Shardul Amarchand promotes 8 to partner, of whom 6 in corporate • Mumbai now 37 partners, 189 fee-earners

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Tuesday, 26 June 2018 By Legally India Law firms

Shardul Amarchand grows to 109 partners after latest promos
Shardul Amarchand grows to 109 partners after latest promos

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has promoted 8 of its lawyers to partner, growing it to a total of 109 partners, according to its press release.

The firm has promoted the following:

General Corporate

  • Ambarish (Mumbai)
  • Anirban Bhattacharya (Mumbai)
  • Apurva Rai (Delhi) (who had joined the firm in the last month from Sequoia Capital as a principal associate)
  • Arka Banerjee (Mumbai)
  • Nikhil Sachdeva (Gurugram)
  • Sadia Khan (Delhi)

Dispute Resolution

  • Surjendu Sankar Das (Delhi)

Projects & Project Finance

  • Prashant Sirohi (Delhi)

Executive chairman Shardul Shroff commented in a press release that “this year has seen our firm further cement its position as a leading provider of legal solutions to top global and domestic corporations”.

Managing partner Pallavi Shroff added: “This round of elevations is a recognition of our young and talented achievers in the rapid growth of the firm across practice areas and geographies.”

Managing partner Akshay Chudasama noted: “Following these partner inductions, the Firm’s Mumbai office now has 37 Partners and 189 fee earners, across practices. I am confident that the new partners will continue to enhance the Firm’s reputation with their hard work and intellectual prowess.”

As we had reported last week, rival Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) has has 164 fee-earners and 32 partners in its Delhi office, which had been established roughly the same time as SAM’s following the break-up of Amarchand Mangaldas. Partnership promotions at CAM are likely by August.

On 18 June we had reported that SAM promoted 20 to principal associate and 39 to senior associate.

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Comments

Zlatan 26 Jun 2018, 14:38
+7 -1
Congrats Dada. Very well deserved. Keep the salsa moves going.
Guest 26 Jun 2018, 14:39
+6 -1
More people from Delhi lit needed in partnership...poor show by Shroffs.
Paisa 26 Jun 2018, 14:51
+4 -5
I guess 80lac - 1cr package guaranteed for these guys! Congrats
How is this Possible 26 Jun 2018, 15:39
+2 -2
No comments till now. How is this possible.

Probably the leanest partnership round in years!!!!

Tough Times are Coming
Aiyaar 26 Jun 2018, 15:45
+4 -0
Well done Mr. Ambarish.... much deserved
Scrutinizer 26 Jun 2018, 15:47
+2 -0
How are Nivedita and Apurva Rai "our young and talented achievers". Are they not lateral hires - at least their Linkedin profiles suggests so.
Looking glass 27 Jun 2018, 03:33
+2 -2
Apurva has been at SAMCO and AMSS for 7-8 years over the years. Guess not a strict lateral.
Wtf 26 Jun 2018, 16:09
+2 -1
Mum office can't have so many lawyers. Please check.
Khansama 26 Jun 2018, 16:31
+4 -0
Another one of Khan's team. He has delivered on his promise yet again
Samo 26 Jun 2018, 16:52
+0 -1
Colleges?
3 from NLS 26 Jun 2018, 17:43
+0 -0
Arka, Apurva, and Sirohi are from NLS.
Anirban is from Law Faculty Delhi
Guest 27 Jun 2018, 06:37
+1 -0
Ambarish (Mumbai)NLU Jodhpur
Anirban Bhattacharya (Mumbai) CLC, Delhi
Apurva Rai (Delhi)NLS, Bangalore
Arka Banerjee (Mumbai)NLS, Bangalore
Nikhil Sachdeva (Gurugram)No clue who he is.
Sadia Khan (Delhi)Symbiosis, Pune
Surjendu Sankar Das (Delhi)NUJS, Kolkata
Prashant Sirohi (Delhi)NLS, Bangalore
Lexpert 26 Jun 2018, 16:58
+1 -1
Disappointing to see the lack of diversity in Partner elevations!
Political Analyst 26 Jun 2018, 17:20
+1 -0
Right. Unlike Cyril, SAM has not gone "federal."
Bookwala 26 Jun 2018, 17:10
+0 -3
What are their books ?
Anon!! 26 Jun 2018, 17:19
+17 -1
One full volume of Taxmanns corporate laws each :p
Stalinzindahai 26 Jun 2018, 17:35
+1 -0
Well used and annotated
Ghungroo 26 Jun 2018, 17:38
+12 -0
Tintin, Champak and Amar Chitra katha, few have drawing book too.
Goo goo 26 Jun 2018, 18:41
+16 -0
Saras Salil
Solid 26 Jun 2018, 18:07
+11 -28
Ambarish, Anirban and Sadia are very solid.
Glad SAM isn’t making partners for the sake of it!

