Mr. Yazdi Dandiwala
Independent Director
A Solicitor by profession, Mr. Dandiwala is a partner of Mulla & Mulla and Craigie Blunt & Caroe, Advocates & Solicitors. He has an extensive Corporate and Commercial law practice both in contentious and non-contentious matters.
With his unparalleled experience of over 48 years in corporate law, Mr. Dandiwala has advised several multinational companies in their investments, financial and technical collaborations in India. His corporate practice extends to both large Indian corporates and MNCs, with extensive experience in intricate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, takeovers, disinvestments, investments by venture capitalists, delisting etc. His industry expertise spans over Chemicals, Construction, Energy, Funds, Financial Services, Hotel, Infrastructure, IT, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Paper & Pulp, Real Estate, Telecommunication, Textiles, Aluminium, Iron Ore, Paper, Glass, etc.
Mr. Dandiwala’s corporate area practice is broad based, with extensive experience in intricate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investments by venture capitalists, etc. He acts for both large Indian business houses as also for MNCs in their corporate matters including transactions and acquisitions. The scope of his work extends to structuring of transactions and rendering advice on the most tax efficient/beneficial structures to be adopted.
Handled litigation in Aluminium Industry on issues of bauxite mining lease renewal in Maharashtra, environmental objections, joint venture documents with foreign company for technology & know-how and iron ore mining compliances.
Handled arbitrations on Machinery Manufacturing & Material Supply contracts. Advised paper industry clients. Managed cross-border merger of glass vial manufacturer in India with German manufacturer.
Mr. Dandiwala serves as a Director on the Board of various companies like Duville Estates Private Limited, Access Trusteeship Company Private Limited, Century Textile and Industries Limited, Pilani Investment and Industries Corporation Limited, Hindalco Industries Limited, Hindalco-Almex Aerospace Limited and Rashi Peripherals Limited. He was a member and for a few years the Chairman of the local advisory committee of Bank of Nova Scotia. He is also a member and the Vice President of the Managing Committee of the Bombay Incorporated Law Society.