Spice Route Legal has once again reaffirmed its standing as one of India’s leading law firms, with Asialaw recognising the firm for 14 practices and conferring 7 individual distinctions in its 2025 guide. The following practices have been recognised among the best in India:

1. Media and Entertainment
2. Tech and Telecoms
3. Aviation
4. Pharmaceuticals and life sciences
5. Energy
6. Intellectual Property
7. Labour and employment
8. Dispute Resolution
9. Regulatory
10. Private Equity
11. Banking and Financial services
12. Competition/antitrust
13. Investment Funds
14. M&A

Leading the rankings once again, our Media and Entertainment and Tech and Telecoms practices have been recognised as ‘Outstanding’ – reflecting the firm’s continued dominance in two of India’s most dynamic and fast-evolving sectors.

The Outstanding rankings are complemented by individual recognition for the firm’s leadership in these areas. Partner Mathew Chacko has been named a Distinguished Practitioner for his expertise in Tech and Telecoms, Partner Aadya Misra has been acknowledged as a Notable Practitioner, Partner Ankita Hariramani and Senior Associate Soumitra Ponkshe have been recognised as Rising Stars for their contribution to the practice. Further, Partner Karthik Somasundaram has been recognised as a Distinguished Practitioner for his expertise in Dispute Resolution and Tech and Telecoms sector.

The firm’s Corporate and M&A practice continues its shine, securing a ranking for the sixth consecutive year. Partner and practice head Praveen Raju, has been recognised as a Notable Practitioner for his versatile expertise in domestic and cross-border transactions. The firm’s work in Energy has also  been acknowledged, with Senior Associate Janhavi Joshi being recognised as a Rising Star in the sector.

Our Aviation and Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences practices have also earned Highly Recommended rankings, reflecting the firm’s growing prominence in highly regulated industries. 

For any queries about our practices, please reach out to us at contact@spiceroutelegal.com.