ALMT Awards and Testimonials 2025

Recognising Excellence Across Practice Areas And Client Service

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Legal 5002026


Asia Pacific Legal 500 2026 Edition has recommended several Partners across 11 practice areas:

Hall of Fame

Lawyer Practice area
Aliff Fazelbhoy Labour and Employment, Tax and Banking and Finance

 

Leading Associate

Lawyer Practice area
Ahetesham A. Thaver Labour and Employment

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2025 Edition has ranked several Partners across 12 practice areas:

Recommended Lawyers

Recommended Practice Areas Recommended Lawyers
Banking and Finance Ryna Karani and Aliff Fazelbhoy
Corporate M&A Aliff Fazelbhoy, S Arun and Ryna Karani
Dispute Resolution – Litigation Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat and Aliff Fazelbhoy
Labour and Employment Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ahetesham A. Thaver
Private Clients Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia
Tax Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina
TMT Statira Ranina, Souvik Paul Mazumdar and Siddhi Ghatlia

 

 

Recommended Practice Areas Recommended Lawyers
Banking and Finance Ryna Karani and Aliff Fazelbhoy
Corporate M&A Aliff Fazelbhoy, S Arun, Ryna Karani and Statira Ranina

Other core practitioners: Dhanya Menon,
Rajat Bopaiah and Vaishakh Kapadia

Dispute Resolution – Litigation Sameer Tapia, Prasant Popat, Aliff Fazelbhoy and Nikit Bala
Labour and Employment Aliff Fazelbhoy
Other standout practitioner: Ahetesham A. Thaver
Private clients Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia
Tax Aliff Fazelbhoy, Statira Ranina and Diya Gabija
TMT Statira Ranina, Souvik Paul Mazumdar and Siddhi Ghatlia

 

Recognised Practice Areas Recommended Lawyers
Capital Markets S Arun and Rajat Bopaiah
Private Equity Funds (including Venture Capital) Statira Ranina and Dhanya Menon

Other core practitioners: Rajat Bopaiah,
Aliff Fazelbhoy and S Arun

Intellectual Property Statira Ranina, Rakesh Prabhu and Siddhi Ghatlia
Real Estate Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat and Ryna Karani

 

 

Recommended Lawyers

Recognised Practice Areas Recommended Lawyers
Aviation
Capital Markets S Arun and Rajat Bopaiah
Private Equity Funds (including Venture Capital) Statira Ranina and Dhanya Menon
Intellectual Property Statira Ranina, Rakesh Prabhu and Siddhi Ghatlia
Real Estate Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat and Ryna Karani

 

Firms to Watch For:

Practice Areas Lawyer
Data Protection Statira Ranina
White Collar Crime Sameer Tapia

Hall of Fame: Aliff Fazelbhoy (Labour and Employment, Tax and Banking and Finance)

Leading Associate: Ahetesham A. Thaver (Labour and Employment)

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2025 Edition has ranked several Partners across 12 practice areas:

Recommended Lawyers

Recommended Practice Areas                      Recommended Lawyers
Banking and Finance                          Ryna Karani and Aliff Fazelbhoy
Corporate M&A                                 Aliff Fazelbhoy, S Arun and Ryna Karani 
Dispute Resolution – Litigation      Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat and Aliff Fazelbhoy 
Labour and Employment                   Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ahetesham A. Thaver
Private Clients                                    Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia
Tax       Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina
TMT Statira Ranina,Souvik Paul Mazumdar and  Siddhi Ghatlia

 

Recognised Practice Areas                            Recommended Lawyers
Aviation

Capital Markets                                      

S Arun and Rajat Bopaiah

Private Equity Funds (including Venture Capital) Statira Ranina and Dhanya Menon
Intellectual Property   Statira Ranina, Rakesh Prabhu and Siddhi Ghatlia
Real Estate                                              Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat and Ryna Karani

 

Firms to Watch For:

Practice Areas Lawyer
Data Protection Statira Ranina
White Collar Crime Sameer Tapia

Hall of Fame: Aliff Fazelbhoy (Labour and Employment, Tax and Banking and Finance)

Leading Associate: Ahetesham A. Thaver (Labour and Employment)

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2024 Edition has recommended several partners across 12 practice areas:

Recommended Lawyers

Recommended Practice Areas                      Recommended Lawyers
Banking and Finance                          Ryna Karani

Other key lawyers – Aliff Fazelbhoy and Rajat Bopaiah

Corporate M&A                                 Aliff Fazelbhoy and S Arun  

Other key lawyers – Ryna Karani, Statira Ranina, Dhanya Menon, Rajat Bopaiah, Vaishakh Kapadia, Siddhi Ghatlia, Vishal Vora and Amishi Vira

Dispute Resolution – Litigation      Sameer Tapia and Prashant Popat

Other key lawyer – Aliff Fazelbhoy

Labour and Employment                   Aliff Fazelbhoy

Other key lawyer – Junia Sebastian, Souvik Paul Mazumdar and Ahetesham A. Thaver

Private Equity and Investment Funds   Statira Ranina and Dhanya Menon

Other key lawyers: Aliff Fazelbhoy, S Arun and Rajat Bopaiah 

Private Clients                                    Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia
Tax Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina
TMT Statira Ranina and Souvik Paul Mazumdar

Other key lawyer – Siddhi Ghatlia and Sheetal Mishra

 

Recognised Practice Areas                            Recommended Lawyers 
Aviation   Sameer Tapia and S Arun
Capital Markets                                       S Arun and Rajat Bopaiah

Other key lawyer – Souvik Paul Mazumdar

Intellectual Property                              Statira Ranina, Rakesh Prabhu and Siddhi Ghatlia
Real Estate                                              Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat and Ryna Karani

Other key lawyer – Chhaya Virani 

 

Firms to watch for:

Practice Area Lawyer
White collar crime Sameer Tapia 

 

Hall of Fame – Aliff Fazelbhoy (Tax and Banking and Finance)

Leading Individual – Aliff Fazelbhoy (Labour and Employment)

Rising Star – Ahetesham A. Thaver (Labour and Employment)

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2023 Edition has recommended several Partners across 13

practice areas:

Recommended Lawyers

Recommended Practice Areas                      Recommended Lawyers
Banking and Finance                          Ryna Karani and Aliff Fazelbhoy
Corporate M&A                                 Aliff Fazelbhoy and S Arun

Other Key Lawyer – Ryna Karani, Statira Ranina and Dhanya Menon

Dispute Resolution – Litigation
Labour and Employment                   Aliff Fazelbhoy      

Other Key Lawyer – Junia Sebastian, Souvik Paul Mazumdar and Ahetesham A. Thaver   

                                                 

Private Clients                                    Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia
Tax Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina
TMT Statira Ranina,Souvik Paul Mazumdar, Ms. Siddhi Ghatlia

Other Key Lawyer – Junia Sebastian

Private Equity and Investment Funds     Statira Ranina and Dhanya Menon
Real Estate                                        Sameer Tapia, Prasant Popat, Ryna Karani and Chhaya Virani

 

Recognised Practice Areas                            Recommended Lawyers
Aviation Sameer Tapia and S Arun

Other Key Lawyer – Souvik Paul Mazumdar

Capital Markets  S Arun and Rajat Bopaiah

Other Key Lawyer – Souvik Paul Mazumdar

Data Protection
Intellectual Property Statira Ranina, Rakesh Prabhu and Siddhi Ghatlia

 

Hall of Fame: Aliff Fazelbhoy (Tax and Banking and Finance)

Leading Individual: Aliff Fazelbhoy (Labour and Employment)

Rising Star: Ahetesham A. Thaver

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2022 Edition has recommended several Partners across 12 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Recommended Practice areas                                      Recommended Lawyers
Banking and Finance                                     Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ryna Karani
Capital Markets                                            S. Arun, Mr. Rajat Bopaiah

Other Key Lawyers – Souvik Paul Mazumdar and Sameer Tapia

Corporate M&A                                            Aliff Fazelbhoy and S Arun

Other Key Lawyers – Statira Ranina, Ryna Karani and Dhanya Menon

Data Protection                                                 
Dispute Resolution – Litigation                   Sameer Tapia and Prashant Popat
Labour and Employment                                Aliff Fazelbhoy

Other Key Lawyers

Junia Sebastian and Souvik Paul Mazumdar

Private Equity and Investment Funds           Statira Ranina and Dhanya Menon 
Real Estate                                                    Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat and Ryna Karani
TMT Statira Ranina and Souvik Paul Mazumdar 

Other Key Lawyer – Siddhi Ghatlia 

Tax Aliff Fazelbhoy and   Statira Ranina 

 

Recognised Practice areas Recommended Lawyers
Aviation                                                                         Sameer Tapia and S Arun 
Intellectual Property                                         Statira Ranina, Rakesh Prabhu, Siddhi Ghatlia and S Arun

 

Hall of Fame: Aliff Fazelbhoy (Tax and Banking and Finance)

Leading Individual: Aliff Fazelbhoy (Labour and Employment)

Rising Star: Ahetesham A. Thaver (Labour and Employment)

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2021 Edition has recommended several Partners across 12

practice areas:

Recommended Lawyers

Recommended Practice areas                                      Recommended Lawyers
Banking and Finance                                     Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ryna Karani
Capital Markets                                            S. Arun, Mr. Rajat Bopaiah
Corporate M&A                                            Aliff Fazelbhoy and S Arun

Other Key Lawyers – Statira Ranina and Rajat Bopaiah

Data Protection                                                  Statira Ranina
Dispute Resolution –  Litigation                   Sameer Tapia and Prashant Popat
Labour and Employment                                Aliff Fazelbhoy 
Private Equity and Investment Funds           Statira Ranina and Dhanya Menon 

Other Key Lawyer – Aliff Fazelbhoy

Real Estate                                                    Sameer Tapia and Prashant Popat 

Other Key Lawyer – Chhaya Virani and Jyothi Rego

TMT Statira Ranina and Souvik Paul Mazumdar 

Other Key Lawyer – Siddhi Ghatlia 

Tax Aliff Fazelbhoy and   Statira Ranina 

 

Recognised Practice Areas                            Recommended Lawyers 
Aviation Sameer Tapia and S Arun 
Intellectual Property Statira Ranina, Rakesh Prabhu and Siddhi Ghatlia

Hall of Fame: Aliff Fazelbhoy (Tax and Banking and Finance)

Leading Individual: Aliff Fazelbhoy (Labour and Employment)

Rising Star: Ahetesham A. Thaver (Labour and Employment)

Asia Law2025

Asia Law 2025 Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 19 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Highly Recommended Practice Areas
Tax
Shipping

 

Recommended Practice Areas
Aviation
Construction
Dispute Resolution
Energy
Infrastructure
Labour and Employment
Real Estate
Media and Entertainment

 

Rankings in collaboration with IFLR 1000 : Recommended practice areas
Banking and Finance
Corporate M&A
Private Equity

