FOUNDING PARTNERS
Work is an excuse to make friends. This only happens when you’re a part of the journey, when there’s continuity in relationships.
Ajay Bahl
Co–Founder & Managing Partner
We are not a family firm. Every one of our partners has got to where they are on their own merit and hard work.
Zia J. Mody
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
We need to strive to stay at the forefront. We’re at the stage to be able to create the legacy of an institution.
Bahram N. Vakil
Co–Founder
Senior Partners
I am passionate about the culture of deal making, problem solving, questioning and ideation
Aarthi Sivanandh
Senior Partner
I am driven to work on complex transactions to deliver the simplest solutions to my clients.
Abhishek Awasthi
Senior Partner
I strive to have a more well rounded appreciation and perspective for the safety and well being of the client organisation.
Agnik Bhattacharyya
Senior Partner
I am hoping to see businesses, enforcement and adjudicating authorities give due weightage to Intellectual Property, in the absence of which, the economy that India can be will never be achieved.
Akhilesh Kumar Rai
Senior Partner
My work energy emanates from me striving to provide the highest quality of service, well researched advice and negotiating the best deal to give my client the best possible legal protection.
Alka Nalavadi
Senior Partner
I’d like to continue to encourage our younger corporate lawyers to read and better appreciate accounting and financial concepts for a holistic understanding of financial and connected legal issues.
Allwyn Noronha
Senior Partner
I strongly believe that the client should not be a client, transaction to transaction, but a client for life.
Anand Shah
Senior Partner
I believe that clients are business partners whose success is intrinsic to that of the Firm.
Anil Kasturi
Senior Partner
Being crazy about facts is what matters. If your gut tells you something is wrong, it most definitely is wrong. Delivering best results requires a heady mix of facts, knowledge and intuition.
Anindita Roychowdhury
Senior Partner
Energy and Infrastructure is one of the greatest needs of our times, whether in India or elsewhere.
Anuja Tiwari
Senior Partner
I have always been passionate about the law and I still start each day excited about what the practice of it will bring my way.
Ashwath Rau
Senior Partner
I am passionate about the energy and infrastructure sectors and am intrigued by humankind’s race (against time) to switch to sustainable infrastructure and clean energy.
Atreya Bhattacharya
Senior Partner
I would like to be the bridge between investors and founders to translate legal speak to business speak and getting the deal done.
Bhuvana Veeraragavan
Senior Partner
I am passionate about doing things perfectly
Daksh Trivedi
Senior Partner
I am passionate about learning something new everyday, irrespective of who it is from.
Darshika Kothari
Senior Partner
As a professional, I like to be well prepared and thorough on facts and law, because it is not only about protecting client interests but also to ensure that correct precedents are set for administrations. of justice.
Deepak Chopra
Senior Partner
What intrigues me is that even after 12 years of practice, no two deals are the same.
Divya Mundra
Senior Partner
I am passionate in my pursuit to provide holistic advice to clients, which is bespoke, solution oriented and takes into account both legal and commercial considerations.
Gautam Ganjawala
Senior Partner
Our business acumen and solution-oriented, deep dive approach to any transaction, advisory or dispute resolution, leads us to achieve the client's desired expectations.
Hardeep Sachdeva
Senior Partner
It is not enough to just read the laws on complex legal and regulatory issues. One must understand their purpose and objectives to provide practical advice.
Kashish Bhatia
Senior Partner
What intrigues me about the capital markets practice is the level of exposure one can benefit from; the legalities of fund raising and the legal concerns for varying businesses.
Lionel D’Almeida
Senior Partner
I strive to adopt a resolution-based approach to negotiations
Nandish Vyas
Senior Partner
I am passionate about the evolution of law over time and the growth of the legal practice with changing times.
Nandita Govind
Senior Partner
I am driven to achieve the most optimal commercial results for my client, delivering on transaction terms that should well survive our engagement.
Nanditha Gopal
Senior Partner
I am driven about the practice of law and the constant education and personal growth it offers.
Niladri Maulik
Senior Partner
I am fortunate to have been one of the few Indian structured finance lawyers involved in the restructuring practice at AZB at the start of the development of this practice area in India.
Nilang Desai
Senior Partner
I am driven by a keen desire to see a deal through to completion while protecting my client and doing my utmost to balance the interests of all parties involved.
