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The Firm proudly shares that the Corporate Partner, Mr. Akash Bhardwaj has been certified as DCDPO (DSCI Certified Data Protection Officer) by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI). With this certification, Archer & Angel becomes one of the select few firms with in-house expertise in data protection laws, compliance frameworks, privacy governance, risk management, impact assessment skills and privacy by design and default. The DSDPO certification equips professionals to navigate the complexities of evolving privacy regulations aligned with both, Indian and global standards. It enables them to mitigate risks by formulating, implementing or advising on robust data privacy and protection practices within the organization. A&A extends warmest congratulations to Akash on this significant milestone and look forward to adding value with his expertise to our clients and practice.
We are pleased to announce this year’s promotions in A&A. Ms. Esha Trivedi of IP team has been elevated to the position of Associate Partner. She has been with the firm for the last 8 years and has demonstrated exceptional legal acumen and unwavering commitment eventually contributing to the growth of the Firm. Mr. Aarohan Bansal, also of IP team has been promoted to the position of Associate Partner. Having rejoined the firm, Aarohan has spent considerable number of years in deepening his expertise and becoming a reliable member of the Firm’s IP practice. Ms. Ankita Bhugra, Senior Associate in the Real Estate / Corporate team has been promoted to Principal Associate. Ankita joined us last year in January and has brought with her the rich experience gained from the firms like AZB & Partners, Trilegal and L&L Partners. She has been instrumental in contributing to significant transactions of the Firm. The Firm congratulates to Esha, Aarohan and Ankita on their well-deserved promotions and wish them success in the years ahead.
Ms. Ankita Bhugra, Mr. Rohit Raj Chittigala and Mr. Akash Bhardwaj write an article that explores the reformation of Builder Buyer Agreements post implementation of RERA. The article has been published by Mondaq.
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Archer & Angel's IP team lawyers, Mr. Aarohan Bansal and Ms. Ritika Reddy provide an in-depth analysis on the boundaries of protection for famous trademarks, based on a recent decision of the Madras High Court.
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Delighted to share that WTR has once again recognised Archer & Angel’s IP team under Prosecution & Strategy. Additionally, our Managing Partner, Mr. Sanjay Chhabra has been named a Recommended Expert for his exceptional ability to strategically and systematically protecting client’s IP rights in the region. Congratulations to the team for demonstrating unwavering commitment and deepest gratitude to our clients for their support and trust.
A&A’s team of attorneys, Mr. Aarohan Bansal and Ms. Mansi Mirchandani under the guidance of Mr. Sanjay Chhabra have authored an insightful article on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 (DPDP Rules) issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The article has been published by Mondaq. The analysis provides a perspective on the complexities and the development in the field of Data Protection.
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Proud to share that the attorneys of the Firm contributed to the India Chapter of the first edition of the Intellectual Property Law Over Borders Comparative Guide 2024 published by Global Legal Post. The chapter provides key insights into the country's evolving IP landscape. This comprehensive guide serves as a valuable resource for professionals navigating IP laws across multiple jurisdictions, and we are honoured to have been a part of this global collaboration
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We are pleased to share that the publication of WTR1000, has recognised the collaborative efforts of the dedicated A&A team and in particular has recognised the significant involvement of our Managing Partner, Mr. Sanjay Chhabra who has been listed under Recommended Expert category.
It gives us a pleasure to share that our IP attorneys Ronil Goger, Sandhya Parimala and Bidyut Tamuly have recently contributed to WTR’s Inside India’s IP Market Guide 2024 by sharing their valuable insight on Top Tips and Advice for Brand Owners vis a vis Border Protection of their IP rights.
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We take pride in announcing that The International Trademark Association (INTA) has selected a number of attorneys from the Firm to serve on different committees. Our gratitude to the organization for bestowing faith in the Firm and it's attorneys. It’s a significant achievement for us and we look forward to contributing our expertise to the objectives of the committees.
Archer & Angel has been recognized recurrently by IFLR as notable firm for its Mergers & Acquisitions practice.
A&A’s Corporate attorneys - Elaisha Asher, Amrita Deol, Akash Bhardwaj and Sanjay Chhabra, have contributed to the India Chapter of Lexology GTDT - Practice Guide India M&A 2023 - Challenges in Cross-Border Mergers. Using their expertise and in-depth analysis, the chapter drafted by our attorneys will provide insights on dealing with the complexities of cross border mergers under Indian laws.
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Archer & Angel is pleased to announce added capacity of undertaking filings in the Supreme Court of India with our recently qualified Advocate-on-record (AOR), Ms. Sukanya Basu. Many congratulations to young professional Ms. Basu for qualifying and achieving this milestone.
A&A has been recognised as a notable firm by IFLR1000 for its Mergers & Acquisitions practice.
Archer & Angel embarks on a Skill & Knowledge Enhancement journey to accelerate the growth and success of its attorneys and employees. The L&D program will have holistic approach for developing technical, behavioural and digital skills at all levels at A&A
Sukanya Basu, Senior Associate in Litigation team has been awarded by Global Lex – Falcon Awards 2022.
Asia’s leading legal directory, Asia Law Business recommends Archer & Angel amongst the notable firms in Corporate and M&A practice.