 

Recognised Practice Areas
Capital Markets
Technology and Telecommunications

 

Rankings in collaboration with IFLR 1000 : Recognised practice areas
Restructuring and Insolvency

 

Notable Practice Areas
Investment Funds
Intellectual Property
Regulatory

 

Distinguished Practitioner Practice area
Aliff Fazelbhoy Tax and Corporate M&A
Sameer Tapia Dispute Resolution
S Arun Corporate M&A

 

Notable Practitioner Practice area
Ryna Karani Banking and Finance and Real Estate
Statira Ranina Private Equity
Vaishakh Kapadia Corporate M&A and Real Estate

Asia Law 2024 -2025 Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 18 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Recommended Practice Areas
Banking
Construction
Corporate M&A
Dispute Resolution
Energy
Infrastructure
Labour and Employment
Private Equity
Real Estate
Restructuring and Insolvency
Tax
Media and Entertainment
Shipping

 

Recognised Practice Areas
Capital Markets
Technology and Telecommunications

 

Notable Practice Areas
Aviation
Investment Funds
Regulatory

 

Distinguished Practitioner Practice Areas
Aliff Fazelbhoy Corporate M&A and Labour and Employment
Sameer Tapia Dispute Resolution

 

Notable Practitioner Practice Areas
S Arun Corporate M&A

Asia Law 2023 Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 18 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Recommended Practice Areas
Banking and Finance
Construction
Corporate M&A
Dispute Resolution
Energy
Infrastructure
Labour and Employment
Private Equity
Real Estate
Restructuring and Insolvency
Tax
Media and Entertainment

 

Recognised Practice Areas
Capital Markets
Technology and Telecommunications

 

Notable Practice Areas
Aviation
Investment Funds
Shipping
Regulatory

 

Distinguished Practitioner Practice Area
Aliff Fazelbhoy Corporate M&A and Labour and Employment

 

Notable Practitioner Practice Area
S Arun Corporate M&A
Sameer Tapia Dispute Resolution

Asia Law 2022 Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 16 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Recommended Practice Areas
Banking
Capital Markets
Construction
Corporate M&A
Dispute Resolution
Energy
Infrastructure
Labour and Employment
Private Equity
Real Estate 
Restructuring and Insolvency 
Tax
Media and Entertainment

 

Recognised Practice Areas
Technology and Telecommunications

 

Notable Practice Areas
Aviation 
Investment Funds

 

Distinguished Practitioner Practice Area
Aliff Fazelbhoy Corporate M&A and Labour and Employment

 

Notable Practitioner Practice Area
S Arun Corporate M&A
Sameer Tapia Dispute Resolution

Asia Law 2021 Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 16 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Recommended Practice Areas
Capital Markets 
Construction
Corporate M&A
Dispute Resolution
Energy
Infrastructure
Labour and Employment
Private Equity
Real Estate
Restructuring and Insolvency
Tax
Media and Entertainment

 

Recognised Practice Areas
Banking
Technology and Telecommunications

 

Notable Practice Areas
Aviation
Investment Funds

 

Distinguished Practitioner Practice Areas
Aliff Fazelbhoy Corporate M&A and Labour and Employment

 

Notable Practitioner Practice Areas
S Arun Corporate M&A
Sameer Tapia Dispute Resolution

Asia Law 2020 Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 14 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Recommended Practice Areas
Capital Markets 
Construction
Corporate M&A
Energy
Infrastructure
Labour and Employment
Private Equity
Real Estate
Tax

 

Recognised Practice Areas
Banking & Finance
Dispute Resolution
Technology and Telecommunications

 

Notable Practice Areas
Investment Funds
Restructuring and Insolvency

 

Distinguished Practitioner Practice Areas
Aliff Fazelbhoy Corporate M&A and Labour and Employment

 

Notable Practitioner Practice Areas
S Arun Corporate M&A
Sameer Tapia Dispute Resolution
Chambers and Partners2026

Chambers and Partners 2026 Asia Pacific Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A: Highly Regarded, Employment, Dispute Resolution and Shipping.

Chambers and Partners 2026 Global Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A: Highly Regarded and Dispute Resolution

Notable Practitioner

Asia Pacific 2026 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A and Employment)

Sameer Tapia (Dispute Resolution and Shipping)

 

Global 2026 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A)

Sameer Tapia (Dispute Resolution)

Chambers and Partners 2025 Asia Pacific Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A: Highly Regarded, Employment, Dispute Resolution and Shipping.

Chambers and Partners 2025 Global Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A: Highly Regarded and Dispute Resolution

Notable Practitioner

Asia Pacific 2025 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A and Employment)

Sameer Tapia (Dispute Resolution and Shipping)

 

Global 2025 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A)

Sameer Tapia (Dispute Resolution)

Chambers and Partners 2024 Edition

 Chambers and Partners 2024 Asia Pacific Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A:

 Highly Regarded, Employment, Private Equity and Shipping.

 

Chambers and Partners 2024 Global Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A: Highly              Regarded.

 Notable Practitioner

Asia Pacific 2024 Edition

  • Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A and Employment)
  • Statira Ranina (Private Equity)
  • Dhanya Menon (Private Equity)
  • Sameer Tapia (Shipping)

Global 2024 Edition

  • Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A)

Chambers and Partners 2023 Edition

Chambers and Partners 2023 Asia Pacific Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A: Highly Regarded, Employment, Private Equity and Shipping.

Chambers and Partners 2023 Global Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A: Highly Regarded.

Notable Practitioner

Asia Pacific 2023 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A and Employment)

 

Global 2023 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A)

Chambers and Partners 2022 Edition

Chambers and Partners 2022 Asia Pacific Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A: Highly Regarded, Employment, Private Equity and Shipping.

Chambers and Partners 2022 Global Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A.

Notable Practitioner:

Asia Pacific 2022 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A and Employment)

Mr. S  Arun (Corporate M&A)

 

Global 2022 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A)

Chambers and Partners 2021 Edition

Chambers and Partners 2021 Asia Pacific Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A, Employment and Private Equity.

Chambers and Partners 2021 Global Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A.

Notable Practitioner

Asia Pacific 2021 Edition

  • Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A and Employment)
  • S R Arun (Corporate M&A)

 

Global 2021 Edition

  • Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A)

Chambers and partners 2020 Edition 

Chambers and partners 2020 Edition has ranked us for Corporate M&A, Employment, Private Equity, Real Estate.

Ranked Partners:

  • Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A and Employment)
  • S Arun (Corporate M&A)
  • Ryna Karani (Corporate M&A)
  • Dhanya Menon (Private Equity)
IFLR 10002025

IFLR 1000 has ranked several Partners across 10 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Ranked Practice Areas
Banking
Capital Markets: Equity
Capital Markets: Debt
Private Equity
Project Finance
M&A
Restructuring and Insolvency
Project Development: Energy and Infrastructure
Real Estate
Financial Services Regulatory

 

Highly Regarded Lawyers Practice Area
Aliff Fazelbhoy Private Equity and M&A
Ryna Karani Banking, Private Equity, M&A and Real Estate Acquisitions
Statira Ranina Private Equity and M&A
Rajat Bopaiah Capital Markets

 

Notable Practitioners Practice areas
Dhanya Menon Private Equity
Souvik Mazumdar Capital Markets: Equity

 

Rising Star Practice areas
Sheetal Mishra Private Equity
Natasha Ponappa Capital Markets

IFLR 1000 2024 Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 9 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Ranked Practice Areas
Banking
Capital Markets: Equity
Capital Markets: Debt
Private Equity
Project Finance
M&A
Restructuring and Insolvency
Project Development: Energy and Infrastructure
Real Estate

 

Highly Regarded Lawyers Practice Area
Aliff Fazelbhoy Private Equity and M&A
Ryna Karani Banking, Private Equity, M&A and Real Estate Acquisitions
Statira Ranina Private Equity and M&A

 

Notable Practitioners Practice Area
Dhanya Menon Private Equity
Rajat Bopaiah Capital Markets
Souvik Mazumdar Capital Markets: Equity

 

Rising Star Practice Area
Sheetal Mishra Private Equity

IFLR 1000 33rd Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 8 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Ranked Practice Areas
Banking 
Capital Markets: Equity
Capital Markets: Debt
Private Equity
Project Finance
M&A
Restructuring and Insolvency  
Project Development: Energy and Infrastructure 

 

Highly Regarded Lawyers Practice Area
Aliff Fazelbhoy Private Equity and M&A
Ryna Karani Banking, Private Equity, M&A and Real Estate Acquisitions
Statira Ranina Private Equity and M&A

 

Notable Practitioners Practice Area
Dhanya Menon Private Equity
Rajat Bopaiah Capital Markets

IFLR 1000 32nd Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 8 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Ranked Practice Areas
Banking 
Capital Markets: Equity
Capital Markets: Debt
Private Equity
Project Finance
M&A
Restructuring and Insolvency  
Project Development: Energy and Infrastructure 

 

Highly Regarded Lawyers Practice Area
Aliff Fazelbhoy Private Equity and M&A
Ryna Karani Banking, Private Equity, M&A and Real Estate Acquisitions
Statira Ranina Private Equity and M&A

IFLR 1000 31st Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 8 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Ranked Practice Areas
Banking 
Capital Markets: Equity
Capital Markets: Debt
Private Equity
Project Finance
M&A
Restructuring and Insolvency  
Project Development: Energy

 

Highly Regarded Lawyers Practice Area
Aliff Fazelbhoy Private Equity and M&A
Ryna Karani Banking, Private Equity, M&A
Statira Ranina Private Equity and M&A

IFLR 1000 2020 Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 7 practice areas.

Recommended Lawyers

Ranked Practice Areas
Banking 
Capital Markets: Equity
Private Equity
Project Finance
M&A
Restructuring and Insolvency  
Project Development: Power

 

Highly Regarded Lawyers Practice Areas
Aliff Fazelbhoy Private Equity and M&A
Ryna Karani Banking, Private Equity and M&A
Statira Ranina Private Equity and M&A
ITR World Tax2026

ITR World Tax 2026 Edition has ranked us for General Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax and Transfer Pricing.

