SAM’s transaction team was led by two experienced partners, Shailaja Lall and Akshay Sachthey, who were supported by a team of associates including Anupam Choudhary, Poorvisha Jindal, and Nidhi Lakhotia. The team provided advice on all aspects of insurance and corporate law related to the transaction, ensuring that all legal requirements were met.

In addition to the core transaction team, other experts from SAM were also involved in the transaction. Dr. Shardul S. Shroff, the Executive Chairman, provided strategic inputs, bringing a high-level perspective to the transaction. The competition law aspects of the transaction were handled by a team led by partners Harman Singh Sandhu and Aman Singh Sethi, who were supported by associates Ritesh Puri, Natalia Bilimoria, and Pranika Goel.

The tax implications of the transaction were addressed by a team led by partner Gouri Puri, who worked closely with counsel Rahul Yadav and senior associate Nimish Malpani. Furthermore, a team led by partner Manjari Tyagi provided expertise on securities law, with support from principal associate Deepika Goyal and associate Swarnim Pankhuri.

The involvement of multiple teams with different areas of expertise ensured that the transaction was thoroughly reviewed and that all potential issues were identified and addressed. The collaborative approach adopted by SAM facilitated a comprehensive understanding of the transaction, enabling the team to provide holistic advice that catered to the client’s needs.

By leveraging the expertise of its various teams, SAM was able to deliver a seamless and integrated service, covering all aspects of the transaction, from insurance and corporate law to competition law, tax, and securities law. This multidisciplinary approach is a testament to SAM’s capabilities and its commitment to providing clients with comprehensive and expert advice.

Overall, SAM’s transaction team demonstrated its ability to handle complex transactions by drawing on the expertise of its various teams and providing a cohesive and integrated service. The team’s experience and knowledge in their respective areas of law enabled them to navigate the complexities of the transaction and provide valuable insights to the client.