Growth footprint AZB & Partners operates across Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Pune with full-service capabilities, enabling a single-firm approach for multi-city and cross-border clients. Opportunity for business development: target multinational firms with needs across regulatory, corporate/M&A, banking and disputes in India, using a coordinated, one-firm team.

Elite credentials The firm is Band 1 in multiple practice areas per Chambers Asia-Pacific and Chambers Global in 2024, with marquee wins such as Diageo India and NSE. Opportunity: pursue large corporates and financial institutions for strategic advisory across high-value areas like banking and finance, competition, capital markets, and dispute resolution.

Arbitration focus AZB has launched arbitration-related training in collaboration with National Law University Odisha and Jodhpur, signaling leadership in dispute resolution and arbitration strategy. Opportunity: offer corporate arbitration readiness programs, standardized arbitration clauses, and dispute management services to streamline cross-border disputes.

Strategic partnerships Active academic and international firm collaborations indicate strong access to talent and cross-border capabilities. Opportunity: position as preferred India counsel for global clients and incoming investments, enabling seamless multi-jurisdictional deals with local execution.

Growth momentum Revenue scale and a growing practice footprint including a new Real Estate leadership addition demonstrate capacity to serve large, complex clients with scalable teams. Opportunity: propose value-based or retainer models for ongoing regulatory, corporate, and litigation needs, and target real estate developers, private equity portfolios, and banks financing large projects.