Asian Legal Business2025

Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina

Statira Ranina

ALB M&A Rankings 2024

Tier 3

Super 50 Lawyers 2023

Aliff Fazelbhoy

ALB Asia Top IP Lawyers 2023

Statira Ranina

ALB Rising Stars 2023

Sheetal Mishra and Diya Gabija

ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2023

Tier 3

ALB Asia IP Rankings 2023

Tier 3

Aliff Fazelbhoy

ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2020

Tier 3

ALB Asia IP Rankings 2020

Tier 3 – Patents

 

Legal Era2025-2026

Leading Lawyer Champions Star Practitioners

  • Aliff Fazelbhoy (Labour and Employment Banking and Finance)
  • Sameer Tapia (Aviation and Defence Banking and Finance)

Leading Lawyer Champions

  • Sameer Tapia (Corporate M&A)

Leading Lawyer Notable Practitioners

  • Aliff Fazelbhoy (Corporate M&A)
  • S Arun (Corporate M&A)
  • Sameer Tapia (Real Estate)
  • Vaishakh Kapadia (Corporate M&A)

Legal Era Rankings 2024-25

Leading Lawyer Champions

  • Sameer Tapia (Aviation and Defence and Corporate M&A)
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy (Banking and Finance and Labour and Employment)

Leading Lawyer

  • Sameer Tapia (Real Estate)
  • S Arun (Corporate M&A)

Legal Era Rankings 2022

Leading Lawyer Champions

Aliff Fazelbhoy (Banking and Finance, Labour and Employment and Tax)

Leaders League2026 Ranking
  • Leaders League 2026 – Banking and Finance –Recommended 
  • Leaders League 2026 – Commercial Litigation – Excellent 
  • Leaders League 2026 – Corporate Tax – Excellent 
  • Leaders League 2026 – Labour and employment – Excellent 
  • Leaders League 2026 – Mergers and Acquisitions – Recommended
  • Leaders League 2026 – Private Equity – Highly Recommended

Leaders in Law Global Awards 2026

  • Statira Ranina – ‘Corporate Law Expert of the Year in India’
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy – ‘Employment Law Expert of the Year in India’

2025 and 2024 Rankings 

2025

  • Leaders League 2025 – Highly Recommended (Tier 2) – Best Law Firms for Private Equity – Dhanya Menon and Statira Ranina 
  • Leaders League 2025 – Excellent (Tier 2)– Best Law Firm for Corporate Tax – Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina 
  • Leaders League 2025 – Recommended – Best Law Firm for Banking and Finance – Ryna Karani 
  • Leaders League 2025 – Recommended (Tier 1) – Best Law Firm for Corporate M&A – S Arun and Aliff Fazelbhoy 

2024

  • Leaders League 2024 – Highly Recommended (Tier 1) – Best Law Firm for Labour and Employment – Aliff Fazelbhoy 
  • Leaders League 2024 – Best Law Firms for Banking & Finance 
  • Leaders League 2024 – M&A – Recommended – Best Law Firms for M&A – S Arun and Aliff Fazelbhoy 
  • Leaders League – Tax – Corporate Tax – Excellent – Best Law Firm for Corporate Tax – 2024 
  • Leaders League– Best Law Firms for Private Equity – 2024 

Leaders League 2023 Rankings

  • Leaders League – Highly Recommended – Best Law Firms for Labor Litigation – 2023
  • Leaders League – Excellent – Best Law Firms for Commercial Litigation 2023
Corporate INTL Global Award2026
  • ‘Corporate / M&A Law Firm of the Year in India – 2026’ 
  • ‘Commercial Law Firm of the Year in India – 2026’ 
  • ‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India 2026’
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy – ‘Corporate Law Expert of the Year in India – 2026’, ‘Tax Law Expert of the Year in India – 2026’ and ‘Labour & Employment Law Expert of the Year in India – 2026’
  • Nayantara Sanyal – ‘Intellectual Property Law Expert of the Year in India – 2026’
  • Ahetesham A. Thaver – ‘Commercial Disputes Law Expert of the Year in India – 2026’ 
  • ‘Labour & Employment Law Firm of the Year in India – 2025’ 
  • ‘Corporate Law Firm of the Year in India – 2025’ 
  • ‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2025’ 
  • ‘Labour & Employment Law Firm of the Year in India – 2023’
  • ‘Corporate Law Firm of the Year in India – 2023’

Global Law Experts Annual Award

 ‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2023’

 

Lawyer Network Annual Awards

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2023’

Leaders in Law Global Awards 2023

Aliff Fazelbhoy – ‘Employment Law Expert of the Year in India’

2024 Global Law Experts Management Handbook

Statira Ranina – Highly Recommended for Corporate Tax Law in India

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2022’

Legal 100 Asia 2022 Awards

Law Firm of the Year – Employment – India 

Global Law Experts Annual Award

 ‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2022’

Lawyer Network Annual Awards

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2022’

Pan Finance Award Winner 2022

‘Law Firm of the Year for Banking & Finance in India – 2022’

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2021’

‘Employment Law Firm of the Year in India – 2021’

Aliff Fazelbhoy – ‘International M&A Lawyer of the Year in India – 2021’

Global 1002024

Global 100 2024 – Tax

Advisory Excellence Awards

‘Corporate Law Expert of the Year in India (2024)’ – Statira Ranina

Leaders in Law Global Awards 2024

  • Statira Ranina – ‘Corporate Law Expert of the Year in India’
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy – ‘Employment Law Expert of the Year in India’

Global 100 2023 – Tax  

Leaders League 2023 Rankings

  • Leaders League – Highly Recommended – Best Law Firms for Labor Litigation – 2023
  • Leaders League – Excellent – Best Law Firms for Commercial Litigation 2023 

Global 100 – Employment and Tax

 

Advisory Excellence Awards2024

‘Corporate Law Expert of the Year in India (2024)’ – Statira Ranina

‘Corporate Law Expert of the Year in India (2025)’ – Statira Ranina

Leaders in Law Global Awards2024
  • Statira Ranina – ‘Corporate Law Expert of the Year in India’
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy – ‘Employment Law Expert of the Year in India’

Aliff Fazelbhoy – ‘Employment Law Expert of the Year in India’

Aliff Fazelbhoy – ‘Corporate M&A Law Expert of the Year in India’

Global Law Experts Annual Award2023

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2023’

Lawyer Network Annual Awards

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2023’

Leaders in Law Global Awards 2023

Aliff Fazelbhoy – ‘Employment Law Expert of the Year in India’

2024 Global Law Experts Management Handbook

Statira Ranina – Highly Recommended for Corporate Tax Law in India

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2022’

Lawyer Network Annual Awards

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2022’

Pan Finance Award Winner 2022

‘Law Firm of the Year for Banking & Finance in India – 2022’

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2021’

‘Employment Law Firm of the Year in India – 2021’

Legal 100 Asia 2021 Awards

Law Firm of the Year – Employment – Aliff Fazelbhoy – India 

M&A Today Global Awards 2021

Tax and Employment

Global Business Magazine Award2025
  • ‘Employment Law Firm of the Year (2025)’
  • ‘M&A Adviser of the Year (2025)’ – Aliff Fazelbhoy
  • ‘International Tax adviser of the Year (2025)’ – Statira Ranina
Lawyer Network Annual Awards2026
  • ‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2026’ 
  • ‘Corporate / M&A Law Firm of the Year in India – 2026’
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy – ‘Corporate / M&A Law Expert of the Year in India – 2026’, ‘Labour & Employment Law Expert of the Year in India – 2026’, ‘Tax Law Expert of the Year in India – 2026’ and ‘Corporate Law Expert of the Year in India – 2026’ 
  • Nayantara Sanyal – ‘Intellectual Property Law Expert of the Year in India – 2026’
  • Ahetesham A. Thaver – ‘Commercial Disputes Law Expert of the Year in India – 2026’

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2023’

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2022’

‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2021’

‘Employment Law Firm of the Year in India – 2021’

Lexology Index2025

Aliff Fazelbhoy – Corporate Tax (Advisory and Controversy)

LegalOne2025
  • LegalOne Stellar Accolade 2025 (India) – Aliff Fazelbhoy, Statira Ranina and Ryna Karani 
  • LegalOne Blue Ribbon Top 15: Intellectual Property (India 2025) – Statira Ranina and Siddhi Ghatlia
Global Business Magazine Award2025
  • ‘Employment Law Firm of the Year (2025)’
  • ‘M&A Adviser of the Year (2025)’ – Aliff Fazelbhoy
  • ‘International Tax adviser of the Year (2025)’ – Statira Ranina
India Business Law Journal2023

IBLJ India A List 2023

Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia 

IBLJ India Awards 2023

‘Award Winning Law Firm – Aviation and Shipping and Maritime’

IBLJ India A List 2022

Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia 

IBLJ India Awards 2022

‘Award Winning Law Firm – Labour and Employment and Shipping’

IBLJ India A List 2021

Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia 

IBLJ India Awards 2021

‘Award Winning Law Firm – Aviation and Shipping’

IBLJ India A List 2020

Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia 

IBLJ India Awards 2020

‘Best Overall Law Firm – Shipping and Maritime’

BW Legal World – 40 Under 40 Best Lawyers2023

Nayantara Sanyal

Forbes India Legal Powerlist2023

Nayantara Sanyal

Aliff Fazelbhoy

Global Advisory Excellence Awards2023

‘Labour & Employment Law Expert of the Year in India – 2023’ – Aliff Fazelbhoy

IE100 2023 Awards2023

Tax Firm of the Year – India 

Global Law Experts Management Handbook2024

Statira Ranina – Highly Recommended for Corporate Tax Law in India

Pan Finance Award Winner2022

‘Law Firm of the Year for Banking & Finance in India – 2022’

Global Today Business Awards2022

Most Innovative Law Firm – India

Award for Excellence in Corporate Law – India 2022

M&A Today Global Awards2022

Tax

Tax and Employment

Corp Today Magazine2022

Best Full Service Law Firm – India 

 Award for Excellence in Indian Business Law 2022

Venture Intelligence Awards2020

Top 20 Legal Advisors – Private Equity – 2020

Top 10 Legal Advisors – Mergers & Acquisitions – 2020

International Advisory Expert Awards2020

Employment Law

Lawyer International Legal 100 Awards2020

Tax

Legal 500

2025 Edition

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2025 Edition has recommended several Partners across 14 practice areas.

Recommended Practice Areas Recommended Lawyers
Banking and Finance Ryna Karani and Aliff Fazelbhoy
Corporate M&A Aliff Fazelbhoy, S Arun and Ryna Karani
Dispute Resolution – Litigation Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat, Aliff Fazelbhoy and Komal Joshi
Labour and Employment Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ahetesham A. Thaver
Private Clients Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia
Tax Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina
TMT Statira Ranina, Souvik Paul Mazumdar and Ms. Siddhi Ghatlia
Recognised Practice Areas Recommended Lawyers
Capital Markets S Arun and Rajat Bopaiah
Private Equity Funds (including Venture Capital) Statira Ranina and Dhanya Menon
Intellectual Property Statira Ranina, Rakesh Prabhu and Siddhi Ghatlia
Real Estate Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat and Ryna Karani
Firms to Watch For Recommended Lawyers
Data Protection Statira Ranina
White Collar Crime Sameer Tapia
Recognition Details
Hall of Fame Aliff Fazelbhoy (Labour and Employment, Tax and Banking and Finance)
Leading Associate Ahetesham A. Thaver (Labour and Employment)

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2025 Edition has recommended several Partners across 14 practice areas.

