Mihir Rale Joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as Digital Practice Partner

Company - People | Jun 09, 2025 | EIN

Mihir Rale Joins Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as Digital Practice Partner

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, a leading Indian law firm, has appointed Mihir Rale as a partner and co-head of its Digital | TMT practice, part of the newly established Digital+ Practice. Rale will be based in Mumbai and brings over two decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, legal strategy, and regulatory compliance, particularly in technology sectors. Previously, he was the general counsel at Star and Disney India. His role at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is expected to enhance the firm's capabilities in legal matters pertaining to digital and technological domains. Cyril Shroff, the firm's managing partner, praised Rale’s expertise, emphasizing the importance of digital businesses to India's economy. The Digital+ Practice is led by Rale, Arun Prabhu, and specialist partners, with a team operating in major Indian cities. The firm aims to provide comprehensive legal solutions to digital enterprises in an evolving regulatory environment.

Sectors

  • Legal Services
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

Geography

  • India – The events discussed in the article occur in India involving Indian companies and offices in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.

Industry

  • Legal Services – The article focuses on the appointment of a partner at a leading law firm, emphasizing their legal services.
  • Technology – The Digital+ Practice at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas is aimed at providing services to technology and digital businesses.
  • Telecommunications – Rale's expertise includes telecommunications, relevant to his role in the Digital+ Practice.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Mihir RalePartner and Co-head Digital | TMT PracticePeopleRecently appointed partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas with extensive experience in legal strategy and compliance.
    Cyril Amarchand MangaldasLaw FirmCompanyA leading Indian law firm focusing on Digital+ Practice among other legal services.
    Star and Disney IndiaFormer EmployerCompanyMihir Rale's former employer where he served as general counsel.
    Cyril ShroffManaging PartnerPeopleManaging partner of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas who commented on Mihir Rale’s appointment.
    Arun PrabhuPartner and Co-head Digital | TMT PracticePeoplePartner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and co-head of the Digital+ Practice.