ANM Global have significantly expanded their team and overall IP practice with the acquisition of ‘Gautam&Co’, an IP boutique firm founded by Mr. Gautam Panchal in the year 2015. Earlier, in April, 2022, another IP boutique firm ‘Literati Juris’ merged its practice with the firm.
Mr. Panchal would be joining the firm along with his entire team. He has over 21 years of experience in contentious and non-contentious matters pertaining to IP and allied practice areas (including advisory, transactions, prosecution, enforcement and litigation) and has catered Clients across a variety of sectors/industries ranging from Pharmaceuticals; manufacturing; engineering, FMCGs; Chemical; Infrastructure; Electronics; Technology; Start-Ups; etc.
He is known to be an astute litigator, business enabler and negotiator and during his career span he has represented several domestic and multinational companies before civil and criminal courts. He has been a part of several landmark litigations and has been recognised one of the leading IP lawyers. Further, Mr.Panchal also serves as an Independent Director of several public listed companies which underscores his commitment towards corporate governance, understanding and strategic oversight. His experience certainly adds further depth to, and strengthens the ANM Global’s present Intellectual Property practice.
ANM Global’s Founder and Managing Partner, Mr. Nidhish Mehrotra was thrilled and commented: “We, at ANM Global are absolutely delighted to welcome the team of Gautam&Co into our family, and have utmost respect for all that their team have achieved over the years. I strongly believe that the inclusion of Gautam&Co will pave way for exceptional growth in various aspects of IP at ANM Global, and provide all of our clients with unmatched expertise and advisory in protection and enforcement of their IP, both at domestic and international level. We look forward to collectively scaling onto newer heights and continue to serve all our clients with maximum prowess, dedication and truth.”
Mr. Gautam Panchal commented: “I have known Nidhish, Rahul and team for many years now and their growth as a practice over the years has been exceptional. Their vision, culture and strong ethical values perfectly aligns with what we as a team want to achieve. Our team is elated to join ANM Global looking forward to play a role in further scaling up of the IP practice and continue to bring the best possible and holistic service and solutions to our Clients in the domain."
With the acquisition of Gautam&Co, ANM Global continues its remarkable and consistent journey to provide the timely and quality legal solutions to its Clients.