Recommended Practice Areas Recommended Lawyers
Banking and Finance Ryna Karani and Aliff Fazelbhoy
Corporate M&A Aliff Fazelbhoy, S Arun and Ryna Karani
Dispute Resolution – Litigation Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat, Aliff Fazelbhoy and Komal Joshi
Labour and Employment Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ahetesham A. Thaver
Private Clients Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia
Tax Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina
TMT Statira Ranina, Souvik Paul Mazumdar and Ms. Siddhi Ghatlia
Recognised Practice Areas Recommended Lawyers
Capital Markets S Arun and Rajat Bopaiah
Private Equity Funds (including Venture Capital) Statira Ranina and Dhanya Menon
Intellectual Property Statira Ranina, Rakesh Prabhu and Siddhi Ghatlia
Real Estate Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat and Ryna Karani
Firms to Watch For Recommended Lawyers
Data Protection Statira Ranina
White Collar Crime Sameer Tapia
Recognition Details
Hall of Fame Aliff Fazelbhoy (Labour and Employment, Tax and Banking and Finance)
Leading Associate Ahetesham A. Thaver (Labour and Employment)

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2025 Edition has recommended several Partners across 14 practice areas.

Recommended Practice Areas Recommended Lawyers
Banking and Finance Ryna Karani and Aliff Fazelbhoy
Corporate M&A Aliff Fazelbhoy, S Arun and Ryna Karani
Dispute Resolution – Litigation Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat, Aliff Fazelbhoy and Komal Joshi
Labour and Employment Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ahetesham A. Thaver
Private Clients Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia
Tax Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina
TMT Statira Ranina, Souvik Paul Mazumdar and Ms. Siddhi Ghatlia
Recognised Practice Areas Recommended Lawyers
Capital Markets S Arun and Rajat Bopaiah
Private Equity Funds (including Venture Capital) Statira Ranina and Dhanya Menon
Intellectual Property Statira Ranina, Rakesh Prabhu and Siddhi Ghatlia
Real Estate Sameer Tapia, Prashant Popat and Ryna Karani
Firms to Watch For Recommended Lawyers
Data Protection Statira Ranina
White Collar Crime Sameer Tapia
Recognition Details
Hall of Fame Aliff Fazelbhoy (Labour and Employment, Tax and Banking and Finance)
Leading Associate Ahetesham A. Thaver (Labour and Employment)

Asia Law

2025 Edition

Asia Law 2025 Edition has ranked ALMT Legal in 18 practice areas.

Recommended Practice Areas
Banking
Construction
Corporate M&A
Dispute Resolution
Energy
Infrastructure
Labour and Employment
Private Equity
Real Estate
Restructuring and Insolvency
Tax
Media and Entertainment
Shipping
Recognised Practice Areas
Capital Markets
Technology and Telecommunications
Notable Practice Areas
Aviation
Investment Funds
Regulatory
Distinguished Practitioner Practice Area
Aliff Fazelbhoy Corporate M&A and Labour and Employment
Sameer Tapia Dispute Resolution
Notable Practitioner Practice Area
S Arun Corporate M&A

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2025 Edition

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2025 Edition has recommended several of our partners and designated some as leading lawyers in various practice areas such as banking and finance, capital markets, corporate & M&A, dispute resolution, private equity and investment funds, private clients, labour and employment, real estate & construction, technology, media & telecommunications (TMT) and tax. Senior Partner Mr. Aliff Fazelbhoy is featured in ‘Hall of Fame’ for Labour and Employment and Tax

Asialaw 2024 Edition

Asialaw 2024 Edition recommends ALMT Legal for banking and finance, construction, corporate and M&A, energy, infrastructure, dispute resolution, labour and employment, private equity, real estate, restructuring and insolvency, tax, shipping and media and entertainment. Senior Partner Aliff Fazelbhoy was recognised as a ‘Distinguished Practitioner’ for Corporate M&A and Labour and Employment and Senior Partners SR Arun and Sameer Tapia were recognised as ‘Notable Practitioners’ for Corporate M&A and Dispute Resolution respectively.

Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2025 and 2024 Edition

Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2025 and 2024 Edition has also recommended several of our partners as ranked lawyers in corporate/M&A, employment, private equity, dispute resolution and shipping.

IFLR 1000

IFLR 1000 in its latest rankings has ranked and also recognised several of our partners as leading lawyers in the practice areas of private equity, M&A, banking, capital markets – equity and debt, project development energy and infrastructure, real estate, restructuring and insolvency and project finance. Senior Partners, Aliff Fazelbhoy (M&A and Private Equity), Ryna Karani (Banking, M&A, Private Equity and Real Estate Acquisitions) and Statira Ranina (M&A and Private Equity) have been recognised as 'Highly Regarded Lawyers'. Senior Partners, Dhanya Menon (Private Equity) and Mr. Rajat Bopaiah (Capital Markets), as well as Partner, Souvik Paul Mazumdar (Capital Markets – Equity) have been recognised as 'Notable Practitioners'. Principal Associate Sheetal Mishra (Private Equity) has been recognised as a 'Rising Star' by IFLR Lawyer Rankings 2024 .

The India Business Law Journal

The India Business Law Journal has recognised Senior Partners Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia as being among the A List 2024 comprising of the top 100 private practitioners in India and Asian Legal Business has featured our Senior Partner Statira Ranina and Aliff Fazelbhoy in the prestigious Super 50 Lawyers 2024 and 2023 list respectively recognising top 50 private practitioners in India. India Business Law Journal 2024 and 2023 Edition has recognised ALMT Legal as “Award winning law firm – Aviation”. ALMT Legal was awarded “Award Winning Law Firm – Shipping and Maritime” by India Business Law Journal Awards 2023 Edition.

Legal Era Awards 2024

ALMT Legal was awarded “Law Firm of year – Aviation” and Senior Partner, Aliff Fazelbhoy was awarded “Lawyer of the Year – Labour and Employment” by Legal Era Awards 2024. Senior Partner Aliff Fazelbhoy was awarded as “Leading Lawyer Champion - Labour and Employment” by Legal Era 2024 and 2023 Rankings. Legal Era 2024-25 Rankings has recognised Senior Partner Sameer Tapia as Leading Lawyer Champion (Aviation and Defence and Corporate M&A), Leading Lawyer (Real Estate) and Senior Partner S R Arun as Leading Lawyer (Corporate M&A).

2025 Corporate INTL Global Award

2025 Corporate INTL Global Award has awarded ALMT Legal as ‘Labour & Employment Law Firm of the Year in India – 2025’, ‘Corporate Law Firm of the Year in India – 2025’ and ‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2025’. Senior Partner Aliff Fazelbhoy was awarded “Corporate Law Expert of the Year in India – 2023” by 2023 Corporate INTL Magazine Global Award.

Leaders in Law Global Award 2024 – 25

Leaders in Law Global Award 2024 – 25 has awarded Senior Partner Statira Rania as ‘Corporate Law Expert of the Year in India’ and Senior Partner Aliff Fazelbhoy as ‘Labour & Employment Law Expert of the Year in India’.

Leaders League 2025 and 2024

Leaders League 2025 and 2024 has awarded ALMT Legal as “Best Law Firms for Banking & Finance”, “Best Law Firms for M&A in India”, “Highly Recommended - Best Law Firms for Private Equity in India”, “Excellent – Best Law Firm for Corporate Tax”, ‘Highly Recommended’ law firm for labour and employment’ and ‘Excellent - Best Law Firms for Commercial Litigation 2023’.

2025 and 2024 Global Law Experts Annual Awards

ALMT Legal is awarded ‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India’ by 2025 and 2024 Global Law Experts Annual Awards.

Global Business Magazine Awards 2025

Global Business Magazine Awards 2025 has awarded ALMT Legal as ‘Employment Law Firm of the Year’ and has also recognised Senior Partners Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina as ‘M&A Adviser of the Year’ and ‘International Tax adviser of the Year’ respectively.

Global 100 2024

Global 100 2024 has recommended ALMT Legal for Tax.

Corporate America Today 2024

ALMT Legal is awarded for Tax and Labour and Employment by Corporate America Today 2024.

Asian Legal Business

Senior Partner Statira Ranina was featured in ‘ALB India Top IP Lawyers 2023’ by Asian Legal Business.

LawWiser

LawWiser has featured Senior Partners Aliff Fazelbhoy and Sameer Tapia in ‘Lawyers Power League 2023 – 100 Leading Law Firm Professionals’.

Venture Intelligence Award

ALMT Legal was recognised as ‘Top 15 Legal Advisors – Mergers and Acquisitions 2023’ and ‘Top 30 Legal Advisors – Private Equity 2023’ by Venture Intelligence Awards.

IE100 2023 Award

ALMT Legal is awarded as ‘Tax Firm of the Year – India’ by IE100 2023 Award.

Legal 100 Asia 2023 Edition

ALMT Legal is recognised as “Employment – Law Firm of the Year” by Legal 100 Asia 2023 Edition.

2023 Global Advisory Experts Annual Awards and Leaders in Law 2023 Global Awards

Senior Partner Aliff Fazelbhoy is awarded as “Labour & Employment Law Expert of the Year in India – 2023” by 2023 Global Advisory Experts Annual Awards and Leaders in Law 2023 Global Awards.

2023 Lawyer Network Annual Awards

ALMT Legal was awarded as ‘Cross Border Tax Law Firm of the Year in India – 2023’ by 2023 Lawyer Network Annual Awards.

Forbes India Legal Powerlist

Partner Nayantara Sanyal was featured by BW Legal World in their 'BW Legal World 40 Under 40 Best Lawyers' list 2023 and Forbes India Legal Powerlist in their ‘Top 100 Individual Lawyers – 2023’.

Forbes India Legal Powerlist

Partner Nayantara Sanyal was featured by BW Legal World in their 'BW Legal World 40 Under 40 Best Lawyers' list 2023 and Forbes India Legal Powerlist in their ‘Top 100 Individual Lawyers – 2023’.

Asian Legal Business Rising Star 2022 list

Partner Siddhi Ghatlia and Associate Partner Ahetesham Thaver were featured in Asian Legal Business Rising Star 2022 list and Principal Associates Sheetal Mishra and Diya Gabija were featured in Rising Star 2023 list.

