3 April 2025 | Mumbai: Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. (SAM & Co.) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Partners—Nishant Singh, Ranjana Adhikari, and Mihir Prashant Deshmukh—further enhancing its General Corporate and Tax practice groups in Mumbai. This expansion reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its capabilities, delivering high-quality legal services, and supporting the growing needs of its clients. The addition of these experienced professionals highlights SAM & Co.’s focus on attracting top talent and driving growth across key practice areas.
As the legal landscape continues to evolve with changing regulations, technological advancements, and global economic dynamics, SAM & Co. remains committed to delivering high-quality legal services to businesses across industries. The addition of Nishant, Ranjana, and Mihir strengthens the firm’s capabilities in critical areas such as corporate transactions, emerging technology regulations, and complex tax advisory. Their combined expertise will enhance the firm’s ability to support corporations, financial institutions, investors, and multinational clients with strategic advice and effective legal solutions.
Welcoming the partners, Pallavi Shroff, Managing Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., said: "We are pleased to welcome Nishant, Ranjana, and Mihir to the firm. Their extensive expertise and deep industry knowledge will be instrumental in strengthening our corporate, TMT, and tax practices. As we continue to expand our capabilities, their leadership will further enhance our ability to provide top-tier legal solutions to our clients in an evolving business landscape."
Akshay Chudasama, Managing Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., stated: "We are thrilled to have Nishant, Ranjana, and Mihir join us at SAM & Co. Their outstanding track records and domain expertise align perfectly with our commitment to delivering strategic, high-impact legal counsel. Their presence will undoubtedly reinforce our position as a leading full-service law firm and contribute significantly to our continued growth."
Nishant Singh’s extensive experience in M&A and private equity transactions will strengthen SAM & Co.’s General Corporate Practice, providing clients with comprehensive support on high-stakes deals. His deep understanding of global transactions and regulatory frameworks will enhance the firm’s ability to navigate complex cross-border investments and partnerships.
Ranjana Adhikari’s appointment will add to SAM & Co.’s expertise in the dynamic TMT sector. As businesses increasingly grapple with digital transformation, data security, and emerging regulatory frameworks, her leadership will ensure that the firm remains at the forefront of advising clients on technology, media, and gaming laws.
Mihir Prashant Deshmukh’s addition to the Tax Practice Group strengthens the firm’s indirect tax capabilities at a time when regulatory developments and compliance complexities are shaping corporate strategies. His deep sectoral knowledge and litigation experience will provide businesses with robust legal support in navigating India’s tax landscape.
These strategic hires emphasize SAM & Co.’s commitment to investing in specialized expertise to address the legal challenges faced by corporations, investors, and institutions. As India’s regulatory and economic environment continues to evolve, the firm remains dedicated to providing top-tier advisory, transactional, and litigation services across practice areas.
With a legacy of excellence and a forward-looking approach, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. continues to reinforce its position as a trusted legal partner for businesses navigating complex legal landscapes in India and beyond.
About Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., founded on a century of legal achievements, is one of India’s leading full-service law firms. The Firm’s mission is to enable business by providing solutions as trusted advisers through excellence, responsiveness, innovation, and collaboration. SAM & Co. is known globally for its exceptional practices in mergers & acquisitions, private equity, competition law, insolvency & bankruptcy, dispute resolution, international commercial arbitration, capital markets, banking & finance, tax, intellectual property, data protection and data privacy, technology law, and projects & infrastructure.
The Firm has a pan-India presence and has been at the helm of major headline transactions and litigations in all sectors, besides advising major multinational corporates on their entry into the Indian market and their business strategy. Currently, the Firm has over 898 lawyers, including 178 Partners, offering legal services through its offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Gurugram, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
For further information, please contact:
Nishant Venkat
M: +91 8800491479
Email: nishant.venkat@AMSshardul.com
Prerna Gagerna
M: +91 9971217153
Email: Prerna.g@avianwe.com
