Our practice covers anti-bribery, money laundering, asset tracing, banking frauds, cyber frauds (including phishing, identity thefts, and deep-fake matters), ESG violations, cryptocurrencies related proceedings and sanctions matters. We have seen a stark increase domestically in whistleblower actions, internal investigations involving siphoning of funds, internal investigations, compliance programmes, employee training and dawn raid preparedness – providing clients with an end-to-end solution. In addition to the above, the Firm has a niche securities market investigation practice where it also represents various stock exchanges, intermediaries, investors and companies in matters pertaining to Insider Trading and Securities Market Fraud and other Unfair Trade Practices in the securities marked in India.
We regularly advise in matters pertaining to investigations by the Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation, Serious Fraud Investigations Office, Financial Intelligence Unit, Economic Offence Wing, cyber cells of police, Goods and Service Tax Investigations including DGGI proceedings, Tax Investigations, Securities Exchange Board of India, insider trading, NFRA, local police stations across the country and other law enforcement agencies. Owing to robust network of leading foreign law firms, the team is frequently mandated on cross border investigations, enforcement, and compliance matters.
The Firm has in house trial advocacy capabilities which are highly sought after, especially in Prevention of Money Laundering Act trials and proceedings and banking fraud cases being investigated by Central Bureau of Investigation. Our in-house litigation capabilities set us apart, enabling us to seamlessly manage trials, appeals, witness summons and internal inquiries with the highest level of competence. With a 114 year old history, a pan-India presence across 7 cities, an office in Singapore, the Firm has widespread national coverage and handles matters across states, forums, departments etc.
Manavendra is a skilled, pragmatic practitioner who every client should want to have in their corner.
Manavendra is great; he is well-informed, well-connected and a pleasure to work with.
Advising on the matter pertaining to allegations of criminal misconduct under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 in relation to the allocation of Parbatpur Coal Block in 2005. The matter is at the stage of investigation.
Advice for use of on-board diagnostic tool in a car engine.
Providing legal advice and assessment of certain fraudulent activities carried out by an employee involving the siphoning of funds to move to his personal accounts in India and to invest in various enterprises in India and abroad.
Providing legal advice and assessment on internal investigation, assisting internal investigation, suggesting next steps and strategy to be adopted.
Providing legal advice on the ongoing investigation and various issues relating thereto.
Advising in relation to allegations of fraud, money laundering by the Enforcement Directorate arising out of defaults in payments of loan taken from public sector banks.
Advising the client in its internal corporate investigation relating to bribery, money laundering, corporate fraud, bid rigging, etc.
Advising on the ongoing investigation and various issues relating thereto.
Advising in relation to post-charge sheet investigation relating to allegations of bribery by public servants on the purchase of certain helicopters by the Government.