Milestones of Excellence

What Clients Say

Partner Testimonials

Aliff Fazelbhoy

“He has in-depth knowledge, clarity in explanation and is always available”

“He has a practical approach and is a solution provider”

“He has positive attitude and helps us well”

“Excellent depth and breadth of knowledge, positive approach, ease of access and communication, and has quick responses”

“He is a senior partner who is easily accessible, he is responsive and dedicated”

Sameer Tapia

“Appreciate his personal touch”

S Arun

“Excellent domain knowledge and professionalism”

Prashant Popat

“He possesses an understanding of all matters of our business”

Statira Ranina

“She is highly ethical, and values driven. She is very responsive to our needs. Her depth of understanding of our company and needs and her clarity on the subjects that she advises us on is remarkable. Her advice is never ambiguous, always long-term and takes into account emerging scenarios, and also past experiences. She is extremely articulate, very communicative and accessible”

Rajat Bopaiah

“He is extremely knowledgeable, hard-working, accessible, and efficient”

“He is good with negotiations and has extensive knowledge of corporate law”

Vaishakh Kapadia

“He is a very responsible and organised person, a good manager”

“Very detailed in his work, covers all aspects in any matter. He always meets deadlines”

Sandhya Bhaskar

“Very thorough and very precise”

Labour and Employment

2022 Edition

“Timely professional advise”

2021 Edition

“The positive attributes are that they are happy to provide prompt and timely support, practical advice to the client, and they understand the client’s contexts and requirements”

2020 Edition

“The advice provided is quite practical to implement as well as pertinent to the situation in a very timely manner. They handhold you till the entire process is completed and the outcome achieved. They provide you with the right sense of advice with pros and cons”

Private Clients

2023 Edition

“Very professional and the lawyers get into the depth of the matter”

Media and Entertainment

2023 Edition

“Strong domain knowledge and professionalism”

Banking and Finance

2023 Edition

“They have a practical approach. Before doing the work, they would usually speak with us and explain what they wish to do and confirm with us if the work that they are planning to do is in line with our approach or not”

2021 Edition

“It provides proper guidance, availability and handholding until the job at hand is completed to the client’s satisfaction”

Real Estate

2024 Edition

“Personal touch and knowledge on the subject”

2020 Edition

“ALMT is incredibly responsive and dedicated to turning around work in an accurate and swift manner”

Tax

2020 Edition

“Highly ethical in all respects. They are very responsive and customer focused. Their advice is always for the long term and never for short immediate gains. Their clarity on the subject arising on account of experience and depth of research is their hallmark. They are also not money minded”

Investment Funds

2020 Edition

“Prompt, balanced advice, pragmatic and realistic. Access to senior staff and domain specialists is readily available”

Private Equity

2023 Edition

“Very professional, dedicated and organised”

Corporate M&A

2021 Edition

“It has an effective, efficient and multidisciplinary team to handle corporate legal issues across the business world”

“We like the hard-working partners who have domain expertise and handle local corporate, tax and antitrust issues well”

“I would highly recommend ALMT Legal for its outstanding service in corporate M&A. The team has extensive knowledge and has an in-depth understanding of the issues. The lawyers are also very responsive and highly ethical. Not only do they offer practical and commercial advice that supports our organisational goals but they also handhold us through the entire process and regularly update us with government regulation and law changes”

2020 Edition

“Outstanding service in corporate and M&A”

Dispute Resolution

2024 Edition

“They are fast and very exact, managing matters down to the smallest details”

“All ALMT partners like Sameer Tapia were very friendly, and their team are very active in our every matter. All are not handling matters just to complete the task, they are involved in the matter personally and resolved the issues very nicely”

2023 Edition

“They give positive advice”

Banking and Finance

The banking team specialises in regulatory compliance-related work and also advises on matters such as debt restructuring and refinancing

Corporate M&A

“Hard-working, responsive, efficient”

“They always provide insightful tips to ensure we stay in compliance with all applicable laws”

“I would highly recommend ALMT Legal for their outstanding service in M&A. The team has extensive knowledge and has in-depth understanding of the issue. They are also very responsive and highly ethical. Not only do they offer practical and commercial advice that supports our organizational goals but also handheld us through the entire process and regularly update us with the government regulations and laws”

The corporate team is experienced in the technology, retail, real estate and social infrastructure sectors

Private Equity and Investment Funds

2025 Edition

“They are detail-oriented and have deep knowledge of the Indian private equity market”

“Professional, quick turnaround and provide good advice on structures”

2024 Edition

“ALMT is an all-purpose law firm and the team is very responsive”

“The team in ALMT has talented associates”

“A knowledgeable, responsive and high calibre team with wide-ranging experience”

Aliff Fazelbhoy is an outstanding professional with many years of experience and a proactive and problem-solving approach”

Dhanya Menon is a knowledgeable and exceptional individual, who is client oriented. She is leading a very capable team who are equally dedicated and meritorious in their work”

2022 Edition

“We have worked with ALMT for 6 years over various transactions. They have always been responsive and professional. Their knowledge and experience has been valuable as demonstrated by the fact that we keep returning to them for new transactions”

2021 Edition

The team is very approachable and works very collaboratively with the clients. We work with them across multiple businesses and different functionalities, and everyone has a pleasant experience regardless of designation or role”

Practice co-head Dhanya Menon recently handled high-value investment transactions into the pharmaceuticals sector

Aliff Fazelbhoy applied his extensive tax knowledge to multi-tranche investment structures and shareholder agreement negotiations in the sports and leisure sectors

2020 Edition

The professionalism of the team is excellent”

Siddhi Ghatlia is a fine professional, always delivering immaculate work”

Shipping

Assisting with pollution liability for oil, coal and ore cargoes is another area of expertise for the department which is led by Sameer Tapia

Banking and Finance

2022 Edition

Ryna Karani seem to know the whole market well, have good local expertise and are willing to be flexible with fee arrangements”

2021 Edition

Ryna Karani is known for drafting and negotiating loan agreements, including non-convertible debentures and external commercial borrowings

Aliff Fazelbhoy often advises international banks providing loans to Indian companies and shows additional expertise in acquisition finance

2020 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy is known for advising international banks providing Indian companies with loans under the external commercial borrowing framework, and in acquisition financing transactions; he also has a wealth of expertise in high value M and A

Ryna Karani is experienced in structured financing, restructuring and project financing, in India and overseas

Technology, Media, & Telecommunications (TMT)

2023 Edition

“I found the team at ALMT professional, knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. They were able to advise us on our legal queries after correctly understanding our business model”

“They are flexible and worked closely with us to give us what we needed”

“I would highly recommend them”

2021 Edition

Statira Ranina is well-known for guiding emerging tech companies through the regulatory regime, in addition to assisting them with commercial agreements

Siddhi Ghatlia is a go-to partner for TMT clients involved in corporate transactions, such as M and A

Private Clients

2024 Edition

“They are very professional in their practice. All questions asked were answered in a timely manner”

“Very professional and knowledgeable in their field”

“Praised by clients for its ‘very strong legal and tax acumen”

Capital Markets

2024 Edition

“The team is knowledgeable, practical and provides solutions”

“Worked with S.R. Arun and Rajat Bopaiah. One of the best teams I have worked with in my career. They are fast in response, solution-centric and robust in their knowledge”

“Praised by clients for its ‘very strong legal and tax acumen”

2022 Edition

“I am impressed with how well the team understand our business. The client service is excellent; nothing is too much trouble and the team are always extremely pleasant to work with”

“I am always impressed with the promptness of their responses to queries and the level of information that is provided in those responses. Statira Ranina has shown excellent knowledge and understanding that comes through in her correspondence and advice to us”

“ALMT’s strengths are client focus, clarity and expertise on the subject and responsiveness”

2021 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy fields expertise in transfer pricing disputes, mutual agreement procedures, incentive plan structuring and withholding tax matters

2020 Edition

Expertise in the direct tax field involves transfer pricing and loan structuring advice. Indirect tax expertise encompasses GST compliance, import duties and classification of taxable goods

Practice heads Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina bring significant experience to international tax matters

Statira Ranina provides depth of research, clarity on the unique needs of the client, quickness of response and feasible and relevant solutions

Tax

2025 Edition

“Good knowledge of mergers and acquisitions in India in an international context”

“Very solutions driven”

“Praised by clients for its ‘very strong legal and tax acumen”

2022 Edition

“I am impressed with how well the team understand our business. The client service is excellent; nothing is too much trouble and the team are always extremely pleasant to work with”

“I am always impressed with the promptness of their responses to queries and the level of information that is provided in those responses. Statira Ranina has shown excellent knowledge and understanding that comes through in her correspondence and advice to us”

“ALMT’s strengths are client focus, clarity and expertise on the subject and responsiveness”

2021 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy fields expertise in transfer pricing disputes, mutual agreement procedures, incentive plan structuring and withholding tax matters

2020 Edition

Expertise in the direct tax field involves transfer pricing and loan structuring advice. Indirect tax expertise encompasses GST compliance, import duties and classification of taxable goods

Practice heads Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina bring significant experience to international tax matters

Statira Ranina provides depth of research, clarity on the unique needs of the client, quickness of response and feasible and relevant solutions

Real Estate

2025 Edition

‘The team at ALMT is extraordinarily capable in knowledge and helpful nature”

“All the individuals at ALMT have a thorough knowledge of the discussions we have with them”

2021 Edition

ALMT Legal has strength in assisting with the structuring of real estate development projects and investments in the sector, advising on tax efficient models and compliance issues

Co-leader Sameer Tapia focuses on real estate transactions, including the sale and acquisition of land, as well as commercial and residential property

Labour and Employment

2025 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy is a paragon of legal excellence in India. His attention to detail, integrity, and empathetic approach make him an exceptional and trusted advisor. He is a top-tier legal mind and a true asset to the profession”

2022 Edition

Practice head Aliff Fazelbhoy is considered “a true authority in his field” and “a pleasure to work with”

“They respond within the timelines. Even if the partner is busy, other team members help answer queries”

“We have worked with Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ahetesham Thaver; all are good”

“The team led by Aliff Fazelbhoy is the preferred partner for any issues we have in India. They have an international approach, delivering excellent and concise advice at international firm standards. We especially like their teamwork mentality when we work together on cross-border projects, delivering the client a seamless service”

2020 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy leads the labour and employment practice at ALMT Legal; he and associate Ahetesham Thaver are acknowledged for providing ‘high-quality’ legal advice across the spectrum of relevant issues

“Gives good and thorough information regarding labour law and employment matters”

Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ahetesham Thaver are both very professional and understanding of client’s needs”

Intellectual Property

2025 Edition

“Vast knowledge and timely advice”

2024 Edition

“The team at ALMT Legal is proactive, readily available and up to date with the latest developments in the industry. They have a thorough understanding of our requirements, and their IP advice is well detailed, structured and showcases their expertise in IP transactions and trademark applications. They have an excellent team and great service. ALMT Legal is our go-to firm for all our IP requirements”

“ALMT is a full-service law firm and their IPR team and especially the trademarks team is very good”

Rakesh Prabhu is highly experienced in the trademark domain. He has created a good team as well who keeps tab on trademark infringement and management”

Ryna Karani and Siddhi Ghatlia both have strong domain expertise and technical knowledge and are well versed with industry changes, very reliable and readily available even at short notice”

Rakesh Prabhu has been a fantastic support for me in the management of my trademarks portfolio”