Nilanjana Singh
Senior Partner
I am passionate about creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect and trust.
Nohid Nooreyezdan
Senior Partner
I am enthusiastic about my work and profession as every day is a new challenge and new learning.
Priyamvada Shenoy
Senior Partner
I love the amalgam of various laws that intersect with business requirements and helping clients navigate them.
Rachit Bahl
Senior Partner
I draw my empowerment from trying to strike the right balance between the innovative ideas.
Rajendra Barot
Senior Partner
What excites me about my work is – the opportunity to solve complex legal and commercial problems everyday
Ram Kumar Poornachandran
Senior Partner
I am keen to follow changes in Government policies and regulations governing the setting up of a business in India and the impact on immigration laws.
Raman Sharma
Senior Partner
I am proud of the ethos I've imbibed, of being a generalist lawyer first and then becoming a specialist.
Ravi Bhasin
Senior Partner
I am passionate about the potential of blockchain technology in the financial services space as I firmly believe that it will drive inclusion.
Rohan Bagai
Senior Partner
What I enjoy most about the work I do is that there is never a ‘one size fits all’ solution to anything.
Roxanne Anderson
Senior Partner
I am driven to provide sensible legal solutions to challenges faced by my clients on regulatory aspects.
Rushabh Maniar
Senior Partner
The opportunity to be involved in supporting innovative, complex, and impactful projects is something that I’m particularly driven by.
Srinath Dasari
Senior Partner
I am passionate about the E-Commerce sector's continuous evolution and growth in India.
Sumit Ghoshal
Senior Partner
The increasing focus on gender neutral policies, recognition of rights of the LGBTQ+ community, main–streaming the new world of work–from–home are posing challenges for lawyers and compelling out–of–the–box thinking.
Sunila Awasthi
Senior Partner
What intrigues me is the rapid change in technology, which is fundamentally disrupting conventional businesses and business models.
Suresh Varanasi
Senior Partner
I am driven by a deep desire to excel and make a meaningful positive impact on the people around me.
Vaidhyanadhan Iyer
Senior Partner
The opportunity to interact with our extremely talented youngsters on a daily basis and be a part of their growth and learning is a great driving factor for me.
Varoon Chandra
Senior Partner
I don’t lose, I either win or I learn.
Vijayendra Pratap Singh
Senior Partner
I am most driven by the learnings from clients and colleagues, which enriches me every single day.
Vinati Kastia
Senior Partner
PARTNERS
I am driven by my pursuit of excellence in the work that I do.
Abhijnan Jha
Partner
The complex evolving jurisprudence of securities law intrigues me
Abhilash Chandran
Partner
Novelty, innovation and adaptiveness are virtues for any successful lawyer. The zeal to learn and become better should never cease, be it higher studies or new and challenging experiences.
Abhimanyu Chopra
Partner
Interacting with students exposes one to fresh ideas and reinforces our passion in what we do.
Abhinav Ashwin
Partner
I’d like to see a more proactive approach by Courts and shorter, simpler processes in arbitrations, as prolonged timelines and procedures dampen the spirits of the party seeking relief.
Abhyudai Singh
Partner
I am driven by the challenge to advise the ever-growing fintech and digital space
Aditya Alok
Partner
I am passionate about finding solutions to complex problems and deal making in the infrastructure sector comes with its myriad challenges, which makes this space extremely exciting.
Aditya Periwal
Partner
Given the evolving global tax framework and dynamic nature of tax laws in general, it is inherently an exciting space.
Aditya Singh Chandel
Partner
With every brief, I attempt to ensure I am not restricted by my experience or past knowledge, but add to the case and to myself, to better assist and advise my clients.
Aditya Vikram Jalan
Partner
I am passionate about providing pragmatic legal solutions to clients and in the process building strong trust-based relationships.
Ajay Singh Solanki
Partner
I am a real estate lawyer with strong commercial intellect, practical slant and a ‘can do’ attitude. I enjoy taking ownership and delivering outcomes.
Alpesh Parekh
Partner
I am passionate about understanding our clients' unique and diversified businesses and the structuring of their operations.
Aman Gera
Partner
I am driven to help clients efficiently navigate the regulatory landscape and finding practical solutions in line with their commercial interests.
