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Arvin Malhotra is a seasoned Indian lawyer with over two decades of experience advising domestic and international clients on complex commercial and regulatory matters. His practice focuses on corporate advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution, with a particular emphasis on high‑value cross‑border transactions involving India and APAC.
Arvin has acted for multinational corporations, financial institutions, and technology companies across sectors including infrastructure, energy, financial services, and manufacturing. He is known for delivering commercially pragmatic advice that balances legal risk with business objectives, particularly in highly regulated and complex legal environments.
Widely respected for his strategic insight and calm, solution‑oriented approach, Arvin regularly works alongside in‑house teams and international counsel on transactions and disputes with significant operational and reputational sensitivity. He is admitted to practice in India and is a frequent speaker and KOL on developments in Indian corporate and investment law.
Received from the Bar Council of India in recognition of outstanding pro bono work.
Arvin combines deep knowledge of Indian law with a sharp commercial mindset. He helped us close a complex cross‑border transaction under intense regulatory scrutiny, without losing sight of our business objectives.
What a fantastic lawyer and human being. We have seen our business grow leads and bounds under his invaluable legal advice. Here's to many years of future collaboration!
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Arvin has led or advised on USD 5+ billion in mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, including cross‑border investments by multinational corporations and private equity funds in the infrastructure, energy, and financial services sectors. He is particularly recognised for steering transactions through India’s regulatory landscape, including FDI, competition, and sector‑specific approvals.
| Year | Title | Currency | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
2024 | Cross-border acquisition | USD | 1.2 billion |
2023 | Private equity investment | USD | 850 million |
2022 | High‑Value Shareholder Arbitration | - | - |
Sample Law Associates
2010 - 2025
2023 - 2025
Leads the firm’s corporate and dispute resolution practice, advising Indian and multinational clients on complex and fast-moving commercial, regulatory, and cross‑border matters.
2018 - 2023
Served as partner in the firm’s corporate advisory and disputes practice, with a focus on private equity, infrastructure, and technology and insurance sectors.
2010 - 2018
Advised domestic corporations and public sector stakeholders on general corporate, contract, and regulatory matters.
| Qualification | Institution | From Year | To Year |
|---|---|---|---|
LL.M. (Corporate and Commercial Law) | London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) | - | - |
LL.B. (Hons.) | Faculty of Law, University of Delhi | - | - |
B.A. (Economics) | St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi | - | - |
| Organisation | Membership Type |
|---|---|
Bar Council of India | Member |
