Chandhiok & Mahajan

India

IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Chandhiok & Mahajan have offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mumbai. The firm is recognised for its corporate and M&A and restructuring and insolvency work. Pooja Mahajan serves as managing partner of the firm. 

 

Focusses / specialisms    

The firm represents clients such as government entities, domestic and foreign corporates, insolvency professionals and promoter groups across a range of matters including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and insolvencies. Sectors of interest include industrials and manufacturing, technology, pharmaceuticals and energy.

 

Key clients

Notable clients include Refex Group, SAI Global India Fund I, ON Mauritius II, KTC Moly India, KTC Metals, KTC Ferro Alloys, Radiohead Brands and AlmaBetter Edutech.

 

Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)   

During the research period, the corporate team was very active in cross-border and domestic acquisitions for both the buy and sell sides. The firm covered clients from different sectors including manufacturing, healthcare and education.

 

Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)   

Refex Group’s acquisition of EMCO. 

 

Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023) 

Private equity

“They are responsive and quick in their turnaround times, and come up with clear, actionable advice.”

 

M&A

“Efficient, problem-solving and commercial.”

 

Sujoy Bhatia

“Intelligent, calm, reasoned and effective.”

 

Kaushalya Venkataraman

“Very responsive and takes the lead in problem solving.”