A Legacy of Recognised Excellence
Rankings are meaningful because they reflect trust, but we measure our success by the stability and fairness we help bring to your complex deals. Here is a look at the recognition our firm has earned through years of dedicated work in India's legal landscape.
Our top rankings in the Bloomberg Global Legal Adviser League Tables, including No. 1 Legal Adviser to the Issuer for India Equity Offerings, demonstrate our dominance in the capital markets space. We provide expert legal counsel for both lenders and borrowers in complex loan transactions.
We are proud to be named 'India Law Firm of the Year' and 'Deal Firm of the Year' at the ALB India Law Awards 2025. This graphic highlights our wins in key finance-related categories like Restructuring & Insolvency.
A detailed look at our multiple wins at the ALB India Law Awards 2025, including 'Equity Market Deal of the Year'. These awards underscore our comprehensive capabilities across the financial law spectrum.
A collage capturing moments from the ALB India Law Awards 2025 ceremony, where our team accepted awards for 'Deal Firm of the Year' and 'Restructuring and Insolvency Law Firm of the Year'.
The India Business Law Journal recognized our firm with 16 practice area awards, including wins in Banking & Finance, Fintech, and Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring. This showcases the breadth of our expertise.
We were honored with the ‘Law Firm of the Year - Innovation, Strategies & Continuous Growth’ award at the 14th Annual Legal Era Indian Legal Awards, reflecting our forward-thinking approach to legal services.
Our Capital Markets practice consistently tops the charts, as shown by our Q1 2025 No. 1 ranking by Bloomberg for India Equity Offerings by both deal count and volume.
The IFR Asia Awards 2024 recognized four of our significant deals, including 'High-Yield Bond' and 'India Capital Markets Deal', highlighting our proficiency in complex debt instruments.
This graphic from Chambers and Partners Global 2025 Rankings showcases several of our ranked lawyers in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, and Projects Infrastructure & Energy.
More of our recognized experts from the Chambers and Partners Global 2025 Rankings, including lawyers specializing in Banking & Finance and Capital Markets.
About A Legacy of Recognised Excellence
While these awards and Band 1 rankings are a point of pride, they serve primarily as an indicator of our consistency. When you are structuring a deal or navigating regulatory grey areas, you need counsel that has been validated by both the market and your peers. We prioritize this validated expertise to ensure your transaction proceeds with minimal friction and maximum clarity.
Rankings follow the work. Over our 108-year history, we have evolved from traditional advisory to shaping key conversations in capital markets, debt restructuring, and fintech regulation. Our firm is consistently placed at the top of the Bloomberg Global Legal Adviser League Tables and Chambers and Partners rankings because we handle matters that define market standards.
Why Validation Matters in Law
When you engage legal counsel, you are essentially seeking risk mitigation. Our rankings in categories like Banking & Finance, Corporate M&A, and Dispute Resolution are not just trophies; they represent our ability to handle massive transaction volumes and complex cross-border issues without losing sight of the underlying legal logic.
Our Philosophy: Niti and Nyay
We hold a firm belief that law is more than just compliance. We distinguish between 'niti' (the process and rules) and 'nyay' (the fair outcome). Whether we are advising on a multi-crore infrastructure project or securing a fintech license, we apply this balance. Our team of over 1000 lawyers utilizes this framework to ensure that your legal strategy is not only compliant with RBI, SEBI, or IBC regulations but also sustainable for your long-term business goals.
Leading Through Change
Our recent recognition for innovation and strategy reflects our work in emerging sectors. From the intricacies of the India Equity Offerings to navigating high-stakes restructuring, we provide counsel that anticipates the direction of Indian law rather than just reacting to it. This approach allows us to deliver solutions that are built to last, grounded in the same commitment to character that started our journey over a century ago.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
We are a multi-generational firm that views legal practice as both a craft and a responsibility. Our approach blends deep institutional knowledge with a modern, future-ready mindset to guide you through India's evolving financial landscape.
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