Soumit Nikhra
Practice Head
MumbaiPractice Area
I help global organisations in uncovering fraud, mitigating corruption risk, driving compliance, and advising on anti–fraud strategies. We closely work with C–suites in addressing white–collar crime matters and assist in building resilient organisations.
Co–head Soumit Nikhra is a market leader for forensic diligence and investigations, utilising cutting–edge discovery tools unique to the firm on matters pertaining to fraud, bribery, corruption, financial misstatement, infringement of IPRs and antitrust.
Legal 500 Asia–Pacific (2021)With over 19 years of work experience, Soumit G. Nikhra co-heads AZB & Partners’ Compliance & Investigation Practice. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a Masters in Economics and Bachelors in Commerce. Prior to joining AZB, Soumit worked in the Forensics / Risk Advisory department of the Big Four accounting firms. Being a seasoned professional, Soumit regularly advises domestic / international organizations on their complex, internal corporate investigations, involving fraud, bribery, corruption, financial misstatement, infringement of IPRs and anti–trust matters. Additionally, he assists his clients with regulatory disclosure requirements resulting from investigations, instituting ABAC compliance frameworks, conducting proactive fraud risk assessments, conducting training / awareness programs on bribery and corruption, as well as pre–investment diligence and background checks.
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
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On an anti–counterfeit investigation into and subsequent litigation on, counterfeiting of its Indian products
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On a forensic investigation with respect to bribery and corruption allegations
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On a regulatory investigation of allegations regarding improper payments to government officials
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On anti–bribery and anti–corruption due diligence, background checks and forensic reviews of investee companies
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On whistleblower allegations of employees involved in front–running and tipping stock brokers and acquaintances
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In investigating a large–scale data breach incident in relation to its Indian subsidiary
RECENT RECOGNITION
2025
2024
2023
2022
Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
A ‘Leading Lawyer’ for White–Collar Crime
Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
A ‘Leading Lawyer’ for White–Collar Crime
Legal Era
Named a Leading Lawyer for White-Collar Crime
Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
A ‘Leading Lawyer’ for White–Collar Crime
Legal Era
Named a Leading Champion for White-Collar Crime
RECENT RECOGNITION
Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
A ‘Leading Lawyer’ for White–Collar Crime
Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
A ‘Leading Lawyer’ for White–Collar Crime
Legal Era
Named a Leading Lawyer for White-Collar Crime
Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific
Ranked for White–Collar Crime & Corporate Investigations
Legal 500 Asia Pacific
A ‘Leading Lawyer’ for White–Collar Crime
Legal Era
Named a Leading Champion for White-Collar Crime