Aman Jain
Partner
I hope to see the insolvency regime being used effectively and in line with the spirit in which it was introduced - to balance the interests of all stakeholders.
Amrita Sinha
Partner
What intrigues me is the constantly evolving relationship between technology and the law and its impact on people and organisations.
Anind Thomas
Partner
I believe in working closely with clients on both legal and commercial issues that are critical to their businesses and that, I believe, helps me stay at the forefront of industry developments.
Anisha Shridhar
Partner
I am driven to work hard and maintain high standards of professionalism while dealing with all my clients.
Ankit Tandon
Partner
Ankul Goyal
Partner
I am passionate about principles of Constitutional law and their amalgamation with logic and numbers, which makes me an ideal dispute resolution tax practitioner.
Anmol Anand
Partner
I am passionate about solving client business problems by providing commercially feasible and sound legal advice
Anshuman Vikram Singh
Partner
As a lawyer specializing in dispute resolution, I have one golden rule: every client that meets me should walk out the door confident that I will always find a solution to their problem
Anusha Jegadeesh
Partner
I believe in providing pragmatic and solution-focused advice that balances compliance with the law with the needs of our clients’ business.
Aprajita Rana
Partner
I am driven by technological developments especially those witnessed in the FinTech space
Arjun Uppal
Partner
I would like India to deliver on its aspiration of being a manufacturing hub for the global defence and aerospace industry, and us as a Firm to contribute to this purpose.
Ashish Pareek
Partner
I strongly believe in looking at each matter holistically and have attention to detail to bring to the table not only legally compliant but well-rounded advice benefiting the client
Atima Mukherjee
Partner
The growing aspirations of India and its accessibility to global markets provide a unique opportunity for innovative solutions and witness the development of a mature legal and financial system.
Avinash Subramanian
Partner
I thrive on being deeply involved in a matter, using a legal, financial and commercial lens, deploying strategic foresight to create innovative solutions and ideas.
Ayush Tandon
Partner
I strive to build enduring relationships and high client satisfaction and am driven to handhold and guide companies while they undertake restructuring exercises.
Bharat Apte
Partner
I am passionate about my work and vigorously strive to achieve best possible results for my clients.
Bharat Budholia
Partner
I am driven by the ever-evolving nature of law which continuously motivates me to aid clients by creating constructive legal solutions.
Bhargavy Ramesh
Partner
I am passionate about solving commercial problems with legal solutions and guiding my clients to successful deal closures while never losing sight of time sensitivity.
Bhavana Alexander
Partner
Devika Nayak
Partner
I am dedicated to professionalism and ethics and leaving this profession and world a better place for future generations.
Dhirajkumar Totala
Partner
Each case is different, each set of facts brings something new – I enjoy devising and crafting legal solutions
Dinoo Muthappa
Partner
What intrigues me is the potential impact of artificial intelligence and data on human lives.
Gaurav Bansal
Partner
I am keen on facilitating smooth and successful transactions for my clients while also ensuring compliance with the legal requirements.
Gaurav Priyadarshi
Partner
I am excited about how AI is reshaping the new world of work
Gautam Rego
Partner
I constantly strive to navigate the semantics of jurisprudence, to architect clear and concise legal strategies and advice that integrates law and the business needs of my clients.
Gautam Varma
Partner
The dynamic nature of tax and commercial disputes drives me to this niche area of law. My interest in and high regard for the Constitution of India persuaded me to become an Advocate-on-Record.
Harpreet Singh Ajmani
Partner
I am driven by the desire to excel at my profession and deliver practical business friendly advice to my clients and colleagues.
Harsh Kabra
Partner
There is no substitute for preparation, domain knowledge and the right attitude in order to be trusted counsel to your clients.
Hemangini Dadwal
Partner
I am a proponent of and believer in merit and gender neutrality. I hope to see more women leaders in the field of law.
Hufriz Wadia
Partner
My approach is fundamentally goal-oriented. The thrill of balancing the demands and concerns of interested stakeholders and creating a workable structure motivates me to think ‘outside the box’.
Ishan Handa
Partner
I have learned that integrity and strength go hand-in-hand, making me unstoppable
Janhavi Seksaria
Partner
While the quality of technical, legal knowledge is critical to being a good lawyer, the most important aspect of our role is being trusted advisors to our clients.