2022 Edition

“The team headed by Mr. Arun, senior partner and Mr. Rakesh Prabhu, partner have vast experience in the filed of IPR including successfully conducting litigation”

Mr. Rakesh Prabhu, partner has successfully handled all our trade marks matters from registration to defence and litigation. His young and vibrant team has coordinated well in ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks”

Dispute Resolution

2025 Edition

“Prompt responses from the team, the collaboration has been great”

2022 Edition

“The team stand out for their personal touch: the warmth and the understanding they bring to their way of handling matters. We never feel like client and lawyers; we always feel as though they are part of our team”

“A well-coordinated team that delivers timely advice on all matters”

“The team is very knowledgeable and has good resources”

Corporate M&A

2020 Edition

ALMT Legal’s ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ team predominantly carries out transactions in the technology, retail, real estate, micro finance and IT sectors, where they excel in terms of advising clients on transaction structuring, leveraging the firm’s tax and employment groups to provide well-rounded advice

Aliff Fazelbhoy remains a very active member of the group, with a diverse skill-set that includes advising clients on applications for schemes of amalgamation before the NCLT, exchange control regulations, the rights and obligations of shareholders, and drafting master service agreements

“We generally deal with Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ms. Statira Ranina. They stand out in respect of their knowledge and experience and also their straightforward approach”

2023 Edition

“Firm with about 20 partners each an expert in their own field. clients can get a package of services under one roof”

“Thorough knowledge of the subject and availability and understanding of the client requirements”

2024 Edition

“They work closely with clients and customize services to meet the need”

“I was introduced to their partners and one of the founders of ALMT. They are all exceptional in term of reputation, connections and legal advice”

“They are knowledgeable and quick to respond. And they work with the spirit of making things happen, and without taking risks”

2025 Edition

“The team are responsive and demonstrate obvious competence in their areas of expertise”

“The team are responsive and demonstrate obvious competence in their areas of expertise”

Corporate M&A

2025 Edition

“The team are responsive and demonstrate obvious competence in their areas of expertise”

“The team are responsive and demonstrate obvious competence in their areas of expertise”

2024 Edition

“They work closely with clients and customize services to meet the need”

“I was introduced to their partners and one of the founders of ALMT. They are all exceptional in term of reputation, connections and legal advice”

“They are knowledgeable and quick to respond. And they work with the spirit of making things happen, and without taking risks”

2023 Edition

“Firm with about 20 partners each an expert in their own field. clients can get a package of services under one roof”

“Thorough knowledge of the subject and availability and understanding of the client requirements”

2020 Edition

ALMT Legal’s ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ team predominantly carries out transactions in the technology, retail, real estate, micro finance and IT sectors, where they excel in terms of advising clients on transaction structuring, leveraging the firm’s tax and employment groups to provide well-rounded advice

Aliff Fazelbhoy remains a very active member of the group, with a diverse skill-set that includes advising clients on applications for schemes of amalgamation before the NCLT, exchange control regulations, the rights and obligations of shareholders, and drafting master service agreements

“We generally deal with Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ms. Statira Ranina. They stand out in respect of their knowledge and experience and also their straightforward approach” 

Private Equity and Investment Funds

2025 Edition

“They are detail-oriented and have deep knowledge of the Indian private equity market”

“Professional, quick turnaround and provide good advice on structures”

2024 Edition

“ALMT is an all-purpose law firm and the team is very responsive”

“The team in ALMT has talented associates”

“A knowledgeable, responsive and high calibre team with wide-ranging experience”

Aliff Fazelbhoy is an outstanding professional with many years of experience and a proactive and problem-solving approach”

Dhanya Menon is a knowledgeable and exceptional individual, who is client oriented. She is leading a very capable team who are equally dedicated and meritorious in their work”

2022 Edition

“We have worked with ALMT for 6 years over various transactions. They have always been responsive and professional. Their knowledge and experience has been valuable as demonstrated by the fact that we keep returning to them for new transactions”

2021 Edition

The team is very approachable and works very collaboratively with the clients. We work with them across multiple businesses and different functionalities, and everyone has a pleasant experience regardless of designation or role”

Practice co-head Dhanya Menon recently handled high-value investment transactions into the pharmaceuticals sector

Aliff Fazelbhoy applied his extensive tax knowledge to multi-tranche investment structures and shareholder agreement negotiations in the sports and leisure sectors

2020 Edition

The professionalism of the team is excellent”

Siddhi Ghatlia is a fine professional, always delivering immaculate work”

Dispute Resolution

2025 Edition

“Prompt responses from the team, the collaboration has been great”

2022 Edition

“The team stand out for their personal touch: the warmth and the understanding they bring to their way of handling matters. We never feel like client and lawyers; we always feel as though they are part of our team”

“A well-coordinated team that delivers timely advice on all matters”

“The team is very knowledgeable and has good resources”

Intellectual Property

2025 Edition

“Vast knowledge and timely advice”

2024 Edition

“The team at ALMT Legal is proactive, readily available and up to date with the latest developments in the industry. They have a thorough understanding of our requirements, and their IP advice is well detailed, structured and showcases their expertise in IP transactions and trademark applications. They have an excellent team and great service. ALMT Legal is our go-to firm for all our IP requirements”

“ALMT is a full-service law firm and their IPR team and especially the trademarks team is very good”

Rakesh Prabhu is highly experienced in the trademark domain. He has created a good team as well who keeps tab on trademark infringement and management”

Ryna Karani and Siddhi Ghatlia both have strong domain expertise and technical knowledge and are well versed with industry changes, very reliable and readily available even at short notice”

Rakesh Prabhu has been a fantastic support for me in the management of my trademarks portfolio”

2022 Edition

“The team headed by Mr. Arun, senior partner and Mr. Rakesh Prabhu, partner have vast experience in the filed of IPR including successfully conducting litigation”

Mr. Rakesh Prabhu, partner has successfully handled all our trade marks matters from registration to defence and litigation. His young and vibrant team has coordinated well in ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks”

Labour and Employment

2025 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy is a paragon of legal excellence in India. His attention to detail, integrity, and empathetic approach make him an exceptional and trusted advisor. He is a top-tier legal mind and a true asset to the profession”

2022 Edition

Practice head Aliff Fazelbhoy is considered “a true authority in his field” and “a pleasure to work with”

“They respond within the timelines. Even if the partner is busy, other team members help answer queries”

“We have worked with Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ahetesham Thaver; all are good”

“The team led by Aliff Fazelbhoy is the preferred partner for any issues we have in India. They have an international approach, delivering excellent and concise advice at international firm standards. We especially like their teamwork mentality when we work together on cross-border projects, delivering the client a seamless service”

2020 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy leads the labour and employment practice at ALMT Legal; he and associate Ahetesham Thaver are acknowledged for providing ‘high-quality’ legal advice across the spectrum of relevant issues

“Gives good and thorough information regarding labour law and employment matters”

Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ahetesham Thaver are both very professional and understanding of client’s needs”

Real Estate

2025 Edition

‘The team at ALMT is extraordinarily capable in knowledge and helpful nature”

“All the individuals at ALMT have a thorough knowledge of the discussions we have with them”

2021 Edition

ALMT Legal has strength in assisting with the structuring of real estate development projects and investments in the sector, advising on tax efficient models and compliance issues

Co-leader Sameer Tapia focuses on real estate transactions, including the sale and acquisition of land, as well as commercial and residential property

Tax

2025 Edition

“Good knowledge of mergers and acquisitions in India in an international context”

“Very solutions driven”

“Praised by clients for its ‘very strong legal and tax acumen”

2022 Edition

“I am impressed with how well the team understand our business. The client service is excellent; nothing is too much trouble and the team are always extremely pleasant to work with”

“I am always impressed with the promptness of their responses to queries and the level of information that is provided in those responses. Statira Ranina has shown excellent knowledge and understanding that comes through in her correspondence and advice to us”

“ALMT’s strengths are client focus, clarity and expertise on the subject and responsiveness”

2021 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy fields expertise in transfer pricing disputes, mutual agreement procedures, incentive plan structuring and withholding tax matters

2020 Edition

Expertise in the direct tax field involves transfer pricing and loan structuring advice. Indirect tax expertise encompasses GST compliance, import duties and classification of taxable goods

Practice heads Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina bring significant experience to international tax matters

Statira Ranina provides depth of research, clarity on the unique needs of the client, quickness of response and feasible and relevant solutions

Capital Markets

2024 Edition

“The team is knowledgeable, practical and provides solutions”

“Worked with S.R. Arun and Rajat Bopaiah. One of the best teams I have worked with in my career. They are fast in response, solution-centric and robust in their knowledge”

“Praised by clients for its ‘very strong legal and tax acumen”

2022 Edition

“I am impressed with how well the team understand our business. The client service is excellent; nothing is too much trouble and the team are always extremely pleasant to work with”

“I am always impressed with the promptness of their responses to queries and the level of information that is provided in those responses. Statira Ranina has shown excellent knowledge and understanding that comes through in her correspondence and advice to us”

“ALMT’s strengths are client focus, clarity and expertise on the subject and responsiveness”

2021 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy fields expertise in transfer pricing disputes, mutual agreement procedures, incentive plan structuring and withholding tax matters

2020 Edition

Expertise in the direct tax field involves transfer pricing and loan structuring advice. Indirect tax expertise encompasses GST compliance, import duties and classification of taxable goods

Practice heads Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina bring significant experience to international tax matters

Statira Ranina provides depth of research, clarity on the unique needs of the client, quickness of response and feasible and relevant solutions

Private Clients

2024 Edition

“They are very professional in their practice. All questions asked were answered in a timely manner”

“Very professional and knowledgeable in their field”

“Praised by clients for its ‘very strong legal and tax acumen”

Technology, Media, & Telecommunications (TMT)

2023 Edition

“I found the team at ALMT professional, knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. They were able to advise us on our legal queries after correctly understanding our business model”

“They are flexible and worked closely with us to give us what we needed”

“I would highly recommend them”

2021 Edition

Statira Ranina is well-known for guiding emerging tech companies through the regulatory regime, in addition to assisting them with commercial agreements

Siddhi Ghatlia is a go-to partner for TMT clients involved in corporate transactions, such as M and A

Banking and Finance

2022 Edition

Ryna Karani seem to know the whole market well, have good local expertise and are willing to be flexible with fee arrangements”

2021 Edition

Ryna Karani is known for drafting and negotiating loan agreements, including non-convertible debentures and external commercial borrowings

Aliff Fazelbhoy often advises international banks providing loans to Indian companies and shows additional expertise in acquisition finance

2020 Edition

Aliff Fazelbhoy is known for advising international banks providing Indian companies with loans under the external commercial borrowing framework, and in acquisition financing transactions; he also has a wealth of expertise in high value M and A

