The International A-List features the world’s top-tier international lawyers outside India, based on recommendations by general counsels and lawyers at Indian law firms, for their work on cross-border aspects of India-related matters.
The IBLJ has quoted as follows:
“The corporate and M&A arena is dominated by dealmakers who bridge India with global markets.
Dhruv Chhatralia, a partner (corporate), head of venture capital (UK) and head of India group at DWF, is a name to reckon in this category. Heading DWF’s India group and UK venture capital practice, Chhatralia received an astounding 47 nominations, the most of any lawyer.
“Dhruv has significant experience in both domestic and cross-border transactions … and is particularly renowned for his work in venture capital and private equity,” says Vivek Chandy, joint managing partner at JSA.
According to DWF Group, Chhatralia has built the largest India-focused team of any law firm outside India, advising Indian companies, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals on M&A, disposals and investments between India and the UK.”
The annual report, now in its 19th year, draws on the IBLJ’s analysis of lawyers at more than 600 law firms worldwide whose deals and disputes within the past 12 months have an Indian component.
This is the second year running where Dhruv has featured in the International A-List after also being listed in 2024.
According to the IBLJ, "to be designated an International A-List lawyer requires a strong grasp of the intricacies of India’s corporate landscape and the needs of Indian clients, as well as extensive connections within the Indian legal community."
Dhruv is a Partner (Corporate) and Head of Venture Capital (UK) at DWF specialising in venture capital transactions, private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, joint ventures, group re-organisations and also other areas of corporate law.
He works on both domestic and cross-border transactions representing corporates, private equity houses, venture capital houses, financial institutions and high net-worth individuals, particularly in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Financial Services and Insurance sectors. His practice is both domestic and international in nature and the transactions he advises on include a variety of complex and high value transactions across diverse industries.
Dhruv is also the Head of DWF's India Group, which is the largest India group of any law firm based outside India with 108 lawyers in 9 jurisdictions, 16 practice areas and 9 sector groups. DWF was shortlisted for the award of “Legal Practice of the Year” at the 6th Annual UK-India Awards in 2024 based on the achievements of the DWF India Group headed by Dhruv. Dhruv advises Indian companies, financial institutions and high net worth individuals and families on a wide range of cross border transactions including mergers, acquisitions, disposals and investments in the UK.
Commenting on the recognition, Dhruv Chhatralia BEM said "being recognized in this way with the highest ranking by such a prestigious publication is truly a remarkable milestone in my professional journey. I am deeply grateful to my family, mentors, colleagues, and friends who have guided and inspired me throughout my career. I am excited to reach many more milestones, to work with such outstanding colleagues and to continue to provide an excellent service to our clients".
The report featuring the India Business Law Journal’s International A-List 2025 can be found on here.
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