Jasmin Karkhanis
Partner
Effective communication based on trust and openness is the key to a successful attorney-client relationship.
Jatinder Singh Saluja
Partner
I am committed to deeply understanding clients’ businesses and challenges and then providing pragmatic business enabling solutions tailored to each client’s individual needs.
Jeet Chaudhuri
Partner
I am driven by using my experience to help clients on their high priority M&A and PE transactions.
John Raghav
Partner
I’d like to see the continued use and greater adoption of technology by the courts and lawyers alike in the times to come.
Kamal Shankar
Partner
I am passionate about doing great work for and with my clients, dealing with complexities and striving to provide value addition on deals and transactions which I am a part of.
Karthik Mudaliar
Partner
I like understanding the client's needs and the context of their requirements while advising.
Kinshuk Jhunjhunwala
Partner
I am driven in getting things done with pragmatism and timeliness.
Kirthi Srinivas
Partner
I am passionate about law as its dynamic and ever-changing
Kritika Agarwal
Partner
The nuances involved in turning tables is what first attracted me to law and continues to do so regardless of deal size or complexity.
Kunal Kumbhat
Partner
It thrills me to advise clients involved in the rapidly growing Indian start-ups sector and other non-traditional businesses.
Malaveeka Chakravarthy
Partner
I am passionate about achieving success through reliable legal support to clients.
Malini Raju
Partner
I believe that it is crucial to adopt environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices to ensure long-term sustainability in the sector.
Mallika Anand
Partner
I am driven by the constantly evolving landscape of the law and technology and how best to adapt to these changes to deliver best results for our clients.
Mrinal Shankar
Partner
It is fascinating to work on and be constantly exposed to ground-breaking technologies that have the potential to change our lives in dramatic ways.
Nandan Pendsey
Partner
I am passionate about innovative financing tools, including structured products, crypto-currencies, FinTech solutions, and so on.
Nikunj Maheshwari
Partner
I am passionate about offering legally compliant solutions considering the unique requirements, distinctive products and aims of our clients
Nipun Sawhney
Partner
I am passionate about helping clients navigate the complexities of Indian employment laws
Nishanth Ravindran
Partner
I am passionate about delivery the best possible solution to my clients and to deliver the product to my clients in a professional and timely manner to suit the client’s best interests.
Nupur Singh
Partner
If you have self-confidence, then affirmations and thoughts to make things happen also help you achieve the desired results.
Parag Maini
Partner
My regard for and commitment to my clients is my drive and the reason I am passionate about my work.
Percis Anklesaria
Partner
Complex disputes tend to branch into diverse territories - intersecting with statutory, investigative and regulatory proceedings
Prabhav Shroff
Partner
I am passionate about being a problem solver for my clients.
Prerak Ved
Partner
I am appreciative of the real-time solutions we are able to offer our clients, owing to the diversity of our portfolio and experience.
Priyank Ladoia
Partner
What intrigues me are out of the box solutions and the possibility to pivot large disputes with the smallest details
Priyanka Shetty
Partner
Being able to walk away from legalese and converse with clients in business terms, but still remain a legal advisor, is an eternal pursuit for me.
Qais Jamal
Partner
I excel in anticipating challenges and never compromise on preparation because you may not win a case at the first hearing, but you can definitely lose it.
Raghav Seth
Partner
What intrigues me about the capital markets is the opportunity to understand the business across sectors
Rahul Aggarwal
Partner
I am passionate about Direct Tax Litigation, being one of the most dynamic laws with changes being introduced with every Finance Act.
Rohan Khare
Partner
What drives me is the satisfaction of unlocking smooth transactions in the backdrop of the unique challenges that come with each deal.
Ruchit Parikh
Partner
Saloni Thakkar
Partner
I am passionate about aviation and am convinced India is well poised to take centre stage at a global industry level. To that end, I am driven to providing insightful solutions that build value for industry partners.
Sarah Jayne Rufus
Partner
Sayobani Basu
Partner
I am passionate about providing our clients with commercially viable advice, which is reliable, tactical, and practical, and compliments the client's objectives, business ideas, and complex strategies.
Shagun Badhwar
Partner
I am driven by the opportunities to learn that present themselves every day in this profession, and by the trust and immense faith my clients place in me.