Ryna Karani is experienced in structured financing, restructuring and project financing, in India and overseas

Shipping

2020 Edition

Assisting with pollution liability for oil, coal and ore cargoes is another area of expertise for the department which is led by Sameer Tapia

Dispute Resolution

2024 Edition

“They are fast and very exact, managing matters down to the smallest details”

“All ALMT partners like Sameer Tapia were very friendly, and their team are very active in our every matter. All are not handling matters just to complete the task, they are involved in the matter personally and resolved the issues very nicely”

2023 Edition

“They give positive advice” 

Corporate M&A

2021 Edition

“It has an effective, efficient and multidisciplinary team to handle corporate legal issues across the business world”

“We like the hard-working partners who have domain expertise and handle local corporate, tax and antitrust issues well”

“I would highly recommend ALMT Legal for its outstanding service in corporate M&A. The team has extensive knowledge and has an in-depth understanding of the issues. The lawyers are also very responsive and highly ethical. Not only do they offer practical and commercial advice that supports our organisational goals but they also handhold us through the entire process and regularly update us with government regulation and law changes”

2020 Edition

“Outstanding service in corporate and M&A”

Private Equity

2023 Edition

“Very professional, dedicated and organised” 

Investment Funds

2020 Edition

“Prompt, balanced advice, pragmatic and realistic. Access to senior staff and domain specialists is readily available”

Tax

2020 Edition

“Highly ethical in all respects. They are very responsive and customer focused. Their advice is always for the long term and never for short immediate gains. Their clarity on the subject arising on account of experience and depth of research is their hallmark. They are also not money minded”

Real Estate

2024 Edition

“Personal touch and knowledge on the subject” 

2020 Edition

“ALMT is incredibly responsive and dedicated to turning around work in an accurate and swift manner”

Banking and Finance

2023 Edition

“They have a practical approach. Before doing the work, they would usually speak with us and explain what they wish to do and confirm with us if the work that they are planning to do is in line with our approach or not”

2021 Edition

“It provides proper guidance, availability and handholding until the job at hand is completed to the client’s satisfaction”

Media and Entertainment

2023 Edition

“Strong domain knowledge and professionalism” 

Private Client

2023 Edition

“Very professional and the lawyers get into the depth of the matter” 

Labour and Employment

2022 Edition

“Timely professional advise”

2021 Edition

“The positive attributes are that they are happy to provide prompt and timely support, practical advice to the client, and they understand the client’s contexts and requirements”

2020 Edition

“The advice provided is quite practical to implement as well as pertinent to the situation in a very timely manner. They handhold you till the entire process is completed and the outcome achieved. They provide you with the right sense of advice with pros and cons”

Partner Testimonials

Aliff Fazelbhoy

“He has in-depth knowledge, clarity in explanation and is always available”

“He has a practical approach and is a solution provider” 

“He has positive attitude and helps us well”

“Excellent depth and breadth of knowledge, positive approach, ease of access and communication, and has quick responses”

“He is a senior partner who is easily accessible, he is responsive and dedicated”

Sameer Tapia

“Appreciate his personal touch” 

S Arun

“Excellent domain knowledge and professionalism”

Prashant Popat

“He possesses an understanding of all matters of our business”

Statira Ranina

“She is highly ethical, and values driven. She is very responsive to our needs. Her depth of understanding of our company and needs and her clarity on the subjects that she advises us on is remarkable. Her advice is never ambiguous, always long-term and takes into account emerging scenarios, and also past experiences. She is extremely articulate, very communicative and accessible”

Rajat Bopaiah

“He is extremely knowledgeable, hard-working, accessible, and efficient”

“He is good with negotiations and has extensive knowledge of corporate law”

Vaishakh Kapadia

“He is a very responsible and organised person, a good manager”

“Very detailed in his work, covers all aspects in any matter. He always meets deadlines” 

Sandhya Bhaskar

“Very thorough and very precise”

Corporate M&A

“Hard-working, responsive, efficient”

“They always provide insightful tips to ensure we stay in compliance with all applicable laws”

“I would highly recommend ALMT Legal for their outstanding service in M&A. The team has extensive knowledge and has in-depth understanding of the issue. They are also very responsive and highly ethical. Not only do they offer practical and commercial advice that supports our organizational goals but also handheld us through the entire process and regularly update us with the government regulations and laws” 

The corporate team is experienced in the technology, retail, real estate and social infrastructure sectors

Banking and Finance

The banking team specialises in regulatory compliance-related work and also advises on matters such as debt restructuring and refinancing

What Our Clients Say

Chambers and Partners

Corporate M&A – Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2025 Edition and Chambers and Partners Global 2025 Edition

  • “Complex deals always require commercial awareness to avoid delay by arguing over irrelevant or insignificant points. ALMT was very good at focussing the client on the key issues.”
  • “The team are very committed to getting the job done through prompt responses and always being available. The lawyers clearly explain issues and take a pragmatic approach to resolving them.”
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy – “Aliff is a great example of how to handle complex negotiations with ease and serve client interests.”

Employment - Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2025 Edition

  • “ALMT offers fast, competent and precise answers that work in practice.” –
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy – “Aliff is always a competent partner when it comes to complex labour law issues, who understands immediately, reacts quickly and provides practicable solutions.”

Asia Law Profiles 2024 Edition

Dispute Resolution

  • “They are fast and very exact, managing matters down to the smallest details.”
  • “All ALMT partners like Sameer Tapia and Komal Joshi were very friendly, and their team are very active in our every matter. All are not handling matters just to complete the task, they are involved in the matter personally and resolved the issues very nicely.” 

Real Estate

  • Personal touch and knowledge on the subject.”

Vaishakh Kapadia

  • “He is a very responsible and organised person, a good manager.” 

Sameer Tapia

  • “Appreciate his personal touch.” 

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 Edition

Corporate M&A

  • “The team are responsive and demonstrate obvious competence in their areas of expertise.”
  • “They are clear in their explanation of the risks presented to the client and appropriate steps to address them.”

Dispute Resolution

  • “Prompt responses from the team, the collaboration has been great.”

Intellectual Property

  • “Vast knowledge and timely advice.”
  • “Mr. Nihal Shah gives excellent and timely legal advice and makes our Intellectual property-related works run very smoothly.”

Labour and Employment

  • “Aliff Fazelbhoy is a paragon of legal excellence in India. His attention to detail, integrity, and empathetic approach make him an exceptional and trusted advisor. He is a top-tier legal mind and a true asset to the profession.”

Private Equity

  • “They are detail-oriented and have deep knowledge of the Indian private equity market.”
  • “Professional, quick turnaround and provide good advice on structures.”

Real Estate

  • ‘The team at ALMT is extraordinarily capable in knowledge and helpful nature.”
  • “All the individuals at ALMT have a thorough knowledge of the discussions we have with them.

Tax

  • “Good knowledge of mergers and acquisitions in India in an international context”.
  • “Very solutions driven.”
  • “Praised by clients for its ‘very strong legal and tax acumen”.

Chambers and Partners

Corporate M&A – Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2024 Edition and Chambers and Partners Global 2024 Edition

  • “They are able to provide us with detailed information on laws and regulations, and on the most effective and efficient approach. They go beyond what is expected with their services and provide fast responses.”
  • “Their team has a good understanding of the nature of work.”
  • Aliff Fazelbhoyin Mumbai is deeply acquainted with the private equity sphere, and he can utilise this expertise on M&A and restructuring matters. He is very professional and knowledgeable.” “He is experienced and client focused.”

Employment - Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2024 Edition

  • “They do their homework and advise on the best way forward.”
  • “They provide fast, profound and balanced legal advice.”
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy– “It is always a pleasure to work with Aliff.”

Asia Law Profiles 2023 Edition

Banking and Finance

  • “They have a practical approach. Before doing the work, they would usually speak with us and explain what they wish to do and confirm with us if the work that they are planning to do is in line with our approach or not.”

Dispute Resolution

  • “They give positive advice.” 

Media and Entertainment

  • “Strong domain knowledge and professionalism.” 

Private Client

  • “Very professional and the lawyers get into the depth of the matter.” 

Private Equity

  • “Very professional, dedicated and organised.” 

Aliff Fazelbhoy

  • He has a practical approach and is a solution provider.” 
  • “He has positive attitude and helps us well.”

Arun SR

  • Excellent domain knowledge and professionalism.” 

Vaishakh Kapadia

  • “Very detailed in his work, covers all aspects in any matter. He always meets deadlines.” 

Sandhya Bhaskar

  • Very thorough and very precise.” 

Legal 500 2024 Edition

Capital Markets

  • “The team is knowledgeable, practical and provides solutions.”
  • “Worked with S.R. Arun and Rajat Bopaiah. One of the best teams I have worked with in my career. They are fast in response, solution-centric and robust in their knowledge.”

Corporate M&A

  • “They work closely with clients and customize services to meet the need.”
  • “I was introduced to their partners and one of the founders of ALMT. They are all exceptional in term of reputation, connections and legal advice.”

 

  • “They are knowledgeable and quick to respond. And they work with the spirit of making things happen, and without taking risks.”

Private Clients

  • “They are very professional in their practice. All questions asked were answered in a timely manner”.
  • “Very professional and knowledgeable in their field.”

Intellectual Property

  • “The team at ALMT Legal is proactive, readily available and up to date with the latest developments in the industry. They have a thorough understanding of our requirements, and their IP advice is well detailed, structured and showcases their expertise in IP transactions and trademark applications. They have an excellent team and great service. ALMT Legal is our go-to firm for all our IP requirements.”
  • “ALMT is a full-service law firm and their IPR team and especially the trademarks team is very good.”
  • “Rakesh Prabhu is highly experienced in the trademark domain. He has created a good team as well who keeps tab on trademark infringement and management.”
  • “Ryna Karani and Siddhi Ghatlia both have strong domain expertise and technical knowledge and are well versed with industry changes, very reliable and readily available even at short notice.”
  • “Rakesh Prabhu has been a fantastic support for me in the management of my trademarks portfolio.”

Private Equity and Investment Funds

  • “ALMT is an all-purpose law firm and the team is very responsive.”
  • “The team in ALMT has talented associates.”
  • “A knowledgeable, responsive and high calibre team with wide-ranging experience.”
  • “Aliff Fazelbhoy is an outstanding professional with many years of experience and a proactive and problem-solving approach.”
  • “Dhanya Menon is a knowledgeable and exceptional individual, who is client oriented. She is leading a very capable team who are equally dedicated and meritorious in their work.”

Chambers and Partners 2023 Edition

Corporate M&A

  • “ALMT provides excellent service and response.”
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy in Mumbai is deeply acquainted with the private equity sphere, and he can utilise this expertise on M&A and restructuring matters.