Comparison between Mumbai offices of SAM and Delhi office of CAM is like comparing Mumbai and Delhi offices of AZB or Khaitan! One is miles ahead of the other, an no prizes for guessing which one is leading!
Random 28 Jun 2018, 04:24
+12 -3
Boss do you know how much 7 corporate partners in Delhi office of KCO make? You have no Idea so do not talk shit. AZB is one man show whereas in KCO Delhi corporate Partnership, every partner has the potential to set mini AZB.
Solid 28 Jun 2018, 07:23
+0 -5
“potential” “mini”
Enough said!
People like Anand have been at KCO Delhi for 10 years now...
Random 28 Jun 2018, 12:50
+9 -2
Mr Anand on his own has given sleepless nights to the likes of AZB and SAM in Delhi circle. KCO Delhi is doing far better then any of its competitiors.
Solid 28 Jun 2018, 14:54
+2 -6
You are true to your name!

PS: do share what you’re smoking!
Random 28 Jun 2018, 17:09
+6 -0
When there are no justifactions to counter on facts then no wonder you get personal. Go get a life.
Solid 28 Jun 2018, 22:59
+0 -5
Do share deals that Mr Anand has worked on..... that has given “sleepless” night.... lol
Random 29 Jun 2018, 05:55
+5 -0
You should get in touch with Chambers and Partners and Legal500 to know about his deals as he has been ranked as Band 1 M&A lawyer in India by these ranking agencies. But Oh I forgot, you are full of negativity so it will be hard for you to digest.
Partnership? 29 Jun 2018, 03:57
+0 -0
Isn't KCo. Delhi an LLP?
Symbi Law 26 Jun 2018, 20:06
+2 -1
Well done Sadia. Very well deserved !!!
Guest 26 Jun 2018, 23:48
+2 -1
Pls tell us the law schools they r from...
Alias 27 Jun 2018, 03:43
+2 -2
Any updates on luthra promotions? After the amarchand’s, it’s the partnership promotions at luthra which is eagerly followed.
Guest 27 Jun 2018, 06:35
+2 -0
Hahaha. Only if you are looking to become one.
Rumour has it 27 Jun 2018, 09:56
+2 -0
Strong rumours of some partners being offered equity by luthra this year (along with a Porsche). That should be an jnteresteting development.
Guest 27 Jun 2018, 10:30
+0 -0
Khayalon mein dost
Sadi Galli 27 Jun 2018, 15:15
+0 -0
Yeah I saw the big man buying Porsche dinky cars in Singapore...
Trent raznor 27 Jun 2018, 17:33
+0 -0
The original promise of bmws has not yet been delivered lol!
Guest 27 Jun 2018, 04:29
+1 -1
Quite surprising. No 2009 batch promotion to partnership?
Guest 27 Jun 2018, 05:14
+1 -9
Sadia is a rockstar!! IMS is very lucky to have such a resource in his team.
Guest 27 Jun 2018, 05:17
+7 -0
Congratulations Ambarish! Although you should have been made one last year.
Guest 27 Jun 2018, 06:19
+7 -2
Have worked with Ambarish as a client and can totally vouch for him. I totally agree that the promotion was long due. One of the sharpest guys I have worked with. Congrats dude!!!
client 27 Jun 2018, 14:38
+11 -4
And you have enough time to post get here. Sam needs to get better clients.
LOL 28 Jun 2018, 06:03
+0 -0
Word
Dr. Dang 28 Jun 2018, 17:40
+2 -0
Sir, If you have spent enough time on Legally India today then wo invoice clear Kara do, accounts is chasing.
MCA 27 Jun 2018, 05:28
+0 -1
"Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas has promoted 8 of its lawyers to partner, growing it to a total of 109 partners, according to its press release." - Is this enough ground for prosecution to be initiated on grounds of an unlimited partnership exceeding 21 partners? Thoughts welcome..
Wtf 27 Jun 2018, 07:23
+0 -0
Please go read the law!
Clueless 27 Jun 2018, 09:50
+6 -0
Believe me. They are no partnership. It’s a sophisticated mom and pop shop in the guise of a partnership. So, save your breath.
Uncle SAM 27 Jun 2018, 06:02
+0 -0
Maximum partnerships are of General Corporate team but only one for banking?? And what about other practise areas like real estate? No promotions there?? People working there also desreve partnership promotions.
SamBom 27 Jun 2018, 07:19
+1 -0
General Corporate consist of Real Estate, PE, Funds and M&A in the Bombay office
Insider 27 Jun 2018, 07:18
+3 -0
Khansaheb time and again delivers on his promise and stands by his team despite all odds.
Well wisher 28 Jun 2018, 15:47
+0 -0
Khansaheb absolutely rocks!!! Got Rishi and Vishruta elevated last year and now Nikhil. That's what you call a team player. Cyril bhai are you listening
Soccer fan 30 Jun 2018, 02:14
+3 -0
Yes, khansaheb surely does rock. Without his blessings, none of the three would have made to SAMCO partnership so soon. I say this considering that they are not home grown and have come from tier-3 firms - not to comment on their ability but practically it is something which matters in SAMCO. Also, a very clear undertone to all this is that be it any firm (BMR Legal, Desai or SAM) what matters is what you get to the table. Khansaheb will surely be in the MC soon. GS's position is weakening and she should be worrying - first Jatin, then RM now AK - all 3 partners with their own books.
Well Wisher 27 Jun 2018, 07:28
+0 -0
Kian - Isnt it incorrect to mention the lateral hirings as promotions here? Apurva has been working for a leading Fund for over 2 years now.
kianganz 27 Jun 2018, 07:32
+0 -0
Yes, you're right that it should be mentioned separately if that's accurate. Has Apurva Rai just joined from Sequoia? It could be she joined a month or 2 ago and that she was now promoted to partner?
Guest 27 Jun 2018, 08:03
+5 -0
Kian, Apurva is a boy, not a girl. And yes SAM intentionally made him join on June 10 as a counsel and have now promoted him together with others. He is a lateral hire given that he was in Sequoia for couple of years. Not sure why SAM needs to make it look like a internal promotion.
Ex 27 Jun 2018, 08:06
+0 -3
Dear Apurva, Congratulations and best of luck!
Wow 27 Jun 2018, 08:51
+1 -0
Kian, ahem. Apurva is a man, not a woman. Maybe just check the photo you have posted in this article?
Well Wisher 27 Jun 2018, 09:07
+1 -0
Kian, 'He' has just joined from Sequoia few weeks ago.
kianganz 27 Jun 2018, 09:26
+2 -0
Thanks, 'he', my mistake...