Archer & Angel ranked amongst World’s Leading Trademark Professionals by World Trademark Review 1000 for Prosecution and Strategy.
The Firm proudly shares that the Corporate Partner, Mr. Akash Bhardwaj has been certified as DCDPO (DSCI Certified Data Protection Officer) by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI).
The IP team of the Firm including IP Partner, Mr. Bidyut Tamuly and Associate Partner, Ms. Ankita Mohanty participated in the prestigious INTA Annual Meeting at San Diego engaging with clients, peers and colleagues from the global fraternity. Thank you all for a successful INTA. Here’s to continued progress - upwards and onwards! A&A !INTA2025 !Leadership !Firm Milestones
The Firm honored resilience and contributions of the incredible women on this Women’s Day. At Archer & Angel, we believe in inclusivity, embracing diverse perspectives and creating opportunities regardless of one’s abilities. The Firm is proud to have taken steps in this direction by making space for everyone to contribute, grow and succeed. HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY!!!
A&A team wishes everyone a year filled with prosperity, happiness and good health. Here's to new opportunities, growth and continued success in the year ahead.
Proud to share that the attorneys of the Firm contributed to the India Chapter of the first edition of the Intellectual Property Law Over Borders Comparative Guide 2024 published by Global Legal Post.
Archer & Angel is celebrating the festive week with remarkable individuals!!! Making efforts to brighten their lives and bringing smiles by embracing the spirit of joy and happiness...
The team enjoyed memorable time at INTA India Reception. Thank you, Dana, for spending such a wonderful time with us..
An hour of pure relaxation, rejuvenation and mindfulness… A&A team celebrating 10th International Yoga Day with a refreshing yoga session.
13 June marks a significant milestone as we celebrated 25 years of dedication and success. A heartfelt gratitude to the entire team of A&A and clients whose trust and commitment have been a driving force behind this journey... Here's to the next 25 years of challenges, growth and success!!! Thank you for being a part of our story...
13 June marks a significant milestone as we celebrated 25 years of dedication and success. A heartfelt gratitude to the entire team of A&A and clients whose trust and commitment have been a driving force behind this journey... Here's to the next 25 years of challenges, growth and success!!! Thank you for being a part of our story...
A&A team celebrating the healing powers of positive thinking by unleashing the value of compassion and forgiveness.
The team at Archer and Angel join hands to celebrate the healing powers of positive thinking by unleashing the value of compassion and forgiveness.
Archer & Angel is a full-service legal firm headquartered out of Delhi, India, with offices in Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune. With a deep understanding of the ever-changing global laws, local governance and policies across geographies, the firm has been catering to clients from diverse jurisdictions. The firm deals in all aspects of commercial and corporate law, including foreign investment, company law, intellectual property, franchising, licensing and distribution, packaging and labelling, real estate, commercial and intellectual property litigation, arbitration, international trade, foreign exchange, and anti-corruption regulations.
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Established in 1999, Archer & Angel has based its legal practice on understanding its client’s businesses and using this perceptivity to meet the ever-changing and ever-developing legal challenges in the most effective and cost-efficient manner. It is now considered one of the leading firms, known for its wide spectrum of practice areas and innovative attorneys having sound understanding of law and ability to grasp, assess and provide effective and in-depth advice. The firm believes in offering its clients, the highest quality legal advice with an optimal turn-around time to its clients, helping them get effective results.
The founding principle of the firm’s ideology entails in maintaining a transparent and approachable outlook, fruitful to nurturing a collaborative firm-client relationship, one that is strengthened with persistent support throughout the journey of the engagement. The firm believes in total transparency and continuously strives to redefine the standards of legal expertise and excellence. The firm upholds high values of ethics and integrity. The firm’s culture is enshrined by the spirit of teamwork, inclusiveness and providing prudent mentorship to its team members to help them achieve professional excellence.
The firm takes its social responsibilities very seriously and actively supports community development projects in education, sports and healthcare services. The firm regularly undertakes pro bono consulting projects, trying to do its bit for society. The firm is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive work environment and does not discriminate on any grounds including race, caste, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, ethnic origin or disability. The firm is also committed to sustainability and believes in encouraging a vibrant and dynamic work culture, helping both its clients and employees thrive.
The firm offers a full range of legal services across a broad spectrum of practice areas.
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Jun 6, 2025
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has revised the reporting format for Customs arrests and seizures. Key features include integration of Digit ID (a unique identifier for digitally tracking enforcement cases); addition of date, time, place of arrest, and personal
May 8, 2025
By a recent notification, IBBI has revised the format of the compliance certificate (Form H) under relevant provisions of the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016. The revised Form H offers a thorough reporting format that covers all the important stages
Apr 7, 2025
The Delhi High Court (DHC) clarified that the right to grant a license for its work is an inherent right of a copyright owner under relevant provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957. The court also highlighted that the act of the Defendants of playing the sound
Mar 5, 2025
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has notified the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Amendment Rules, 2025. According to the amended rules, the last date for mandatory demateri-alization of securities
Feb 5, 2025
The Ministry of Finance has presented the budget and key highlights of the same include Revisions in income tax slabs; Credit Cards for Micro Enterprises; Special scheme for first time Entrepreneurs; Clas-sification Criteria for Micro, Small & Medium