Employment

  • “Their turnaround time, the quality of drafting and understanding of the nuances of various performance parameters and accelerators are exemplary. They are commercially savvy in their understanding.”
  • Aliff is commercially savvy, and his application of legal knowledge is great. He conveys his points calmly and intelligently. When he differs from any point, he will explain it with rationale. The outcome is impressive.”
  • “Aliff is a very seasoned lawyer and is fab.”

Private Equity

  • “ALMT’s strong industry know-how and depth allows it to provide good guidance on commercial terms. The team is highly experienced and well aware of the Indian PE market.”

Asia Law profiles 2022 Edition

Labour and Employment

  • “Timely professional advise.”

Prashant Popat

  • “He possesses an understanding of all matters of our business.”

Legal 500 2023 Edition

Corporate M&A

  • “Firm with about 20 partners each an expert in their own field. clients can get a package of services under one roof.”
  • “Thorough knowledge of the subject and availability and understanding of the client requirements.”

TMT

  • “I found the team at ALMT professional, knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. They were able to advise us on our legal queries after correctly understanding our business model.”
  • “They are flexible and worked closely with us to give us what we needed.”
  • “I would highly recommend them.”

Asia Law 2021 Edition

Banking and Finance

  • “It provides proper guidance, availability and handholding until the job at hand is completed to the client’s satisfaction.”

Corporate M&A

  • “It has an effective, efficient and multidisciplinary team to handle corporate legal issues across the business world.”
  • “We like the hard-working partners who have domain expertise and handle local corporate, tax and antitrust issues well.”
  • “I would highly recommend ALMT Legal for its outstanding service in corporate M&A. The team has extensive knowledge and has an in-depth understanding of the issues. The lawyers are also very responsive and highly ethical. Not only do they offer practical and commercial advice that supports our organisational goals but they also handhold us through the entire process and regularly update us with government regulation and law changes.”

Labour and Employment

  • “The positive attributes are that they are happy to provide prompt and timely support, practical advice to the client, and they understand the client’s contexts and requirements.”

Aliff Fazelbhoy

  • “He has in-depth knowledge, clarity in explanation and is always available.

Rajat Bopaiah

  • “He is extremely knowledgeable, hard-working, accessible, and efficient.”

Chambers and Partners 2021 Edition

Corporate M&A - Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2021 Edition

  • What the team is known for: Has teams based in Mumbai and Bengaluru with expertise representing clients from the chemicals, catering, defence and consultancy industries. Collaborates with its tax and employment practices to advise on the setting up of companies, mergers and acquisitions, and foreign direct investment. Also well versed in management buyouts and taxation issues relating to banking and capital markets. Supported by a solid tax practice in transaction structuring.
  • A client commends both the quality and speed of the group’s work, stating: “Within a short time period they give detailed and well-structured answers.”
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy is deeply acquainted with the private equity sphere, and he can utilise this expertise on corporate matters. He is viewed as a “valuable” contact for his creditable advice and high levels of accessibility.
  • Viewed as a “great lawyer”, S R Arun is capable of overseeing a range of corporate, private equity and venture capital-related mandates.

Employment

  • What the team is known for: Full-service employment offering, well versed in social security and employment law compliance, as well as immigration and exchange control issues. Also handles employment disputes, including advising on terminations of high-level executives. Notably active on behalf of TMT clients, advising multinational clients as well as major domestic conglomerates.
  • Clients describe practitioners in the team as “accurate, confident, extremely transparent, fast to understand and fast to come up with solutions.”

Private Equity

  • What the team is known for: Respected team with longstanding experience advising promoter companies, funds, startups, angel and seed investors on all stages of the investment cycle. Recognised expertise handling early-stage investments by funds, the structuring and documenting of investments, acquisitions and devising exit strategies and frequently instructed by venture capital funds. Notably active on investments into the technology, pharmaceutical and food manufacturing sectors. Especially acts for Indian funds and companies.
  • A client reports: “We are very happy with their services. They have a lot of experience and know industry standards, which helps with negotiating the key points. They go beyond the legal stuff, making us think about the investments in general.”
  • “I find ALMT Legal very good in terms of quality, understanding and speed of delivery,”

Chambers and Partners Global 2021 Edition

Corporate M&A

  • What the team is known for: Respected team based in Mumbai and Bengaluru with expertise representing clients from the chemicals, consumer goods, manufacturing and telecommunications industries on a range of corporate transactions. Also offers long-standing experience advising promoter companies, funds, start-ups, angels and seed investors on all stages of the investment cycle. Recognised expertise in the setting up of new funds, the structuring and documenting of investments, acquisitions and devising exit strategies and frequently instructed by venture capital funds. Collaborates with its tax and employment practices to advise on the setting up of companies, mergers and acquisitions and foreign direct investment. Also well versed in management buyouts and taxation issues relating to banking and capital markets.
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy is well respected for his capabilities in cross-border transactions. He is appreciated within the market for his solid tax practice and knowledge of the tax implications of international M&A.

IFLR 1000 2021 Rankings

Corporate M&A

  • “Hard-working, responsive, efficient”
  • “They always provide insightful tips to ensure we stay in compliance with all applicable laws.”
  • “I would highly recommend ALMT Legal for their outstanding service in M&A. The team has extensive knowledge and has in-depth understanding of the issue. They are also very responsive and highly ethical. Not only do they offer practical and commercial advice that supports our organizational goals but also handheld us through the entire process and regularly update us with the government regulations and laws.” 

Legal 500 2021 Edition

Tax

  • Aliff Fazelbhoy fields expertise in transfer pricing disputes, mutual agreement procedures, incentive plan structuring and withholding tax matters.

TMT

  • Statira Ranina is well-known for guiding emerging tech companies through the regulatory regime, in addition to assisting them with commercial agreements.
  • Siddhi Ghatlia is a go-to partner for TMT clients involved in corporate transactions, such as M&A.

Banking and Finance

  • Ryna Karani is known for drafting and negotiating loan agreements, including non-convertible debentures and external commercial borrowings.
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy often advises international banks providing loans to Indian companies and shows additional expertise in acquisition finance.

Capital Markets

  • SR Arun has a strong track record of advising companies seeking to access the Indian market through IPOs, QIPs, and follow-on offerings.
  • Rajat Bopaiah’s expertise includes assisting clients with debt and equity offerings on foreign stock exchanges, such as AIM and ASX.

Private Equity

  • “The team is very approachable and works very collaboratively with the clients. We work with them across multiple businesses and different functionalities, and everyone has a pleasant experience regardless of designation or role.” – Client Testimonial
  • Practice co-head Dhanya Menon recently handled high-value investment transactions into the pharmaceuticals sector
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy applied his extensive tax knowledge to multi-tranche investment structures and shareholder agreement negotiations in the sports and leisure sectors.

Real Estate

  • ALMT Legal has strength in assisting with the structuring of real estate development projects and investments in the sector, advising on tax efficient models and compliance issues.
  • Co-leader Sameer Tapia focuses on real estate transactions, including the sale and acquisition of land, as well as commercial and residential property.

Banking and Finance

  • Ryna Karani is known for drafting and negotiating loan agreements, including non-convertible debentures and external commercial borrowings.
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy often advises international banks providing loans to Indian companies and shows additional expertise in acquisition finance.

Asia Law Profiles 2020 Edition

Corporate M&A

  • “Outstanding service in corporate and M&A”

Investment Funds

  • “Prompt, balanced advice, pragmatic and realistic. Access to senior staff and domain specialists is readily available.”

Labour and Employment

  • “The advice provided is quite practical to implement as well as pertinent to the situation in a very timely manner. They handhold you till the entire process is completed and the outcome achieved. They provide you with the right sense of advice with pros and cons.”

Real Estate

  • “ALMT is incredibly responsive and dedicated to turning around work in an accurate and swift manner.”

Tax

  • “Highly ethical in all respects. They are very responsive and customer focused. Their advice is always for the long term and never for short immediate gains. Their clarity on the subject arising on account of experience and depth of research is their hallmark. They are also not money minded.”

Aliff Fazelbhoy

  • “Excellent depth and breadth of knowledge, positive approach, ease of access and communication, and has quick responses.”
  • “He is a senior partner who is easily accessible, he is responsive and dedicated.”

Statira Ranina

  • “She is highly ethical, and values driven. She is very responsive to our needs. Her depth of understanding of our company and needs and her clarity on the subjects that she advises us on is remarkable. Her advice is never ambiguous, always long-term and takes into account emerging scenarios, and also past experiences. She is extremely articulate, very communicative and accessible.”

Rajat Bopaiah

  • “He is good with negotiations and has extensive knowledge of corporate law.”

Legal 500 2020 Rankings

Banking and Finance

  • Aliff Fazelbhoy is known for advising international banks providing Indian companies with loans under the external commercial borrowing framework, and in acquisition financing transactions; he also has a wealth of expertise in high value M&A.
  • Ryna Karani is experienced in structured financing, restructuring and project financing, in India and overseas.

Corporate M&A

  • ALMT Legal’s ‘knowledgeable and experienced’ team predominantly carries out transactions in the technology, retail, real estate, micro finance and IT sectors, where they excel in terms of advising clients on transaction structuring, leveraging the firm’s tax and employment groups to provide well-rounded advice.
  • Aliff Fazelbhoy remains a very active member of the group, with a diverse skill-set that includes advising clients on applications for schemes of amalgamation before the NCLT, exchange control regulations, the rights and obligations of shareholders, and drafting master service agreements.
  • “We generally deal with Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ms. Statira Ranina. They stand out in respect of their knowledge and experience and also their straightforward approach.” – Client Testimonial

Labour and Employment

  • Aliff Fazelbhoy leads the labour and employment practice at ALMT Legal; he and associate Ahetesham Thaver are acknowledged for providing ‘high-quality’ legal advice across the spectrum of relevant issues.
  • Gives good and thorough information regarding labour law and employment matters.”
  • “Aliff Fazelbhoy and Ahetesham Thaver are both very professional and understanding of client’s needs.”

Private Equity and Investment Funds

  • “The professionalism of the team is excellent.”
  • “Siddhi Ghatlia is a fine professional, always delivering immaculate work.”

Shipping

  • Assisting with pollution liability for oil, coal and ore cargoes is another area of expertise for the department which is led by Sameer Tapia.

Tax

  • Expertise in the direct tax field involves transfer pricing and loan structuring advice. Indirect tax expertise encompasses GST compliance, import duties and classification of taxable goods.
  • Practice heads Aliff Fazelbhoy and Statira Ranina bring significant experience to international tax matters.
  • Statira Ranina provides depth of research, clarity on the unique needs of the client, quickness of response and feasible and relevant solutions.

India Business Law Journal

  • Senior partner Aliff Fazelbhoy has been exceptional over the past six years,” “They are attentive, super logical, effective, responsive and can see the solution out of complex issues.” – Nicholas Stone, the global real estate leasing and project manager at Mavenir Systems