The Great Legal Minds – Akil Hirani

In this episode of The Great Legal Minds Show by LawWiser, host Aman Abbas (Founder & CEO, LawWiser) sits down with Akil Hirani, Managing Partner at Majmudar & Partners and one of India’s top M&A lawyers, for a masterclass on mergers and acquisitions.

Akil takes us through his incredible journey, from litigation in Mumbai and California to becoming one of India’s most respected M&A lawyers, and shares the fascinating story behind the Majmudar & Partners name. He then breaks down the fundamentals of M&A law in simple, easy-to-understand terms, perfect for law students, young lawyers, and anyone curious about the world of dealmaking.

The conversation also explores how AI is transforming legal due diligence, contract drafting, and the future of billing models in law firms — a must-watch discussion on where the legal profession is headed.