Duo from SAM partnership back at their firm, having spent a year at JSA in India
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM), one of India’s leading full-service law firms, has bolstered its capabilities in corporate law, particularly in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and private equity investments, with the return of Partners Ambarish and Tanavi Mohanty.
Strategic Addition to SAM
The return of Ambarish and Tanavi Mohanty to SAM is seen as a strategic addition, reinforcing the firm’s market position and expertise in handling complex, high-value corporate transactions. Their client-centric approach and extensive experience are expected to enhance SAM’s leadership in general corporate advisory services, further boosting industry confidence and setting a high benchmark for corporate legal practices in India.
Expertise in M&A and Private Equity
Ambarish Mohanty specializes in both public and private M&A and private equity investments. He has advised on several multibillion-dollar transactions, including open offers and mergers involving listed companies across sectors, and has contributed to shaping government regulations in this domain. Tanavi Mohanty, on the other hand, specializes in private and public M&A and private equity, advising private equity investors, strategic foreign investors, and Indian corporates. Her experience spans investments in diverse sectors like technology, retail, pharma & healthcare, restaurants, renewable energy, and manufacturing.
Together, their expertise in large-scale, cross-sector M&A and private equity transactions positions them to drive significant growth and innovation within SAM’s corporate practice, with positive ripple effects on India's corporate legal environment by elevating standards in deal execution and regulatory advisory.
Welcome Back
Ambarish Mohanty, who began his career at the legacy Amarchand Mangaldas in 2008, and Tanavi Mohanty, who joined SAM for her first stint in 2015 after starting her legal career at ICICI Bank, have both been warmly welcomed back by SAM managing partner Pallavi Shroff.
Their return is a significant step forward for SAM, as they bring with them a wealth of experience and a proven track record in handling complex corporate transactions. Their return is expected to further solidify SAM’s position as a leading player in India’s corporate law sector.
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- The return of Ambarish and Tanavi Mohanty to Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (SAM) adds legal expertise in finance, business, and corporate law, specifically mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and private equity.
- Ambarish Mohanty's specialty in both public and private M&As, as well as private equity investments, and Tanavi Mohanty's experience in private and public M&As, and private equity, are expected to propel growth and innovation in SAM's corporate practice.
- Upon their return to SAM, Ambarish Mohanty, who started at the legacy Amarchand Mangaldas, and Tanavi Mohanty, who initially worked at ICICI Bank prior to her first stint at SAM, are expected to fortify the firm's careers in corporate law, contributing to its success in India's competitive law sector.
