S&R Associates has market-leading capital markets, and corporate and M&A practices, a regular choice for selective clients. Its competition, disputes and insolvency practices are growing from strength to strength every year and perform well in their respective categories in our rankings. The firm is not a high-volume outfit but features on big-ticket mandates that require sophisticated lawyering. Highly-respected partners Sandip Bhagat, Rajat Sethi and Niti Dixit lead the capital markets, M&A and dispute resolution teams, respectively.
Client feedback
“They possess in-depth knowledge of capital market laws and provide seamless, effective advice to clients. The best part is that their commitment to perfection in their work and their ability to manage deadlines make them the best capital market lawyers." – Capital markets
"We found a team led by Niti Dixit, and Abhishek Tewari to be very responsive. The advice was clear and actionable. They were often proactive in raising potential issues in advance that the client needed to consider and preemptively address." – Dispute resolution
"We find them well versed in banking and debt transaction space. Their inputs on dealing contours and documentation around the same are extremely helpful. Turnaround time to close transactions is quick." – Real estate
Sanjeev Adlakha
"Sanjeev is a patient listener, curious to know more about the business and diverse legal dimensions of the matter under discussion, brilliant in simplifying complex problems and he is always resolution oriented."
Niti Dixit
"Her advice was clear, easy to understand, pragmatic, and actionable. She was very proactive in raising potential issues in advance that the client needs to preemptively address."
Sudip Mahapatra
"Sudip is a seasoned lawyer with a wealth of M&A experience and the ability to translate complex issues into easily understandable format and then find the best solution possible."
Ajinkya Mishra
"Ajinkya excelled in navigating bureaucratic processes with Indian customs authorities, ensuring adherence to protocols while strategically advocating for client interests. This includes preparing meticulous legal submissions and leveraging procedural nuances to expedite resolutions."
Work highlights
Represented Embassy Office Parks REIT in the acquisition of equity share capital of ESNP Property Builders and Developers. This acquisition strengthens the REIT's portfolio and marks its entry into a key growth market in Chennai.
Represented IndoSpace in the sale of two logistics and warehousing assets to Logicap.
Work highlights
Advised Brookfield-backed Data Infrastructure Trust on its acquisition of American Tower Corporation’s Indian tower business.
Acted for Vodafone Group in the bulk sale of equity shares of Indus Towers.
