Nishith Mehta has joined Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as Head – Financial Regulatory & Compliance, based in the firm’s Mumbai office
Why It Matters
25+ years of experience: Strong credentials in Banking and Capital Markets, with deep expertise in regulatory compliance and operational risk.
Background at BofA Merrill Lynch: Co‑Head of Asia‑Pacific Compliance & Operational Risk, and former Chief Compliance Officer for India—overseeing cross-border banking regulations .
Sector-driven approach: His addition lets CAM elevate its financial regulatory work into a dedicated sector team, aligning with its Financial Institutions Group
What Leaders Say
Cyril Shroff, CAM’s Managing Partner:
“His extensive experience in the industry will be instrumental in strengthening our financial regulatory & compliance offerings.”
Anu Tiwari, Partner and Head – Fintech & FS Regulatory at CAM:
“With Nishith joining us we will expand our bench and client solutions… Our Financial Institutions Group looks forward to benefitting from his experience.”
Nishith Mehta himself:
“I look forward to contributing…building on [CAM’s] strong foundations…help clients navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
Strategic Implications
Deepens CAM’s compliance expertise for clients in banking, fintech, capital markets, and financial services.
Positions CAM to better advise on securities regulations, fraud, investigations, risk frameworks, and policy advisory.
Enhances CAM’s ability to serve financial institutions with an integrated sector-focused approach.
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