Then it's a bit of a borderline promotion / lateral hire. Will update the article...
Guest 27 Jun 2018, 09:48
+6 -0
It is worth doing a piece on attrition rate in in-house roles. FOR e.g., Sequoia. The number of counsel joining and leaving this place is quite a bit for an in-house role and given that Sequoia is 3-4 member legal team. Tanmay to Arjun Rajgopal to Apurva have left in last couple of years.
Rai lover 27 Jun 2018, 18:18
+0 -0
Kian Apurva joined on June 11. He was working with Gunjan before he went to sequoia.
Alto 28 Jun 2018, 12:22
+1 -2
But Apurva started with AMSS in 2008. Took a sabbatical in the middle for a few months and came back. He joined Sequioa two years ago. But only after having worked in AMSS (Delhi) and SAM for over eight years. He is as home-grown as it gets.

Also yes, Apurva is a brilliant lawyer. Watch out for him - he will shine a lot in future.
Jim jam 27 Jun 2018, 10:23
+2 -0
He was at SAM/AMSS for 8 years before sequoia, and joined his old team apparently
Bhushank 27 Jun 2018, 17:51
+0 -0
He has been in three different teams in 8 years at SAM, which team out of the three has he joined now?
Insider 27 Jun 2018, 20:32
+0 -4
Shruti and Arjun ([...]) are Apurva's batch mates and they were promoted last year or last to last year (in September or October) but Apurva was not. He joined SAM in June again, with service continuity benefits, and declared as a partner. [...]
Dr. Dang 29 Jun 2018, 17:54
+2 -0
Kian, I thought in house counsel had to surrender their bar council registration before becoming an employee. Assuming this boy also did the same can he be inducted as a partner before such licence is re-issued?
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