquisition of the entire shareholding of Frosty Boy Holdings.
Acted for Premion on its global equity and asset purchase of Octillion Media.
Key clients
ETS Assessment Services, Divo TV, Ginni Global.