Shivanand Nayak
Partner
I am passionate about navigating complex legal issues and providing cutting edge and practical solutions that meet clients’ requirements and work as winning option for all parties on the table
Shivang Sargoch
Partner
Understanding my clients' business needs drives deals to closure and helps accomplish their business objectives.
Shriram Shah
Partner
I’d like to see a fair, equitable, and rational tax system, manned by an administration that trusts taxpayers, and taxpayers who are worthy of that trust.
Shruti K.P.
Partner
I am intrigued by deal-making and when the final signing happens, I feel immensely satisfied about a job well done.
Siddharth Khanna
Partner
I truly believe ‘change is the only constant’ and the Indian securities law regime is changing constantly.
Sneha Nagvekar
Partner
I’m passionate about building relationships and finding ‘out of the box’ solutions to commercial and legal issues that my clients face.
Sudish Sharma
Partner
What I find most gratifying is the opportunity to use insolvency law in an emerging market to divert scarce financial capital to more productive resources.
Suharsh Sinha
Partner
I am passionate about tax litigation and tax controversy management.
Sumit Mangal
Partner
Magic is all about organizing chaos
Toshit Shandilya
Partner
Jeremy Bentham once said, “The power of a lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law”, and this is what intrigues me most.
Varun Lamba
Partner
I am driven by the desire to be a trusted, go-to counsellor for my clients.
Vasudha Asher
Partner
I am intrigued by the ever-evolving facets of law which though written in black and white, are applied with the fresh perspective of the peculiar facts of the case.
Vatsala Rai
Partner
I am passionate about how AI is reshaping the new world of work and the proactive role employment lawyers can play to help clients navigate it.
Vikram Shroff
Partner
I am passionate about the financial services space and the FinTech wave in India in particular.
Vipul Jain
Partner
What intrigues me is the day to day learning in the profession, ensuring there is never a dull moment.
Vivek Shetty
Partner
Department Heads
I am passionate about recognizing problems, analyzing them by breaking them down into parts and finding sequential solutions.
Ameet M Desai
Chief Technology Officer
I am passionate about helping the firm optimise its valuable resources, while anticipating risks, strategizing solutions and identifying opportunities for growth and development.
Anahita Pagdiwalla
Chief Human Resource Officer
My passion lies in unravelling the complexities relating to numbers, building financial models and strategies to support the growth of the business.
Vyom Doshi
Chief Financial Officer
Consultants
I am passionate about investigating financial crimes and helping the society in identifying and eradicating corruption challenges
Ajay Upadhyay
Practice Head
I enjoy my work at AZB, as a former regulator attempting to help the best of young lawyers navigate the “why, if, what” of what regulators think.
G Padmanabhan
Senior Consultant
I am fascinated by the nuances that the legal practice throws at us and am interested in bringing the right perspective between practice and the regulatory space.
Harini Balaji
Senior Consultant
I help global organisations in uncovering fraud, mitigating corruption risk, driving compliance, and advising on anti–fraud strategies.
Soumit Nikhra
Practice Head
Counsel
I am committed to delivering pragmatic solutions that align with the client's objectives while safeguarding their interests in a dynamic legal landscape.
Adoksh Shastry
Counsel
'Navigating complex legal issues in corporate restructuring intrigues me’
Himanshoo Tembe
Counsel
I am passionate about understanding my clients' queries and requirements,
Nitin Saluja
Counsel
I am intrigued by the constantly evolving laws and how we as the lawyers must keep ourselves updated to give the advice, which has to be both, legally as well as practically, in the interest our clients
Priya Parab
Counsel
I believe in navigating the best outcome for a client in an effective and efficient manner
Raghav Chadha
Counsel
I am passionate about the interplay between emerging technologies (such as Web 3, Smart Contracts and AI)
Sagnik Chatterjee
Counsel
I am passionate about assisting Clients in navigating the complex Real Estate structures
Shahrukh Khan
Counsel
Law is ever evolving and offers multiple opportunities for development and enhancement of knowledge.
Shruti Garg
Counsel
I am driven by the fact that as a dispute resolution lawyer, I am required to bring the best possible solutions for my clients
Swati Sharma
Counsel
I am passionate about providing pragmatic solutions to my clients while navigating through the labyrinth of legal complexities.
Urvashi Misra
Counsel
The pace of change and development in the real estate sector over the years intrigues me.
Vidhyadhare S
Counsel