Dealmaker Profile: Nandish Vyas & Nilanjana Singh of AZB and Iqbal Khan of CAM

This DealStreet feature profiles leading corporate lawyers Nandish Vyas and Nilanjana Singh of AZB & Partners and Iqbal Khan of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, highlighting their roles in structuring and executing complex mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions. The article discusses their dealmaking philosophy, negotiation strategies, and experience handling high-value domestic and cross-border transactions across sectors. It sheds light on the evolving M&A landscape in India, increased regulatory scrutiny, and the importance of governance-driven structuring in modern corporate deals. By focusing on practitioner insights rather than a single transaction, the article offers a broader understanding of how top law firms advise corporates, private equity funds, and promoters in navigating regulatory frameworks, shareholder interests, and transactional risk management.