Algo Legal has laterally added another partner, Abhinav Bhalaik from Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas - alongside Nishith Desai Associates’ Richie Sancheti.

Bhalaik, a 2009 NLU Jodhpur graduate, specialises in corporate, M&A, restructuring and private equity.

He had spent the first even years of his career at Platinum Partners before joining Shardul Amarchand in 2017 as a partner.

In a press release, he said: “I look forward to working with everyone at Algo to further strengthen the corporate, mergers & acquisitions and private equity practice of the firm, along with a strong focus on client servicing, technology and innovation.”

Shardul Amarchand commented: “We wish him all the very best.”

Managing partner Sandeep Kapoor added: “The time is ripe for a transformation to unfold in terms of legal offerings in the investment market; one which is steered by innovative practices.

“This is a great milepost for the firm as it reaffirms the confidence of leading industry specialists in Algo’s mission; we have identified our potential future leaders and will strive to keep perfecting our delivery model of solving multiple problems through well integrated platforms.

“Richie and Abhinav bring with them diverse expertise in the funds practice and vast knowledge of dealing with complex domestic and cross-border investments and acquisitions and with them coming on-board our goal to provide end-to-end investment offerings is accomplished.”

With his joining

Algo Legal

now has 8 partners.

We have reached out to Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas for comment.

Abhinav Bhalaik Work history Jan 2017 - Apr 2020 : Partner , Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co ( Mumbai ) Jul 2009 - Dec 2016 : M&A and Private Equity , Platinum Partners Education 2004 - 2009 : National Law University, Jodhpur , Bachelor of Laws - LLB , BA LLB (Corporate Law Hons)