India Strategy
If you’re an international law firm, you know that India is where the action is.
You also know there’s many a slip between cup and lip—regulatory flip-flops, paper tigers and plenty of hot air about what’s possible and what’s not.
Let Vahura be your guide to one of the world’s most exciting and challenging markets. With deep roots in India’s legal ecosystem and over a decade of experience advising global firms, we help you move from curiosity to clarity and from intent to impact.
Why do you need a guide to India?
Having inroads into companies and insights into cultural intangibles can give you an edge in both inbound and outbound mandates.
You could do with some help decoding the ‘will it-won’t it’ nature of the developments around the entry of foreign firms. Understanding the nuances of Bar Council regulations, permissible models and risk frameworks can make all the difference between being first - and being right.
You’re looking for domestic law firms to collaborate with on cross-border transactions, advisory opinions and more. We help you identify like-minded Indian firms and leadership teams that share your values, ethics and client service standards.
India-qualified lawyers are among the sharpest in the world, and you want to find the ones who can add firepower to your India Practice. From seasoned partners with global exposure to rising stars with cross-jurisdictional experience, we help you build a team that truly understands India and the world.
As pioneers of specialist legal recruitment and legal business consulting in India since 2011, we have a firm grip on market dynamics. As keen observers of developments in legal liberalisation, our thinking has fed into the strategic and scenario planning of well-known international law firms.
By leveraging our extensive network and on-ground intelligence, we've helped international law firms strategically grow their India-related practices.
Our DNA in research means that you can be assured of in-depth analyses, grounded insights across the talent-firm-client segments and targeted presentations to address specific strategic questions.
Whether you are assessing entry models, exploring alliances or mapping talent for your India desk, our insights help you act decisively in an evolving market.
Our primary goal is to equip you with all the insights and expertise you need to make important India-related decisions for your firm.
Our offerings include:
Strategy
Our tailored reports and strategy sessions help foreign firms understand the Indian market, identify opportunities and mitigate risks. We work closely with clients to develop comprehensive strategic plans at both the practice area and firm levels.
Go/No-go recommendations
Given the myriad issues around India entry, we provide unambiguous and contextual advice on establishment set-up. Our ‘can-do’ approach means that we help you explore various arrangements for doing business in India and with India-based organisations. We assess not just regulatory feasibility but also business sustainability, client demand and talent readiness.
India-qualified lawyer recruitment
Whether you’re looking for a practice head with a stellar track record or a bright young star, we can help you identify and recruit lawyers who can add value to your India Practice. Our reach across leading law firms, In-House teams and returning Indian lawyers gives you access to world-class professionals ready to drive your India story forward.
The Vahura advantage
With Vahura as your India partner, you gain a grounded, informed and future-ready perspective on one of the most dynamic legal markets in the world.
Business of law experts
Our commercially minded lawyers and business consultants are intuitive thinkers on finance, tax and policy developments
Bridging the gap
Having worked with Indian and foreign parties for several years, we know how to align interests so that everyone wins
Grounded advice
We stay away from pipe dreams—our advice is based on a realistic understanding of micro and macro conditions
Trusted by global leaders
Our work has supported top-tier international law firms, global In-House teams and professional networks shaping their India strategies. We bring that collective learning to every engagement
Balanand Menon
Bala is a solution architect, data analyst, and an MBA, who loves painting a picture using data. He leads a consulting practice that is at the cutting edge of legal market data, legal operating models, legal technology and innovation. Bala co-conceptualised and led the Vahura Best Law Firms to Work studies (2018 and 2022), and is a sought-after advisor on change management and innovation.
Yatin Shah
Yatin Shah is Vice President at Vahura, where he heads the firm’s Marketing function and serves as second-in-command in the Consulting practice. In his consulting role, he advises law firms on growth, brand positioning, and talent strategy. Yatin holds an MBA in Marketing, an M.Com, and is a certified marketing leader (CMO Program – MICA).
Kumar Manglam
As a Consultant, Kumar Manglam works with the Marketing & Consulting vertical at Vahura. He is a law graduate who started his journey as a designer during his tenure as the President of The Students Bar Forum at Amity Law School, Noida.Before…
Ankita Malik
Ankita is a consultant at Vahura, specializing in strategic advisory and market intelligence. She assists clients with legal market insights, partnership structuring, and compensation and benefits planning.Before joining Vahura, Ankita worked at an…
Radha Kamdar
Radha Kamdar is a Senior Consultant advising law firms on growth strategy, practice development and firm management. With over six years of experience across the legal and professional services ecosystem, she works with law firms across different…
