Asialaw Profiles
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“Yes, yes and yes. There is no shadow of doubt that Federal & Rashmikant should be in the top tier of the construction and real estate rankings,” says one peer. Market observers and clients are unanimous in recommending the Mumbai firm for its expertise. Another competitor notes: “It has great litigation experience and expertise as well.” The firm is trusted counsel for many companies in the country, with a highlight transaction this year being its representation of Kalpataru Builders-owned Ananta Landmarks on its purchase of factory premises from Clariant Chemicals. This deal was completed in February 2011 and was valued at US$53 million. Partner M S Federal led the team on this matter.

“Federal & Rashmikant has great experience in the litigation sphere, and I’d say belongs in the top segment of the market,” says one peer. The firm is regularly involved in the top cases in the country, with partner C Rashmikant rated by one rival as “a vastly experienced lawyer with understanding unmatched by the rest of the field”. The firm’s dispute resolution team is well versed in traditional litigation, as well as arbitration and alternate dispute resolution. The firm’s strong construction and real estate practice, combined with its litigation prowess, complement and augment the reputation and experience of the firm. With both international and domestic clients, the firm has developed a reputation that extends far beyond its native Mumbai.